Neutrogena® Bright Boost™ Overnight Recovery Gel Cream 

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Last night I received this in the mail: Neutrogena’s NEW Bright Boost Overnight Recovery Gel Cream. Let me begin by saying my skin is combination+sensitive, acne-prone (cystic, hormonal/stress) with rosacea and is prone to having fits of eczema...   +

Last night I received this in the mail: Neutrogena’s NEW Bright Boost Overnight Recovery Gel Cream. Let me begin by saying my skin is combination+sensitive, acne-prone (cystic, hormonal/stress) with rosacea and is prone to having fits of eczema 😬😓 long story short: it’s a pain and I am extremely careful with products I use on my face. Most products start burning within 2 minutes of applying. Others sting. Most break me out 🥵 It’s not fun!
*However*, given this product is “dermatologist recommended”, oil-free, alcohol-free, and non-comedogenic with “nourishing skin conditioners” and my skin isn’t currently agitated (no eczema or other things affecting the skin barrier) I thought I’d give it a try.
So I applied this gel cream last night alone, not paired with other serums or potions.
There was no burning, itching or any sensation (yay!). It is lightly scented (a fresh scent) which faded eventually. The scent wasn’t overwhelming like some boutique creams... The gel cream is my absolute favourite (reminds me of the Biotherm gel cream 👍) because it’s light, soothing, and hydrating. You don’t need to apply with a spatula and spread it like some kind of frosting. No tackiness or heaviness. No oily buildup glaring at me in the mirror. I’m impressed!

The morning: after one night I did wake up to find a slight difference in some of dry patches on my face! My skin did look refreshed and smoother despite only sleeping 5.5 hours. I’m excited to see what happens after a week of use. I put some of the gel cream on the top of my hand to show the texture. My first thought after application was “the skin’s not dull... looks alive...” and I guess that’s why it’s called Bright Boost.

If your skin isn’t glowing for spring yet, this would be a good addition to your night routine, especially as the nights get warmer. It’s basically a leave-on night mask that accelerates the skin’s nighttime renewal process while we sleep at a fraction of what other creams cost. Thanks for reading!    -