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Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator

What it is:A daytime treatment that erases the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores while refining skin texture.What it is formulated to do:Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator delivers superior antiaging benefits with a proprietary delivery system that addresses the visible signs of aging to reveal a radiant, healthy, and more youthful appearance. The paraben-free formula offers superior antioxidant protection that firms and reduces surface imperfections, pores, and discoloration.Research results:- 82 reported improvement in the appearance of skintone.- 73 reported improvement in skin texture, radiance, and overall quality of their skin.
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Review 1 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
Helene17
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Skin Type:Dry
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This product is awesome!
-09.22.12
Quick Take: evens skin tone, prevents acne
I know that it is expensive, but it is worth every penny. I can feel it working when I put it on, and I noticed a difference in one week- I was breaking out like crazy and mt skin was a mess. Now the break-outs are gone, and my skin tone is more even and it is super soft.
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Review 2 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
pokie1
Location:Detroit, MI
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product!
-08.06.12
Quick Take: worth the money!
This product is a great serum. As I get older I need better products and this one does what is says.
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Review 3 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
sapereaude02
Location:Washington, DC
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Didn't work for me
-08.03.12
This made my skin break out. The smell was not pleasant either.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
skyangel
Location:Orlando, FL
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Hello Beautiful!!
-06.01.12
This is an awesome treatment! I started using it about four months ago. I was asked at work, if I had cosmetic surgery done on my face. Does that tell you anything??? It gives you a finish look and also smooths your skin, and tightens it superbly. I recommend this product to all the women that are looking for a treatment to make them glow and look fabulous.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
smking
Location:Buffalo, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very nourishing
-03.20.12
Quick Take: preventative
I use this product in the morning before my moisturizer. I have not noticed a huge difference in the size of my pores, but my skin is more hydrated and radiant. It feels so soft after applying this serum.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
pepps
Location:Brighton,TN
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
did you have work?
-03.09.12
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines, great for sensitive skin
I am a mother of five and 45 years old. My budget is very tight. An associate at Sephora gave me a sample of this and I said thanks, but my budget won't allow. I used it any way...needless to say,I have budgeted this and the eye serum in! Forget food! heehee ! This is the best product out there! Having everyone asking me "did you have work done?"
+2points
3out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
fabtwinsmom
Location:Toronto, Canada
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Light
Age:45-54
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Didn't work for me
-02.09.12
I used this under the Face Finishing Moisturizer for about 3 weeks. I didn't find any changes in my skin. On a contrary, the pores near my nose were more noticeable and my skin texture seemed a little parched and rough. At first, I thought my skin could be dehydrated from the indoor heater or not drinking enough water. But when I stopped using this and the moisturizer for a few days, my skin looks less parched. Not sure what it was but I had such high hope.
I'm putting this and the moisturizer aside and will try them again in the early summer to see if they will work better for me then.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
beautyinside
Location:inverness, ca
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
completely addicted!
-01.30.12
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines
I think the title says it all! I totally notice a difference in my skin. I look younger and my face looks and feels smooth!
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Review 9 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
lanurse
Location:Los Angeles, Ca
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:35-44
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Didnt do a thing
-01.26.12
Not sure if it firms anything. Definately makes your skin look dehydrated!
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Review 10 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
ontoou
Location:Illinois
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
So Worth It!
-01.15.12
Quick Take: tightening
I'm 48 and blessed with good skin...this product has helped elevate it to the next level! I hesitated for a long time due the price, but decided to purchase it along with the Clarsonic Mia and Philosophy's Purity Made Simple. These products work great together! My skin feels super soft and smooth, and definitely feels and looks firmer. Totally worth the investment!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
realtorgirl
Location:St. Louis, MO.
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This works
-01.08.12
This stuff is awesome for reducing redness, giving me a much better complexion, reducing my pores. I used it for several years, then ran out. Couldn't afford more till recently. My skin went to pot. Redder. Very large pores. Blemishes.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
divinekatt
Location:Edmonton, Canada
Skin Type:Oily
Skin Tone:Light
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
In love
-01.02.12
Quick Take: fading acne scarring
A rep at sephora recommended this to me after I asked her about fading acne scars. I have lots of scarring and was skeptical cuz the packaging says nothing about fading scars but I so glad that she told me to get this!!! I've been using this for just over a month and my scars have faded SO much!!! I am so happy! Highly recommended!!!!! It's expensive but who cares cuz it works and I've tried tons of things from sephora!! I even see a dermatologist every 6 weeks and this is by far, the best thing I've spent money on!!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
parteemiz
Location:Austin, TX
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Light
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love Face Firming Activator
-12.02.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, tightening, allows moisturizer to go on smoother
Been using Dr. Perricone for 7 yrs. Love the firming activator. It's always a part of my daily skin care, along with the moisturizer.
0points
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Review 14 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
moonlightgoddes
Location:Palm Beach, Fl
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
amazing
-11.15.11
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines
youth in a bottle. dr perricone has done it again. this serum is part of my morning routine and I can't imagine living without it. A little bit goes a long way and my pores shrank, my fine lines disappeared and it left my skin with a dewy youthful glow.
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Review 15 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
spreckles
Location:San Francisco
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Light
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Erases imperfections
-09.21.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, smoothes, exfoliates
This is the first product I have ever tried of Perricone MD and now I am hooked. I actually got people telling me my skin is beautiful. About half way through the bottle you will see a smoother evened out completion. It smoothes out your skin and works wonders on lines, pores, and even acne!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
tgindc
Location:Washington, DC
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Just ok
-08.29.11
Quick Take: preventative
I've been using this for about 3 weeks now and am not terribly impressed. It seems like a good product but just nothing spectacular. I also purchased the Perricone "Skin Clearing Hydrator" moisturizer and I see more pronounced results from it, however it isn't available on the website to review. Overall I think this cream is good but not worth the price. I read some reviews commenting on the smell of the cream - Perricone must have improved the scent because mine smells like lemon cake icing.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
snowy1
Location:Plano, TX
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:45-54
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Can't see a difference yet, but
-08.17.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines
...I haven't been using Cold Plasma with it. I'll come back in a few weeks and let you know if that helped. So far I haven't seen any real improvement.
-2points
1out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
stephanie411
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love it!
-07.17.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines
I really notice a reduction in the fine lines around my mouth when I use this product. Just purchased my second bottle.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
femaletoreador
Location:Santa Monica, CA
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
tightens and brightens
-07.10.11
Quick Take: tightening, dimishes fine lines
Excellent face cream for diminishing pores, lifting/tightening the face and with regular use makes fine lines less prominent. Have used for 4 years and love this cream. The marks against it are the smell which has improved over the years but you just can't mask that fishiness. Also, one of the ingredients is glycolic acid, so there is a strong burning sensation if I've been in the sun or skiing. I definitely notice the difference if I stop using it for a week or more; improvement resumes within a couple of days of use.
+2points
3out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Advanced Face Firming Activator
skirtandheels
Location:Newport Beach, CA
Skin Type:Oily
Skin Tone:Light
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
life-changing!
-07.10.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, tightening, preventative, awesome!
I went from having moderate cystic acne, rosacea and large pores, to receiving compliments on my skin regularly. After about a week, my skin started to glow and appeared tighter and smoother. By week two, my face broke out lightly due to under-the-skin acne coming closer to the surface, and by week 3 it had healed, and by week 4 my skin had transformed! It's now smooth and soft, and my friends and family are shocked by how great it looks!
+2points
4out of 6found this review helpful.
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