While I wasn't expecting miracles, I wasn't sure what to expect. Everyone told me I would notice the difference in my skin. After the first few days of using the system as prescribed, I saw an amazing glow to my skin I haven't seen in a long time. My mom and sisters both told me my skin looked great, and I actually had one of those moments when a stranger asked me what I was using because I looked "great." She was expecting makeup, not a skincare line. So yes, the Ole Henriksen skin miracles are true.Waiting for the plot twist? The entire time I used this kit I got deep, horrible cystic acne. The likes I haven't seen since I was a teenager. I know that starting a new skin product can cause minor breakouts, and I know hormones and stress can do evil things to your skin. I also wash my hands before I wash my face. However, my stress levels haven't been high, and I know what a hormone breakout looks like on me because it's the same everytime. I had several pimples on my cheeks that were so big I could see them without having to look down. I do think I found the culprit, either the exfolient or the mask included in the kit.
Acne aside, there are some great products in the kit. The best thing is the foaming facial wash. It has a fruity smell, dissolves makeup well, and leaves my skin feeling like silk. I'm pretty addicted to that feel, it's like a face wash high. The moisturizer is also really good, although it's a bit on the heavy side for my oily skin. Come winter, though, I think it will be perfect. I used the eye cream twice a day and didn't see any results. Not counting the acne, the exfolient was fair, I've used better. Also minus the acne thing, the mask really didn't do anything for me.
Do I recommend this kit? I recommend that if you're looking for anti-aging products that you might consider giving it a try. If I wasn't concerned about my budget right now, I'd buy the face wash in a heartbeat. I really wanted to love this set, but in the end, it just didn't work out for me.
