{"id":5301,"date":"2020-09-16T08:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T07:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/?p=179"},"modified":"2022-05-27T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:03:20","slug":"review-skinceuticals-phyto-corrective-gel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/review-skinceuticals-phyto-corrective-gel\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>&#8220;A hydrating, soothing gel serum with botanical ingredients ideal to calm and hydrate skin while improving visual redness.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><cite>Skinceuticals<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have you heard of Skinceuticals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst I still trust&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinceuticals.co.uk\/\">Skinceuticals<\/a>, the innovative scientist who founded the brand passed away in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cooling gel serum for sensitised skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water-based or oil-based?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which skin types?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All skin types. Perfect for sensitised or overstimulated skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"21\" href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/teoxane-3d-lip-review\/\">Teoxane 3D Lip Review<\/a><\/li><li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"266\" href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/low-ph-cleanser-review-neostrata-facial-cleanser\/\">Low pH Cleanser Review: Neostrata Facial Cleanser<\/a><\/li><li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23\" href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/ten-years-younger-in-ten-days-controversial-makeover-show-gets-a-makeover\/\">Ten Years Younger in Ten Days: Controversial makeover show gets a makeover<\/a><\/li><li><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"171\" href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/cleansing-oil-review-clinique-take-the-day-off\/\">Cleansing Oil Review: Clinique Take the Day Off<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Botanical ingredients to soothe inflammation: olive, thyme &amp; cucumber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Ingredients list&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main List<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Water<\/li><li>Glycerine (humectant)<\/li><li>Propylene Glycol (humectant)<\/li><li>Emulsifier<\/li><li>Preservative<\/li><li>Preservative<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ingredients under 1%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>7: Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant)<\/li><li>11: Fragrance<\/li><li>15: Cucumber extract (anti-inflammatory)<\/li><li>16: Fragrance<\/li><li>18: Thyme: irritant<\/li><li>19: Eucalyptus (essential oil)<\/li><li>23: Linalool (irritant)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Emulsifiers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4th ingredient: Polysorbate 80 \u2013 I worry that emulsifiers can penetrate a damaged skin barrier and upset the lipid (oil) balance in the top layer of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin-identical ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Glycerin (humectant)<\/li><li>Sodium Hyaluronate (humectant).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suitable for acne-prone skin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal light moisturiser for oily\/acne-prone skin. I didn\u2019t break out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Irritants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Thyme extract<\/li><li>Fragrance (benzyl benzoate)<\/li><li>Linalool<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does it smell?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaguely herbal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it feel? Absorption Rate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Light texture which absorbs quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it fit into your routine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use under day or night cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/td><td>Effective calming serum.<br>Alcohol-Free.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/td><td>Morus Alba root extract (to brighten the skin) is the last ingredient.<br>Irritants are low down the ingredients list, but why are they included in a serum for sensitised skin?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/cleansing-oil-review-clinique-take-the-day-off\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"171\">Clinique Take The Day Off review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/cleansing-oil-review-medik8\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"186\">Cleansing oil review: Medik8<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/micellar-water-review-simple-micellar-water\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"207\">Simple Micellar Water review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/nine-causes-of-adult-acne\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"239\">Nine causes of adult acne<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My experience with Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I was heartbroken when I developed&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/charlottewilkesbeautywriter.com\/blog\/nine-causes-of-adult-acne\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adult acne<\/a>&nbsp;because I had been acne-free for almost a decade. Out of sheer frustration, I went a little crazy with the acid toners. As a beauty therapist, I should have known better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lovely cooling gel serum (it might not be hydrating enough for everyone) calmed down my redness straight away. Although my skin is prone to dehydration because of tretinoin, this sank in quickly and hydrated my skin without blocking my pores. I only needed a small amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinceuticals.co.uk\/skincare\/product-type\/corrective-serums\/phyto-corrective\">&nbsp;Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel<\/a>&nbsp;helped calm my skin, I am not sure it would repair the barrier long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was gifted this product to try by Skinceuticals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;A hydrating, soothing gel serum with botanical ingredients ideal to calm and hydrate skin while improving visual redness.&#8221; Skinceuticals Have you heard of Skinceuticals? Whilst I still trust&nbsp;Skinceuticals, the innovative scientist who founded the brand passed away in 2013. What is it? Cooling gel serum for sensitised skin. Water-based or oil-based? Water-based. Which skin types? 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