| Review | Herbal Face Food The Cure X

As a major part of the Herbal Face Food range, this extremely potent spot treatment is a key part of transforming the skin. I have discussed at length the Herbal Face Food Serum I in my review here. As part of my testing and now, my skincare routine, I have been using The Cure. It is highly recommended that both products be used together because it will help speed up the repair of the skin, especially in parts that are more damaged than others. I wanted to write a dedicated blog post for this spot treatment and go into detail about the results I have seen. This product was very kindly gifted by Herbal Face Food for testing purposes but they did not ask me to write this review. I am just a big fan of the brand and I wanted to share this product with you. 

The Herbal Face Food The Cure X retails for $95.00 USD for 10ml, $200.00 for 30ml, $285.00 for 50ml, and is available at Herbal Face Food. Use code: LIZ30 for 30% OFF your order. This spot treatment is housed in a luxurious cobalt blue glass dropper bottle. This bottle is the same as other serums in the range so, you will need to read the labels to prevent using the wrong bottle. Also, the color of the treatment is different so, if you do pick up the wrong bottle, you will know. I really like the sturdiness and luxurious look of this packaging. 

FORMULA 

This spot treatment is a serum formula and while it comes in a serum bottle with a pipette, you really need only a drop! This spot treatment is extremely potent, which is why it is highly recommended to only use this product as a spot treatment. The color of this antioxidant treatment is a rich orange-red coloring, much more vibrant than the Herbal Face Food Serum I, which is the lowest concentration serum that the brand offers. This natural coloring doesn't stain or affect the skin in any negative way. 

You can use this over the Herbal Face Food Serums or over other skincare products to treat skin damage, such as dark spots, sun spots, discoloration, texture, milia, and a wide variety of other skin conditions. For a more potent treatment, apply the spot treatment directly to dry skin. Keep in mind that this potent spot treatment will have strong tingling and burning sensation on the skin. So, the more you apply and whether you apply it over another product will affect how much of this sensation you feel. You may think a burning sensation sounds bad but it is working! Very rarely do you come across skincare that you can actually feel while it is working. 

If this is your first time using this product, I highly recommend building up your tolerance by using this treatment over your other skincare products first. Be very careful when using this product around the eyes because the burning sensation can be quite strong. Don't get it in your eyes it will burn! However, it isn't damaging. I highly recommend building up your tolerance for the burning by starting with the Serum I and using very little of the Serum X. After you have built more tolerance you can apply a heavier layer of the Serum X to your areas of concern. 

This spot treatment is essentially just a super-concentrated version of the other Herbal Face Food Serums. This treatment has the same natural herbal fragrance, which is quite strong initially but will fade after the serum starts to absorb into the skin. This super antioxidant concentrate is designed to treat damaged skin, which can be anything from discoloration to texture. I recommend starting with a very light dab of the treatment on your areas of concern. As your skin adapts to the product, you can apply a heavier drop on the areas of concern. When I have the time, I just leave a visible drop on my skin. Since the treatment is fairly viscous, it does cling to the skin and has very minimal to no dripping. 

The great thing about this spot treatment is that you can use it as often as you like! Of course, if your skin is sensitive to it, use it less often. However, I noticed when my skin developed a tolerance to the warming or burning sensation that I tried to use it multiple times a day to help accelerate my skin's healing process. This product plays really well with all products but one thing to be aware of is using this immediately after a very strong peel or exfoliator. Since your skin is more sensitive after a strong peel or chemical exfoliant, the burning sensation is much stronger and may be very uncomfortable. I would recommend giving your skin about 24 hours before using this treatment again after a peel. 

THE RESULTS

The results I have seen from this spot treatment is near-miraculous! I mean almost unbelievable results! I used this spot treatment on my sun spots, scar discoloration, and on my milia spots. I saw visible fading after one month. After three months, I noticed a significant reduction in my milia spots, more significant fading of my sun spots, and fading of an old scar discoloration. After only four months, the scar discoloration I had for years, seemed to be pretty much gone! Also, smaller milia bumps had pretty much disappeared and the larger ones had been reduced to very small textured bumps! I had one particularly large bump that I didn't realize was even treatable but when I started applying this treatment to it, it started shrinking! NOTHING had ever been able to shrink this textured bump on my face! Also, despite all the exfoliating I had done, my milia did not reduce, until I started using this treatment! 

While milia can go away with time and regular exfoliating, I had mine for years and I was actively trying to get rid of them but they didn't budge. Until I started this treatment! I honestly had given up on the damage and texture on my skin and I was even considering paying for lasers or microneedling treatments to get rid of this texture. The Cure X has completely changed my perspective on topical treatments! It has literally worked MIRACLES on my skin and I plan on continuing to use this treatment until my concerns are completely eliminated! While I still have a healthy amount of skepticism over the power of topical treatments, I am very convinced this topical treatment is a miracle worker! Before considering more invasive and expensive treatment options for your more severe skin conditions, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND trying this first! 

After 1 month of use - You can see the pigmentation on my cheeks from sun damage, milia under my eyes, and a large milia spot on the side of my upper eye area

After 4 months of use - You can see the large milia spot on the upper part of my eye has significantly decreased in size, a lot of the milia under my eyes have been reduced, and the pigmentation has faded

After 4 months - You can hardly see some of the milia under my eyes and how faint the sunspots look on my cheeks. Can you believe the milia under my eyes was worst than this?

After 4 months of use - You can see the large milia spot under my brow is a lot smaller. This one will take time to reduce but I have seen improvement after every use.

Not only is this treatment extremely potent and actually delivers REAL RESULTS! It is also all-natural! No chemicals, no preservatives, and nothing that isn't extracted from a plant! This is what I love about the brand and its products. It is so incredibly rare to find a product that is made from pure plants and nothing else but also, a pure plant product that is so potent! I have tried many natural treatments and have seen little to no improvement in my skin but this product is phenomenal! You will see results without introducing foreign toxins into your body! 

INGREDIENTS 

This will shock you but this product contains only plants and extracts from plants! There are no preservatives, chemicals, or filler ingredients. The ingredients are made of 100% plants and the plants are organic. You can read all about the plants in this formula here. Here is the full ingredients list for The Cure X: 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustipolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgaris Flower Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Leaf/Cell Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Citrus Nobilis, Citrus Medica Limonum Leaf Peal Stem, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Bean Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia, Mentha Piperita, Citrus Bergamia, Salvia Officinalis, Laurus Nobilis, Illicium Verum, Hyssopus Officinalis, Satureja Montana, Eucalyptus Polybractea, Michelia Champaca, Polianthes Tuberosa, Ormenis Mixta, Plumeria Rubra, Rose Damenscena, Rosa x damascena Mill., Citrus Aurantium, Fucus Vesiculosus L., Inula Graveolens, Angelica Archangelica, Boswellia Carterii, Croton Lechleri, Callitris Intratropica

 

FINAL THOUGHTS 

If someone told me there was an all-natural product made from plants that would eliminate my milia, discoloration, and sunspots, I wouldn't believe them. In fact, I actually spoke to the founder and CEO of Herbal Face Food, J. Michael Zenn, and he told me that. I didn't believe him at first but he insisted that I try the products and then make my judgment. Well, he was right! These products speak for themselves but especially, The Cure X. This magical serum spot treatment is truly the cure to so many skin concerns and ailments! 

I have struggled with milia for so many years! I am stunned to have found something that has not only reduced them significantly but eliminated some of them completely! Keep in mind, I've only been using this for FOUR MONTHS and I have seen these tremendous results! This has me completely obsessed with this spot treatment! I have never found a product that has been able to treat my milia. Not only that, I have seen it work wonders on extremely old discoloration and sunspots that I thought would never fade! After years of using peels, exfoliators, vitamin c treatments, and thousands of other skincare products, I have finally found something that truly repairs my skin damage! 

I can't recommend this spot treatment enough for every skin type, age, and skin tone! This spot treatment is truly a miracle product! Try it TODAY! You WON'T REGRET IT! This treatment is one-of-a-kind and for the treatment it provides, the price is totally worth it! I am still on my first bottle and I have been using it consistently for over 6 months now. Do yourself a favor and treat your skin with this spot treatment! 

If you would like to try the products for yourself, you can use code: LIZ30 for 30% OFF your order. I really do hope you try it out and let me know how you get along with these products. I know you will love them as much as I do! 

| Review | Herbal Face Food The Serum I

A serum that is 100% organic, all-natural, made from only plants, without preservatives, without chemicals, AND is extremely effective! It is the unicorn of clean beauty! For so long, those of us interested in truly clean skincare must choose between clean or effective. Why couldn't we have both? Well, the technology was never thoroughly researched or developed. Until, now! You can actually have it all and so much more. Herbal Face Food have kindly gifted this serum for testing purposes but I was not asked to write this review. I just really wanted to share this amazing and innovative product with you all. 

ABOUT THE BRAND

Herbal Face Food was founded by J. Michael Zenn, the author of the book The Self Health Revolution. After years of tanning beds, his skin was damaged and he searched for ways to repair 15 years of damage! After a ton of research and a lifestyle change, he created Herbal Face Food. I don't think I could tell his story better than he can, so if you want to know more about the brand and founder, read this. 

I must say, I really admire him for changing his lifestyle and trying to find a natural means of repairing his skin! Obviously, his research and development were successful because he is sharing his skin secret with all of us. Think about it, his products were designed to heal 15 years worth of harsh damage! If you don't believe it, just keep on reading. 

PACKAGING & PRICE 

The Herbal Face Food Serum I retails for $60.00 USD for 10ml, $130.00 for 30ml, and $170.00 for 50ml and is available at Herbal Face Food. Use code: LIZ30 for 30% OFF your order. The serum is housed in a beautiful cobalt blue glass dropper bottle. The deep blue bottle is very elegant and luxurious. The pipette included is very high quality and draws in the perfect amount for product for one application. 

FORMULA 

This serum is developed from 100% plants! Not "plant-based" or "plant-derived", which can mean that the products aren't truly clean and natural but just "come from plants". As you know, most ingredients "come from plants" so, companies can use this to sell a formula that isn't actually clean. This formula is created from food-grade ingredients and is even edible but not recommended. This formula is developed from a concentration of 20 of the rarest plants to create a serum that is anti-aging, multi-correctional, anti-viral.

This serum is the least potent of the serums that Herbal Face Food offers. Like retinol and other potent products, you need to build up your resilience to the formula because when you initially start you will experience some sensitivity. This has the lowest concentration of the powerful antioxidant blend and as your skin becomes accustomed to the formula, you can move up to a more potent concentration. Some people will find that the Serum I is strong enough for their skin and there is no need to move up. Also, if you have youthful skin or less damage to your skin, you may not need to move up until much later.

The brand also offers a product called The Cure (full review and results here), which is the highest concentration of this antioxidant blend. This is used ONLY as a spot treatment. I will go into this product further in another review but I did use it in conjunction with the serum, as directed. 

The serums offered by Herbal Face Food are proven to be the strongest and most powerful serum on the entire beauty market! No, I'm not exaggerating and it does seem insane that this is the best-kept secret considering its potency and proven results. If you head to their website and take a look at this chart, it shows the antioxidant content of popular brands compared to Herbal Face Food. This chart uses an official antioxidant scale and you can see how the Herbal Face Food Serums greatly surpass the antioxidant content in popular beauty brands. You can see that for the price, you are receiving a significantly more potent product! 

I tested this serum for 1 week twice a day (morning and night) without any additional products. I didn't use any moisturizers, serums, toners, or oils. I simply started my testing by exfoliating my skin with a physical scrub and I cleansed my skin every time prior to applying the Serum I and The Cure. Prior to dispensing the product, it is extremely important to shake the bottle well to make sure all the ingredients are well blended. I will dispense a quarter-sized amount (about one pipette's worth) of The Serum I, which covers my face, neck, and decolletage. This elixir has a soft orange tone with a beautiful natural sparkle. It has a thick gel-like viscous texture with some little air bubbles. It also has a strong natural fragrance that reminds me of fresh rosemary. This scent will linger but if you apply other products on top, it will be significantly diminished. 

The serum absorbs quickly into the skin and doesn't leave any residue behind. It does feel quite moisturizing despite the fact that it doesn't have an oily or rich texture. It feels very much like a standard serum. For the first week of testing, I didn't use any moisturizer and normally, my dry skin would not be pleased about this but this serum really helped naturally balance my skin and kept it hydrated. Some people will experience tingling or a burning sensation when using the serum, this is normal. Since my skin is accustomed to using fairly strong ingredients like chemical exfoliators and retinol, I didn't experience any sensation with Serum I. However, when using The Cure, I felt a significant burning sensation. This tells you how the serums scale up dramatically in potency. I will say, be careful around your eyes, especially if they are sensitive, these serums are intense. 

This serum plays very well with other skincare products, natural or not. I have layered this serum under pretty much every kind of skincare product I own and it works beautifully. This intense serum can even be paired with other potent ingredients like retinol, this depends on the potency of the retinol and how accustomed your skin is to the serum. I found that after using a very strong chemical exfoliator, I felt a much stronger sensation to the products.

 After speaking directly with the CEO and asking him all my questions, I even learned that this serum acts as a protective barrier and primer for makeup! We all know that not all makeup is created equally and some products don't have the best ingredients in them but this serum helps protect the skin and primes it for makeup! Let me tell you, this is tried and tested by me and it truly works! 

THE RESULTS  

After my first night of use, the first thing I noticed was a significant reduction of texture on my skin! My skin felt very smooth and soft! My milia under my eyes were significantly reduced! This is something I had tried everything to reduce but nothing seemed to work other than this serum and treatment. I was, to say the least, IMPRESSED! My skin was also very supple and it had a very healthy glow to it. 

After my first week of use, I noticed my skin was significantly more supple and softer! It had an incredible bounce to it, that I rarely experience with many skincare products. Much less, a 100% natural skincare product. I love natural and organic skincare but I haven't found anything that truly treated signs of aging, until now. One of the most hopeful results was the fading of my sunspots! Again, I have used peels, vitamin c serums, dark spot treatments, etc. but nothing as potent as this serum and treatment! The fading was significant for only a week of use and I honestly couldn't believe these products were all-natural. 

After two months of use, the serum still continued to work exceptionally! I am happy to say that it has completely replaced my vitamin c serum. I can't believe how much more effective this treatment is than even a very potent vitamin c serum. My skin's elasticity has increased so much and my lines are plumped out. I have always been very insecure about the line around my mouth getting deeper as I age (what can I say, I'm an expressive person) and this serum has plumped out wrinkles that I thought were ever-deepening. Since it is loaded with antioxidants, there's no doubt that it is an anti-aging powerhouse, that fights and protects against environmental and free radical damage. That not only means lines and wrinkles but discoloration as well. 

The one month mark is when I saw a huge difference in my sunspots and they have just continued to lighten over time. To be fair in this review, I also used Serum I with The Cure on my sunspots as a spot treatment. These are meant to be used together to help accelerate the repair and treatment of the skin. 

My skin is baby soft! I mean, it's unbelievable how soft and smooth the texture of my skin is! Keep in mind to regularly exfoliate because that does help the serum work more effectively. The enzymes in the serum really help to retexturize and resurface the skin, creating a super supple and smooth complexion. Again, on rougher spots of texture, I apply some of The Cure to help with the treatment and together,  they are a dream team! 

This serum doesn't only help with signs of aging, discoloration, and texture but it also helps strengthen the skin! Think of it as a giant dose of vitamins and nutrients for the skin! It helps your skin produce collagen, heal damage, and improves the overall health of your skin. When your skin is healthy, it can help fight and prevent those signs of aging and heal skin disorders. After using it for over two months straight, my skin is probably the healthiest it's ever been! Even when I'm not eating the best, I feel like this serum helps prevent me from breaking out and prevents my skin from looking dull. 

INGREDIENTS 

Like I stated earlier, the Herbal Face Food serums are made of 100% plants and that's it! Look at this very straightforward ingredients list! No filler ingredients, no preservatives, and no junk! Just good clean plant extracts! 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustipolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgaris Flower Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Leaf/Cell Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Citrus Nobilis, Citrus Medica Limonum Leaf Peal Stem, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil, Boswellia Carterii, Croton Lechleri, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ormenis Mixta, Rose Damenscena, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Callitris Intratropica, Vanilla Planifolia Bean Extract

Their products are backed by A TON of research! I mean so much research it will take you some time to read! You can check out all their research and sources here. After reading several articles myself and from my personal experience, I feel very comfortable saying that these products work! I had no idea that plant extracts could be so powerful but I'm a convert after trying these products! 

FINAL THOUGHTS 

Clearly, this is a rave review for the brand and its products! I can't recommend these products enough! I was skeptical at first because, in my previous experience, natural products just didn't have the power and potency to transform the skin but after trying these products, I can't deny that they deliver results! I don't typically believe in miracle products when it comes to skincare and if you have read my reviews in the past, there are very few products that I deem magical but these serums are MAGICAL! What I'm saying is RUN, DON'T WALK and GET IT NOW! You really won't regret it! It is very rare that I find a product that is unlike anything that already exists on the market and these are SPECIAL! I mean really unique in the fact that they are 100% made of just plants and they heal and treat everything! From texture to discoloration and sunspots to skin conditions, this serum actually does it all. I know it's so hard to believe but just trust me on this. You NEED to try it for yourself! These products have become a staple in my routine and like I said, I no longer need my vitamin c serums. This does it all AND MORE! I couldn't be happier with the results I have experienced and I will continue to use these serums till the end of time. I plan on possibly moving up on the treatment scale and when I do, I will be sure to write a review of Serum II and Serum III. 

If you would like to try the products for yourself, you can use code: LIZ30 for 30% OFF your order. I really do hope you try it out and let me know how you get along with these products. I know you will love them as much as I do! 

| Review | Herbal Face Food The Serum II

I have been a dedicated user and fan of the Herbal Face Food range. I started out with The Serum I (full review here) and The Cure X (full review here) to treat my skin repair journey. If you don't know what this potent serum does, it is a powerful antioxidant concentrate that helps repair sun damage, texture, wrinkles, other signs of aging, and other signs of damage. You will want to start with the least concentrated formula because these are very very concentrated and your skin needs to adjust to using it. I highly recommend reading my The Serum I Review and staring with this formulation first. If you are curious or interested in moving up in your serum potency, keep reading. 

The Herbal Face Food The Serum II retails for $65.00 USD for 50ml, $145.00 for 30ml, and $190.00 for 50ml and is available at Herbal Face Food. Use code: LIZ20 for 20% OFF your order. 

These serums are housed in beautiful deep cobalt glass bottles with a dropper applicator. They look and feel very luxurious. I have gone through many bottles of these products and have not has any issue with the packaging. The packaging is clearly labeled so, you can tell which bottle you're picking up. The dropper is very high quality and pulls in the perfect amount of serum to cover the face and neck. 

FORMULA 

The formula, like all the other serums, is comprised of ONLY PLANTS! Not just derived from plants but they ARE plants that are known to be repairing and concentrated into this formula. This means this formula is truly and genuinely clean! There is no cleaner formula! This often raises concern as clean or natural beauty is often not associated with being potent, powerful, or effective. However, this formula actually is MORE EFFECTIVE than some chemical filled competitors I have tried!  I'm not saying this because I believe clean products are superior, I'm genuinely impressed with the results that this product delivers. 

Just like The Serum I, this formula is an antioxidant concentrate that blows vitamin c serums out of the water! Trust me, because this formula does so much more than brighten and correct the skin, you will want to ditch your vitamin c serum for this one! Vitamin C is just one source of antioxidants and this formula is a blend of the most potent sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants fight signs of aging by countering the effects of oxygen and oxidization, which is a process that happens daily as we consume oxygen. It happens to all living creatures and it is the reason apples brown when you cut them and leave them out. 

This serum repairs and treats ALL skin damage and even skin conditions! Including: 

• Dryness/Oiliness

• Wrinkles

• Acne/ Breakouts

• Pigmentation

• Brightness / Radiance

• Fine Lines

• Firmness

• Skin Tone

• Large Pores

• Redness

• Smoothness

It may seem hard to believe but after going through several bottles of The Serum I and a bottle of  The Cure X over the past two years, I can vouch for the results that this serum delivers! My skin is normal to dry but often runs on the dry side most days with the occasional oiliness through the center of my face. This serum really does balance out the face by really hydrating dry areas and reducing oil production in others. I know this because this is one of the very few products I can use on its own and I don't feel the need to slather on moisturizer. It really works as both a treatment and a moisturizer without being heavy or greasy. 

It makes my skin feel hydrated but not greasy or oily at all. It does have a fairly strong herbal smell but it isn't bothersome and does go away fairly quickly. Although the serum has a rich orange color and tone, it absorbs into the skin invisibly. You may feel tingling or a slight burning sensation, this is normal. I didn't experience this when using Serum I but I am used to using a lot of peels and abrasive products. With the Serum II, I noticed the burning sensation immediately and it persisted for about 3-5 minutes but then fades. The more I used the serum the less it tingled my skin but I still feel a slight tingle. The burning sensation is strongest after you exfoliate so, I would be very careful using a potent chemical exfoliator and following up with this product. I recommend a day in between, just to limit your skin's sensitivity to the serum. 

The varying potency of these serums is not necessarily a system but a spectrum. You can move up in potency, if your skin allows, or you can stick with the same potency and continue to receive great results! Some people will find that their skin is too sensitive to handle the higher potencies or they don't need a higher potency. I had been using The Serum I for about two years now and I have seen some incredible changes! You can read more about the serum that started my skin repair journey here. You may also find that if you take a break from using the serum, you may want to backtrack to Serum I to build your tolerance because your skin will really feel that healing burn from Serum II. It may be too intense for some people. 

After upgrading to Serum II, I have seen significant improvements in the overall texture, smoothness, softness, and wrinkles in my skin! Specifically, when it comes to texture, my pores are smaller and much more refined. Also, the milia (little bumps) around my eyes have significantly reduced! Some of which, have completely disappeared! This is actually what sold me on this formula because I had tried just about everything but I couldn't get my milia to go away. Since milia is a type of damage to the skin, this formula truly repairs extreme damage! My milia aren't diminished only from the serums, I use the serums in conjunction with the intense spot treatment, The Cure X, you can read my review on it here. 

This serum is truly a super serum that heals, prevents, and corrects all varieties of damage! Think of it as a vitamin c serum on steroids! It is so packed with potent antioxidants that it actually reverses damage caused by sunlight and the environment! I have truly NEVER come across a formula that is even remotely close to this one. Nor, have I tried anything close to as powerful!

You can see how much my skin has improved in the images below. The texture around my eyes has significantly reduced and my sun spots are much lighter. I have no complexion makeup on in these images, just lipstick. 

SERUM I VS. SERUM II

When I upgraded from Serum I to Serum II, I immediately noticed a much stronger tingling and burning sensation than when I used to use Serum I. The burning sensation lasts a bit longer than Serum I, as well but this is a good thing because this is how you know the serum is working. The very potent serum will almost always cause a burning sensation on the skin. If you have very sensitive skin and you don't tolerate strong sensations well, I would recommend sticking with Serum I. 

I decided to switch to Serum II because after about a year and a half of use, I don't feel any sensation with Serum I anymore. Also, I tend to use pretty potent products and my skin is very accustomed to aggressive and potent products. Like I said, when I started using Serum II, I got to feel that sensation of it actively working again. I still felt like I was getting the results I wanted from Serum I but, I wanted something more potent to accelerate my progress. 

With the Serum II, I also felt about an hour into wearing the serum, my skin feels significantly softer! It also feels very hydrated throughout the day, even more so than the Serum I! I have always used these serums alone because they are so hydrating but this one is even better for my drier skin type. It feels much more hydrating, nourishing, and gives my skin a very luminous glow. It doesn't feel oily or greasy, just nourishing. 

You will notice an immediate improvement in your skin after using this serum but the real magic comes from consistent and constant use. The Serum II is definitely much more potent and accelerates my skin repair. I've noticed that my texture has diminished much faster than before. This serum makes my skin very supple and significantly increases my skin's elasticity. It gives you the healthy bounce you want in your skin. 

I am very impressed with how Serum II is continuing to encourage the healing of my damaged skin. I continue to be impressed every day I use it because I continue to see results day after day! I don't think you can say that about any other serum! This is what makes this serum so special and so worthwhile! 

Serums from left to right: Serum I, Serum II, The Cure X

Serum I vs. Serum II - You can see how much darker and more concentrated Serum II is than Serum I.

INGREDIENTS 

The Herbal Face Food serums are made of 100% plants and nothing else! Take a look at this very straightforward ingredients list with no filler ingredients, no preservatives, and no junk! Just high quality, clean plant extracts! 

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustipolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgaris Flower Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Leaf/Cell Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract, Cananga Odorata Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Citrus Nobilis, Citrus Medica Limonum Leaf Peal Stem, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil, Boswellia Carterii, Croton Lechleri, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Ormenis Mixta, Rose Damenscena, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Callitris Intratropica, Vanilla Planifolia Bean Extract

Their products are backed by A TON of research! I mean so much research it will take you some time to read! You can check out all their research and sources here. After reading several articles myself and from my personal experience, I feel very comfortable saying that these products work! I had no idea that plant extracts could be so powerful but I'm a convert after trying these products! 

FINAL THOUGHTS 

The Serum II is phenomenal and the much-needed next step in my skincare routine from Serum I. You still need to start with Serum I to build your tolerance for the product but after more than a year of using it, I was ready for the next step in my skin repair routine. This upgrade was much needed and I couldn't be happier with the results I have been receiving since I upgraded my serum! This formula works so much better for my skin because I needed more potency and I love that this formula is more hydrating than the Serum I. This is one of the very few skincare products that I feel works best on its own without any other products because it is so potent! It really does treat every skin ailment, imperfection, and issue! From wrinkles to pigmentation, to texture to sun damage, this formula DOES IT ALL! I can attest to this because I have been using this range consistently for a year and a half now and I don't plan on stopping. When you're getting incredible results from your skincare and it has only natural ingredients, why would you ever change! While the serum is pricey, it is no higher than some of the high-end beauty brands out there. The biggest difference is that Herbal Face Food doesn't include any filler or synthetic ingredients. They have truly developed a formula is incredibly unique and niche. You won't find a damage repairing serum like this one anywhere else! I can't recommend this product enough! If you are interested in trying this serum or any other products from Herbal Face Food, you can get 20% OFF your order with code LIZ20.