Perfectionist Pro Rapid Lifting and Firming Serum – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, POLYSORBATE 20 (Nonionic surfactant), Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, POLYSILICONE-11, MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER (Mango), Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract (Date), PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT (Green pea), CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT (Cucumber), Sea Buckthorn Extract (Sea fennel), LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, COMMIPHORA MUKUL RESIN EXTRACT, Wheat Germ Extract (Wheat), BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT (Bamboo), CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT (Chlorella vulgaris (green algae)), Laminaria saccharina extract (Sweet laminaria), Brassica campestris sterols (Rapeseed), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED EXTRACT (Sunflower), ALGAE EXTRACT, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract (Sigesbeckia orientalis), White Water Lily Extract (White water lily), ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, CAFFEINE (Active ingredient derived from the Arabian coffee tree), GELIDIELLA ACEROSA EXTRACT, COFFEA ARABICA SEED EXTRACT (Arabian coffee tree), SODIUM HYALURONATE, LACTIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRATE, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, METHYL GLUCETH-20, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEEDCAKE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, Sodium polyacrylate starch, SQUALANE, SODIUM PCA, UREA, ZEA MAYS KERNEL EXTRACT (Corn), WHEY PROTEIN, Palmaria palmata extract (Palmaria palmata (red algae)), POLYSORBATE 80 (Nonionic surfactant), ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, TRIOLEIN, HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT, LINOLEIC ACID, TREHALOSE, GLYCINE SOY PROTEIN, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT (Digitata laminaria (seaweed)), COMMON BARLEY EXTRACT (Barley), POLYQUATERNIUM-51, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12, ERGOTHIONEINE, AMINOPROPYL ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PEG-8, PHYTOSTERYL CANOLA GLYCERIDES, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, OLEIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, PERFUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, SILICA, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, STEARIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, Sodium palmitoyl proline, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MICA, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Estée Lauder's Perfectionist Pro Rapid Lifting and Firming Serum is primarily intended for people concerned about loss of firmness, sagging skin, and the appearance of wrinkles. Its formula aims to provide an immediate tightening effect while improving the quality of the dermis in the longer term. My expert opinion is that this product falls into the category of high-end anti-aging skincare, with a multi-targeted approach: it is suitable for mature skin, but also for those who wish to prevent the first signs of aging.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the’hyaluronic acid (in the form of sodium hyaluronate) which intensely hydrates and plumps the skin, promoting an immediate smoothing effect. Next, the peptides (notably acetyl hexapeptide-8 and palmitoyl hexapeptide-12) stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, improving skin firmness and density. Finally, the caffeine acts as a tonic, helping to reduce signs of fatigue and stimulate microcirculation. The presence of plant extracts (seaweed, rock samphire, peas) enriches the formula with antioxidants and essential nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the product.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this serum morning and night to clean skin, before your moisturizer. It fits perfectly into an anti-aging routine, working in synergy with moisturizers or creams rich in ceramides. It is compatible with most active ingredients, but I do not recommend combining it with powerful retinoids or exfoliating acids at the same time to avoid irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This serum stands out for its light texture, rapid absorption, and immediate smoothing effect. Its high peptide and hyaluronic acid content makes it an excellent choice for combating sagging skin. One slight drawback: the presence of fragrance, which may not be suitable for very sensitive skin. In conclusion, this is an effective, safe product suitable for a wide range of skin types in need of firmness and radiance.