Mario Badescu Cream X - Face Cream Infused with Salicylic Acid, Rice Bran Oil and Vitamin E - Gentle Exfoliating and Hydrating Face Moisturizer for Men and Women, 1 Oz

I purchased this under my husbands account so this review is coming from a woman-fyi. This cream has proven to be fantastic so far. I have been using it for a week now as a night cream. Most creams, even those that say "intense moisture" make my skin feel tight after applying and any flakiness will reappear in 30 seconds, not this cream. Skin feels soft, supple and flexible instantly and in the morning. I really don't need to apply any moisturizer in the morning unless i need to use sunscreen. It takes several minutes to absorb so i would not use under makeup except for spot treatments. It is a tiny container, but the product is super dense and concentrated. I think it will last 4 to 5 months if not more. I am going to buy the Peptide Renewal Serum next. Tried a sample of it at Blue Mercury store and it was terrific in combination with this cream and I used less cream.I found this product after reading an article on good heavy creams for dry skin. Other products in the article were Cer-ve, Ponds, Clinique and Kiehls...I have tried all of these brands, still own some, and none come even close to this Creme X. My skin was insanely dry and burning and i was desperate in the moment when i purchased this even though it was pricey. I am so happy I did, worth every penny. So tired of throwing money at stuff like beauty counter and arbonne and none of it works any better than cheap ELF drug store creams (elf is surprising good for light-medium moisturizer). I am 35, struggle with acne, oily, severely dry.....everything skin! My breakouts are going away, it fills in fine lines, I can smile without skin flaking and turning red, just feels healthy.