What is  Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer?

You’ve heard of Neutrogena products.  You’ve seen the commercials.  Attractive, mature and well-known actresses with fabulously youthful and clear complexions.

And you just know said actresses are using Neutrogena products.

Yeah–right.

But for a drugstore line I actually quite like Neutrogena products.  I’ve always had skin that’s prone to breakouts, and Neutrogena seems to keep those breakouts in check while keeping my skin balanced.

I’m also of the opinion that expensive isn’t always conducive with effective. I’ve used cheap and over-priced products with more or less the same results.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer promises to “visibly fade the look of stubborn wrinkles—including crow’s feet, forehead & cheek wrinkles.”

Here are the claims:

• Skin is left feeling smooth and looking younger.
• Accelerated Retinol SA
• Fades the look of stubborn wrinkles
• Brightens skin tone
• Smooth fine lines & texture
• UVA/UVB SPF 30 for daily sun protection.

All for inexpensive, drugstore prices.

And that’s for us Average Joes and Josephines not just Diane Lane…

How does Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer work?

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer works by providing the following ingredients…

• Retinol SA-is apparently a more potent form of vitamin A and not only works like regular Retinol–sinking below the skin’s surface to repair free radical damage that causes wrinkles and discoloration, it also has “sustained action”–continuously renewing itself for all-day effectiveness. (This last part sounds like clever marketing to me.)
• Glucose Complex-boosts Retinol SA for optimal and RAPID results.
• Hyaluronic Acid-plumps and firms sagging skin.

Does Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer have powerful anti-aging ingredients?

Yes.  Two of these three ingredients are clinically proven Retinol (vitamin A) is proven to reduce lines and wrinkles, increase collagen production, smooth skin texture, and increase skin thickness and elasticity.

Hyaluronic acid effectively plumps and firms skin, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles and treats acne scars and damaged skin. It also provides elasticity, and plumps up space in damaged tissues.

The only problem is, in a 1 fl.oz. bottle I am not sure how much of each ingredient you’re getting, and if it’s an effective amount.  Customer testimonials are mixed–most will admit their skin is softer after using Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer, but as for effects on aging, it seems to be fifty-fifty.  Some people believe this treatment to be effective, others didn’t see many results after a couple of months of application.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer pros:

• 2/3 clinically proven skin care ingredients
• 30 SPF
• Easy drugstore purchase
• Trusted name in skincare
• Fairly inexpensive
• 30-day money-back guarantee by returning through neutrogena.com

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer cons:

• May contain ineffective ingredient dosages
• Mixed consumer testimonials–many consumers state their skin is softer using this product, but there are no visible anti-aging results

How much does Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer cost?

$20.99 in stores.  Plus there is a coupon on the official website.

Is Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer worth trying?

Despite the two clinically proven skin care ingredients, based on customer testimonials and the unknown of whether or not you’re getting sufficient ingredient quality, I’m going to have to say ‘probably not.’

It just doesn’t seem like an aggressive enough anti-aging product.

Still, if you like this line and it works for your acne-prone skin, you may want to give it a try.  Just remember, it’s for a maturer audience, and users below the age of forty will probably find this product too thick and moisturizing.