For those playing at home, Lait-Crème Rétinol-Like is not actually a retinol product… but she sure is retinol-like, thanks to a new active ingredient called French Big Clover (or alfalfa extract).
Now, what to know about French Big Clover. Sourced in France (très chic), it’s a plant-based ingredient that boosts collagen synthesis and smooths the appearance of skin. Sounds sexy, right? French Big Clover is a melliferous plant, a fancy name that means it produces substances that can be collected by insects and bees, and turned into honey — and in clinical settings, it’s been proven to produce similar anti-aging benefits to the skin as like retinol, and is often used as an antioxidant in skincare products.
It’s a simple yet effective vegan formula that has some other key ingredients that helps it deliver goodness for your skin:
First up we have carnauba wax, a natural hard wax that comes from palm trees which acts as a thickening agent but also helps with absorption. We love this.Next we have butyrospermum parkii butter, or shea butter, which might sound a bit more familiar. This bad boy acts as an emollient which basically means it moisturises, helping protect our skin from UV rays and dehydration. We love this even more.You’ll also find apricot kernel oil — light and colourless, it helps with quick absorption into the skin, is rich in vitamins A and E, and is good to go for all skin types, especially if you have dry or sensitive skin.Finally, we have aloe vera, which helps keep the skin moist and is utilised as a skin-conditioning agent.
Convinced that you need to try it yet? Me too.
How did you go with it?
Integrating this product into my existing skincare routine was seamless. Since this product isn’t photosensitising, each morning you’d find me slipping Lait-Crème Rétinol-Like on over my sunscreen and under makeup. It has the most deliciously perfect consistency as a daily primer.