When Hope Is Not Enough Review
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Overview

When Hope Is Not Enough Lifting and Firming Serum is manufactured and distributed by a company called Philosophy, which also distributes several other skin care, hair care, makeup and fragrance products. The website for Philosophy does not say how long the company has been in business, but it does say that Philosophy skin care products are inspired by years of medial research and are developed by leading scientists and physicians. The When Hope Is Not Enough Lifting and Firming Serum’s “philosophy” is: “may we grow beautiful as we grow wise”. Each product distributed by the company has its own “philosophy”, which users might find either inspiring or gimmicky.

Product Details

The company website states that the active ingredients in When Hope Is Not Enough are Peptides, Vitamin C, and Glutathione. These products are said to tone and firm the skin, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and protect against harmful environmental factors. Philosophy’s website claims that the product is appropriate for all skin types and that using this product will revitalize stressed, aged, and wrinkled skin and give it a more youthful appearance.

The complete list of product ingredients for When Hope Is Not Enough Serum is as follows: water (aqua), glyceryl polymethacrylate, pentylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, hydrolyzed soy protein, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, glutathione, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, larrea divaricata (chaparral) extract, sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, allantoin, carbomer, lecithin, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, methylbromo glutaronitrile, fragrance, tetrasodium edta.

The Good

  • When Hope Is Not Enough Serum contains Peptides and Vitamin C which have been proven effective in similar anti-aging and anti-wrinkle treatments.
  • The company has a good online presence and a full description and ingredient list for each product.

The Bad

  • The company does not list customer testimonials or before and after photos to demonstrate product effectiveness.
  • The company does not offer a money back guarantee on the When Hope Is Not Enough Serum.
  • Clinical and scientific research is not posted for the product on the company’s website.
  • The product does not contain collagen or Hyaluronic Acid

The Bottom Line

Without access to customer testimonials, before and after photos, or at least clinical research studies, we are unable to determine how effective the When Hope Is Not Enough Serum really is. When Hope Is Not Enough does contain Peptides and Vitamin C, which are good for treating aging skin. The product does not, however, contain other powerful ingredients that are currently on the market in the anti-aging product line such as fresh collagen and Hyaluronic acid – both of which are found naturally in human skin. It would be better if Philosophy would offer a free product sample or a money back guarantee.

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Dermapril-SP was rated the best-in-class performer, with a cutting-edge formula and results visible immediately after use. Matrixyl 3000™, the primary active ingredient in Dermapril-SP, is backed by clinical research that showed reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles of as much as 33% after two months of use. Additionally, the formula contains the European miracle ingredient Argatensyl™, which creates an immediate tightening effect on applied areas, making results visible within minutes of use.

The treatment helps the skin regain a more youthful biochemical makeup by supporting the natural production of three building blocks – Collagen, Fibronectin and Hyaluronic Acid. The result is a rapid rejuvenation, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and other cosmetic signs of age caused by sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other common factors.

In clinical trials, Matrixyl 3000™ decreased the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 33% over a six week period. With the immediate tightening benefits of Argatensyl™, this formula has a completely unique combination of short-term cosmetic results as well as sustained, cumulative benefits to the skin. Common reported results include smoothing and firming; softer skin; diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and healthier looking, glowing skin. Based on the high cost and quality of the ingredients, Dermapril-SP is reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction seems high and Dermapril-SP offers a risk-free trial, so users can evaluate the product prior to paying the full retail price.

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