Unbelievable. My mouse has been hovering longingly over the 'Add To Bag' button for UFO for months now, but when CB recently began stocking the 15ml size, I knew I had to finally click.
Having had crystal clear skin as a teenager, I was ill-equipped to deal with acne when it took up residence on my chin at the grand old age of 21. Six years later, and I was still struggling with never ending pimples. That is, until this beauty arrived (quickly and painlessly, I might add, as is the norm with Cult Beauty!)
My skin was severely congested when UFO beamed down into my postbox, mainly due to a flurry of weird skincare experiments I'd performed on my face in the week prior. I was suffering with volcanic pimples, and craters that would've made the moon wince. Needless to say, I was ready to bathe my face in this stuff.
The morning after applying, I ran to the mirror to inspect my chin. Not much change, but certainly no new spots had formed, which was a triumph in itself. I was a little disheartened, as all the reviews I'd read basically guaranteed I would be a Victoria's Secret model by the next morning. However, I added a few drops to my foundation, and went about my day.
During the day, I duly noted that no new spots were forming under my makeup, which I can hand on heart say has NEVER happened to Mr before! Over the next few days, the situation improved dramatically, making me completely eat humble pie on my first impressions. This stuff is AMAZING!!!! Its a week tomorrow since I've been using this oil, and today, for the first time in almost ten years, I left the house without makeup on. I've had no new pimples, my awful acne scarring has lightened and smoothed to the point it's barely visible, pores have shrunk to microscopic size, overall skin tone and texture has improved... It is truly out of this world.
Now the specifics: I cleanse my face in the morning with a makeup wipe, and then immediately tone with witch hazel, before moisturizing with Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. I then add three drops of UFO to my foundation, and blast off for the day! At night, I double cleanse with a makeup wipe, and then Cetaphil Gentle Face Wash in the shower. Witch hazel toner again, and then use about 5-7 drops of UFO all over my face. The smell is a little funky, as people have mentioned (oil of oregano anyone?!), but nothing overpowering, and certainly not enough to put you off once you see the results.
I wish I could post pictures of my before and afters, as I don't really think words do this little miracle oil justice. The difference is truly unbelievable. If, like me, you were deliberating over the price - don't. The amount you'll save on crap skincare that doesn't deliver, and daily makeup that doubles your woes is enough to make this worth it. I've used this twice daily, and barely made a dent in the bottle.
What an absolute winner. I've ordered the Sunday Riley starter kit, and will absolutely be purchasing about a thousand full sized UFO bottles once this one finishes!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, CB and Sunday Riley!!!!!