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Boots No7 feedback thread – win a No7 skincare hamper worth £100 NOW CLOSED

(266 Posts)
KatGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 21-Oct-13 10:46:05

This thread is for the 100 gransnetters who have been chosen to trial No7 Restore & Renew Day & Night serum.

Here’s what Boots had to say, “No7 is the UK’s leading skincare brand. NEW No7 Restore& Renew Day & Night Serum is specifically formulated for more mature skin and actively targets the five key signs of ageing: wrinkles, lack of firmness, uneven pigmentation, fragility and dull skin. In clinical trials, after four weeks of use, both light-reflecting characteristics and levels of natural moisture return to similar levels of younger skin. New Restore & Renew Day & Night Serum is our fourth clinically proven serum meaning that we have a clinically proven serum for every stage of a woman’s life. We have had great results from our clinical trial and user testing, but we’d love to hear what gransnetters think about the product as well.”

We’d like you to use the product each day and night for at least four weeks, but preferably for the full eight weeks. Feel free to post your feedback on this thread as often as you like while using the serums.

When you're ready please answer the following questions:

Q1: What were your overall impressions of No7 Restore & Renew Day & Night serum?

Q2. After using Restore & Renew Day & Night serum for four weeks, how significantly has your skin changed in the following areas? If so please give details.
· Lines and wrinkles
· Firmness
· Pigmentation
· Fragility
· Skin’s radiance

Q3. The RRP for No7 Restore & Renew Day & Night serum is £24.95, do you think you'd be likely to buy the product again or not? If so, why? If not, why not?

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend the serums to a friend? If so, why? If not, why not?

Everyone who adds their feedback to this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a No7 skincare bundle worth over £100.

Please note, Boots may use any comments posted on this thread in marketing, editorial and/or promotional material so please only post if you are happy with this.

Thanks and good luck,

GNHQ

maxdrans Mon 28-Oct-13 19:25:42

Thank you boots for my sample I have been using the serums for the last week and a half and I am amazed how soft and dewy my skin feels cannot see much difference in my lines as yet but will report at the end of four weeks but I am very impressed so far

Grannyknot Sun 27-Oct-13 17:03:30

kitty and nightowl - because I've spent the day in bed grin I've only just put the 'day' serum on (well, it is still day time, is it not?)

Hopefully by the time I am ready for bed, enough time would have elapsed before I use the 'night' serum.

I felt as if I had a chest infection coming on, but perhaps because I stayed in bed, I feel fine. So, I'm just faking now, because husband is looking after me so well. wink

grandival Sun 27-Oct-13 09:24:42

These serums are really pleasant to use. Not greasy but gentle and after 5 days and nights my skin feels softer. At first I used my normal day moisturiser and make-up on top but did get a few spots breaking out so cut down on the amount of all three and now my skin is clearing. I still have sensitive skin and am prone to "teenage" spots at 68 years old! I am very hopeful that these products are helping and will keep you informed.

kittylester Sun 27-Oct-13 07:17:43

Nightowl - you are not the only scruff thlblush. I suspect that I will have lots of night cream left by the time I finish the day cream.

I find the serums make my skin feel softer, smoother and less 'tight' but I can see no discernable difference in my fine lines. I doubt I would buy the product as I am not disciplined enough to use the evening serum regularly. I wonder if the day version would work on its own?

Tegan Sat 26-Oct-13 16:23:09

When the tube looks empty I always cut it open and get a good few more uses out of it. I bought it in a bottle once and couldn't do that. I find that I use quite a lot of it at first and then, as the tube empties I become more careful with it [which I should do at the start].

mischief Sat 26-Oct-13 15:53:54

I've been using the Day and Night Serum for 2 weeks now. I really like the smooth way it goes onto the skin. In particular I am hoping it will improve the front of my neck which is always a bit crepey. It's not sticky which is a good thing and it may be my imagination but I feel my neck is improving a bit. Time will tell.

As other participant have said I like the two colours of the tubes, it makes it easy to know which to use. As regards the price, if £24.95 is for both tubes and it really makes a difference, I would pay it. After all, it's once every 4-6 weeks, can't see it lasting 8 weeks though.

I'll wait till I have done the full trial before I say if I would recommend it but it's looking positive at the moment.

Grannyknot Sat 26-Oct-13 09:49:12

Me and the serum, the story so far smile I like the packaging, the fact that the tubes for day and night are different colours so I don't have to get specs out to see which is which. I like the small nozzle for delivering just the right amount on to the finger tip so there's no waste. I like the texture.

It's too soon to write anything about what it does to my skin, but so far, so good.

LucyGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 25-Oct-13 13:11:01

The experts at Boots and No7 have spoken and their answers to our Q&A are ready and waiting here smile

yayaq Fri 25-Oct-13 09:02:04

Many thanks for the opportunity to trial this product

Overall impressions so far are that it is very effective and more importantly, for me, does not irritate. I have very difficult skin with a propensity to roseacre. This product has not given me any problems.

I have not yet used it for four weeks but am sure that lines and wrinkles are reduced. my skin feels firmer, the skin appears a better colour, and generally better altogether.
The product is expensive, but noticed it was included in the 3 for 2 promotion. It would be more attractive if it wasn't so expensive, but if it works it is perhaps worth it.

So many products make wild claims but so far so good with this one, I will update this after the four weeks of use
I am tempted to purchase some for my daughter, though hers will be for a different age range.

yayaq Fri 25-Oct-13 08:59:59

Many thanks for the opportunity to trial this product

Overall impressions so far are that it is very effective and more importantly, for me, does not irritate. I have very difficult skin with a propensity to roseacre. This product has not given me any problems.

I have not yet used it for four weeks but am sure that lines and wrinkles are reduced. my skin feels firmer, the skin appears a better colour, and generally better altogether.
The product is expensive, but noticed it was included in the 3 for 2 promotion. It would be more attractive if it wasn't so expensive, but if it works it is perhaps worth it.

So many products make wild claims but so far so good with this one, I will update this after the four weeks of use
I am tempted to purchase some for my daughter, though hers will be for a different age range.

NannaAnna Fri 25-Oct-13 00:14:01

I'm always cautious about making statements as to changes brought about to texture of skin, level of hydration, reduction in lines, etc. when trying new products. We can convince ourselves that products are making a difference but where's the 'control' aspect? That's why I've taken 'before' pictures and will take 'after' pictures. No interim observations wink

Flowerofthewest Thu 24-Oct-13 22:17:20

After a week I find my skin is feeling smoother, I only use a tiny amount of the serum as it goes a long way and my moisturiser goes on easier. Am liking it

Nelliemoser Thu 24-Oct-13 22:11:12

tegan most definitely protect and survive was to protect us against the nuclear holocaust.

Funnygran Thu 24-Oct-13 21:41:40

I've been using the serums for a week now. I agree with lots of other Gransnetters that they make the skin soft and smooth for applying moisturiser. I had a free sample a couple of years ago and did wonder whether to splash out and buy some more. I'm still undecided as they are rather expensive. Try not to examine my skin and face in a strong light and am waiting for compliments from other people. (The TV adverts seem to imply that will happen)!

Lizziehop2 Thu 24-Oct-13 21:07:47

This is my first week of 'testing'! Was previously using Lift and Luminate serum and so will be very interested to see over the next few weeks how this compares. Am using Lift and Luminate day/night creams over the serum. Just wonder when you will develop something for the neck, apart from strong tape behind the ears!!!!!!!!

Tegan Thu 24-Oct-13 19:59:52

Protect and Survive; meant to potect against uv rays not nuclear holocaust..[I think hmm]..

BarbaraAbbs Thu 24-Oct-13 19:53:12

The other Boots no 7 products (Protect and Survive?) I have used said 'rub in with circular motion' or words to that effect and I did wonder if that was the thing that helped the skin tone. That being said, those serums and creams did stop you dragging the skin when you did the massaging.

This product sinks in quickly. Really like the texture. Don't know whether I am supposed to apply using circular motion or just leave it. I use it on saggy bits, not nose or chin. Certainly not neck (though that is saggy) because there isn't enough.

ange Thu 24-Oct-13 19:05:38

As others have said, it's early days. I've only been using the product for 5 days so haven't noticed any difference yet. Even though I use it sparingly, I do wonder if the serums will last 8 weeks. It is very easy to apply and rubs in well.

hebrideanlady Thu 24-Oct-13 18:36:23

That is not on Grannyknot you should get on to them flowers for you till it arrives

Grannyknot Thu 24-Oct-13 18:18:30

Still no sign of mine ... sad

hebrideanlady Thu 24-Oct-13 18:05:19

nightowl I am in the same situation as you. soap and water is all I use, I haven't even used moisturiser with the serum, because the only moisturiser I have, was bought to keep midges at bay. My skin does feel smoother, so does that mean I have to buy it for ever more at £25 a go. I think not smile

nightowl Thu 24-Oct-13 18:02:17

Oh dear, it is just me then blush

whenim64 Thu 24-Oct-13 17:55:02

I moisturise morning and night and have few wrinkles, but my mum and gran had wrinkle-free skin and didn't use anything, so I guess genes play a part, too.

nightowl Thu 24-Oct-13 17:49:04

Just playing devil's advocate (I would love to find a 'wonder cream') but do those of you who have been chosen to try this always moisturse twice a day? I have to admit to being very lazy indeed when it comes to skin care, so I have a sneaky suspicion that if I tried anything at all and actually used it regularly, it might make a difference.

This is a genuine question. Is it just me that's a bit of a scruff? blush

Galen Thu 24-Oct-13 17:33:54

I think, looking at my skin under a strong light today, that the fine lines are less visible. Time will tell with deeper ones. I've only been using it for a week.
I think my skin is brighter as well