You know those moments when your skin just looks... tired? Like it's had a few too many late nights and not enough water?
If you're nodding right now, same.
And when our skin is looking a little "meh", we search for a "nap in a bottle" — something that helps us feel fresh and radiant in the mornings, even without eight hours of sleep (because… life).
Well, beauty gurus, we may have found "the one".
Meet: Dr. LeWinn's Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel ($75). It's a luxurious gel that's basically like a shot of espresso for your face — minus the jitters.
The star ingredient? Highly concentrated collagen pearls that melt into your skin (and yes, it's insanely satisfying) leaving it plump, hydrated and glowy. The formula also features Neodermyl, which smooths the appearance of fine lines and supports the skin's natural firmness and elasticity.
And because good things come in threes, there's a high grade of hyaluronic acid in the mix. If you're not already besties with HA, here's the deal: it's basically your skin's hydration hero, helping you to restore moisture levels.
Now, let's talk about real results (because that's what we're all here for, right?). We needed to know if this gel was actually worth the hype — and more importantly, worth your money.
So, we asked 32 women from our You Beauty Panel to trial it and tell us what they thought. Honestly.
After four weeks of testing it, here's what they had to say:
81 per cent said they noticed plumper skin.
88 per cent felt their skin was more hydrated.
75 per cent would recommend it to a friend.
Their average rating? Four out of five.
Of course, we had to back up these numbers with real feedback. So, here's what 13 of our Panellists' had to say.
"I really enjoyed using this! The little squishy pearls bursting with moisture felt amazing on my skin. It worked beautifully under makeup during the day and was deeply hydrating at night. Plus, the little spoon was a great touch — it made it easy to scoop out just the right amount."
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"Using this product was so fun! It felt great on my skin and left me feeling refreshed. The formula absorbed beautifully without leaving any greasiness. Overall, I was seriously impressed — and I'd absolutely repurchase!"
"Having not used many Dr LeWinns products before I was pleasantly surprised by this one. With every use my skin appeared brighter, plumper and super hydrated. It gives a glass skin look and, once absorbed, sits really nicely under makeup. It's a lovely product!"
"I went in with zero expectations and was completely blown away by how beautiful this product is. I'm not usually a fan of gels — but consider me converted. My skin feels incredibly hydrated, dewy and radiant. I stuck to this trial religiously, using nothing else for the entire period. I was so impressed, I finished the jar — and I'm already planning to buy more."
"I really enjoyed using this moisturiser. I loved the inclusion of a metal spoon to get the product out — a long-nailed gal appreciates this! Overall, I really loved how my skin looked after using it — I would definitely recommend and would repurchase!"
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"I really like it! It's a lovely product to use. Lots of products aren't working with my skin lately due to sensitivity, but this was perfect."
"Honestly, I was impressed. I'd never considered this brand before, but it left my skin glowing and deeply hydrated. I have combination skin — some blackheads, but also super dry (go figure) — and I've learned that my skin thrives on rich, hydrating moisturisers. My skin drank it up, and after the glow was real."
"Loved it! The product did what it says it does. My hydration levels are through the roof!"
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"I really enjoyed this product! My skin felt more hydrated and looked fresh — like I'd had a full night's sleep. In reality, my three-year-old wakes me up constantly, so it was pretty funny hearing people compliment my well-rested glow. I also loved that it absorbed beautifully without feeling tacky or sticky."
"Using the Dr LeWinn's Collagen Surge Plumping Gel was amazing. The product glides onto the skin and is absorbed easily. You only need a small amount of product and it spreads easily, feels amazing going on and absorbs easily."
"The cream is silky on the skin and absorbs readily without leaving tackiness or an oily feel. Overall a beautiful product."
"I really enjoyed using this product. I was testing it during a particularly hot month, and I'm usually hesitant to use moisturiser in the heat because it can feel sweaty. But this one was incredibly light on the skin while still being super hydrating. My skin looked refreshed and didn't dry out despite the heat."
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"Lovely product. My skin appeared more glowy and hydrated. I've had no breakouts at all the whole time I've been using the product. It smells nice and a little goes a long way."
Shop Dr LeWinn's Ultra R4 Collagen Surge Plumping Gel online or at your nearest pharmacy.
Feature Image: You Beauty Panel/Instagram/drlewinns.
