Darphin Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Cream
Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Cream is a dry-skin moisturizer with a rich, emollient texture and a long list of beneficial ingredients, including the so-called “Vitamin F”, which is a mixture of n-3 essential fatty acids (usually deodorized fish oil), shea butter, wheat sphingolipids for a slight hint of exfoliation, jojoba oil, siegebeckia extract, and rosemary oil and olive leaf extract for their antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
A major problem with the formula is that it also contains coriander (cilantro) oil, which causes allergic reactions in many people, and which can also make treated skin unusually sensitive to sunlight. Coriander oil is also an irritant that can cause contact dermatitis. The downside of this product is that it may leave your skin more supple but also more inflamed. Moreover, the rosemary oil and olive leaf extract in the product will have only about a four-month shelf life, because of the way the product is packaged.
There are similar problems with the even more expensive Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Serum, which also contains coriander oil. Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Balm contains much less in the way of fragrances and plant oils that may cause contact dermatitis, but since it does not offer sun-protection, it is in no way anti-aging. Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Balm offers shea butter, glycerin, and vegetable oil that will moisturize dry skin, but that will do nothing to erase existing wrinkles. More shea butter at a lower cost is available from L’Occitane, and a better moisturizer for very dry skin is CeraVe.
Suggested retail price for Darphin Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Cream: US $150 for 1.7 oz.
Suggested retail price for Darphin Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Serum: US $165 for 1 oz.
Suggested retail price for Darphin Fibrogene Line Response Nourishing Balm: $150 for 1.7 oz.