Review on Erno Laszlo Transphuse Night Serum: Tighten & Tone Skin Overnight, Smooth Fine Lines & Wrinkles - 1 Fl Oz by Stephanie Garcia

For several years now, I've been a devotee of the Korean multi-step skincare regimen. Every evening, after a modified version of the double cleanse, I apply toner followed by layers of essence, an ampoule/serum and moisturizer. Since Korean skincare is now big business in the West, I wasn't really surprised to see a luxury European brand like Erno Laszlo getting in on the act. Inside the box for this serum was a comprehensive brochure of a new line of products that included an essence, double cleanse set, serum and sheet masks.Erno Laszlo has been around a long time and is well-known and respected - not to mention pretty pricey. I remember as a girl longing for a bar of their famous black soap that adorned the vanities of so many high profile ladies back in the early 1980's (much the same way jars of La Mer crème do these days). To give this serum a fair test, I opted to use it for 30 days in place of my usual toner, essence, serum and night cream. I applied it once each evening immediately following my double cleanse (an oil makeup remover and an exfoliating cleanser). I must admit I was pleasantly surprised at the result. Within the first week, I could see the results in terms of brighter, more refined skin. At 56, I don't really have issues with wrinkles, so I can't speak for it diminishing the appearance of fine lines, but I do feel it helped me to maintain the fresh, youthful and "glowy" look I achieve with multiple (albeit much less expensive) Korean products. Plus, the light lavender fragrance is very relaxing and, quite simply, divine. Perfect for bedtime.All in all, while this single product is much pricier than the Korean products from Misscha, Etude House and CosRX that it replaced, it did the work of all of them in a fraction of the time and effort. This really lives up to the Laszlo name and reputation.Recommended if you can afford it.