QMS Medicosmetics PRECISION CARE COLLAgen3D Cream - Anti-Aging Face Cream for Wrinkles & Fine Lines - Clinically Proven to Reduce Signs of Aging - 1.69 oz - Perfect for Daily Skincare Routine & Nighttime Repair

There are many good things about this cream, but a couple of (minor) downsides, too.First, it's high quality. That's easy to tell right off of the bat. The cream itself is super smooth and silky. It's neither heavy nor light, weirdly enough. It goes on very easily as well (a little goes a long way). I also really, really like that this is a skin care line developed by a doctor and backed by science (hence the "medi-cosmetics" descriptor). QMS is made in Germany and it doesn't make outrageous claims about results or efficacy. What it says, it's actually been documented to do. On the surface, the stats printed on the side of the box don't seem that impressive, but this is a product that is actually tested and has documented results, unlike SO much of the other cosmetic products you see listed on Amazon, especially ones made outside the US or EU. For whatever reason, I just like the idea of skincare guided by science, which means testing, changing, and documenting results. I haven't noticed any miraculous results yet, but I would expect to, because I've only been using the cream a couple of weeks. That's very reasonable.As for the downsides, I'm not a fan of the fragrance. It sort of reminds me of a cold cream from back in the day. It's not terribly overpowering but it lingers longer than I'd like, and it's certainly there when you open the product and put it on your face. Also, I find that if I use this product on a freshly-washed face with nothing else, it absorbs so well and luxuriously and is just amazing. However, if I put it on after a serum or toner, frequently (but not always), I'll get some pilling. I've tried a few different serums, and no matter how long I let them absorb, there's generally some pilling if I touch my face, which is irritating (especially for this price and if you plan to wear makeup over the cream).At this price point, a cream has to basically be perfect for me to justify it. The price (currently listed at $315) is...kinda insane. That's an insane price, right? I could get a face full of Botox for that. I know it's not insane for everyone, but for me, if I were going to try to justify ordering this product, it would have to be near miraculous, and between the fragrance and pilling, it's not that for me.