Your Best Face Control (serum)

Hi Carla, Control is a serum - meaning it has a high concentration of actives. It is important to use the serum before applying any moisturizer. Not the other way around as you won't get the benefit of the ingredients in Control if they have to fight their way through your moisturizer. If you have puffy eyes and some dark under eye areas then you will need a specific eye cream that has ingredients to combat these issues, which both AQ and Correct do. They are both very good and I would recommend them highly. I'd say that AQ does a better job of lifting and Correct does a better job of eliminating crepeyness. For puffyness and dark circles they are probably equal. I hope this helps.

I need to re-order my YBF Control and I have a few questions, I use a 1% retinol PM and C&E Feulic AM. I use a B5 creme next and moisturizer. (AM/PM) I'm not sure where to apply the Control. I've been using AM over moisturizer but under sunscreen...it's feels like too much. Your thoughts? Also, I've been using the AQ eye cream and I like it...my eyelids are in good shape. At the same time, at 52 (black woman) I'm starting to see puffiness under my eyes and it's a bit darker in the lower inner corners under my eyes. I know you like the YBF correct for eyes so here are my questions: 1) can I use Control on my eyes? 2) If not, which do you recommend based on above issues? AQ or YBF?
Thank you. PS: I really enjoy your site.

I am not a "girly-girl" and not a big user of skin products. However, I did start consistently using a high quality anti-aging type product in my 40's and am not afraid to spend a little money on it. I started with Perricone and loved it for a few years. Then I learned I was sensitive to phenoxyethanol which now all the Perricone products have. I stumbled upon the TIA website while searching for products without phenoxyethanol, and this was one of the very few websites that even discussed it. On TIA I found YBF and have just finished my second bottle of Control. I did not see many changes with the first bottle but after researching ingredients again decided to go back to it. Wow!!! With the second bottle I saw marked changes in my skin in the form of smaller pores, more even tone, brighter more luminous skin, and increased firmness. I am African-American and do not have any wrinkles, but I did have a drab look, a loss in overall firmness, and uneven skin tone. I was just starting to look old. The pros are everything I just mentioned. Cons are that you can not see how much is left in the bottle, and when you spend this much you want to time your purchases properly. The pump worked fine unlike some early complaints. I guess they fixed that. After being educated by TIA I simply will not buy any product unless it is in an airtight container with a pump. High-end ingredients are expensive and I'm not going to let my money just oxidize and lose effectiveness upon exposure to air. Also, if you need more moisturizing, this product does not have a whole lot of "slip" or creaminess to it. However when I use it at night my skin feels beautifully smooth and soft in the morning. Love it, love it, love it. About to get my third bottle!!!

I LOVE YBF Control for under the eyes. I used AQ Eye solutions for a year, then I saw a small sag and started using Marta's "rave" YBF control. I use it every day and there is NO sagging, few fine lines. Ihve women at the various make up counters where I USED to purchase products ask me what I'm using. I of course tell the, and provide the TIA website for products and cutting edge skin care.

If I could only have 2 beauty products in my beauty bag, this would be one! I have been using this now for approximately 3 months, and it is one product that I can see working for my 50+ skin. The ingredients are amazing, and seem to do more for firming, wrinkles and overall skin texture than any serum I have tried thus far. I use mainly on my worst problem areas, and have gotten 3 months out of one bottle, and it is still dispensing serum so far.

The only thing I don't like is, I can't see how much I have left. I am on the same bottle, but am getting nervous that I may be close to out of it. Oh no!!! I won't be without it. This high dollar product really does deliver. Try it, it's worth every penny!

I love YBF. This product is perfect for me. I can either use it alone as a moisturizer in hotter less dry weather, or I can layer more moisturizer over it in super cold dry weather. It lasts me a long time, my skin absorbs the consistency, the bottle is easy to use (not always true for me regarding some of the diminutive serums) and, like "Correct" I really like the faint almond scent. It seems to have the effect for me of both firming and plumping.

Hi Kim,
Control will likely last you anywhere from 2-4 months. A little goes a long way, so unless you are, like myself, a bit heavy-handed with your serum, a 1oz bottle should last you well into your 3rd or 4th month.

I hope this helps!

I am so excited. I saved my pennies and just ordered my 1st bottle of this. Can anyone tell me approximately how long a bottle of YBF Control serum lasts?

Control is ok but I feel the need to use moisturizer on top of it because I feel very dry after application.

I use Control mainly on fine lines under my eyes, and in just two weeks I saw significant improvement! The little lines were plumped up, and my eyes appear more lifted. (I'm 29 but I have some premature fine lines around the eyes because I used to rub my eyes back when I was i high school). I love this because my concealer goes on more smoothly now. The difference is visible. It's the only anti-wrinkle cream that worked for me! It's also very concentrated so a little amount goes a long way and I still have tons of product. Thanks YBF!

Way too expensive for me!

I’ve seen no improvement from using Control. If anything, the texture of my skin seems a little worse, as if slightly inflamed, which makes the wrinkles seem a little deeper. In all fairness, I have to state that I haven’t tried anything that has noticeably improved my skin, other than under my eyes, upon which YBF Correct has done very well.

I stayed the 30-day course and last night a friend gushed about how fabulous my skin looked, and then actually demanded my leftover YBF.

My one problem with YBF Control is the price tag. It hurts to fall in love with a cream that sets you back $160 per one-ounce bottle. But, some studies speculate that because peptides may rebuild connective tissue, their effects stay strong. So if you can afford it, (and if I can give up Starbucks), I’d say YBF is well-worth the big money spent.

When I tried YBF Control a couple of years ago I hoped for an impact on wrinkles and other signs of aging – after all, that was supposed to be the point. But I frankly never “got” it, and moved on to other serums that seemed to work better for wrinkles, including ReLuma (I’m using the Skin Illuminating Serum) and Hydropeptide’s Hydrostem +6.

But I’m really liking the new Control and having read Marta’s post, I now know why. The product allies the signature YBF ingredients and anti-aging approaches with a specific focus on improving elasticity. It doesn’t seem to impact wrinkles per se – at least not yet – but I am finding that it leaves my skin feeling at the same time both firmer and better hydrated (which is a winning combination that nothing else has delivered). At 56, I don’t think my skin is notably saggy for my age, but I am starting to think of this as a bit of prevention, particularly contemplating the future of my neck and jowls. I’m using it after nightly cleansing and that plus a touch of YBF Correct ($150 in the TIA shop) around the eyes seems to work very well.

I’m glad I took the plunge and gave Control another try. At $160 an ounce, it isn’t inexpensive, but it does deliver and, with its cornucopia of great ingredients, can stand in for multiple products. I’ll be using it at least a few times a week; perhaps I’ll alternate with Restore.

I am 43 years old. I would describe my skin as very fair and a bit translucent meaning that it is thin and there are a few veins that are visible on my face. Under my chin and neck area I have noticed elasticity starting to go. Also, I have always had a hollowing under my eyes.
The sample I was sent was very small and only lasted me approximately two weeks using very sparingly. Therefore, I can’t really say how well this works long term since I think to be fair, you would need to use it longer than two weeks for a fair assessment of its benefits. The cream was yellowish-orange in color and smelled nice. So, in my opinion, if you can are willing to pay the price…this serum seems like it would be worth it to try for 90 days at the very least to see if you notice any improvements

I have been using regularly for over 3 months now. I regret to report that any improvement in my skin is minimal. I have a few small aging spot/sun damage areas, one of which is slightly lighter. The crepe-iness around my eyes is a bit better, but not so around my lips. My crow’s feet seem a bit less pronounced, especially when I compare that same area to the eyes of women around my age (57).
Even though I don’t yet see better results, I plan to continue using this product until it’s used up, hoping that continued use will make a difference.