In this video I’m sharing my 1-year update on the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex—aka ANR—and whether I think it’s actually worth it after using it consistently in my real-life routine. I’ve tried dozens upon dozens (honestly, maybe hundreds) of serums, and ANR is hands down my favorite serum to apply. The best way I can describe it is: you know that “favorite hydrating serum” feeling where your skin looks dewy and plump… but then it disappears and leaves you tacky? ANR sinks in and leaves my skin silky, velvety smooth, and that smooth, plump feel doesn’t go away. I also talk about the difference between the immediate experience (that blurred, smoothed finish—yes, texture enhancers are part of that) versus long-term skin changes. Over the last year, the biggest transformation I’ve personally seen is hydration, dewiness, and overall suppleness. ANR has a lot of claims—supporting elastin, collagen, cell turnover, and helping with dark spots—but what I can confidently speak to from my own results is how consistently hydrated and smooth my skin looks. It’s the serum I point to when people ask why my skin looks so supple and hydrated.