Priced at $195, the luxury facial oil, Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum, marketed as a “serum”, has sparked ongoing debate among skincare enthusiasts, balancing claims of transformative results against skepticism over its value and formulation.

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The Good

• Skin Transformation – “This has been a godsend for my skin. I use all three products. I have dry, reactive skin and it cleared it up immediately and my skin has looked the best it ever has.” (18 upvotes)
• Long-Lasting Value – “I’m about to finish my first bottle (it lasted me 8 months of 1x daily use) and currently have the best skin of my life.” (15 upvotes)
• Texture and Absorption – “It also has a finer texture than many of the other oils I’ve tried—it seems to sink in more quickly while still giving a lasting glow to the skin.” (15 upvotes)
• Sensory Experience – “I personally love the VD smell and it was a big factor in re-ordering.” (15 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• Skin Irritation – “This product really messed up my skin. This and Tata Harper are my only real skin regrets.” (17 upvotes)
• Drying Effect – “I saw no change in my skin and if anything, it made me dry—when my skin wasn’t prior!!” (17 upvotes)
• Underwhelming Results – “I’ve tried samples and it wasn’t impressive at all.” (17 upvotes) “It’s just a fancy blend of oil.” (17 upvotes)
• Lack of Efficacy – “Waste of money. Don’t do it.” (17 upvotes)

Comparison to alternatives

• NIOD Modulating Glucosides – “Really helps if my skin is stressed and damaged. And I can’t believe I’ve gotten so much benefit from something that inexpensive.” (18 upvotes)
• Vivant Mandelic Serum – “Magic. My skin is so glassy, even, smooth—helps so much with texture.” (17 upvotes)
• DIY Alternatives – “You could attempt a DIY dupe with the oils (grape seed, hazelnut, avocado, carrot seed, evening primrose, rosehip seed, sea buckthorn berry/fruit, tamanu)… you’d end up with somewhere between 2–4oz for ~$35 (before shipping), drastically cheaper than the ‘Serum.’” (19 upvotes)
• Luxury Oil Alternatives – “I’ve tried a lot of oils and my favourite BY FAR is the Pai Light Fantastic. It’s just incredible! I also adore the Darphin 8 Flower Golden Nectar and the Guerlain Abeille Royale oil.” (17 upvotes)

Tips and Tricks

• Layering Technique – “Oil is an occlusive, so if you put it on, anything you put on top won’t absorb due to the barrier it creates. I either mix oil with moisturizer or use it as a last step.” (17 upvotes)
• Combining with Tretinoin – “If you’re new to tret, I would apply it over moisturizer and personally wouldn’t use an oil at the same time. Tret 2x/week, use an oil on the other nights.” (17 upvotes)

The verdict

Reddit’s verdict on Vintner’s Daughter Serum is split. Fans praise it as a “godsend” that transforms dry or reactive skin, while critics see it as an overpriced blend of oils offering minimal results. For some, its luxurious scent, texture, and packaging justify the cost; for others, affordable or DIY alternatives deliver similar outcomes. Ultimately, the product’s perceived value depends heavily on individual skin compatibility and whether you think it’s worth the luxury experience it provides.

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