I’m going to be honest: I’m sceptical when it comes to luxury serums. They all promise plumpness, glow, youth, life-changing miracles… and yet, somehow, my skin ends up looking exactly the same. So, when Sisley said they’d send me the Black Rose Concentrate Radiant Youth Serum, to tie in with its John Lewis two-week exclusive preview, I was both intrigued and cautious.

In Partnership With Sisley-Paris x John Lewis

What it does

Part of the award-winning Black Rose Collection, this serum targets the four signs of youthful radiance:

1. Plumpness

2. Texture

3. Vitality

4. Luminosity

Packed with Hyaluronic Acid and Anthocyanins, it helps protect against the signs of silent cellular ageing while bringing back your skin’s natural, youthful glow.

I’ll admit, I’ve always been a bit sceptical about serums – they often promise more than they deliver. But this one completely surprised me. My skin looked smoother, felt more hydrated, and there was this fresh, healthy glow I hadn’t seen in ages.

Elly, Founder & CEO

Book your complimentary Black Rose treatment

Visit your local John Lewis and indulge in a complimentary 15‑minute Black Rose express treatment at the Sisley counter (AKA a free facial) using the iconic, award-winning collection. Plus, at John Lewis, you can enjoy a complimentary gift, including a selection of award-winning Black Rose products worth £98 when you spend £190*.

My review

From the first pump, it’s silky, light, and hydrating without ever feeling sticky. The scent? A delicate rose that somehow manages to feel indulgent without being overpowering, basically a spa in a bottle.

How it feels

From the first pump, I noticed how light, silky, and instantly hydrating the serum is. It absorbs quickly, leaving no sticky residue – just smooth, nourished skin. The delicate rose scent adds a subtle sensory indulgence that makes every application feel so good.

It absorbs quickly, leaving no sticky residue – just smooth, nourished skin.

The results

After a few days, my skin felt plumper, smoother, and more radiant. After just four days, the transformation was unmistakable: brighter, firmer, and more luminous. The serum truly works beneath the surface, and I could genuinely see the effects of Sisley’s Radiant Youth Technology.

The verdict

The formula itself reads like a checklist of skincare’s most coveted ingredients. Hyaluronic acid delivers a welcome surge of hydration, while anthocyanins, potent antioxidants derived from the black rose, help defend against what Sisley describes as “silent cellular ageing”: the gradual toll environmental stress can take on the skin, often before we even notice it. The result is skin that looks brighter, smoother and altogether more revived the sort of understated radiance that feels entirely effortless.

The glow it gives is real! My friends keep asking what I’m using.

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