fave products // obagi elastiderm facial serum

Obagi newbie here. This brand is new to me, but one that has piqued my interest for a while now. A little background: Obagi dedicated to utilizing formulations backed by skin care science and innovation. They offer powerful formulas that not only focus on restoring the skin, but promoting overall skin health each and every day. They can help out with a variety of concerns including acne, discoloration, dry and aging skin. I love a highly effective serum, and as I near my mid-thirties, anti-aging products that work their magic are super appealing to me ;)

Enter Obagi Medical ELASTIderm Facial Serum. The main goal of this serum is to support skin elasticity and improve signs of skin bounce back. It’s formulated with patented Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™, a super scientific-sounding ingredient that harnesses two minerals, zinc and copper, with malonate for firmer-looking, more resilient skin. Ingredients are suspended with FlexFluid™ technology, creating a soft, elegant and lightweight product experience that increases signs of skin elasticity in just 24 hours. If you’ve been experiencing that “crepey” looking skin, or struggle with any other issues related to aging skin, I definitely recommend adding the Obagi ELASTIderm Facial Serum to your routine. I’ve been using it morning and night, on a clean, toned face and neck, and it absorbs quite nicely and makes for a nice base for your next step of moisturizer or face oil. I’ve definitely noticed a positive change after just a few weeks of using it, so I think it’s safe to say it’s earned its place on my top shelf! Plus, this pairs lovely with the Obagi ELASTiderm Eye Serum as well, so check it out!

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fave products // perricone md cold plasma+ face serum & eye cream

I’m all about a super-concentrated, highly potent serum or cream. You know the ones. They’re packed full of multi-tasking, powerhouse ingredients that promote youthful, radiant skin and give you that glow you crave. I’m happy to say that Perricone MD Cold Plasma+ Face Serum and Eye Cream do exactly that, plus more. They use a proprietary liquid crystal (fancy!) delivery system for faster and deeper penetration of ingredients. Practically any skin issue, like loss of radiance, uneven texture or tone, discoloration, redness, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles, or loss of firmness, can be vastly improved with these babies. I love that the face serum is super smooth and creamy (feels like a finishing cream!), but the concentrated formula gets to to work quickly boasting all its anti-aging benefits. Copper tripeptides, vitamin C ester (the highly stable, easily absorbable form of antioxidant-rich vitamin C), and omegas 3, 6, and 9 come together to work their magic here, and the proof is in results. My skin has been feeling super plump and baby soft. Really so, so supple! The eye cream uses the same ingredients, but also targets the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and crow’s feet! Both Perricone MD products are fragrance free, making them perfect for those with sensitive skin like mine. A little goes a long way, so although the price is steep, each jar should last you quite a while. Let me know if you end up trying them out- you won’t be disappointed!

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fave products // dermalogica biolumin-c serum

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about the benefits of vitamin C. This potent antioxidant works wonders for your skin, boasting some seriously impressive anti-aging qualities. The truth is that various natural and environmental triggers are working against your skin every single day, causing hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines and loss of elasticity. That’s where Dermalogica’s BioLumin-C Serum comes in. Using advanced biotechnology, it delivers the maximum amount of vitamin C specifically where your skin needs it the most, essentially enhancing the skin’s natural defense system and giving you brighter skin from within. Their version is also ultra-stable, so it actually delivers three times more vitamin C serum into your skin than other similar products!

I’ve been using the serum for a while now, and have been seriously impressed with the results. Lately I’ve been dealing with slight hyperpigmentation in certain spots, and I’ve definitely noticed my skin has become brighter and more balanced since using BioLumin-C. Not to mention if feels more firm. It’s clear that vitamin C is a true skincare powerhouse, but Dermalogica takes their product a step further. Besides neutralizing free radicals and helping defend against oxidative stress, this supercharged serum goes beyond the surface to actually help stop damage before it even starts. And of course, it gets major bonus points in my book for being cruelty-free, paraben free, and formulated without artificial fragrances or colors. If you haven’t incorporated vitamin C into your skincare routine yet, I highly suggest you do so, and this product is a great place to start!

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