You all know how much I love this company, who prides themselves on using natural, plant-based products as much as necessary. In addition, they have tons of amazing products, all of which I have loved so far.
So I was especially excited when I received their anti-aging skin clearing serum. As a 31 year old super stressed out nursing student with oily skin, I can definitely benefit from something like this. After all, it isn't every day that you come across a serum that prevents aging and helps fight blemishes in one bottle. Like, seriously!
The main ingredients of this serum contain 2.5% retinol, 20% vitamin c, and and 2% salicyclic acid. Other key ingredients include niacinamide, tea tree oil, hyaluronic acid, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane..meth-yl-sulf-on-yl-meth-ane. Say it slow. It's a chemical found in plants, animals, and humans. In this case, it obviously comes from plants).
Okay, so let's break these ingredients down.
- 2.5% retinol is a pretty standard amount. As in, you can buy an entire bottle of retinol and it wouldn't be uncommon for the amount to be in the 2.5% range. Which means, hey now! This is just one tiny ingredient in a bottle of awesomeness. As you know by all of my previous retinol reviews, retinol will help firm skin, prevent blemishes, and even out skin tone, as well as give dat glow.
- 20% vitamin c. Also a pretty standard amount for a bottle of vitamin c serum alone! Will help even out skin tone, definitely provide a glow, and help fight aging. Let's not forget how good of an antioxidant vitamin c is.
- 2% salicylic acid. Again, standard amount. Salicylic acid is the ingredient for blemish fighting. It's bad ass. However, it can be a bit drying if used excessively. Read on.
The other ingredients basically add more "OOMPH" when it comes to anti-aging and fighting blemishes. It's full of badassness. Also, the hyaluronic acid will provide some yummy hydration to help balance out any potential dryness.
This product comes in a 1 oz dark blue bottle- very standard for quality serums, as exposure to sunlight can kill off some of the active ingredients. So, the dark bottle is essential. Also, side note: store this stuff in a dry, dark space. If you live somewhere tropical (first of all, JEALOUS) maybe consider storing it in your refrigerator.
The texture is SERUM DUH. But, it's nice. I only use a tiny amount- 5 drops or so. I use it at night only because using this potent of a serum twice a day seems scary to me, I'm afraid it'll dry out my skin... even though it has the hyaluronic acid.
BUT IT HASN'T DRIED OUT MY SKIN YET. AND I LOVE IT.
Like, I really, really do. I'm soooo obsessed with the fact that there's this tiny little bottle stock full of SO MUCH GOOD STUFF that will fight aging, prevent blemishes, and just make my skin look awesome overall.
PS- It doesn't sting. Some people are afraid of retinols and vitamin c stinging their skin. It didn't. I swear.
I'm all about it, guys. They should just rename it to "Bottle of Badass by InstaNaturals." Buy it on amazon for a mere $23.45 for a 1 oz bottle. 1 oz bottle divided by 5 drop application 1 x a day = I HAVE NO IDEA BUT ITS WORTH IT.
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| Wish I could have all of these. ::drools:: |
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