Stress Rescue Super Serum with Niacinamide

Farmacy Honeymoon Glow Where do I even begin with this product? One of the things I sought to get was Farmacy’s Honeymoon Glow after being introduced and recommended to this holy grail product by so so SO many people in the skincare community on Instagram. This was before I even started using acids in my routine, and I am not a big fan of change, so you can guess how high my expectations for this product were. This night serum claims to be a 3-in-1 serum that does it all: it resurfaces, clarifies, and hydrates your skin for a healthy natural glow. More importantly, it targets hyperpigmentation (which I need for all the times I scratch at my pimples, LOL!). Apart from this, it also exfoliates, hydrates, and refines pore size with consistent use. Honeymoon Glow has AHA (lactic, glycolic, citric, and other fruit acids) as well as BHA (willow bark - salicylic acid) in it, so on some level I was expecting my face to get all red and tingly after application since this was my very first foray into acids (AHA, BHA, and all that). First things first: I was surprised to note that the serum isn’t as thick as I was expecting it to be - rather, it is a nice lightweight milky serum that goes on easily, kind of like your everyday hydrating serum. I was also pleasantly surprised to note that my skin wasn’t overly irritated or affected by the potent blend of acids (14%!) in this product. My face did get a little red and the serum was slightly tingly, but thankfully no major side effects - I didn’t break out, no peeling, etc. I As I’ve only used this twice so far, I don’t think I’m the best person to describe any long-lasting effects from consistent use. However, I did wake up the next day with a nice glow to my skin, and my face felt super smooth and supple. I used this product on its own, with a lightweight toner and a moisturiser after, just to reduce the risk of irritation, so you know the glow is entirely from this serum. I would think that with consistent usage this will be able to lighten any pigmentation and even out my skin tone. First impressions wise, I think this product lives up to its hype - I definitely like this one! :-) Even though I haven’t been using this long enough, I would recommend it to my friends who are struggling with acne scarring and texture on their face, just based on the fact that there have been so many glowing reviews for this serum, and that the results are already so good after a single use. The Honeymoon Glow is 58 USD for 30ml, which is a tad pricey, but as you don’t need a lot of product for one application, I think that 58 USD is a pretty decent price considering that I will only be using this 2-3 times a week. What’s great now is that Farmacy also has a neat ‘Sweet Dreams’ holiday kit called that gives you a full sized Honeymoon Glow, a 100ml Clean Bee cleanser, and a mini sized Honey Grail face oil for 65 USD, which is a steal as well! FARMACY - Honeymoon Glow Serum

VALJEAN LABS - Valjean Labs Facial Serum This *GLOW* serum claims to deflect the damaging effects of everyday exposure to pollutants. As well as brightening the skin tone and reducing signs of aging, especially fine lines and wrinkles. It contains collagen, vitamin C and Magnesium. It’s formula is very silky and lightweight, absorbing to the skin very quickly. The reason it claims to protect your skin against the elements is because it creates a think layer between your skin and pollutants, acting as a protective barrier. I use it a lot in combination of my Tri-light device from SkinInc to maximize it’s potential. It’s definitely my go to when I am fighting breakouts and dark spots. Magnesium also helps reduce the chances of breakouts happening, so it’s a good preventive measures After using it, my skin is left with a nice glow and over time it helps clear up my dark spots. I always recommend Valjean Labs serums (as you can tell from previous reviews) not only because they are affordable but because they work. This happens to probably be my favorite one. It’s def worth a try!

I’ve struggled with cystic breakouts for almost three years now (they started popping up when I was 22) and I’ve finally found a routine that works for me and my skin—unfortunately for my bank account, most of the products that actually work are on the pricey side. For me, I’ve noticed that chemical exfoliants perform the best for my skin. Since they contain harsh acids, I use them at night and make sure to use sunscreen every morning since they make your skin more sensitive to the sun. But since my skin is slightly sensitive and can be reactive, I’ve learned that hard way that I have to rotate in the heavy-duty ones to keep everything calm. After cleansing my skin, here are the nighttime products I use to fight acne: **In general, it’s better to go thinnest to thickest when layering skincare products** 1. Allies of Skin - Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum This serum has made the biggest difference in the overall smoothness and evenness of my skin. Another anti-aging serum, it’s powered by alpha hydroxy acids (mandelic, lactic and salicylic acids) which speed up cellular renewal and lighten dark spots, while a natural retinol alternative (bakuchiol) reduces multiple signs of aging. Like retinol, bakuchiol is great for smoothing the skin and is effective in reducing the appearance of acne - only it’s much more gentle and better for people with sensitive skin. 2. OLE HENRIKSEN - Invigorating Night Transformation Gel This product is designed to target the signs of aging, but its AHA complex (glycolic & lactic acids) has been a great chemical exfoliant for my acne-prone skin. In addition to targeting wrinkles, it acts as a solution for dark spots, dullness and unevenness. 3. C&C by Clean & Clear - Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength When there’s an active pimple on my face that’s super red and irritable, I always apply this powerful gel to help speed things up. This spot treatment contains 10% benzoyl peroxide and goes to work quickly by penetrating deep into the skin. All of these products can be drying, so I also make sure to mix in a hyaluronic acid serum and hydrating facial oil to keep everything balanced.

🍯 The what: This is the Farmacy Honeymoon Glow AHA resurfacing night serum. This is available at online retailers and Sephora. 🍯 The details: This serum contains a 14% AHA/BHA/flower acid blend to exfoliate dead skin, reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles, and target pesky hyperpigmentation. This serum also contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump your skin while preventing moisture loss. As the name suggests, this also contains honey to soothe and provide antioxidants. This serum is recommended for use up to 3x/week but NOT in combination with other acids. Those with sensitive skin should patch test, but is suitable for all skin types. 🍯 My thoughts: THIS SERUM! It’s the 🐝’s knees. All jokes aside, this is a great product. I use this serum 1-2x/week because I do rotate other acid products in my PM routine. I had no problem acclimating this product into my routine. It took a few uses to notice that my skin’s appearance was brighter, my small big of hyperpigmentation has reduced, and a reduction in enlarged pores. This product is easy to spread, and has a slight chemical-y scent. I always take care to never apply over any irritated areas/broken skin/open acne because it will STING. There is always a slight sting when applying but it subsides quickly. After applying, I follow up with a light face oil and moisturizer. In the morning, my face is bright, smooth, and hydrated. This product has made a big difference in my routine and, although it is pricey, it’s worth the money and you do not need a lot. I’ve been using this for months and am still not yet 1/2 through the bottle. This will be a repurchase in the future. 🍯 The price: $58 for 1 oz. Mine came in a Boxycharm, but this product had been on my wishlist and I would have purchased anyways. Check out Farmacy’s holiday sets to score this and other things! 5/5⭐️

Today’s post is on a product I use for acne! This PAULA'S CHOICE - Antioxidant Pore Purifier is packed with incredible ingredients and always helps my breakouts and also helps prevent them! I have combo skin right now, as well as acne prone. My undereyes, nose, and chin get super dry, while my cheeks and forehead are normal (not dry or oily.) I get breakouts around my mouth (hormonal and dairy hahah) and on my T zone mostly. Claims: — clear pores of daily debris and pollution — brightens skin — keeps skin looking younger Key ingredients: — antioxidants — salicylic acid — azaleic acid — vitamin c — niacinamide My thoughts: — lightweight serum, not watery but a bit thicker than normal serums — kind of refines my pores, and I know that pores don’t really disappear, but between this and the BHA they make, my pores are looking smaller than ever. — my acne and oil production goes down significantly when I use this regularly, and my skin looks brighter! — I hate the packaging on their serums, I know that sounds crazy but I hate the squeeze tube and it comes out so slowly! And then I have to screw the top back on and it’s just inconvenient. — this is on sale right now for about $26, so I would totally pick it up if I needed a refill! I really like how my skin feels when I use this and I like knowing that PC is protecting my skin all around.

This is one of the first skincare products I’ve tried, and still one of the best ones. It’s supposed to help diminish the look of scars. I’ve used it every night for about two months, and it worked like magic. It easily diminished the look of any dents/scars I’ve had, as well as helping with the hyperpigmentation. It’s also hydrating and doesn’t dry out the skin. This is definitely a products worth checking out if you’re struggling with acne scars.Kate Somerville - D-Scar Scar Diminishing Serum