How to get a seriously radiant complexion — 7 products that will revive dull skin
Do you feel like your skin has lost some of its luster?
Cold weather, poor diet, high stress levels, lack of sleep — all of these things can affect the way your skin behaves. Thankfully, there are some some awesome beauty products that can help revive your skin, leaving you with a naturally radiant complexion.
Here are seven skin-transforming gems that will restore and nourish your skin.
Bobbi Brown Radiance Boost Masque
It was love at first use with this all-in-one product! This exfoliating mask is a perfect quick fix that brightens, smoothes and softens skin, leaving you fresh-faced and glowing. You serums and moisturizers will apply like a dream after this!
It’s formulated with absorbent kaolin clay, moisturizing algae extract and sodium hyaluronate, which reduces excess oil while balancing skin’s moisture levels. The light refreshing touch of orange oil is an extra wakeup call for tired, dull skin and it has a bright and energizing citrus scent.
Best of all, this mask works in two to five minutes! Perfect for someone like me who can get a little impatient waiting for face masks to work their magic.
Bobbi Brown Radian Boost Masque, $55, bobbibrowncosmestics.ca
Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial
This express treatment is formulated with water-activated Vitamin C that reduces small skin imperfections and transforms dull-looking skin into a bright, toned and smooth complexion. It does have a tingling sensation so if you have sensitive skin, you might want to skip this one or do a patch test first.
Ren Flash Rise 1 Minute Facial, $58, sephora.ca
Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel
Scrubs have their limits. They only treat the top layer of skin and unfortunately, most of the trouble-making cells are way beyond their reach.
Chemical exfoliants, on the other hand, dissolve the bonds and intercellular cement between skin cells, allowing it to penetrate deeper and remove dead skin cells.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs i.e. glycolic acid) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA- salicylic acid) are chemical exfoliants that are most commonly used in skincare.
Clogged pores, dull skin tone, hormonal breakouts and most importantly, acne scarring, are no match for this two-step peel.
Step one is packed with powerful yet gentle exfoliating acids, while step two delivers the AHA to nourish and balance skin, prevent anti aging and leave you with a smooth and radiant complexion.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel, $20, sephora.ca
Related: Reviewing Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel
ROC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream
This is a great drugstore gem! If you have yet to introduce retinol to your skincare routine, this night cream is a great place to start, since this milder formula was created for retinol beginners. This oil-free anti aging moisturizer will help you take care of wrinkles, age spots and is great at keeping hormonal acne under control.
ROC Retinol Correxion Sensitive Night Cream, $32,50, amazon.ca
Paula’s Choice Resist Pure Radiance Skin Brightening Treatment
This creamy cocktail of vitamin and plant-based ingredients, fades brown spots and refines skin tone, leaving your with radiant and more youthful looking skin. Not only does it leave your skin feeling extremely smooth, you’ll notice it also looks brighter within days. Bonus: it’s fragrance-free and doesn’t irritate my skin!
Pure Radiance Skin Brightening Treatment, $32, paulaschoice.com
Alpha Hydrox AHA Cream
If you have acne-prone skin, you’re probably all too familiar with post-acne hyper-pigementation. Look for AHA products or products that contain glycolic acid to help fade those red blotchy spots.
Alpha Hydrox’s AHA Cream contains 10 per cent glycolic acid and despite its thick and creamy consistency, it quickly absorbs into the skin.
Apply a thick layer before sleeping every other night and wake up to bright and supple skin! For a super hydrating treatment, top it off with a very thin layer of vaseline.
Alpha Hydrox AHA Cream, $32, amazon.ca
Omega 3 supplements
If Omega 3 supplement isn’t a part of your routine yet, it’s time you hop on the bandwagon. Omega 3 plays a role in how healthy your skin looks and feels and is extremely helpful if you have acne-prone skin or sugger from hormonal breakouts.
Omega 3 fatty acids go beyond reinforcing your skin’s cell membrane. They also aid your body in reducing the production of inflammatory compounds which are natural chemicals that are involved in the aging process.
It’s the only skin supplement that I’ve been taking religiously for years now and it’s made a tremendous difference in my skin, completely curing my cystic acne (in addition to cutting out dairy from my diet).
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