Obianuju’s July Favorites: Skincare Version

1. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil($72)

After studying up on the advantages of antioxidants in skincare, I lately began utilizing vitamin C. Although I’ve heard a number of good issues about face oils, even for shiny pores and skin, I had by no means tried one till now. I have to say, I actually like the concept of getting my morning Vitamin C from a face oil reasonably than a serum, as a result of I don’t have to fret about placing on a serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. After cleaning and firming, I can simply use this face oil and comply with up with sunscreen.

2. Volition Magnificence Snow Mushroom Water Serum($62)

After lately taking extra cautious inventory of the situation of my pores and skin, I’ve discovered that whereas my T-zone and cheeks produce fairly a little bit of oil, my chin and jaw space will be regular to dry. As such, I’ve actually been into utilizing hydrating serums a number of nights per week, particularly to assist restore hydration following nights the place I concentrate on utilizing merchandise to fight breakouts. Volition’s Snow Mushroom serum is ideal for this. It’s light-weight, doesn’t break me out, and feels nice.

3. Murad Outsmart Pimples Clarifying Remedy($44)

The components on this serum are an acne-fighter’s greatest weapons. Salicylic acid, particularly, helps management oil manufacturing and stop breakouts and blackheads.

4. Dr. Brandt Skincare Magnetight Age-Defier™ Masks($75)

I don’t know if a extra ~additional~ face masks has ever been created… however I love it. This iron-infused, anti-aging masks is MAGNETIC, sure, you heard me. You apply a skinny layer, let it dry then use a magnet to take away the masks and suck up all of the impurities out of your pores and skin. I can’t start to explain how comfortable my pores and skin feels proper after I take advantage of this masks.

5. Recent Black Tea Kombucha Facial Remedy Essence($68)

The world of essences is new territory for me, however thus far I’m liking it. To begin with, essences are merchandise with watery consistencies that you just placed on after cleaning and firming, however earlier than serums and moisturizer. They usually hydrate the pores and skin and permit for higher absorption of your remaining skincare merchandise. The Recent Black Tea Kombucha Essence does all of this plus it offers antioxidants and safety from air pollution. For somebody who spends as a lot time in Manhattan as I do, I want all of the anti-pollution properties of kombucha and fermented black tea I can get.

—Obianuju Enworom

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