Despite the fact that I mostly write about the pretty things, at heart I'm a true science nerd and skincare junkie. Learning about ingredients, upgrades in product technology and delivery systems excite me more than finding out how much the newest Chanel polish is going for on eBay. Therefore, I feel it's only right to dish about a new two products I'm using – Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Gel and AOX Eye Gel. Why? Because I know a thing or two about effective products and I want good skin.
I've always used a form of a Vitamin C serum and if you don't yet, you should. It's a powerful antioxidant that helps promote collagen while fighting free radicals. The Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Gel includes Vitamin C and also Frulic Acid and Phloretin, which are antioxidants as well, you just don't recognize the names because they don't sound as sexy as "gogiberry" and "pomegranate" so the media doesn't really talk about them. Truth is, these three ingredients are super potent and penetrate deeper into the skin than most.
The AOX Eye Gel is technically the same formulation at a lower concentration (since the skin around your eye area is more delicate) with added caffeine and an ingredient called ruscus aculeatus, a super fancy name for evergreen shrub that helps to reduce puffiness under the eyes.
When it comes to skincare I use a combination of drugstore and more expensive products because I'm super picky about what I put on my face so I'll use what works for me. While these are a bit expensive, I believe in them because I believe in the science behind them and can say so far, so good. I use them once a day in the morning under my moisturizer and SPF. I also like that they have a gel base so the serum doesn't get runny on my face. You can find them at skinceuticals.com.
