SKINCARE | My Routine with Augustinus Bader

Some press samples

The time has come for an honest to goodness skincare review that isn't a sheet mask! I have been eyeing luxury skincare brand Augustinus Bader for the last three years and took a tiny plunge by using my $100 Sephora gift certificate obtained through one of their Tues/Thurs point drops on The Essence and quite enjoyed it! Last year, I was given the opportunity to try The Retinol Serum and after 12 weeks I feel like I am finally ready to share my thoughts!

SHEET MASK | Skin Republic Retinol Hydrogel Face Mask

Press sample

I talked about Skin Republic at the beginning of this year (my how time has flown) and have been sitting on the review of this Retinol Hydrogel Mask because the "incubation time" on the face is almost an hour! Though I leave on my sheet masks for longer than the usual 15-20 minutes, the recommended 40 minutes for this hydrogel mask seemed just a touch too long. 

SKINCARE | Beauty Bioscience R45: The Reversal

When it comes to the term "anti-aging", most of that can be addressed simply with hydration which is what most skincare products on the market do, but for those who wish to raise their skincare regime to another level, there are what I call the more "fun" or technical products that go the extra mile with ingredients and need some instructions for use. I know that might not sound fun for everyone, but as I have gotten older, I have steadily been making my way into the world of peptides, retinoids and bears, oh my!

Retinol, or vitamin A, is one of the few things that those in the derm, academic and beauty world agree is a great wrinkle-fighter with its ability to even out skin tone, increase firmness and diminish the look of fine lines and even repair UV-damage skin. It is one of the more volatile ingredients so I am always hesitant to use it consistently in my skincare routine. What interested me in the Beauty Bioscience R45: The Reversal* routine was that it was ONLY to be used for 45 days, 2-3x a year. MAX. I like the idea of giving my skin a gradual boost and then having the freedom to go back to my other skincare routine after. I have never been on a retinol-based product continuously for such a long period of time, but I really wanted to see what effect it would have on my skin so join me on my 45 day journey!

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