Here’s how to enjoy the benefits of retinol in any climate without stressing your skin—and keep it a regular in your routine!
Rule #1: SUNSCREEN! Always. Our SPF will be available soon.
If you’re not yet in the habit of applying SPF 50 daily, this is your wake-up call! 😂 But if you are, keep reading 😊
As I mentioned, in high UV conditions, I switch to 1.5% RETINOL ANTI-AGING SERUM (now in a convenient dark glass bottle with a pump). I use a retinol for the eye area twice weekly, while applying the facial retinol every other day.
For best results, I apply retinol only on DRY skin, after letting the hydrating SUPER HYDRA ENERGY TONER absorb fully—softening the effect, so to speak. Then, an hour after retinol, I layer on peptide-rich serums: RADIANCE EXTRA-FIRMING SERUM and DIAMOND BRIGHTENING SERUM, finishing off with a hydrating mask to wake up refreshed and radiant.
In the morning, I apply a toner with probiotics (REVITALIZING YOUTH TONER or AGE-REPAIR TONER) and two serums. Why so many? They’re lightweight and non-greasy, so layering helps me address every skincare goal of my 30s—firming with peptides, brightening, enhancing elasticity, and combating photoaging—with the Diamond and Radiance serums covering all bases. I follow with a day cream, and voilà—my skin glows in just minutes! I’m absolutely in love with this combo. A few minutes later, I add sunscreen, but it’s important to let the morning routine work its magic first. Nothing runs, nothing feels oily, just a natural glow ✨
I avoid tanning (!), always use sunscreen, and if I’m in direct sunlight, I even take an umbrella for extra shade. Nothing can make me give up my retinol!