PURELY BELLA Gentle Renewal Exfoliating Pads Review

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As previously noted, I recently discovered PURELY BELLA skincare products, and I am nothing if not impressed by their skincare gems.

About Purely Bella and the Founder, Cathi Carrier, Licensed Esthetician For 32+ Years:

For over three decades I had my hands on women’s faces. I opened my own spa in Old Saybrook and built a practice on one belief: skin tells the truth. I saw what stress did, what sun did, what time did.

Then women in their forties started arriving with a new problem. Dry, dull, reactive, unpredictable. The routine that had served them for years suddenly stopped serving them. I listened, and I wanted better answers for their changing needs.

Hormonal changes can be part of the picture. I wanted effective skincare with clearer guidance for women whose skin had changed.

So I brought my ingredient knowledge and hands-on experience to a team of skincare chemists. Together, we built PURELY BELLA around the needs I had heard about for years.

The room got bigger. The standard did not change. Today PURELY BELLA reaches women beyond my treatment room. I bring the same care and attention to the brand that I brought to the women sitting three feet in front of me.

Purely Bella Gentle Renewal Exfoliating Pads are gentle two-sided exfoliating pads that lift dead skin cells, unclog congested pores, and reveal soft, smooth and supple skin. In addition to including ingredients such as Mandelic and Lactic Acids to exfoliate dead skin, this formula includes glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid to help hydrate the skin as it is being exfoliated. I love to use this at night before I go to bed, and I can see a real difference in my skin when I wake up. It is left soft, smooth, supple and hydrated. I do not use it when I am using Retin A or other retinoids because I do not want to over-exfoliate my skin, and I always use an SPF 50 to keep my skin protected after this type of exfoliation– which can leave the skin vulnerable to environmental exposure. What is especially noteworthy is the fact that that these exfoliating pads do not dry out or irritate my skin, and it doesn't peel, burn or become red and inflamed.

According to PURELY BELLA,

Gentle exfoliating pads that smooth texture, brighten dullness, and refresh mature skin without over stripping.

Refresh the look of dull, uneven texture with mandelic and lactic acids in convenient dual-sided pads. Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and botanical extracts complement the exfoliating formula.

Directions: After cleansing in the evening, gently sweep one pad across dry face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Use light pressure without scrubbing. Do not rinse. Follow with moisturizer. Start once weekly and increase only as tolerated, to no more than three times weekly. Avoid other exfoliating products on the same day and introduce separately from vitamin A products. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher during the day. Patch test and stop if irritation occurs.

Key Ingredients and Their Attributes:

• Mandelic and lactic acids: exfoliating AHAs.
• Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate: help hydrate skin.
• Green tea, chamomile, aloe, turmeric, and willow bark extracts: botanical ingredients that complement the formula.

Ingredients: Aqua, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol 12M. 

Cruelty-free. Formulated without parabens, phthalate, or artificial dyes. 

Overall Assessment: This a very solid brand that is effective, cruelty-free and a pleasure to use. These exfoliating pads are exceptionally good.

$40.00 for 4 oz. from PURELY BELLA and the PURELY BELLA APP (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum for the Face Review

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During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I just couldn't convince myself not to buy the Westman Atelier Serum Duo (Westman Atelier Eye Activator Serum Reviewed HERE), and I am glad because I really love the face and eye serums.

Gucci Westman discusses the creation of the Westman Atelier Serums with the leading skin scientist, Dr. Raymond Park:

'Everything starts with the quality of the skin—including your makeup,' says Gucci of the impetus behind Skin Activator, the new Westman Atelier skincare serum packed with 12 potent actives that doubles as a luxurious makeup prep. Decades spent working as an editorial makeup artist in fashion and film has taught her that 'you’re only as good as your canvas,' Gucci continues. So when it came to formulating her first-ever pure skincare formula, she was on a major mission. 

'I wanted something to intensively hydrate, calm, and tighten the skin,' Gucci recalls of a five-year journey in formulation that ultimately took her to Korea. There, she worked with leading skin scientist Dr. Raymond Park, whose breakthroughs include creating the world's first non-prescription formula to heal the skin barrier. When it came to her own dream skincare formula, Gucci says, 'it had to contain the right actives, at the right levels, to really correct and protect skin. And it had to work flawlessly with your makeup. 

Together, they collaborated on a smart, skin-identical formula that includes four types of hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide, prickly pear extract, and more. By harnessing an innovative delivery system known as multi-lamellar technology, the serum mimics skin’s natural structure, allowing it to deliver a checklist of highly stable ingredients—without disrupting it.

'My skin instantly feels juicier, tighter, more harmonious and awake,' Gucci says of gliding on three pumps of the weightless gel, which works for all ages and skin types, every morning. Whether she follows with face moisturizer or skips straight to foundation, 'it takes my skin—and my makeup—to the next level.' Before bed, she applies it again as an overnight treatment: 'When I wake up, my skin looks so calm, so even, so hydrated and healthy.'

Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum is a formulated to protect the skin barrier, to deeply hydrate and calm the skin, and to soften the appearance of fine lines. Furthermore, this serum– which boasts 12 potent actives and 4 types of Hyaluronic Acid– makes my skin feel a bit more firm without feeling tight or unnatural. When my skin is irritated it calms down any redness, and it floods it with sustained hydration throughout the day. It is a lightweight and fast absorbing serum that melts into the skin, and it doesn't leave behind an oily or sticky residue. While it offers my skin deep hydration, I still use my face oil and a moisturizer after it sinks in, but I have tested it without either and my skin looked and felt beautifully hydrated, soft, supple and luminous. I love a good serum, and this is definitely that. It has no detectable aroma, and is such a joy to use. They offer refills– which is such a nice feature– and next time I will order that instead since buying the refills saves you $25.00.

According to Westman Atelier,

A hyper-potent serum that floods skin with 12 actives to soften fine lines, boost firmness and deeply hydrate.

This all-in-1 serum works in 3 ways for happier skin with every dose. 12 key ingredients plus smart, skin-identical science that’s made for all skin types.

Developed in partnership with Korea’s leading skin scientist and powered by a multi-lamellar delivery system, this formula deposits the right actives—at the right levels—without disrupting skin.

 

Wear it alone to boost skin quality or as the ultimate makeup prep. Your best skin activated – with or without makeup. 

Claims:

Restores: Strengthens moisture barrier, skin feels hydrated, bouncy, calm.

Corrects: Lines look softer, skin looks lifted, feels firmer, pores appear smaller.

Protects: Antioxidants help prevent future damage.

Fragrance-free. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist tested.

Directions: Dispense a dime-sized amount & apply onto cleansed skin morning and/or night. Gently massage all over face, neck and décolletage. Most feel intensely hydrated, but if you wish you can apply your face oil and/or moisturizer directly followed by your SPF.

Ingredients & Their Attributes:

• Prickly Pear Cactus Extract – Calms.
• L-Glutamine – Restores.
• Ceramides – Strengthens Moisture Barrier.
• Hyaluronic Acid (4 Types) - Plumps, Hydrates.
• Niacinamide - Evens Tone, Targets Pores.
• Peptides - Firms.
• Noni Fruit — Repairs.
• Fermented Algae — Boosts Radiance.
• Adenosine — Smooths Lines.
• L-Arginine — Restores Bounce.
• EGCG — Neutralizes Free Radicals.
• Probiotics — Strengthens Skin’s Defenses.

Full Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactobacillus Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice, Palmitic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Pullulan, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Arginine, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glutamine, Maltodextrin, Olive Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Silica, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide, Beta-Glucan, PCA, Myristyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Swertia Chirata Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Tin Oxide.

Westman Atelier Serum Duo (Face & Eye Serum Set) $180.00 from Nordstrom

Overall Assessment: Westman Atelier Skin Activator Serum is an effective serum, and it makes my skin look and feel so good. It is quite expensive, but that is why I opted to buy the serum duo from Nordstrom because it offered a substantial savings. The set is still available, and I may need to buy a backup set with my gift card! However, when I just need to replace the serum, I will definitely purchase the refill since it will save me $25.00/ A+

$150.00 for 0.67 oz. from Westman Atelier, Nordstrom, Sephora, Credo Beauty & Bergdorf Goodman. Westman Atelier Serum Duo (Face & Eye Serum Set) $180.00 from Nordstrom (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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Westman Atelier Eye Activator Serum Review

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Westman Atelier Eye Activator Serum is a lightweight and fast absorbing serum that instantly hydrates the delicate skin under the eyes, and it effectively plumps fine lines, depuffs and lightens the appearance of dark circles. Furthermore, it leaves skin smooth, lifted and luminous. It is hydrating and nourishing enough that I use it in lieu of an eye cream, and it serves as a perfect base for under eye concealers. I have sensitive eyes, and this is gentle and it doesn't irritate them, or make them water. Furthermore, unlike richer eye creams, it never causes milia (which I often get when I use richer eye creams). The formula has a lightweight liquid gel-like consistency that immediately melts into the skin and it does not leave behind an oily or sticky residue.

Gucci Westman discusses the creation of the Westman Atelier serums with the leading skin scientist, Dr. Raymond Park:

'Everything starts with the quality of the skin—including your makeup,' says Gucci of the impetus behind Skin Activator, the new Westman Atelier skincare serum packed with 12 potent actives that doubles as a luxurious makeup prep. Decades spent working as an editorial makeup artist in fashion and film has taught her that 'you’re only as good as your canvas,' Gucci continues. So when it came to formulating her first-ever pure skincare formula, she was on a major mission. 

'I wanted something to intensively hydrate, calm, and tighten the skin,' Gucci recalls of a five-year journey in formulation that ultimately took her to Korea. There, she worked with leading skin scientist Dr. Raymond Park, whose breakthroughs include creating the world's first non-prescription formula to heal the skin barrier. When it came to her own dream skincare formula, Gucci says, 'it had to contain the right actives, at the right levels, to really correct and protect skin. And it had to work flawlessly with your makeup. 

Together, they collaborated on a smart, skin-identical formula that includes four types of hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide, prickly pear extract, and more. By harnessing an innovative delivery system known as multi-lamellar technology, the serum mimics skin’s natural structure, allowing it to deliver a checklist of highly stable ingredients—without disrupting it.

'My skin instantly feels juicier, tighter, more harmonious and awake,' Gucci says of gliding on three pumps of the weightless gel, which works for all ages and skin types, every morning. Whether she follows with face moisturizer or skips straight to foundation, 'it takes my skin—and my makeup—to the next level.' Before bed, she applies it again as an overnight treatment: 'When I wake up, my skin looks so calm, so even, so hydrated and healthy.'

According to Westman Atelier,

Potent-yet-gentle eye serum. Smooth fine lines, brighten dark circles, reduce puffiness and firm in just 4 weeks.

This multi-lamellar, skin compatible formula delivers a layered release of 12 actives - without disrupting skin. Powered by a 2-step, skin-smart system to jumpstart skin renewal.

Step 1: Brightens and depuffs by combating dark circles and puffiness.

Step 2: Restorative, exosome technology goes deeper into skin’s surface for visible smoothing and firming.  

Our proprietary complex of niacinamide and a potent, peptide trio are encapsulated in exosome technology - one of the most efficient ways to deliver actives to skin. Smaller than the size of a pore, this technology enhances active penetration for visible results in just 4 weeks.

Developed in partnership with Korea’s leading skin scientist. All skin types. No fragrance. Dermatologist tested.

Directions: Apply eye serum after face serum morning and night. Dispense product onto hand and apply with ring finger to the under eye and brow bone area. Tap gently in an upwards motion. Allow serum to fully dry down before applying concealer.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

• Suprême Skin Bio-Complex: Exclusive blend of Oligopeptide-1, Peptide Duo, Niacinamide. Jumpstarts skin renewal; smooths fine lines, brightens dark circles, firms. 
• Vitamin K1: Brightens dark circles, helps prevent sagging and fine lines, soothes. 
• Alfalfa Extract & White Lupin Protein: Helps reduce puffiness; tones eye area.
• Ceramides & Triolein: Helps restore skin barrier; deeply hydrates. 
• Hyaluronic Acid: Firms, plumps and hydrates.
• Pullulan: Helps instantly lift and firm.
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Hydrates and soothes.
• Alkanet Root Extract: Helps hydrates; gives formula its light pink hue.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Ceramide Np, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phytonadione Epoxide, Triolein, Panthenol, Mannitol, Pullulan, Adenosine, Beta-Sitosterol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Dioleate, Polylgyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Dipotassium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Cetyl Alcohol, Phosphatidylcholine, Phenylpropanol, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2- Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

Westman Atelier Serum Duo ($180.00. A $270.00 value. This is a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale exclusive that is still available): This includes a full size Westman Atelier Eye Activator Serum and a full-size Westman Atelier Activator Serum.

Overall Assessment: I like this eye serum so much that I plan to repurchase it once I finish it. It plays well under an eye cream and a concealer and really is quite effective.

Westman Atelier Eye Activator Serum $120.00 for 0.50 oz. from Westman Atelier, Nordstrom, Sephora and Bergdorf Goodman (Affiliate Links).

Westman Atelier Serum Duo $180.00 ($270.00 value from Nordstrom) (Affiliate Links). 

Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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My WYLYS Skincare Routine: A Treat for the Skin and the Senses

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I first fell head-over-heels in love with WYLYS skincare when I first tried it in one of my favorite Boxwalla Beauty Boxes, and since that time my love has only grown. WYLYS is a luxury K-Beauty brand, but they marry the best of K-Beauty with extraordinary French manufacturing. WYLYS (When You Love Your Skin) produces highly effective products that boast stunning textures, real results and a skincare experience to be savored. They have a very precisely curated range of 5 products, and I really appreciate that they are not promoting a seemingly endless list of "necessary" products.

About WYLYS,

A great skincare routine should tend to the soul as much as the skin. It’s a moment to look forward to—however quick of a moment it is—with products that do what they say will. At the same time, skincare is about so much more than products. It’s about the joy of self caring, of letting your inner beauty reveal itself. This is why we created WYLYS [pronounced will-ess], which stands for When You Love Your Skin.

We’ve been obsessed with skincare for decades. As K-beauty enthusiasts, who had so adored researching and introducing friends to the best products for their skin, we first launched OHLOLLY seven years ago—though we couldn’t just stop there. It was only a matter of time before everything we had tried, loved, and raved about funneled into creating a skincare line of our very own.

Korean spirit, French wisdom. WYLYS is the modern take on the skincare industry's premium standards that have been prized for generations. We’ve sought the right ingredients for real-time results, and have ruthlessly pursued iteration after iteration to ensure these textures and scents are exactly what we’ve been looking for. We knew we couldn’t release a single product until each one was just right, and that digging for gold has finally paid off. The time is right to meet WYLYS.

When you love your skin, you know that its routine is something to treasure. We hold sacred and have kept in mind that entire experience, from sourcing and production, to the time the sink fills and a washcloth warms your face. These are the products for those moments that exist just for you—welcome to the best part of your day.

Here is the beauty and simplicity of using WYLYS products for your daily skincare routine:

Morning Skincare Routine:

1) Wash your face. If you only use a cleansing balm, then simply use WYLYS Phyto Green Cleansing Balm, but if you double cleanse, like I do, then follow up with your favorite cleanser.

2) Apply WYLYS Liquid V-Lift Replenishing One-Step Serum and gently massage it into the skin. This water-like serum sinks in and leaves skin feeling plumped and (up)lifted.

3) Massage a few drops of WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer Revitalizing Oil Serum into the skin. I use a face oil twice a day, but you can skin this step if you only use a face oil at night, or if you don't use one at all.

4) Massage WYLYS New Day Glow Brightening Pressed Serum into the skin. This serum is more of a lightweight lotion in its texture, and it is so hydrating that I use it in lieu of a cream or lotion. Follow using your favorite sunscreen.

Evening Skincare Routine:

1) Wash your face. If you only use a cleansing balm, then simply use WYLYS Phyto Green Cleansing Balm, but if you double cleanse, then follow up with your favorite cleanser.

2) Apply WYLYS Liquid V-Lift Replenishing One-Step Serum and gently massage it into the skin. This water-like serum sinks in and leaves skin feeling plumped and (up)lifted.

3) Massage a few drops of WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer Revitalizing Oil Serum into the skin. I use a face oil twice a day, but you can skin this step if you only use a face oil at night, or if you don't use one at all.

4) Massage WYLYS Nightinol Cream into your skin. This retinol cream will promote skin cell turnover while you sleep, and I am always astounded by how great my skin looks and feels the next morning. It is imperative to be diligent about using a high SPF sunscreen when using retinol-based products. While it is not essential, I have grown fond of, and accustomed to, using the WYLYS Rose Quartz Spatula with Nightinol, and because I store the spatula in the refrigerator, it is such a wonderfully cooling and refreshing step in my routine.

WYLYS Phyto Green Cleansing Balm (Full review HERE. $68.00 for 3.53 oz. from WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Ulta, Bloomingdale's): This is an utterly gorgeous cleansing balm that melts into the skin and it does an exquisite job cleaning dirt and makeup. It transforms from a lightweight balm to a creamy and milky emulsion, and it rinses completely clean and leaves behind no oily residue, whatsoever. It leaves skin soft, smooth, supple and hydrated. It is very concentrated, and therefore you only need to massage a tiny amount into your skin. It has a wonderful herbaceous aroma, but it isn't in the least bit imposing, instead it is very pleasant and calming.

Directions: Scoop a small amount and apply to dry skin. Gently massage in circular motions to dissolve makeup and impurities. Add wet fingers to emulsify into a milky texture before rinsing with lukewarm water. Pat dry.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

• Babassu Seed Oil for softening skin texture.
• Green Tea Seed Oil for hydration.
• Apricot Kernel Oil for reducing the look of fine lines.
• Jojoba Seed Oil to balance natural oil production.
• Grape Seed Oil for brightening.
• Vitamin E for lessening signs of UV damage.
• Rosemary Seed Oil to fight breakouts and clarify.
• Lavender Oil for reducing acne and acne scars.

Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Limonene, Linalool.

WYLYS Liquid V-Lift Replenishing One-Step Serum (Full review HERE. $195.00 for 1.01 oz. from WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Ulta and eCosmetics): This is a serum unlike any that I have thus far tried. It has a watery consistency, a lovely floral herbal aroma and this Vegan peptide-rich serum– which is filled with ultra-effective ingredients such as Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vegan Collagen, Vegan Elastin and Baobab Extract– to name a few–  was formulated to be a hydrating and serious anti-aging heavyweight contender. The watery fluid is immediately absorbed by the skin, and it leaves behind no sort of unpleasant residue. It was carefully conceived to hydrate the skin and leave it soft and smooth, and it plumps fine lines and it actually lifts the skin– do not ask me how, but it really plumps and lifts fine lines where other products have failed. This is a magical elixir that is worth its weight in gold, and it pairs perfectly with the other WYLYS products. 

Directions: Apply 3-4 drops to cleansed skin and gently pat to absorb. Follow with a moisturizer. Use day and night. Please note, separation can occur due to all natural ingredients. Simply shake before use.

Active Ingredients:

• Vegan Collagen: to replenish protein within the skin responsible for elasticity, firmness, and increased blood flow.
• Vegan Elastin: to improve skin cell connectivity and fullness for a firmer, bouncy complexion.
• Multiple Peptides RH-Polypeptide-11 (FGF AND FGF-1), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): to stimulate the skin’s production of collagen by supplying necessary amino acids for growth.
• AFA-GS Alga Complex: to provide skin-plumping omega-3 fatty acids, hydration, and help prevent acne formation and collagen breakdown. Extracted through a proprietary method to preserve potency.
• Baobab Extract: to hydrate and strengthen weak or thin skin barrier with vitamins B, C, and Omega 3s.
• Licorice Root Extract: to soothe the skin and help eliminate redness while balancing oil production and fading dark spots.

All Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Elastin (Plant-Based), Vegetable Glycerin, Collagen (Vegan), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Rh-Polypeptide-11 (FGF And FGF-1), Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (AFA) Blue Green Algae Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Levulinic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), Virgin Cocos Nucifera (Fractionated Coconut) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra(Licorice) Root Extract, Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract, Prunus Yedoensis (Cherry Blossom) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.

WYLYS Double Rose Luminizer Revitalizing Oil Serum (Full review HERE. $188.00 for 1.01 oz. from WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Ulta, Bloomingdale's, JOMASHOP and eCosmetics): This is a truly gorgeous mid-weight oil that sumptuously melts into the skin. This ultra-luxe oil, with its stunning light herbal/floral aroma, leaves skin hydrated, soft, smooth and supple. It has an unparalleled silky texture, and it never leaves behind a greasy residue. It effectively softens the appearance of fine lines, leaves skin with a luminous glow, and it is a true joy to use. This is one of the most lovely face oils that I have tried in the last decade, and I simply cannot underscore the extent to which this is a delight to use, and that it delivers tangible and visible results. I am on my second bottle of this delightful oil, and I will use it as long as they make it!

Directions: Cleanse and tone. Apply a small quantity (2-3 drops) of oil to fingertips, and gently massage into your skin.

Active Ingredients and Their Attributes: 

• Organic Rosehip Seed Oil: to provide antioxidants and essential fatty acids that hydrate, lock in moisture, brighten, and protect skin from UV damage.
• Organic Rose Flower Oil: to act as a humectant and draw water within the skin, while also tightening and clarifying pores.
• Calendula Oil: to hydrate and add suppleness to the skin, while also lessening redness and soothing irritation.
• Organic Primrose Oil: to increase elasticity, radiance, and help skin cells retain moisture.
• Salicornia Herbacea Extract: to strengthen the skin barrier, increase skin repair and recovery, and provide deep moisture.

Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa (Rose Hip) Seed Oil*, Evening Primrose Oil*, Geranium Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil*, Pimenta Acris (Bay) Leaf Oil, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Lavandula (Lavender) Stoechas Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil *organically grown.

WYLYS New Day Glow Brightening Pressed Serum (Full review HERE. $125.00 for oz, from WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Ulta, Bloomingdale's and eCosmetics): This is a creamy-dreamy serum that is the final serum layer if you also use lighter weight serums, and what a delight this is to use. This serum feels a bit more like a lightweight cream with the absorption of a serum. It is filled with skin-loving lipids that moisturize and nourish the skin, and it is likewise filled with actives formulated to brighten the skin. My skin feels thoroughly moisturized, brightened, calm and supple whenever I use this gorgeous serum. 

WYLYS employs the use of Niacinamide and Vitamin C to give the skin an ethereal healthy glow, and they use a combination of cholesterol, fatty acids and ceramides to nourish the skin and provide skin barrier protection and repair. The addition of bakuchiol– which was selected for its ability to offer the skin gentle renewal without skin irritation– refreshes the skin gently and beautifully. Skin will greatly benefit from their inclusion of Jojoba, Squalane and Sea Buckthorn since this symphony of ingredients nourishes and softens the skin leaving it smooth and supple. For people with sensitive skin that is prone to irritation, you will be delighted that Panthenol was selected to calm and pamper irritable skin.

Directions: After cleansing and toning, warm a small 2-3 pumps between fingers and then apply to face and neck in upward motion. Gently tap and press for full absorption. Follow with cream or moisturizer, as needed.

Active Ingredients & Their Attributes:

• Bakuchiol: a gentle retinol alternative that helps to fade fine lines, smooth skin, and stimulate collagen-producing receptors for a firmer, bouncier texture. May also help to improve acne and acne-scarring, especially in sensitive skin.
• Niacinamide: a form of vitamin-B3 that helps to fortify the skin barrier, build keratin molecules, regulate oil production, fade hyperpigmentation, and retain moisture so skin appears smoother, firmer, and with less noticeable pores.
• Vitamin C: water-soluble yet oil-loving stabilized form of vitamin C. A staple of well-aging routines for its ability to help fade lines and wrinkles, brighten dark spots, balance oil production, improve skin texture and appearance, and help prevent damage from UV rays, especially when used in conjunction with sunscreen.
• Squalane: a sustainable plant-based powerhouse ingredient that is effortlessly absorbed into the skin for nourishing, barrier-boosting, redness-reducing benefits.
• Ceramide NP: a major component of skin’s outer layers, known to reinforce skin’s barrier strength to better resist external stressors. It also improves hydration, elasticity, and collagen production.
• Sea Buckthorn: a vibrant red fruit oil rich in antioxidants, phytosterols, and skin-benefiting fatty acids that moisturizes, reduces redness, and helps with cell regeneration.

Ingredients: Water, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Bakuchiol, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid.

WYLYS Nightinol Cream (Full review HERE. $215.00 for oz. from WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Ulta and Bloomingdale's): This is a 2% Retinol Complex Overnight Renewing Moisturizer that contains three different types of Vitamin A to gently and effectively encourage skin cell turnover while deeply nourishing and hydrating the skin. It has an ultra-luxe whipped texture that melts into the skin leaving it soft, smooth and supple. It effectively diminishes the appearance of fine lines, fades discoloration from sun damage and overall evens out skin tone. What is even more surprising is the fact that unlike most retinol-based night creams, this one doesn't dry out my skin, or leave it flaky, red and irritated. This cream is quite concentrated, and therefore a little goes a very long way, and that means that this jar won't need to be replaced for quite a while. It has a light and very pleasant aroma that might best be described as a fruity herbal scent, but it isn't in the least bit imposing.

As I always emphatically state in all of my reviews that feature products that fade the appearance of sun damage and discoloration, it is imperative to have your skin evaluated by your physician or your dermatologist before using retinol-based products– to make sure that you are not attempting to treat spots that could be precancerous or cancerous lesions. 

It is also a good idea to spot test when you are using a retinol-based product to make sure that your skin doesn't react to it. For me, I had no negative reaction to this retinol, but my skin is actually quite used to retinol since I have used it for years– from over-the-counter cosmetic brands to prescription Tretinoin. Therefore, for me, my skin didn't require an adjustment period when I started using WYLYS Nightinol Cream. This is, by far, the most effective non-prescription retinol that I have tried, and it is ultra-luxe and a serious pleasure to use. In fact, like the rest of the WYLYS products, this night cream is such a delight to use that it encourages you to slow down and really enjoy the ritual associated with excellent quality skincare products. 

Directions: As the last step of your nighttime skincare routine, apply evenly and gently tap your face and neck for absorption. May require some time to acclimate to vitamin A’s. Pro Tip: Start using 2-3 nights a week for a couple of weeks to build up tolerance to using every night.

Active Ingredients:

• Triple Vitamin A (plant-derived complex of vitamin A, retinal, and encapsulated retinol): to stimulate cell renewal, collagen production, lessen redness, and smooth noticeable fine lines and wrinkles.
• AFA-GS Alga Complex: to provide skin-plumping omega-3 fatty acids, hydration, and help prevent acne formation and collagen breakdown. Extracted through a proprietary method to preserve purity and potency.
• Wheat Ceramides: to strengthen skin cells, binding them together to improve hydration, elasticity, and collagen production.
• Wheat Proteins: to create a nourishing, hydrating shield over the skin, minimizing moisture-loss and improving texture.

All Ingredients: Demineralized Water/Aqua/Eau, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (AFA) Blue Green Algae Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Farnesene (Hemisqualane), Decyl Oleate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Powder Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Arginine, Serine, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Wheat Ceramides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Retinal, Retinol, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract.

WYLYS Rose Quartz Spatula (Full review HERE. $28.00 from WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Ulta and Bloomingdale's):  This is such a wonderful way to enhance your skincare routine. Do you need a WYLYS Rose Quartz Spatula? Of course not! Would you enjoy it if you had one? Well, I sure do and I was hesitant to buy it, and thought that I was being a bit frivolous. However, that all changed when I tried it. It isn't just a tool to scoop cream from a jar, it is really so much more than that. It can be used to gently massage and de-puff the under-eye area, it enhances circulation and it helps encourage lymphatic drainage. It is even more soothing and effective when you store it in the refrigerator because the cooling effect helps to de-puff much more efficiently, and it feels amazing. This is such a wonderful treat after a long day at work, or when it is very hot outside and you need a little extra relief in your self-care skincare routine.

Directions: For a cooling effect, keep Spatula in the refrigerator. For a warming effect, heat it up in a glass of warm water for a few minutes. Scoop a desired amount of your favorite product (cleansing balm or moisturizer) and apply to skin. Wipe clean after each use. Use to massage around your eyes, in between the eye brows, right under your lower lips, and more.

Benefits:

• Enhances skincare routine.
• Helps increase circulation and lymphatic drainage.
• Perfect for around eye area to minimize puffiness and dark circles.
• Carved to be used as a spatula for any creamy skincare products for a more hygienic routine.

Features:

• Great for: All Skin Types.
• Skin Concerns: Dullness, Tension, Tired.
• Material: 100% Natural Rose Quartz Stone.
• Texture: Smooth and Rock-like.
• Size: One Spatula Facial Tool (Approx. 3 inches long).
• Makes Skin Look & Feel: Radiant and relaxed.

Overall Assessment: I am simply over-the-moon about WYLYS products. They are ultra-luxe, and while they are not inexpensive, their products are concentrated and will last a long time, unless you apply them liberally. This cruelty-free brand does not cut corners on the quality of their ingredients, and they do not make unrealistic claims. Instead, their products are carefully conceived, and created for their efficacy, and they boast extraordinary textures and aromas that make using them a true delight. I find the routine calming, and it is so enjoyable that I really slow down and savor the experience. I should also say that it is very rare for me to purchase skincare products that I have tested because I test and review so many products, but every once in a while a range of products is so extraordinary that I purchase them as soon as I use up the products that I was sent, and that is definitely the case with WYLYS skincare products. A+

Purchased & Press Samples (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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WYLYS Liquid V-Lift Replenishing One-Step Serum Review

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As previously noted, I first fell head-over-heels in love with WYLYS skincare when I first tried it in one of my favorite Boxwalla Beauty Boxes, and since that time my love has only grown. WYLYS is a luxury K-Beauty brand, but they marry the best of K-Beauty with extraordinary French manufacturing. WYLYS (When You Love Your Skin) produces highly effective products that boast stunning textures, real results and a skincare experience to be savored.

I was so thoroughly impressed by their products that I purchased the products that I had finished up, and even purchased products that I had not yet tried, such as the WYLYS Liquid V-Lift Replenishing One-Step Serum.

About WYLYS,

A great skincare routine should tend to the soul as much as the skin. It’s a moment to look forward to—however quick of a moment it is—with products that do what they say will. At the same time, skincare is about so much more than products. It’s about the joy of self caring, of letting your inner beauty reveal itself. This is why we created WYLYS [pronounced will-ess], which stands for When You Love Your Skin.

We’ve been obsessed with skincare for decades. As K-beauty enthusiasts, who had so adored researching and introducing friends to the best products for their skin, we first launched OHLOLLY seven years ago—though we couldn’t just stop there. It was only a matter of time before everything we had tried, loved, and raved about funneled into creating a skincare line of our very own.

Korean spirit, French wisdom. WYLYS is the modern take on the skincare industry's premium standards that have been prized for generations. We’ve sought the right ingredients for real-time results, and have ruthlessly pursued iteration after iteration to ensure these textures and scents are exactly what we’ve been looking for. We knew we couldn’t release a single product until each one was just right, and that digging for gold has finally paid off. The time is right to meet WYLYS.

When you love your skin, you know that its routine is something to treasure. We hold sacred and have kept in mind that entire experience, from sourcing and production, to the time the sink fills and a washcloth warms your face. These are the products for those moments that exist just for you—welcome to the best part of your day.

WYLYS Liquid V-Lift Replenishing One-Step Serum is a serum unlike any that I have thus far tried. It has a watery consistency, a lovely floral herbal aroma and this Vegan peptide-rich serum– which is filled with ultra-effective ingredients such as Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vegan Collagen, Vegan Elastin and Baobab Extract– to name a few–  was formulated to be a hydrating and serious anti-aging heavyweight contender. The watery fluid is immediately absorbed by the skin, and it leaves behind no sort of unpleasant residue. It was carefully conceived to hydrate the skin and leave it soft and smooth, and it plumps fine lines and it actually lifts the skin– do not ask me how, but it really plumps and lifts fine lines where other products have failed. This is a magical elixir that is worth its weight in gold, and it pairs perfectly with the other WYLYS products. 

According to WYLYS,

Harnessing the power of peptides and antioxidants to minimize the effects of time, the Liquid V-Lift is a proprietary treatment formula made to help lift, firm, and reinforce the skin barrier, while catalyzing production of collagen and elastin. Skin is revitalized to appear noticeably firmer, more supple, and with a vibrant glow.

This water-like serum is addictive from very first application. Featuring AFA-GS Alga Complex, an exclusive extraction of a peptide-rich freshwater alga that contains over 65 perfectly balanced vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, this helps to protect dermal cell DNA, fortify sensitive skin, and preserve hydration in the deeper layers of the skin. With a clean, natural scent, its lightweight texture is immediately absorbed, transforming dry patches with a silky softness that relieves tightness while plumping and revealing skin’s inner radiance. In addition to providing noticeable short-term brightening and firming benefits, ingredients will continue to work and improve the skin over time.

Making natural products without synthetic fragrances, artificial colorants or other additives means that there will be varying colors and/or scents from batch to batch. Rest assured, every WYLYS product is made with utmost care, expertise, and highest quality to ensure maximum performance.

Benefits & Claims:

• Great for: All Skin Types, especially for Mature.
• Skin Concerns: Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Sagging, Dark spots, Dullness.
• Scent: Herbaceous with a clean hint of floral.
• Texture: Lightweight and fluid liquid-like serum.
• Makes Skin Look & Feel: Lifted, firm, bright and hydrated.

Directions: Apply 3-4 drops to cleansed skin and gently pat to absorb. Follow with a moisturizer. Use day and night. Please note, separation can occur due to all natural ingredients. Simply shake before use.

Active Ingredients:

• Vegan Collagen: to replenish protein within the skin responsible for elasticity, firmness, and increased blood flow.
• Vegan Elastin: to improve skin cell connectivity and fullness for a firmer, bouncy complexion.
• Multiple Peptides RH-Polypeptide-11 (FGF AND FGF-1), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): to stimulate the skin’s production of collagen by supplying necessary amino acids for growth.
• AFA-GS Alga Complex: to provide skin-plumping omega-3 fatty acids, hydration, and help prevent acne formation and collagen breakdown. Extracted through a proprietary method to preserve potency.
• Baobab Extract: to hydrate and strengthen weak or thin skin barrier with vitamins B, C, and Omega 3s.
• Licorice Root Extract: to soothe the skin and help eliminate redness while balancing oil production and fading dark spots.

All Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Elastin (Plant-Based), Vegetable Glycerin, Collagen (Vegan), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Rh-Polypeptide-11 (FGF And FGF-1), Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae (AFA) Blue Green Algae Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Levulinic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline), Virgin Cocos Nucifera (Fractionated Coconut) Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra(Licorice) Root Extract, Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract, Prunus Yedoensis (Cherry Blossom) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.

Overall Assessment: I haven't been this impressed by an anti-aging serum in years, this golden elixir harnesses some serious anti-aging power and potency, and while this was a definite splurge, it has proven to be a very worthy one. A+

$195.00 for 1.01 oz. from the WYLYS Amazon Store, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Ulta and eCosmetics (Affiliate Links). Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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