About the Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Serum Professional 2-Piece Kit:
What it is: This wrinkle essential kit features Wrinkle Serum, which visibly helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and Face Brightening, which continuously delivers vitamin C into the skin for over 12 hours to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for firmer looking skin.
What is does: Wrinkle Serum uses our proprietary Peptibrid (enhanced delivery of skin rejuvenating peptide) and strategically chosen, highly potent Peptide Complex to help rejuvenate the skin while our innovative 12-hour active vitamin C help revitalize the skin. Pairing the revolutionary Wrinkle Serum and Face Brightening helps boost unmatched wrinkle-fighting and skin revitalizing benefits.
Who it’s for: All skin types.
Formulated Without: Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free; silicone-free; mineral oil-free; fragrance-free.
Vitabrid C¹² Wrinkle Serum is a wonderful antioxidant-rich serum offers skin incredible hydration and protection from free-radical damage. It boasts a blend of novel peptides that help boost collagen production, and the result is the appearance of firmer skin and plumped fine lines. Their antioxidant formula, which is infused with Niacinamide, Bisabolol and Citric Acid, helps to brighten the skin and fade hyperpigmentation. The serum is mid-weight, fast absorbing, non-sticky and fragrance-free, and it leaves my skin soft, supple, smooth and incredibly luminous.
According to Vitabrid C¹²,
Vitabrid C¹²’s unique “Secret Code P-151” enhances the skin’s ability to absorb its novel peptides to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while revitalizing for firmer looking, vibrant skin.
Featuring our unique DPES (Drug Permeation Enhancement System), Peptibrid’s enhanced delivery of Pal-GHK, enhances skin absorption up to 51%, signaling the skin to promote collagen production while inhibiting a collagen breakdown enzyme (MMP-1; collagenese) by 6 times more effective than the historical Pal-GHK.
Features and Claims:
Reduces fine lines & wrinkles: Contains Secret Code P-151, our unique blend that helps enhance delivery of novel peptides to boost collagen production for firmer & rejuvenated looking skin
Boosts antioxidant benefits: Infused with Niacinamide and Bisabolol, this serum helps reduce skin discoloration while revitalizing skin
Safe, non-fragrance formula: Specially formulated with a biomimetic emulsifier that provides long-lasting hydration benefits while gentle preservative ingredients make the formula safe to use for every skin type
Benefits: This perfectly blended combination has unlocked the skin’s ability to effectively absorb its novel peptides to further promote collagen, increase skin firmness and elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines to creases, maintain moisture, and even out pigmentation for full-scale skin rejuvenation.
Free of: Fragrance, Parabens, Silicones, Mineral Oil, PEG’s, Colorants, Petrolatum and Alcohol.
Vitabrid C¹² FACE Brightening Powder is an effective and concentrated Vitamin C-based powder that you simply mix into your favorite serum or moisturizer for brighter, firmer and more luminous skin. It has no scent, no detectable texture, and it immediately dissolves when added to your serum, cream or lotion. To use, I simply shake a small amount into my palm, but if you prefer to carefully measure the amount that you use, they do provide a small scoop for your convenience.
This is probably the easiest way to introduce topical Vitamin C into your skincare routine, and unlike liquid-based Vitamin C Serums, this powder form remains more stable. Vitabrid C¹² utilizes their proprietary form of Vitamin C, that is time-released over a period of 12 hours, and the longer that you use it the more benefits that you see. I immediately noticed a brightening effect and increased luminosity, but after using it for a few weeks, I also noted that my skin appeared more even in tone, fine lines were softened and my skin looked fresh and healthy.
My skin, which can be sensitive at times, had no adverse reaction to the high concentration of topical Vitamin C, nor did I experience any drying whatsoever.
According to Vitabrid C¹²,
Vitabrid C¹²’s FACE Brightening Powder releases a proprietary form of active vitamin C into the skin over the course of 12 hours for a firmer, healthier, and more luminous complexion. Skin looks and feels revitalized, while the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is diminished.
Containing its breakthrough ingredient, Vitabrid CG, this is a brand-new Vitamin C complex, certified as a new material by the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary. This revolutionary discovery stores and preserves active Vitamin C within skin-friendly mineral layers. Once applied, it releases active Vitamin C continuously for over 12 hours, permeating through the skin layers down to the dermis. Simply mix the FACE Brightening Powder with water or combine it with a skincare product of your choice (any serum, essence, cream or toner) for a powerful beauty booster.
Vitamin C is known to make skin healthy and radiant by neutralizing the damaging effects of free-radical activity from sun, stress, and pollution, and repairing visible signs of aging. As a highly potent, transdermal Vitamin C powder, it helps brighten, reducing the appearance of melanin for a clearer, more even complexion. With twice daily use in the AM and PM, skin is also shown to maintain a vibrant and firm texture as the powder minimizes fine lines and wrinkles by promoting collagen production.The result is a scientifically driven booster for nourished and glowing skin with natural radiance.
Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Advanced Kit for Normal to Oily Skin is a wonderful comprehensive value set that includes seven full-size products, and when purchased together they cost $172.00 rather than $216.00. This set is formulated to treat the needs of aging skin that is normal to oily. Paula's Choice is Cruelty-Free and made in the USA.
According to Paula's Choice,
This comprehensive, state-of-the-art advanced system works to improve the appearance of wrinkles, pore size, skin texture and hydration for an even-toned, smoother and firmer feeling complexion.
This powerhouse anti-aging collection works together to help dramatically improve the appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, loss of firmness, skin discolorations, hydration, and other signs of environmental damage, all in lightweight formulas ideal for those who struggle with oily skin and wrinkles.
Each formula works all day or night to brighten and refine the look of skin and pores, for a more even-toned, firmer, and youthful-looking appearance.
How to use:
Step 1 Cleanser: AM/PM
Step 2 Toner: AM/PM
Step 3 Exfoliant: AM and/or PM
Step 4 Serum: AM/PM
Step 5 Moisturizer with SPF: AM
Step 5 Moisturizer: PM
Once a Week Weekly Exfoliant
Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser (Individual price $19.00 for 190 ml/6.4 fl. oz.): This fragrance-free, low-lathering gentle cleaner effectively removes excess oil, makeup and dirt without stripping or drying the skin. Instead, it is left soft, supple and thoroughly cleansed. It is gentle enough for daily use.
According to Paula's Choice,
RESIST Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser is an advanced anti-aging, pore-reducing cleanser specially formulated to gently remove excess oil and makeup without disturbing skin’s protective barrier. Removes makeup and excess oil to help visibly reduce enlarged pores and leave skin with a refreshed feeling. Replenishing ingredients such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid help condition skin, leaving it feeling exceptionally smooth, soft, and younger-looking after cleansing.
Features:
Thoroughly and gently cleanses skin
Contains skin-restoring ingredients
Unique pearlescent cream-to-foam formula
Use as the first step in your AM/PM skincare routine
Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner (Individual price $24.00 for 118 ml/4 fl. oz.): This hydrating toner effectively adds moisture to the skin while leaving skin toned, lifted and refreshed. It is gentle on the skin, fragrance-free and it removes any last bits of makeup and debris.
According to Paula's Choice,
RESIST Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner visibly smooths signs of sun damage and aging as well as minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores and improving uneven skin tone. It is an essential step in any skincare routine to renew skin after cleansing. Can also help remove the last traces of makeup. A super-light formula powered by niacinamide, a B vitamin that research has shown to visibly improve skin tone and minimize pore size. Also includes an impressive range of other skin-restoring ingredients that can further improve visible signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness.
Directions: After cleansing, apply toner to a cotton pad and gently stroke over face and neck. Do not rinse. Follow with the rest of your morning or evening skincare routine. For daytime, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA (Individual price $33.00 for 88 ml/3 fl. oz.): This is an ingenious daily leave-on liquid exfoliant that feel a bit like a toner, but that effectively exfoliates dead skin cells, helps to refine pores and helps improve texture and fade hyper pigmented spots. You may feel a slight tingle when you first apply it to the skin, but that quickly subsides. It is fragrance-free, very effective and easy to use.
According to Paula's Choice,
RESIST Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA is a completely gentle, non-abrasive, daily leave-on liquid exfoliant with BHA that visibly refines pores and skin texture. It also has an advanced antioxidant and peptide blend to help defend against environmental stressors. Improves visible signs of aging as it helps to unclog congested pores and diminish their appearance. This ultra-light, leave-on treatment also visibly smooths skin’s surface, resulting in a fresh, vibrant-looking complexion. It is a customer favorite, even for those with skin prone to milia.
Features:
Targets multiple signs of aging
Visibly reduces pore size
BHA gently and naturally exfoliates skin
Lightweight liquid formula
Use once or twice daily after cleansing & toning
Directions: Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Lightly soak a cotton pad and apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator (Individual price $33.00 for 50 ml/1.7 fl. oz.): This is a mid-weight and emollient moisturizer that is fast absorbing and ultra hydrating. It is formulated to improve the appearance of wrinkles, and to help treat skin that is slack and has lost firmness. I find that it deeply moisturizes my skin and leaves it feeling velvety soft and smooth. It has a very faint nondescript scent, but no added fragrance.
According to Paula's Choice,
RESIST Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator is an advanced formula with a proprietary complex of essential youth-extending ingredients, including vitamin C and niacinamide, designed to target uneven skin tone, skin discolorations, pore size, and hydration.
Instantly improves skin texture as it helps refine the look of pores and uneven skin tone. Niacinamide, vitamin C, and adenosine join forces in an ultra-light fluid for hydrating results that feel as good as they look. This ideal multi-tasker is perfect for those struggling with wrinkles, loss of firmness, bumpy skin, and dehydration.
Directions: Ideal for softening and smoothing the face, neck and eye area. At night, use as the last step in your skincare routine. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
RESIST Weekly Retexturizing Foaming Treatment 4% BHA (Individual price $36.00 for 30 ml/1 fl. oz.): This foaming BHA exfoliating solution is an effective treatment to remove dead skin cells, smooth bumpy skin and leave skin re-texturized, soft and smooth. There is a slight tingle when you first apply it, but that soon subsides. I also noted that there is a slight aroma, but it's quite light and is not an artificial fragrance.
According to Paula's Choice,
RESIST Weekly Retexturizing Foaming Treatment 4% BHA is a leave-on, weekly-use solution for those struggling with advanced signs of aging, pronounced bumpy skin, and problem pores. The advanced, antioxidant-infused formula in a unique liquid-to-foam texture soothes and revitalizes skin.
This exfoliant has an ideal pH range of 3.2–3.8.
Delivers smoother, visibly younger-looking skin overnight. Specialized technology encapsulates the anti-aging and pore-reducing BHA for time-released delivery—so you get dramatic, non-irritating results without flaking skin. Also helps to visibly calm redness and revive skin’s firm appearance for a more youthful look. It’s even suitable for skin prone to milia.
Directions: Use at least once weekly, at night. After cleansing and toning, dispense one pump and smooth treatment over face, neck, and chest. Do not rinse. Follow with the rest of your evening skincare routine. May be used once a week or daily depending on your skin's response and your concerns. It can be applied at the same time as your regular BHA exfoliant, but pay attention to how your skin responds and adjust usage accordingly. Do not apply to lips or eyelids eye area.
If eye contact occurs, hold eye open and rinse immediately and thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first five minutes, then continue rinsing the eye. Consult your eye doctor immediately for care advice.
Resist Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 (Individual price $33.00 for 60 ml/2 fl.oz.): This lightweight high SPF chemical sunscreen features an antioxidant-rich formula that hydrates the skin without leaving behind a white film or any greasiness. It is fragrance-free, easy to apply and it works well with foundation.
According to Paula's' Choice,
RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 perfectly couples a water-light texture with proven broad-spectrum sun protection, but this advanced formula goes further by including key antioxidants that research has shown skin needs to feel firmer and look younger and more even toned. Provides effective UVA/UVB protection plus hydration for a healthier, younger-looking complexion. Its satin-matte finish leaves skin feeling smooth and hydrated, never slick or greasy. It is a daytime anti-aging moisturizer those with oily skin will want to apply every day! The SPF 50 is a significant benefit as it decreases the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging caused by the sun if used as directed with other sun protection measures.
Paula's Choice's recommended use: Use as the last step in your AM skincare routine. Apply liberally15 minutes before sun exposure. If you don’t apply liberally, you will need to reapply every two hours after your skin is exposed to direct sunlight. If you plan to swim or perspire you must apply a water-resistant sunscreen.
RESIST Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Serum (Individual price $38.00 for 30 ml/3 fl. oz.): This is a lightweight antioxidant-rich serum that is very fast absorbing and effective. It deeply hydrates skin, enlivens and refreshes dull, lackluster skin and helps to fade hyperpigmentation. It has no detectable fragrance.
According to Paula's Choice,
RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains an impressive range of plant- and vitamin-derived antioxidants that work synergistically to visibly improve the appearance of wrinkles, uneven skin tone, dryness, and vibrancy. Stabilized Vitamin C and peptides plus potent antioxidants combine to help preserve and rejuvenate skin’s surface and to visibly enhance firmness. This state-of-the-art serum helps minimize damage from environmental attack that cause skin to look older, while also helping to visibly improve a dull skin tone for smooth, radiant results.
Features:
Essential for improving visible signs of aging
Improves the appearance of dull, uneven skin tone
Restores hydration to dry, sun damaged skin
Use twice daily after cleansing, toning, and exfoliating
Directions: Smooth a few drops onto face, neck and eye area before moisturizing. For optimal results, use AM and PM. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.
Overall Assessment: This is a wonderful value, and if you have normal to oily skin it is a very effective collection of products. If you have anyone on your holiday list, yourself included, who loves Paula's Choice, then this kit is really worthy of your consideration.
