If Paula Begoun herself says so, it will be for a reason. The key to antiaging is to mix the two trendy ingredients: retinol and niacinamide. Because combining assets is possible, even if there are some red lines. Y the dermocosmetic cocktail can be wonderful for the skin. You are facing what will be the most desired duet.
In Paula’s words, retinol and niacinamide are BFFs for 4 main reasons:
– The combination of niacinamide with retinol calms the skin and increases its tolerance while retinol works its magic when it comes to fighting wrinkles.
– Niacinamide helps stimulate the skin’s natural production of beneficial fatty acids and ceramides, supporting retinol’s ability to improve the appearance and texture of skin’s surface.
– Each of these ingredients acts differently to normalize pore function. This combined action allows for better oil control and minimizes enlarged pores.
– The two active ingredients together have a synergistic action as they take unique paths to improve skin tone and illuminate it without shine, providing luminosity to the dullest complexions.
You can include them in your routine separately or together. And it is that the firm of the expert, aware of this top combination, has created a formula that brings them together: Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Repair Moisturizer.
An ultra-rich cream that provides deep hydration to the face, neck and eye area. Its concentrated formula contains retinol, niacinamide and peptides that work to improve firmness and reduce the visible signs of aging as well as smooth rough skin and reduce wrinkles. And it’s treatment is perfect for very dry skin with signs of aging. The perfect last step of the nightly routine.
Its price? 40 euros.
To include it in the night routine, remember to always cleanse first (at night we advocate a deeper one), tonic or essence. Y,voila! You know the secret to go from bad face to hottie.
You can also use the ingredients in serum format. Our favorites with retinol are L’Oréal Revitalift Laser, Olay Retinol 24, Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose and, of course, Paula’s Choice 1% Retinol Booster. which can be used alone or by adding two or three drops to the usual day and night treatment.
Among the niacinamide serums on the market, we stay with Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment from Paula’s Choice, Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir from Charlotte Tilbury and Pure Niacinamide 10 Serum from La Roche Posay.
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