GONE are the days of blemishes and wrinkled skin because thanks to a budget-friendly beauty buy, I turned back time.
As I inched closer to 30, I started to notice more fine lines on my forehead and instead of opting for Botox, I found an affordable skincare solution.
Everyone's skin type is different, and my combination texture doesn't respond well to many skincare products on the market.
Some left my face dry and flaky in spots, which caused my forehead lines to appear more prominent, while others caused my skin to be more oily.
With my regimen, I prefer more natural ingredients, and French brand Provence Beauty delivered with their anti-aging products.
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All of the skincare items are also budget-friendly for $25 and under and found at Ulta.
While attending a Provence Beauty launch event in New York City for the brand's Soft Bisous Plumping + Smoothing Lip Mask, $12.99, I was one of the first to try the hyaluronic acid and shea butter plumping lip peptide treatment.
I also got my hands on a few bestsellers, like the Immortal Nightmilk Youth Restore Facial Serum, on sale for $16.09 at Ulta, the No Baggage Adaptogen Eye Cream, $19.99, and Daydream Cream Adaptogen Moisturizer, discounted to $13.99.
That very same night, I gently massaged the Nightmilk Serum onto my skin, and I loved how lightweight it felt.
PM POWER
When I woke up, I was shocked by the results.
It alleviated my forehead wrinkles practically overnight, the surrounding skin looked plump, tight, and hydrated like a baby's bottom.
The instructions say to use it nightly after cleansing and toning.
I believe the Nightmilk Serum itself was key to taking away my forehead lines quickly by using it at night, but my routine didn't just deal with PM care.
Every morning and night, I also followed it up with the Adaptogen Moisturizer and finished with the eye cream as a last step.
The moisturizer contained collagen, which is known to plump and hydrate the skin.
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For a week, I continued to integrate them into my skincare regimen, hoping that they would revitalize my skin during the dull winter season.
They definitely delivered.
Not only did they target my forehead lines, but they also tackled my dark spots and hyperpigmentation left behind from minor blemishes.
BEAUTY BENEFITS
According to the product description, it's "powered by 0.5% retinol alongside 5% niacinamide and 1% P5 peptide."
"Immortal Nightmilk helps improve skin texture and tone, and supports skin's regenerative processes," said Provence Beauty Cosmetic Chemist Kendall Johnson in a statement.
Niacinamide can reduce wrinkles and fine lines, boost hydration, calm redness, diminish the appearance of pores, and treat dark spots, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
It boosted hydration, calmed redness, reduced the appearance of pores, and treated dark spots.
The experts also said that retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and give a fresher, plump appearance.
The supercharged retinol complex didn't leave my skin irritated and red, which shows how gentle it is.
Seeing as how it's great for all skin types, I can't wait to recommend it to my friends.
EYE ANSWER
Another Provence Beauty buy that impressed me was the "superfood" No Baggage Adaptogen Eye Cream.
I've never really been an eye cream person before but after noticing dark under-eye circles and puffiness, I decided to give it a shot.
With its unique blend of caffeine, niacinamide, an adaptogen mushroom blend, and hyaluronic acid, there were profound results after just two days of use.
"Just as the name says No Baggage implies, this gel eye cream helps counteract under-eye bags and provides deep moisturization to this thin layer of skin," Provence Beauty Chemist Kendall Johnson said.
All of the Provence Beauty products feel so lightweight that they are great to pair under makeup and won't make it feel cakey.
