4 Ways to Hydrate Your Skin for Winter

Winter is Coming: How to Prepare Your Skin

It’s bad enough that it’s getting dark early and that crisp fall air is turning into a total winter chill. But really? Our skin has to suffer too? With winter coming, it’s time to prepare your skin to deal with the elements, just like you winterize your home, your wardrobe and your life.

The Environment and Dry Skin

When the environment changes — cold temperatures, low humidity, wind — skin definitely can dry out, and even become more sensitive. In the winter we turn up the thermostats in our offices and homes — but forced-air heating removes humidity from the air and dehydrates our skin. Symptoms of dry skin are severe roughness, cracking, scaling and flakiness commonly found on the elbows, knees, shins and hands. Your face can feel it too. What’s the big deal? Chronic dryness can make skin look more leathery and wrinkled and feel way more uncomfortable.

Severe dryness can also weaken the moisture barrier, so skin is not protected and moisture actually leaks out. Then our defenses can be compromised, allowing irritants, allergens and infectious agents to get past the barrier and irritate skin. This is where SOOTHE Regimen really helps. The Sensitive Skin Treatmentprotects the skin against weather conditions. Also remember that when the moisture barrier is compromised, dry skin can lead to premature skin aging and we all know what that looks like.

And it can get worse — there’s something called lichenification — yup, like lichens or dry, thick elephant skin. So, make sure not to scratch dry skin. Another condition is flakiness, meaning the uppermost layers of skin are having difficulty shedding. 

How to Handle Dry Winter Skin

But there’s hope! Micro-Dermabrasion Paste offers maximum exfoliation, so the flakes don’t build up. It also nourishes and moisturizes skin, and can be used on the face and body, leaving skin looking more even and healthier after just one use. 

Then hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You want to replace all the lost moisture the environment is stealing from you. (It’s just wrong!) Active Hydration Serum for the face and Active Hydration Body Replenish both contain our proprietary 3D3P Molecular Matrix with Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid that attracts moisture from the air, replenishing the moisture reserves on our skin. Then it locks in moisture, so you don’t lose it in the winter — literally! 

Don’t forget your lips. The skin on your lips is even more fragile and more susceptible to drying out, not to mention exposed to the elements. REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum comes in capsules rich in antioxidants to help lips retain their natural moisture.

Tips for Dry Skin

And remember, when washing your face and body, keep the water temperature tepid, not super hot. Slather on your hydrators and moisturizers right after your bath or shower when skin is still damp. It helps lock in moisture in so you can still go out.  

Dermatologist Spotlight: Dr. Bucay

Diversity is our quest, but unity is our strength,” said Dr. Kathy Fields, addressing the audience at last month’s annual Rodan + Fields convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Katie Rodan followed up with an exciting announcement: “We’ve brought on board three top-notch dermatologists who share our mission to give ALL people the best skin of their lives.”

To celebrate the occasion we are kicking off an R+F series featuring monthly expert advice by these three esteemed dermatologists and innovators specializing in great skincare for all, starting with Rodan + Fields’ Dermatology Partner, Dr. Vivian Bucay. 

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Bucay has been practicing dermatology since 1991. And prior to practicing in the states, she ran a successful practice in Mexico City. Working in a city that is 70% Hispanic, she has invaluable insight into the skincare needs of that community. But more than that – she’s been on the patient side of the equation, too. In May 2006, she had a precautionary biopsy came back as a melanoma diagnosis. It evolved into stage-four melanoma. But thanks to experimental FDA-approved clinical trials, by August 2007 she was cancer-free. Read on to discover for yourself how Dr. Bucay is bringing a multi-faceted perspective to the science and art of skincare. 

Rodan + Fields: What inspired you to pursue dermatology in your early 20s?

Dr. Bucay: I loved doing things with my hands. I’m very visually oriented. After college, the idea was that I was going to go to medical school to become a plastic surgeon. I didn’t like that in surgery your patients are kind of asleep, or that you’re going to see them only one time. The thing with dermatology is that you can see patients from the time they’re babies to the time they’re elderly. There are many areas within dermatology, but really, it’s nice because you can build long-lasting relationships with patients.

R+F: Why is it important to start a skincare regimen early?

Dr. Bucay: I think good habits start early. It’s much easier to build a good habit than to try to break a bad one. We’re exposed to the environment on a daily basis, and you don’t have to have a sunburn or a tan to have felt the effects of the environment.

R+F: Regarding acne, what is your dermatological experience?

Dr. Bucay: When I decided to become a dermatologist and I told my family, the first thing they said was, “You’re going to be an acne doctor?” As if it were a bad thing! There’s way more to it than just acne. But even now, even though I do a lot of cosmetic treatments on patients, there’s really nothing more satisfying that when somebody gets clear skin. When somebody has breakouts on their face and you can do something to help them clear it up, that’s amazing. There are a lot of studies that substantiate that teens with acne, for example, have higher rates of depression. I think the most important thing about acne is to let patients know that there is a solution. Although acne is really common, it’s still not a normal skin condition. It’s still considered a disorder and it is important to treat.

R+F: What do you find to be the biggest myths about skincare that your patients have?

Dr. Bucay: I’ve read that sunscreen can give you cancer. There’s not one single study that shows that wearing sunscreen causes cancer, but there’s plenty to show that sun protection absolutely decreases the number and the size of skin cancers. The other myth is that people with darker skin or people who tan and don’t burn, don’t get skin cancer. That’s a big fat lie. Incidence of skin cancer is rising significantly amongst Hispanics and African Americans. Everybody needs to wear sunscreen. I really just think it’s a privilege to be able to work with people on getting the best skin possible because I know what it means to have healthy skin. Which means overall health, but also to have skin that makes us feel our absolute best. 

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Back 2 School

Back to school beauty is all about natural, not overdone. 

This is why our Radiant Defense in 6 different customizable shades 

is so perfect for campus selfies! 

Skincare that looks like make-up but is actually GOOD for your skin!

So Much Excitement Around our New Pore Cleansing MD System!!!

Clogged pores can make your skin appear dull, uneven and older than it really is. And when clogged pores linger, they can turn into blackheads. This powerful tool instantly removes all the gunk from your pores using a combination of exfoliation, suction and pressure.  

The Doctors Explain this Tool and the WHY behind their Invention

Watch this Short Video on How to Use

Nurse Mary Explains a Little More

First, apply our Pore Prep Solution to your skin. It exfoliates away pore-blocking dead skin cells and breaks down build-up using Lactic and Salicylic Acids, laying the foundation for smooth, effortless extraction. Tip: Always apply pore prep solution IMMEDIATELY before using the Pore Cleansing Tool. Never use on dry skin, and this solution keeps it moist.  

Now it’s time to power up the Pore Cleansing Tool. Using the magic of ProClear Tip Technology, it applies precise suction and pressure for immediate pore extraction.  Tips: Glide the pore cleansing tip in a continuous motion without holding or pausing over any single area. Also, tilt and roll to break suction from skin; never pull it directly off skin. (ouch!) Don't hold the tip over skin for more than 3 seconds at a time on one area. Also, don't exceed 3 passes or 3 attempts in any given area in one use. Test the tool along your inner forearm first to feel the suction levels. Begin at lowest suction levels first, ramp-up as tolerated.

The Pore Cleansing Tip was designed with a wide opening to glide over the t-zone area and remove pore clogs, helping to reveal overall clarity and radiance. Meanwhile, the Blackhead Removal Tip is designed with a dual-force, spring-action mechanism to specifically target and instantly remove stubborn blackheads. ALWAYS start with new, clean tips each week. 

You can actually see the gunk right there in the clear tips so there’s no denying the tool’s immediate effects. Finish the pore-fecting process with your nighttime Regimen routine and, ta-da! You’re on your way to clearer, more radiant skin. 

How to Get Rid of Blackheads

From Well & Good.com

Photo: Getty Images/Thomas Barwick

If you’re like me and a large chunk of the population, you’ll often find pesky blackheads on and around your nose. As a refresher, blackheads are acne before it’s officially acne. Dermatologists call it a “precursor” for acne, since it’s just a clogged, debris-filled pore, and it turns black because it’s the bacteria on your skin mixed with your own face oils (hope you’re not eating). It can either just stay put as a blackhead, or go on to mature into a full-on breakout—but, either way, if you’d rather your pores be cleared of this gunk, there is a path forward.

“Blackheads are more likely to form on the nose because the nose has numerous glands—more so than the rest of your face, which already has more oil glands than the rest of your body,” says Sheel Desai Solomon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in North Carolina. That means it’s a hotspot for clogged pores. There are plenty of ways to deal with (and prevent) blackheads, though—keep scrolling to find which one could work for you.
How to get rid of blackheads on nose areas

1. Try a pore strip: You may have tried this gunk-removing method in middle school (guilty!), and derms say it’s still pretty reliable. “Pore strips work like a bandage. Each strip is coated with a strong adhesive,” says Dr. Solomon. “They work to remove what you currently have, but they do nothing to prevent what is coming.” To use, leave one on for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing it to bind to the pore-clogging debris. When you pull it off, the strip will “clear the pores temporarily and make them appear smaller,” she says.

2. Exfoliate: Exfoliation is one of the most dependable ways to keep your pores clear and thriving, which bodes well for nose blackheads. “Exfoliate two or three times a week to dissolve dead skin cells,” says Dr. Solomon, who recommends using gentle chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid or other alpha hydroxy acids to do the job. Try something like Ren Skincare Clarimatte T-Zone Control Cleansing Gel($30).

3. Turn to the pros: While there are plenty of blackhead-busting methods you can try from the comfort of your own bathroom, dermatologists can help you out, too, with something like an extracting facial. “You can have microdermabrasion performed in a medical spa or dermatologist’s office, which is a non-invasive procedure that’s like taking a handheld vacuum to your face to slough away dead skin cells from the surface layer,” says Dr. Solomon. It’ll also help stimulate your skin’s collagen production and increase the absorption of your skin-care products, which really helps you get to those pores.

4. Mask it out: You can pretty much find a face mask for every skin concern, blackheads included. Dr. Solomon’s tip? Opt for a clay mask to pull the dirt out of your skin. “Apply one for 15 minutes and rinse, or use it as a spot treatment overnight,” she says. “You can also put the clay mask just on your nose or T-zone to specifically target blackheads in that area.” You could use charcoal to do the same thing. Try Fresh Umbrian Clay Pore Purifying Face Mask ($58) or L’Oréal Paris Detox and Brighten Pure-Clay Face Mask ($10).

5. Slather on the retinol: Retinol, as all dermatologists will tell you, helps with practically every skin concern that exists, from fine lines to acne and, yes, blackheads. Dr. Solomon advises talking to your derm about getting a prescription-strength retinoid product, or you can just find one on the beauty shelves (including the drugstore) to speed up your skin cell’s turnover. Speaking of…

How to prevent nose blackheads

Now that you’ve cleared your blackheads, know that there’s a different method to keeping them from coming back. Rule number one? Always. wash. your. face. “Wash your face at least twice a day,” says Dr. Solomon. “Cleansing properly can go a long way to help prevent dirt and oil from accumulating in your pores.” That means once when you wake up, and once before you hit the hay.

It’s also helpful if one of the products in your cleansing routine is spiked with salicylic acid, which Dr. Solomon says is an MVP at keeping pores clear. “Salicylic acid is great for pores—it penetrates deep in there and loosens them, so the plugs come out on their own,” she says. Be sure to spend extra love on the nose area when you’re washing with one if you’re prone to blackheads there.

Keep your SPF on hand (which you should already be doing, but still), as it goes along with your blackhead-free game plan as well. “SPF products are vital to protect your skin from harmful UV rays,” says Dr. Solomon. “Select oil-free formulations that won’t weigh down the skin or clog your pores.” We like SkinMedica Essential Defense Everyday Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 47 ($38). Stick with this strategy, and your nose will be as smooth and pore-free as a baby’s bum. 

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Top 10 Best -Selling R+F Products

 

There is some serious love out there for all R+F products, but have you ever wondered which ones are the absolute most popular? Let the Top 10 countdown begin. 

#10 Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid

This tinted liquid formula with SPF instantly perfects and protects skin. It’s lightweight, oil-free and comes in six flexible, natural-looking shades. 

Why it’s so popular: Why not have the last product on your skin be from the same company that formulates your skincare? Plus: instant gratification. #9 

#9 UNBLEMISH Regimen for Adult Acne + Visible Signs of Aging

Here’s the thing about acne: Not only is it a confidence-destroyer, treatment for it was widely misdirected for many years. Rodan + Fields believes in a full-face, preventative approach as opposed to spot-treating blemishes.   

Why it’s so popular: 40% of adults have some form of acne, and 100% of adults are not-so- excited about loss of firmness and uneven skin tone and texture. UNBLEMISH addresses all of the above.

#8 Active Hydration Body Replenish

This luxurious body hydrator uses the same proprietary technology in our Active Hydration Serum for noticeably softer, smoother and more nourished skin from the neck down.  

Why it’s so popular: Why should your face get all the love?

#7 REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum

It’s a not-so-well-kept beauty secret that each little (biodegradable!) capsule of this revitalizing face serum contains a powerful form of Vitamin A called Retinal, plus other ingredients to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Why it’s so popular: Just look at the results.

#6 ESSENTIALS Gauze Pads

Surprised that this super-simple skincare application tool made the list? We were too. But then we thought about it and realized: They’re soft, lint-free, ideally sized and kind of perfect for applying toner and removing makeup.

Why it’s so popular: Everyone needs gauze pads in their life.

#5 SPOTLESS Regimen for Teen + Young Adult Acne

Our simple, fast-acting 2-step Regimen debuted in early 2019, and positive results have been pouring in ever since. 

Why it’s so popular: R+F Founders Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields really are “the” acne experts. (You can read their story here.) They understand acne and how to treat it. And their approach — you guessed it — really works.

#4 Active Hydration Serum

A true breakthrough, with levels of glycerin and hyaluronic acid that are pretty much unprecedented in this kind of product. With just one use, Active Hydration Serum immediately raises skin’s hydration level and keeps it there for hours. Why it’s so popular: It works for all skin types — including acne-prone or sensitive — and with any Rodan + Fields Regimen.

#3 REDEFINE Multi-Function Eye Cream

This perennial favorite tackles the appearance of under-eye expression lines, puffiness and fine lines. Influencers like Grasie Mercedes use it every night.

Why it’s so popular: Another universal product that you can use with every Regimen (since we all need a little love in the under-eye department). 

#2 REDEFINE Regimen

The most popular Rodan + Fields Regimen visibly improves fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness for younger-looking skin. Why it’s so popular: We really try to avoid the term “anti-aging,” since we are all aging. But the four products in this Regimen work together target everything that bugs us as we get older — dryness, enlarged pores, uneven texture, fine lines, wrinkles — so we can be “pro-aging gracefully” and enjoy life! 

And the best-seller of Rodan + Fields Best-Sellers is: 

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#1 R+F Lash Boost!!! 

Our nightly serum for the appearance of fuller, longer, darker-looking lashes helps with sparse and thinning brows too. 

Why it’s so popular: It works! Don’t just take our word for it; take it from skincare influencers, beauty editors, Rodan + Fields Independent Consultants and all of the Before-and-After photos. Told you. 

What's Up with Men's Skin?

MEN NEED TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR SKIN TOO. THOUGH THERE ARE SOME DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN’S SKIN, WE ALL NEED TO PREVENT ACNE, SOOTHE IRRITATION, AND DEAL WITH SIGNS OF AGING! HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS FROM THE MEN IN OUR OFFICES (AND LIVES) AND THE ANSWERS TO THEM.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SKIN?

FIRST AND FOREMOST, THERE’S FACIAL HAIR, YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED! IN ADDITION, A MAN’S SKIN IS ABOUT 25% THICKER THAN A WOMAN’S, AND THE TEXTURE IS TOUGHER DUE TO HIGHER TESTOSTERONE LEVELS. MEN ALSO HAVE LARGER OIL GLANDS AND PORES SO THERE’S MORE OIL, MEANING IN GENERAL MEN HAVE OILIER SKIN AND CAN BE MORE ACNE-PRONE. ON THE OTHER HAND, SHAVING EXFOLIATES SKIN REGULARLY, WHICH IS A GOOD THING, BUT IT CAN ALSO IRRITATE SKIN OR CAUSE INGROWN HAIRS. MEN ALSO HAVE MORE COLLAGEN, SO THEIR SKIN MAY SEEM TO AGE SLOWER THAN WOMEN’S.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO TAKE CARE OF MY SKIN?

IN GENERAL, GIVEN THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES, MEN CAN USE THE SAME DERMATOLOGY-INSPIRED R+F REGIMENS WOMEN DO, BUT SOMETIMES A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY. FOR EXAMPLE, SOOTHE REGIMEN IS HELPFUL IN KEEPING UP THE MOISTURE BARRIER AND RELIEVING SENSITIVE SKIN TOO. TRY THE SOOTHE GENTLE CREAM WASHAS A FACE CLEANSER AND SHAVE LOTION. SKIP THE MOISTURE REPLENISHING CREAM IF YOUR SKIN FEELS OILY. IN THE SPOTLESS REGIMEN, TRY THE DAILY ACNE WASH PRIOR TO SHAVING TO GENTLY EXFOLIATE AND WASH AWAY OIL, REDUCING THE APPEARANCE OF SHINE AND LEAVING SKIN FEELING CLEAN AND REFRESHED. UNBLEMISH REGIMENHAS A GENTLE EXFOLIATING ACNE WASH WHICH CAN BE USED PRIOR TO SHAVING TO DEEP CLEAN AND UNCLOG PORES AND HELP ELIMINATE BLEMISHES. THE BIO-DEGRADABLE BEADS IN THE REVERSE DEEP EXFOLIATING WASH DO THE WORK FOR YOU TO REDUCE DRY CELLS AND ALLOW YOUR RAZOR TO GLIDE OVER SMOOTHER-FEELING SKIN. AND IN THE REDEFINE REGIMEN REPLACE YOUR DAILY CLEANSING MASK WITH MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE ON DAMP SKIN TO SOFTEN THE BEARD AND REDUCE DRY SKIN CELLS THAT CLOG PORES, AND HELP PREVENT INGROWN HAIRS AND RAZOR BURN. RINSE, PAT DRY, THEN SHAVE AS USUAL. YOU CAN ALSO ADDRESS SPECIFIC ISSUES WITH ADD-ON PRODUCTS, LIKE TACKLING PUFFINESS AND TIRED-LOOKING EYES WITH ACTIVE HYDRATION BRIGHT EYE COMPLEX THAT BRIGHTENS AND SOOTHES FRAGILE SKIN AROUND THE EYES. 

MY SKIN SOMETIMES FEELS UNCOMFORTABLE AND LOOKS REDDISH, WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THAT?

YOU CAN STILL BE A STRONG, PROTECTIVE AND ACTIVE GUY BUT KNOW THAT JUST AS YOU CAN BE SENSITIVE, YOUR SKIN CAN TOO — WE WON’T TELL! IN FACT, MEN ARE JUST AS LIKELY TO HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN AS WOMEN ARE, BUT THEY’RE LESS LIKELY TO SAY SO. YOU CAN HAVE A GENETIC PREDISPOSITION THAT MAKES YOU MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING STRESS, CLIMATE CHANGE, TRAVEL, SUN EXPOSURE, COSMETIC OVERUSE AND FRICTION OR RUBBING. THE SOOTHE REGIMEN IS DESIGNED TO RELIEVE DRY, IRRITATED SENSITIVE SKIN AND VISIBLE REDNESS BY HELPING RESTORE THE MOISTURE BARRIER WITH LIPIDS AND NON-IRRITATING INGREDIENTS THAT CALM AND SOOTHE SKIN. THE SOOTHE RESCUE MASK CONTAINS CALAMINE TO NEUTRALIZE IRRITANTS AND REVEAL SOFTER, SMOOTHER-LOOKING SKIN IN JUST 10 MINUTES AND ALSO REDUCE VISIBLE REDNESS OVER TIME. 

ALSO PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT TRIGGERS REDNESS, YOU MAY HAVE ROSACEA, A SKIN CONDITION. IF YOU DETERMINE WHAT MIGHT INITIATE THAT FLUSHED LOOK, YOU CAN MAKE BETTER CHOICES! INTERNAL TRIGGERS SUCH AS COFFEE, ALCOHOL AND SPICY FOODS CAN CAUSE REDNESS. TOO MANY SWEETS CAN CREATE A MORE ACIDIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE BACTERIA THRIVE AND PUSTULES FORM. EXTERNALLY, THE SUN, HEAT, POLLEN, POLLUTION OR BEING ROUGH WITH YOUR SKIN CAN EXACERBATE REDNESS AND IRRITATION. IF IT’S SEVERE, YOU MAY WANT TO SEEK OUT A DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FROM A DERMATOLOGIST.

I’VE HEARD MEN HAVE A LOT OF HORMONES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ACNE, WHAT’S UP WITH THAT?

IT’S TRUE. MALE SEX HORMONE ARE ANDROGENS AND INCLUDE TESTOSTERONE WHICH STIMULATES SEBACEOUS (OIL) GLANDS THAT CAN TRIGGER CLOGGED PORES AND ACNE. HORMONES ALSO MAKE THE CELLS THAT LINE HAIR FOLLICLES MORE STICKY, SO PORES BECOME CLOGGED MORE EASILY PROPELLING YOUR PIMPLE POTENTIAL! REAL OR IMAGINED STRESS INCREASES HORMONE PRODUCTION. SO, TAKE A FEW DEEP BREATHS, CALM YOURSELF AND TAKE THE OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE ACNE ARMY. 

SPOTLESS REGIMEN IS SPECIFICALLY FOR THE KIND OF ACNE THAT TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCE. CLUSTERS OF CLOGGED PORES AND BREAKOUTS DOMINATE THE T-ZONE (INCLUDING THE FOREHEAD, NOSE AND CHIN) BECAUSE THIS IS THE OILIEST ENVIRONMENT THIS 2-STEP SYSTEM ELIMINATES ACNE, DEEP CLEANS PORES AND CONTROLS THE APPEARANCE OF OIL AND SHINE. THE UNBLEMISH REGIMEN IS FORMULATED FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE DRIER AND MORE SENSITIVE SKIN WITH SLOWER CELL TURNOVER. YOUR CLOGGED PORES MAY STILL BE ON YOUR NOSE, BUT BREAKOUTS ALSO HAPPEN LOWER ON THE FACE IN THE U-ZONE (LOWER CHEEKS AND CHIN). IF AGING IS ALSO YOUR CONCERN, UNBLEMISH IS DESIGNED TO TACKLE SIGNS OF AGING. 

WHAT ABOUT SHAVING, AND INGROWN HAIRS? IS THERE SOMETHING I’M SUPPOSED TO DO AFTER I SHAVE?

MANY MEN HAVE A TOUGH BEARD, MEANING INGROWN CURLY HAIRS COUPLED WITH EASILY IRRITATED SKIN. RAZOR BUMPS! HERE ARE SOME STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PREVENT THAT. YOUR SKIN WILL LOVE YOU FOR THIS!

1. SMOOTH THE SURFACE. REMOVE DEAD SKIN CELLS THAT SEND RAZORS SKIPPING AND CHIPPING IN THE SKIN LEAVING YOUR NECK STINGING WITH RAZOR BURN. GENTLY MASSAGE MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE IN A CIRCULAR MOTION ON DAMP SKIN OVER THE ENTIRE FACE TO CLEAR THE RUNWAY FOR YOUR RAZOR FOR A SMOOTHER GLIDE. THIS REMOVES DEAD SKIN CELLS AND HELPS CURLY HAIR TO POP THROUGH THE SURFACE INSTEAD OF GROWING INWARD.

2. SOFTEN THE BEARD. USING MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE HELPS SWELL AND SOFTEN HAIRS FOR A CLEANER EASIER CUT. MAKE SURE TO SHAVE WITH A SHARP, SINGLE-BLADE RAZOR IN THE SAME DIRECTION THAT THE HAIR IS GROWING.

3. CALM THE SKIN. AFTER THE SHAVE, APPLY SOOTHE SENSITIVE SKIN TREATMENT TO VISIBLY REDUCE REDNESS, DRY FLAKY SKIN AND KEEP SKIN SMOOTH AND READY FOR YOUR NEXT SHAVE. OR TRY ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM TO ADD EXTRA HYDRATION TO SKIN. 

4. PROTECT. ALWAYS USE A SUNSCREEN AND WHY NOT MAKE IT WORK HARDER FOR YOU? REDEFINE TRIPLE DEFENSE TREATMENT IN A 3-IN-1 MOISTURIZER, TREATMENT AND SUNSCREEN THAT WILL ALSO HELP MINIMIZE THE APPEARANCE OF LINES. OR TRY SOOTHE MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30, A LIGHTWEIGHT FORMULA THAT ABSORBS QUICKLY AND IT CALMS, SOOTHES AND MINIMIZES VISIBLE REDNESS 

CAN MEN USE FACE MASKS TOO?

OF COURSE! ONE OF THE BEST THINGS A GUY CAN DO FOR A QUICK REFRESH BEFORE AN IMPORTANT EVENT, PRESENTATION OR DATE IS TO USE THE REDEFINE REJUVENATION MASK. ITS BUBBLY BLUE FORMULA HAS HYDRATING HYALURONIC ACID AND GLYCERIN TO DRAW MOISTURE FROM THE AIR AND LOCK IT ONTO SKIN FOR HEALTHIER AND YOUNGER-LOOKING SKIN. SOOTHE RESCUE MASK HELPS IF YOUR SKIN IS RED OR DRY FROM THE SUN, HEAT OR COLD. IT WILL MAKE SKIN FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WITH INTENSE HYDRATION AND IT ALSO CALMS SKIN WITH CALAMINE. THE UNBLEMISH CLARIFYING MASK REDUCES EXCESS OIL, UNCLOGS PORES AND REMOVES IMPURITIES FROM THE SURFACE OF THE SKIN IN JUST 10 MINUTES. IT USES THE MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION OF PURIFYING SULFUR TO REDUCE VISIBLE REDNESS AND BLOTCHINESS THAT COMES FROM BREAKOUTS. IF YOUR SKIN APPEARS KIND OF LIFELESS AND YOU WANT TO PUMP UP YOUR CONFIDENCE, TRY THE REVERSE RADIANCE MASK FOR A VISIBLY SMOOTHER TEXTURE AND MORE LUMINOUS COMPLEXION IN JUST 10 MINUTES. OVER TIME IT WILL VISIBLY EVEN OUT SKIN TONE FOR A BRIGHTER LOOK.

Brand New Regimen - RECHARGE Is Available Now!

Running on low battery? Between work, friends, dating, endless internet rabbit holes and the general chaos of life — you’re stressed. So is your skin. Whether you’re already seeing hints of the damage your hectic lifestyle is causing or you’re just trying to ward off the long-term effects of happy hour, our new 3-step Recharge Regimen is here. It balances, boosts + defends skin from visible signs of daily stress, environmental aggressors, UV rays, blue light and more to reveal your healthiest-looking skin instantly and over time. 

In your 20s, your body’s most important antioxidant starts to diminish, which can lead to dull, dehydrated skin. Don’t panic, the RECHARGE Regimen’s Electri5 Complex acts like a nutrient-rich super vitamin for your skin. It’s made with our proprietary RFA+ Antioxidant Technology and a unique blend of Electrolytes, Prebiotics, Peptides + Superfruits to instantly supercharge your healthy glow.

1. Swipe left on clogged pores. Makeup, dirt, sweat, oil and pollution are gently exfoliated away with the 3-in-1 Super Cleanser. It helps unclog pores and smooths skin to leave it visibly radiant. The creamy, exfoliating formula is gentle enough to use morning + night — easy. 

2. Start your glow up. Don’t just hydrate your skin. Boost its ability to defend itself against everyday stressors with our weightless, fast-absorbing gel cream Ultra Boost Moisturizing Treatment. You’ll notice instantly softer skin + achieve your healthiest-looking complexion with continued use, morning + night. 

3. Forget the filter. Flawless is your middle name with our Protect + Blur Broad Spectrum SPF 30 for both UV protection and creating a matte finish. Our oil-free, 100% mineral UVA/UVB sunscreen virtually disappears, leaving imperfections visibly blurred. Or, use it as a primer for makeup. It’s the 2-in-1 you need to speed up your morning routine. 

Remember: Consistency in skincare is key. 80% of how your skin appears in the future depends on how you’re caring for it now. It also probably wouldn’t hurt to unplug and put down the pizza once in a while, not that we’re judging. 

Your Go-To Pore Cleansing Tool

Did you know you have more than 10,000 pores on your face? 

You read that right…10,000 pores. Which means 10,000 opportunities for dead skin cells, oil and debris to clog them up…gross!

No matter your gender, age or skin tone, you can fall victim to clogged pores and blackheads. Especially if you have oily or combination skin.

Clogged pores can make your skin appear dull, uneven and older than it really is. Who wants to deal with that? Nobody! When clogged pores linger, they can turn into blackheads — blackened, slightly raised plugs at the skin’s surface, casting a dark cloud on your complexion…and self-confidence. What you need is something powerful enough to clean deeper, to truly extract those clogged pores and stubborn blackheads once and for all! 

Introducing our NEW Pore Cleansing MD System. This powerful tool instantly removes all the gunk from your pores using a combination of exfoliation, suction and pressure. It’s as easy as PREP. POWER. PORE-FECT! 

First, apply our Pore Prep Solution to your skin. It exfoliates away pore-blocking dead skin cells and breaks down build-up using Lactic and Salicylic Acids, laying the foundation for smooth, effortless extraction with the Pore Cleansing MD Tool.

Now it’s time to power up the Pore Cleansing Tool. Using the magic of ProClear Tip Technology, it applies precise suction and pressure for immediate pore extraction. Complete with two customizable, disposable tips it allows you to target your problem areas without leaving home.  

The Pore Cleansing Tip was designed with a wide opening to glide over the t-zone area and remove pore clogs, helping to reveal overall clarity and radiance. Meanwhile, the Blackhead Removal Tip is designed with a dual-force, spring-action mechanism to specifically target and instantly remove stubborn blackheads.

You can actually see the gunk right there in the clear tips so there’s no denying the tool’s immediate effects. Some people might say “yuck,” but we say “yassss” to these oddly satisfying results.

Finish the pore-fecting process with your nighttime Regimen routine and, ta-da! You’re on your way to clearer, more radiant skin. The power is in your hands with the Pore Cleansing MD System.

*Please note: the Pore Cleansing MD System is not for sensitive, thin or fragile skin or skin that is prone to redness, excess dryness or bruising. You should also never use on acne pimples or dilated capillaries. Always ask your doctor if you have any medical questions BEFORE using this product. 

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