The #1 Retinol and Hydration Serum You Need In Your Skincare Routine: Rodan + Fields Intensive Renewing Serum and Active Hydration Serum
Thanks to Rodan + Fields for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Over the past year we’ve all been spending more time at home whether we like it or not. And while not every habit I picked up over the last year was positive, I’ve certainly tried to create healthy habits for my body and especially for my skin. As I’m approaching (gulp) my 40th birthday later this year, I’ve noticed my skin tends to dry out more frequently and the appearance of some new fine lines and wrinkles show up every day. I’ve always stressed the importance of a good skincare routine and I’m happy to share with you all today a new addition to mine; Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum and ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum.
By this point I’m sure you’ve heard of the myriad benefits of products with the ingredient retinol. And in case you haven’t you should know that Retinol is a type of retinoid, which simply means a Vitamin A derived topical skincare ingredient, that is used to help with concerns like acne, anti-aging, and uneven skin tone. There are both over the counter products containing retinol and a few prescription strength products as well. If you’re like me and have sensitive skin, you may have stayed away from retinol products in the past for fear of irritation; that’s where REDEFINE INTENSIVE RENEWING SERUM comes in!
REDEFINE INTENSIVE RENEWING SERUM is a face serum formulated with proprietary Retinal-MD Technology, which is a form of Vitamin A that’s more potent than Retinol, that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, so skin looks healthier and younger. It also features a Calcium Buffering system, which encapsulates the Retinal molecule to minimize the potential for irritation, making it gentle enough for almost all skin types, even for daily use.
Using the product:
The first thing I noticed when using this product is that each application comes in a tiny blue single-use capsule. Not only is this biodegradable capsule better for the environment, it helps protect the formula from light and oxygen to maintain its potency! How cool!
Like all retinoid products, this serum is intended for nightly use, as retinoids can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. You should be wearing a good SPF daily anyway, but make sure to be especially strict when using any Retinoid product, to protect your skin from damaging UV rays. After cleaning my face and applying a gentle toner, I simply twist off the top of the capsule and smooth the serum over my face and neck, avoiding the delicate eye area. I follow up with my favorite moisturizer and head to bed.
Benefits of the product:
REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum is formulated to help your skins natural renewing process to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Who doesn’t want younger looking skin?! I have been using the serum every night for four weeks now and I am happy to say that not only are there less visible lines and wrinkles, but my skin is firmer-looking and softer-feeling!
ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum This hydration serum is amazing! Hydration is so important to skin and while traditional moisturizers often feel good, they don’t always provide the hydration your skin actually needs to stay healthy and vibrant looking throughout the day.
ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum is a daily serum, powered by proprietary 3D3P Molecular Matrix (which contains 30% Glycerin and cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid to draw moisture from the atmosphere and lock it on the surface of the skin), that quenches thirsty skin and delivers all day hydration. Hyaluronic acid has been around for years but has recently become a popular buzz word when it comes to skincare. And for good reason! This unique serum helps deliver the Hyaluronic acid to your skin for maximum benefit.
Using the product:
I’ve been using this daily serum every morning now for a month by applying it to my face and neck just before applying my moisturizer with SPF. I honestly can’t get enough of this product. The second you put it on you can feel it working, like taking a big drink of water after being in the hot sun! After the 1st week of use I noticed my skins moisture retention was improved and the benefits have continued through the 4th week. It’s definitely getting added to the arsenal for my continued daily skin care routine.
Results:
After adding both REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum and ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum. to my daily skin care routine about a month ago, I’ve noticed visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles on my face as well as an overall younger looking skin. I’m always on the hunt for products that are gentle for my sensitive skin, yet effective in their claims and Rodan + Fields has knocked it out of the park with these two products.
You can purchase your own 60 capsule jar of REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum and/or ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum. to start your own journey to firmer looking and feeling skin here. Drop a comment below or send me an email when you do, I’d love to hear what you think!