Skincare Before and After Results: SkinCeuticals and Biossance

As I have gotten older, I’ve noticed some pretty big changes with my skin. My previously super oily skin has turned combination, and even at times dry. Fine lines are getting deeper, there is more redness, and the skin tone looks a lot rougher than when I was in my 20s, or even early 30s.

Growing older doesn’t generally phase me, but I also think that I probably should have started a slightly more regimented approach to skincare and damage prevention about 10 years ago . But have you browsed the skincare options at Sephora? Holy overwhelm!

In March, I started a skincare routine in earnest. My friend Lindsay of Bourbon & Lipstick always swears by some SkinCeuticals products, and her skin is always smooth and glowing, so I started researching those options. I also heard a lot of people talking about Biossance, so I checked them out as well.

This is the regimen I’ve been following:

AM:

Water rinse
After shower: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
10 minutes after C E Ferulic and before makeup: SkinCeuticals H A Intensifier
PM:

Wash with Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil
Every other night: Treat with SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining Night Treatment
10+ minutes after Retinol – Moisturize with Biossance Squalane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
Before you all come at me with sticker shock, I know it’s expensive! That being said, at the time I’m writing this post, I’ve used it for over 4 months and still have a lot left, especially of the pricier SkinCeuticals items. I’d anticipate the serums to last 5-6 months with the amount that I’ve been using them. The face wash and moisturizer should last about 4 months with this usage.

Results:

After 1 month of use

30 days to 90 days

After 3 months of use
I am pleasantly surprised by how well this is working! My redness has gone down significantly, pores are smaller, and the texture looks a lot smoother. You’ll notice in the photo of the products, I have some Biossance Squalane + Peptide Eye Serum. I’ve only used it a few times, so I don’t have an opinion on how well it works.

I plan on using the retinol every night moving forward, as long as there’s no irritation. There are much stronger retinols, but I’m trying to minimize any extra dryness or reaction.