I’m in my mid-30s… my, erm, later-middle-30s, which means skincare needs to be serious. No more “Oh that smells nice!” or “Oh, I like that packaging!” or “It was on sale!” Late-mid-30s means I need ingredients I know will help me protect and preserve what I still have and help repair what has started to slip. We’re talking the big guns: retinol, collagen, hyaluronic acid.
Advanced Clinicals: A secret skin-care weapon
While you know I love a good trip to Sephora, skincare doesn’t have to be outrageously expensive to be effective, which is one of the reasons I’ve been loving trying out some of the products from Advanced Clinicals. I hadn’t heard of the brand, but I learned a team of cosmetic chemists developed Advanced Clinicals to create affordable and effective formulations using the most advanced technology available. I found all of the things I’m looking for in this collection of skin and body care products: proven skincare ingredients + simple no-frills packaging + a wallet-friendly price.
Incorporating Advanced Clinicals products into a skin care routine
I’ll admit it. I felt a little skeptical when I first heard about the brand. How could they have these big name skincare boosters like retinol and AHA and cost only $10-$25? Then I tried them out. I’ve integrated a few Advanced Clinicals products into my beauty routine for the last few weeks, and I’m impressed.
The benefits of Advanced Clinicals serums
Two of my favorite products turned out to be serums: the CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense Serum and the Collagen Instant Plumping Serum. I love how serum tends to absorb quickly and lets you layer on skin-boosting benefits. I’ve been mixing a dropper-full of the CoQ10 and Collagen together and patting them into my skin morning and night. The serums haven’t irritated my skin in any way and have made my skin feel more moisturized and firmer. (Check out all their serums here.)
I’ve also been intrigued by their spa-size bottles of powerhouse-ingredients lotions like Hyaluronic Acid Skin Hydrator or Vitamin C Advanced Brighten Cream or Retinol Advanced Firming Cream. To be fair, these key ingredients are not at the top of the product’s ingredient list. But here’s why I still like them: they cost $15 for a whopping 16 ounces of product.
I’m not one to rub a $75 retinol cream onto my chest or the back of my hands. I’m just not going to use it in that way. But a $15 lotion that contains retinol, collagen or vitamin C? No problem! Even if it does have a lower percentage of the product, I’m now putting it on body parts that never dreamed of getting a luxury ingredient like that! (Sorry, back of hands.)
And wait, wait, wait… I just looked and these 16-oz spa sizes are also available at Walmart for — wait for it — $5.99! I’m not surprised to see that some of the varieties are sold out!
From masks and oils, to serums and creams, check all the entire line of Advanced Clinicals products at www.advancedclinicals.com. Now, please excuse me while I go slather my neck with vitamin C.
Win an Advanced Clinicals giveaway
We’re giving away the following to one lucky reader!
1x Retinol Advanced Firming Cream
1x Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion
1x Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Serum
1x Collagen Instant Plumping Serum
You must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. resident to enter and win. All entries will be verified. Winner will be contacted by email via Rafflecopter and must respond within 24 hours.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Advanced Clinicals. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Comments
Yup! Perversely bad skin stuck around till my 30s and then miraculously cleared away! Leaving me with teenager spots/ marks still! The vitamin C products sound divine!
The Retinol Advanced Firming Cream! I’m in my mid 30s and need to take better care of my skin!
I want to try the Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Serum, looking to try retinol.
the anti wrinkle serum
I think this is pretty darn important. I am 27, and I haven’t started a face care routine yet… I know I should get started though. Well I entered the giveaway!
Always up for trying new skin care products!
1x Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion.
I am excited about the Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion especially after these Winter months.