Black and white with a boost of color: I’m having a love affair with clean, sleek packaging — and formulas that actually work. Today’s theme is all about products that brighten and glow. Serums are essential for a brighter complexion, but so is vitamin C and, my personal favorite, enzyme exfoliators. And, during the summer months – when sun and swim can seriously dehydrate and deplete the skin – extra attention must be paid to rehabbing the complexion with formulas that nourish while brightening.
Here are some current product picks that brighten the skin and leave the complexion glowing:
Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster ($49) and 10% Niacinamide ($42) – I decided to try the Paula’s Choice Boosters after a rave review from Christina Kassi of Beauté Défilé (read her #shelfie here, and if you don’t follow her on Instagram, you’re missing out on some of the best product-picture-porn on the web!). The idea behind the boosters is that you can add them into your favorite serum for an extra dose of vitamins and antioxidants to target very specific skin concerns (although you can certainly use them on their own as well). I’m all about customizing my formulations so I chose the vitamin C booster and the niacinamide to try first – vit c lightens, tightens, and brightens, and niacinamide is equally beneficial for enlarged pores and acne-prone skin and sensitive skin types – but there are a host of other bo...