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May 8, 2020

Beautycounter Products For Brighter Skin

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These two Beautycounter products for brighter skin have changed my skin for the better (er, brighter!) 

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The Glowing Skin Duo

While I’ve had a solid skincare routine since switching to Beautycounter 12+ months ago, there are a couple of products that have risen above all others as my favorites. I like to call them the Glowing Skin Duo 🙂

First, is the Overnight Resurfacing Peel, which I’ve been using for over a year. You’ve probably heard me rave about this product already as it’s significantly improved the evenness of my complexion from from pregnancy and soccer game fun in the sun (see below for before and afters!) I’ve been really pleased with my results using this every other night in conjunction with the Countertime Regimen.

Second is the All Bright Vitamin C Serum (for daytime). I’ve been wearing less makeup as a result (not that I’m wearing much anyways!), and my complexion seems to be looking brighter.

Serums go into the treat step of a skincare routine

Most skincare regimens will follow the same format of cleanse – prep – treat – protect. You can technically insert as many products into the treat step as you need. Layer them in order of lightest to heaviest to maximize absorption. I like to swap my serums in and out so I’m using them every other day – this helps them last longer!

Here’s a deeper dive into my review of these two amazing serums for brighter skin!

Beautycounter Products For Brighter Skin

All Bright C Serum (AM)

What does it do?

  • Made with an ultra-stable, potent blend of 10% vitamin C
  • Fades discoloration by reducing your skin’s production of melanin (this is what I need!)
  • Boosts collagen production
  • Antioxidant-rich formula helps defend skin against environmental stressors like pollution
  • Instant boost of luminous radiance that leaves skin glowing
  • Can be layered over your current regimen treat step (such as if you use Radiance serum a hyaluronic serum) and followed with your face cream of choice

Beautycounter all bright C serum on a hand

Is Vitamin C stable in a serum?

Vitamin C can be very unstable — especially in its purest form, Ascorbic Acid, which degrades quickly so that it’s not as effective long-term and can cause irritation when used in high concentrations. Beautycounter spent years trying to solve this problem and created a blend of two ultra-stable forms of vitamin C.

The 10% dose of vitamin C includes:

  • 5% Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: This antioxidant helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and boosts skin brightening to reveal more youthful-looking skin.
  • 5% Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate: A second form of vitamin C, this ingredient moisturizes skin while providing antioxidant benefits known to protect skin from damaging environmental stressors—and helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What makes it yellow?

Turmeric Root Extract is what gives the serum its vibrant hue! That’s thanks to turmeric, an antioxidant superstar that helps even skin tone and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Plus, Camu Camu Fruit Extract helps reduce the appearance of dark spots while brightening to visually improve signs of skin fatigue.

How do I use a vitamin C serum?

Use All Bright C Serum as a treat step with any regimen. After cleansing and toning in the morning, use your regimen’s regular serum, then layer All Bright C Serum on top. Apply to face, neck, and décolletage. Follow with your daytime moisturizer and SPF.

  • If you have sensitive skin, you’ll want to patch test first. And like any new product, ease in with an every-few-days-at-first approach.
  • If you have oily or acne-prone skin, you might consider mixing it with one of Beautycounter’s face oils to acclimate your skin to the serum’s pH.
  • If you have a darker skin tone, you can use it too! All skin can experience sun damage as hyper-pigmentation. The serum won’t lighten your skin’s natural melanin but will regulate what is normal for you where there is damage.

Can you use a vitamin C serum at night?

ABC serum is designed to be used in the daytime – when you need antioxidant protection from environmental stressors. Plus, there is the Overnight Peel for night!

Overnight Resurfacing Peel (PM)

What does it do?

  • 15 botanically-derived acids resurface your skin without causing irritation – it’s gentle, yet effective!
  • 9 of those are resurfacing acids that work to renew the skin by sloughing off dead skin cells
  • 6 are soothing acids that rehydrate and replenish dry skin
  • Note: skin does not actually peel or flake off like a peel that you may get from a dermatologist

How do I use the Overnight Resurfacing Peel?

  • Use the peel 3-4x a week at night in place of your serum, before a moisturizer or night cream
  • Wait 3-5 minutes after applying the peel before applying your moisturizer and eye cream – it might tingle or burn a bit but it’s working!
  • Leave on overnight and complete your usual morning skin regimen – no need to rinse off

My Review + Results

So am I seeing results? Yes!

Brighter, more even skin is not an overnight fix and it’s never going to look perfect (especially at my age 😉 ). I’m not expecting to notice a difference in a few weeks since adding the C serum. However, since I’ve been basically going make-up free everyday while being home, I’m feeling like my skin is looking a bit more radiant!

No makeup at all on here:

Review + Results using beautycounter

 

I’ve been using the Overnight Peel for a year now.

And you can see how much more even my skin is when you look at this photo! And even going back to when I started using Countertime, I can see a big difference in spots and brightening. It’s when I look at older photos that I notice a difference the most.

Side note: I LOVE the scents of both of these products!! Some say the vitamin C serum smells like turmeric, but I think it smells more like a vintage bottle of wine?! The Overnight Peel has a lemony scent. It’s more meyer lemon than fresh lemon, in my opinion. 

Review + Results using beautycounter

Why are Beautycounter products safer?

Both the All Bright C Serum and Overnight Resurfacing Peel are formulated without synthetic fragrances, ethoxylated ingredients (including PEGs) due to reproductive and developmental concerns (as well as toxicity to the aquatic environment), and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

As always, every ingredient used in Beautycounter’s formulas has gone through rigorous raw materials screening and testing to ensure it’s safe for human health.

Both of these products are considered “booster” products

This means they can be added into any skincare regimen, Beautycounter or not. So even if you love your cleanser and night cream, you can add one or both of these skincare products in your treat step and get an extra boost.

Add a brightening oil for an added layer

One other product worth mentioning is the Brightening Oil. If the All Bright C Serum is 90% vitamin C and 10% moisture, the Brightening Oil is 10% vitamin C and 90% hydration. Consider them complementary. I love using the Brightening Oil in the winter months as the last step of my routine. It smells DELICIOUS like citrus, and feels so smooth going on. It does take a while to sink in, so I don’t like to follow it with makeup. Perhaps a makeup artist would have a suggestion on how to mix with foundation or follow with a finishing powder to be able to use it in the day. But for me, it’s my favorite for winter nights!

Get the All Bright C Serum here.

Get the Overnight Resurfacing Peel here.

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  1. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    May 8, 2020 at 8:02 am

    Beautycounter’s products sound really good! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

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  2. Lindsey says

    May 8, 2020 at 9:24 am

    I love using the overnight resurfacing peel! It’s definitely helped my skin become more even.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      May 8, 2020 at 11:14 am

      So glad!!

      Reply
  3. Shannon says

    May 8, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    I just placed an order for the the Countermatch Regimine set! I need to go back and order the peel soon! 🙂 I’m so excited!

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      May 8, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      YAY! Thank you! I’ll be emailing you a proper thank you soon 😉

      Reply
      • Shannon Sawyer says

        May 8, 2020 at 6:42 pm

        No thank YOU! And I just went and ordered the peel ha! 🙂

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        • Kath Younger says

          May 8, 2020 at 7:30 pm

          Haha love!!

          Reply
  4. Karen says

    September 22, 2020 at 9:00 am

    With working from home and not wearing makeup I noticed that my skin was reddish on the cheeks and had some darker spots forming. I remembered this post, so I looked it up and decided to try beautycounter face creams hoping that I’ll see some improvement over time. I was shocked that the redness was significantly reduced within a week of using them! I’m not big into makeup, face creams, and beauty products mainly because I don’t feel like I know what to do with them. I don’t understand what they all are, how to use them, and if they’ll work for me. This post really helped me understand what these 2 cremes are, how to use them, and the confidence to try them because they worked for you. Thank-you

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    • Kath Younger says

      September 22, 2020 at 9:20 am

      I’m so glad it was helpful Karen!

      Reply
  5. Ann says

    March 19, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    You answered my questions about the layering of products. I thought that layering all of the products on at once was not allowing each product to work on its own. So, it’s OK to use the vit C serum right after the Radiance Serum?

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      March 19, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      Yes! Give them a few seconds to absorb before going to the next.

      Reply

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