Truth be told I’m not a morning person. Opening my eyes for the first time is always a little difficult, but once I finally get my physical body to the bathroom counter, I’m all in to get my day started!
Starting and ending my mess of a day with a skincare routine has been a priority for years now. The only thing that changes from time to time are the products I use and today I am so excited I get to share Maelove skincare with you all!
I have had my fair share of bad skin in my early twenties that has left me with some scarring, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation. It’s something I can be insecure about and unless I’m going to yoga, I never leave home without CC cream. Applying makeup on the daily just to cover up some uneven skin tone can be exhausting!
Luckily for me Maelove has several skincare sets to choose from, one of them being the Fade Scar-Spots Kit which sounds like it was made for me! I have used the kit for over 30 days now. Here you have my honest thoughts on all the products I’ve been using:
The Exfoliator: BHA + Clay Facial Scrub
The Exfoliator is tied as my favorite with Love 31! Most ladies I’m sure have tried their fair share of exfoliators. The formulas I find have too many microbeads that beat up my skin, or are too thick to apply to my skin. This citrus scented exfoliant leaves my skin feeling baby soft without stripping my skin of moisture. I truly fell in love with this first step!
The Glowmaker: Antioxidant Serum
My old serum was running low and I was about to go through the struggle of finding something new to replace it, but The Glowmaker showed up on my doorstep. Applying serum is one of those steps I like in the morning and at night, but I think most people in my friend circle only use it in the evening. I too am less likely to use a product in the morning that sits on the skin as opposed to absorbing in the skin, however this is not that serum! The Glowmaker is light, has an easy spread, and I just feel refreshed putting this product on. It’s the perfect prep for the next step!
The Sun Protector: SPF 30
Not a day goes by that I don’t wear SPF. In fact, I apply this product then put on my CC cream which also includes SPF. Give me all the sun protection am I right?! As a lover of sun and summer I know how important it is to protect myself. Finding an SPF product you love is crucial to your skincare regimen or you’ll find yourself spending money on something you will never use. The Sun Protector is non-scented and yes, goes on white, but the color quickly disappears as it is spread across my skin. This SPF is not sticky whatsoever and leaves me feeling ready to tackle the sun.
Love 31: Precious Face Oil
I have only been on the face oil bandwagon for one year, and I wish I would have started much sooner! Love 31 is a luxe face oil with 31 botanicals and extracts including Argan, Rose, Jojoba, and Hazelnut. Adding a drop to each cheek and my forehead is absolutely satisfying knowing I’ll be receiving ultimate hydration as I sleep. It leaves my skin feeling plump and looking dewy – a combo that can’t be beat!
The Night Renewer: Glycolic Acid Cream
If I can’t read it, it doesn’t go on my face. Not that I can’t read the words “glycolic acid,” but I just didn’t really know enough to feel comfortable putting this on my face without a little googling. I quickly learned glycolic acid is meant to gently exfoliate, reduce skin texture, and even out skin tone. Sounds like a dream to me! The Night Renewer is pretty serious stuff, containing 10% medical-grade glycolic acid. For that reason Maelove recommends to start with a 3x/week use, which I mostly kept up with. The product tingles, and if it tingles it’s working right? My skin has yet to adjust to the tingling sensation, so I have continued my use at 3 times per week which is good for me. I definitely feel like I’m receiving all the positive benefits of glycolic acid!
I hope you all have enjoyed this review of my latest skincare products! What is the one step you cannot live without?
XO, Vivian
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