1. Makeup Melt Botanical Cleansing Balm

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Like any skin ritual, it's best to start on clean skin: the first product is the “makeup melt” botanical balm.

With its soothing balm-like texture, this cleanser quickly became my go-to product. It is perfect for removing stubborn makeup and impurities from the skin and doesn't leave a dry feeling. Softer than a soap-based cleanser, it is ideal for sensitive, dull and dry skin types. Restoring the lipid barrier on the surface, your skin is prepared to receive the following product. Inside, you will find the L22 Lipid Complex, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, Sunflower and Macadamia Oils, all of which protect and moisturize the skin. I 100% recommend this to those wanting a fast and efficient makeup remover.

2. Firma-Bright Serum

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To kickstart my skin routine, I start by adding 3-4 drops of the Firma-Bright serum to my face cream. With its potent rejuvenating actives, your skin is much brighter and clearer. Enriched with game-changing antioxidant protection and brightening Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), this serum offers fast and visible results. In recent products, we can't help but hear about Niacinamide. Helping smooth out the skin, it also protects against free radical damage.

3. Power Lift Moisturizer

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It's time to lock in all that goodness by using a day cream that protects and nourishes your skin correctly. I use Hydropeptide Power Lift Moisturizer daily as my daily facial cream. Deeply restorative, this light and smooth cream strengthen the skin's elasticity. Ideal for the more sensitive skin types, it has fantastic protective qualities (free radicals) and promotes healthy glowy skin. Inside you will find:

• Botox-like peptides: Targeting fine lines and wrinkles
• Idealist peptide complex: For a firmer and plumper skin
• Hyaluronic acid: Hydrating
• Pineapple ceramides and shea butter: Lock in moisture

4. Balancing Mask

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Once a week, I treat my skin to this balancing face mask. Rich in De-stressing, and antioxidants, the mask helps my skin refresh and have some low time. Inside its creamy formula are deeply hydrating ingredients:

• 2% Lactic Acid: Gently exfoliates your skin
• Anti-Stress Peptides: Protect the skin from stress
• Actiphyte® Complex: Rich in antioxidants, it brightens your skin
• Kaolin Clay: Gently balances the oil levels

This mask is in my top three to give your skin a youthful, relaxed feeling. The mask should be left on for 10-15minutes and washed off with warm water.

5. Solar Defense Mineral

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Something that took me time to understand was sunscreen. I didn't protect my skin for many years from the harmful sun rays. But now, Hydropeptide Solar Defense Mineral has become an everyday must. This face and body sunscreen mark all the points with a lightweight texture and nonstick finish. This is perfect to wear under your makeup or alone as there is no white cast. Protecting you from UVA and UVB, it is enriched in moisturizing ingredients such as:

• Aloe Leaf Extract: Antioxidant and anti-Irritant
• Polyphenol-rich botanical extracts: Calms irritations and sensitive skin
• Hyaluronic Acid: Deeply hydrates the skin
• Sunflower Oil: Softens skin
• Vitamin E and phenolic compounds: Protects your skin's natural barrier
• 12% Zinc Oxide (Physical Sun Blocker)

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