First, tell us about your skin.
My main skin issues at the moment are redness and the occasional small pimple from that time of the month. I do actively seek out anti-aging products and believe that good hydration is the basis for glowing youthful skin. I’ve never really been a big fan of Banila Co, but its Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm is a classic for a reason.
I had only glanced over the Dear Hydration products until one day I decided to give the Dear Hydration Boosting Cream a second look. The product description says it “imparts a long-lasting glow and makes skin dewier, softer, and smoother, prepping it for makeup application.” That hooked me in, especially with this “glass skin” trend that I’ve been seeing all over the internet.
How did you start using the product?
I incorporated the product into my usual skincare routine for two weeks. After cleanser, I used another brand product (as a cleansing/exfoliating toner), followed by three layers of another brand’s Essence, an essence/ampoule, and then moisturizer. Since the cream claims to act as a good primer prior to makeup, I switched out my usual skincare products for the Banila Co. one to see how it truly performed when worn as a moisturizer and then finally a makeup primer. I didn’t use any other moisturizers in my routine, just the Banila Co. Dear Hydration Boosting Cream.
How is your skin now?
I would say that my skin is more balanced now, especially on non-makeup days. In my “before picture,” I’m bare-faced. The “after picture” shows the real potential of the cream after just applying sunscreen on top. My skin is literally glowing like glass without any foundation, so I only imagine how it would look under my favorite foundation. I would say there is a slight tone-up effect, as well.
Bottom Line:
I would definitely use this product again. In fact, it has done a better job of being a hydrating cream and primer hybrid than a similar product I was previously using that costs more. A little amount goes a long way. If you’re looking to achieve that coveted “glass skin” look, a product like this is what you probably need in your routine.
Finally, although it didn’t break me out, if you’re very oily or acne-prone or if you don’t like creams, there is also a Banila Co Dear Hydration Balancing Moisturizer. I would imagine this to perform very similarly to the cream, just in a lighter serum-like consistency. I also plan to try the Banila Co Dear Hydration Toner in the future. I’ll keep my followers updated!
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