Let me introduce myself, the writer of AlumierMD’s blogs and emails and many other beauty bibles across the web and in print. I’m approaching 43, and with 20 years behind me writing in the beauty industry, you can believe I’ve got a handle on the benefits of vitamin C (want to dig deep on vit C science? Try Not All Vitamin C is Born Equal). So, vitamin C is a powerhouse active that really helps to brighten, support skin architecture for firmer skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While all these benefits of vitamin C might send you straight to the humble orange (don’t rub it on your skin!) it’s important to be choosy about your daily vit C serum. When I saw the product innovation and clinical validation of AlumierMD's EverActive C&E® + Peptide – an 88% improvement in suppleness and a 92% improvement in evenness of complexion in 56 days! I couldn't wait to give it a try - and even after all the vit Cs I've tried, it didn't disappoint... Here's what happened . . .
Why I Wanted To Try It? Short Answer: L-Ascorbic Acid
You might imagine (correctly) that I am a believer in the benefits of vitamin C for skin, but I have used so.many.Vitamin C products and they can really vary. It’s essential that your vitamin C is in the form of L-ascorbic acid. LAA is the most effective and bio-available form of vitamin C. It’s able to directly penetrate the skin for optimal benefits and compared to other derivatives it offers a powerful antioxidant action and more. It’s a very delicate ingredient and tricky to work with, so often other (more stable, less bioavailable) derivatives are used in skincare. AlumierMD, of course, uses L-Ascorbic Acid, in fact their unique vitamin C serum with LAA and peptides, EverActive C&E® + Peptide keeps vitamin C crystals hidden in its cap until you’re ready to use, for unparalleled freshness and impressive results.
EverActive C&E® + Peptide has only ever been available to buy in a 3 pack, but newly launched is a single vial meaning you (and me!) get a chance to try this powerhouse before we/I invest in the 3 pack. I’m 1 week in, so let me spill . . .
Day 0
The night before my first use I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve and I get to play with my product already! Pressing the lid down really hard I hear a click sound – my cue to shake the bottle for 60 seconds. After that I take a peek to check it’s all mixed up and peel off the open seal from the lid. I give it another quick shake to be doubly sure it’ll be active in the morning and get a little bit on my fingers – no waste – I rub it onto my decolletage.Day 1
I practically run to my dressing table after cleansing and use the new pipette lid to dispense 2 drops onto my fingertips. I smooth onto my distinctly lacklustre looking neck and gently over my whole face, it’s not gritty, but has a little texture to it. The serum sinks in immediately and my skin feels ultra-smooth, plus my moisturiser glides on much more easily than usual.
Day 3
I RECEIVE A COMPLIMENT – enough said. My eagle-eyed pal does know my job, I tell all and she messages later to say she’s bought a vial for herself!
Day 4
Ok, nothing skin happens today other than I’m still love using EverActive C&E® + Peptide in the morning, it feels lovely and smooth, and my makeup is going on like a dream.
Day 5
As I’m smoothing on my EverActive C&E® + Peptide serum, I notice that a teeny tiny dark spot I’ve had for a few years looks smaller, but surely it wouldn’t be fading already, or would it?
Day 7
Seven days in and I believe the hype! My skin has changed in just a week, I’ll definitely be upgrading to the pack of three. The single vial I’ve started will last between 30 and 45 days, and the clinical results are proven at two months of use (my skin will be looking so good this December!). Clinically proven to reduce the depth and volume of wrinkles, improve surface homogeneity and even out complexion within 56 days, the stats say it all . . .
Volunteers (35 women over 40 years old) noticed:
- An 88%* improvement in skin radiance in 56 days
- An 88%* improvement in skin suppleness in 56 days
- 83%* firmer skin in 56 days
- 80%* smoother skin in 56 day
- A 92% improvement in evenness of complexion in 56 days
The body cannot make collagen without vitamin C and we all like collagen because it's what prevents wrinkles and keeps skin nice and plump! Yet another reason to add vitamin C to your skincare routine, another thing to remember is that vitamin C is water soluble and can’t be stored in the body. So, if you want all the vitamin C skincare benefits, then it’s worth investing in a powerful product like EverActive C&E® + Peptide because the freshness of your LAA is guaranteed, and you know you’re supporting your skin on multiple levels. Get started with your single vial today or go straight in with the three pack.
*Average results from a 56-day study of 35 women over 40 years old. Lintner K, Gerstein F, Solish N. A serum containing vitamins C & E and a matrix-repair tripeptide reduces facial signs of ageing as evidenced by Primos® analysis and frequently repeated auto-perception. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020; 19: 3262–3269