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This month, I turn 27, and believe it or not, effective anti-aging skincare products are what I'll be wishing for as I blow out my candles.
As I entered my late twenties, I began to notice an increase in my dark spots and fine lines. So I'm doubling down on anti-aging products that can address these issues (and more), and this Cosrx serum has been my go-to lately, thanks to its peptide-packed formula. Right now, it's on sale at Amazon for $19.
Since I have combination skin (oily in some areas and dry in others), it can be difficult to find one serum that addresses both areas. Luckily, after weeks of testing Cosrx's The 6 Peptide Skin Booster, I'm happy to report that it hydrates my skin without leaving it oily -- which means no midday blotting and fewer breakouts. And it's made with several dermatologist-recommended anti-aging ingredients, like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. My skin looks clear and feels soft, so I'm stocking up while it's 24 percent off.
Along with those essential ingredients, the Cosrx serum has six different peptides to improve firmness and plumpness, and to brighten the skin's overall appearance. And that's just the beginning of the benefits. I've noticed fewer dry patches, red splotches, and dark spots around my face. I have also seen the lines across my forehead and around my dimples diminish, looking less prominent with and without makeup.
Before trying this product, my skin was so dry that it was coming off in flakes, especially around my nose. I was using several other serums and moisturizers to tackle it but I barely saw a difference in my skin. Within a few days of applying this serum in the morning and at night, the flakes were completely gone, and now my skin feels softer than it ever has before.
Since I live in New York City and the air is still dry, I've been pairing the serum with Cosrx's snail 92 all-in-one cream, for an extra layer of hydration. The results have been so significant that I'll keep using these two products together until summer, when I switch to a more lightweight moisturizer.
The serum has a thin consistency, almost like a toner, so after washing my face, I pat it directly onto my skin with my hands (though you can also use a cotton pad). And a little goes a long way, too, so you only need a few pumps.
Immediately after I apply the serum to my face, neck, and the top of my chest, my skin feels tighter. It also looks so glowy and glass-like that I can't quite believe it's my skin. Even my friends unanimously agree that my face feels softer (yes I asked them to feel it, too).
Cosrx's The 6 Peptide Skin Booster is currently marked down to $19, so you can experience its anti-aging benefits firsthand. Plus, check out more skincare products from the brand on sale at Amazon.