AST’s Monthly Favourites is a series brought to you each month taking you through a curated selection of personal favourites nominated by members of the AST team.
1. COSMEDIX SERUM 16
"Love love love, offers me enough hydration and a gentle and effective form of Vitamin A! Everyone and anyone needs Vitamin A in their routine. Leaves my skin glowing and hydrated." – Bec Bennett, AST Internal Sales and Account Manager
DESCRIPTION
Powered by LG-Retinex and loaded with Vitamin E, this rapid renewal complex is the perfect way to introduce dry, sensitive skin to a Retinol product. It is a non-irritating, hydrating formula which helps to normalise and renew skin for youth-enhancing results.
KEY INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS
- Vitamin E | a skin conditioning antioxidant to help fight free radical damage.
- Squalene | boosts hydration to help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier and has antioxidant properties to fight free radical damage.
- Sodium PCA | binds moisture to hydrate.
- L-Proline | an amino acid that helps to strengthen and firm the skin for age-defying results.
- LG-Retinex | a proprietary GAG-enhanced encapsulation of retinol and Retinaldehyde that provides maximum-strength skin renewal, without the typical irritation experienced with most Retinoids. Glycosaminoglycans (GAG) help transport retinol and retinal to assist in correcting skin receptor sites.
2. SKINBETTER SCIENCE® INTERFUSE TREATMENT CREAM EYE
"I've always had dark circles and this product seems to lighten them and improve the look of the lines around my eyes." – Melissa Mason, AST Brand Manager
DESCRIPTION
A revolutionary and comprehensive cream with a mixture of potent skin rejuvenating ingredients, masterfully designed to combat all eye area concerns.
KEY INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS
- Blend of Caffeine and Yeast Derivative | relieves under eye puffiness and helps to reduce dark circles.
- Peptides | help to nourish, firm and support the skin’s matrix, whilst providing a smoothing and softening effect to reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Niacinamide | a form of vitamin B that helps improve skin moisturisation and reduce Transepidermal Water Loss (TWL).
- Vitamin C | derived from Australian kakadu plum; provides antioxidant and skin illuminating benefits.
- Carbohydrate complex (Saccharide Isomerate) | assists with improving skin hydration.
3. DERMAQUEST PEPTIDE GLYCO CLEANSER
"Feels like I'm getting a professional clinical cleanse when I use this cleanser! Awesome as the second step in a double cleanse especially when wearing makeup. I also love how it feels - serious!” – Sonia Allen, AST NSW Account Manager
DESCRIPTION
Keep signs of aging at bay with this creamy Glycolic Acid based cleanser. Boasting the unparalleled power of peptides and Alpha Hydroxy Acids for ultimate exfoliation, this cleanser leaves skin feeling silky smooth and richly radiant.
KEY INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS
- Glycolic Acid | an AHA that works to remove lifeless cells for a radiant glow and smooth texture.
- Matrixyl™ 3000 (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7) | a complex of skin-restoring peptides that promotes a more youthful-looking appearance.
- Unichondrin™ ATP Complex (Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate) | assists in reinforcing the skin’s matrix, whilst soothing the skin and helping to retain its moisture balance.
4. ASPECT DR HYALURONIC SERUM
"Best plumping, hydrating, feel-good serum ever! I cocktail this with my other Aspect serums for an extra boost of hydration. Can absolutely feel and see a difference in my skin." – Tash Galic, AST Digital Marketing Coordinator
DESCRIPTION
A hydration boosting serum formulated with two forms of Hyaluronic Acid, known for their rejuvenating properties, and antioxidants to replenish moisture and protect against external free radical damage.
KEY INGREDIENTS AND BENEFITS
- Cristalhyal (Sodium Hyaluronate) and PrimalHyal 50 (Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid) | a blend of high molecular and low molecular weight (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) forms of hyaluronic acid that help to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Niacinamide | vitamin B3 to help maintain hydration and nurture skin.
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | an oil soluble form of Vitamin C that is pH neutral and helps to illuminate and protect skin.
- Aspect™ Signature Blend | certified organic Australian superfood complex.