(product photos courtesy of www.beautystat.com) Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Beautystat Universal C Skin Refiner & Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream Beautystat Universal C Skin Refiner 1 fl.oz./30mL $80.00 This powerful, Vitamin C-based skincare product is very different from other Vitamin C based skincare products. First, it is formulated with a higher percentage of L-ascorbic acid, 20% and second, it contains a patented encapsulated delivery system that continues to work its magical full-strength throughout use without degrading of color or formula. Immediately and over time it improves skin smoothness and radiance, is safe for all skin types, including sensitive skins. Skin tone and texture become more even, lines, wrinkles and dark spots are diminished. Skin becomes firmer, glows with the refreshing look of health. While many Vitamin C-based product currently on the market use a derivative of this ingredient this one is formulated with 20% of pure Vitamin C. An unprecedented benefit however in its pure form, Vitamin C is harder to stabilize to be most effective. Because of this challenge, this product uses a patented, encapsulated delivery system that protects each particle. This prevents oxidation, keeping the color and formula consistent and efficacious, delivering superior results from the first application to the last. Their formula is protected by Patents# 9,901,532 & 9,901,533 To use this, smooth over cleansed, dry skin. Use in the morning or in the evening.If used in the morning, make sure to use a SPF30 or higher over it for best results. Skin needs a sunscreen or you will be undoing all the great work you are accomplishing. For best results, follow with Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream. Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream 1 oz./30mL $50.00 Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream is a special light-as-air formula containing Hyaluronic Acid (a molecule that holds 1,000 its own weight in water) that binds moisture to the skin to maintain its optimum moisture level. Skin is instantly quenched, keeping it smooth, supple, and hydrated all day. A proprietary barrier moisture-repair complex with ceramides and pomegranate sterols helps to protect and repair to seal and boost the skin’s moisture mantle, minimizing premature lines and wrinkles. Bio-fermented skin nutrients, utilizing an ancient extract and natural fermentation process improves the efficacy of skin care ingredients. Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, derived from a rare mushroom and Bifida Ferment Lysate, a beneficial probiotic derived from Bifidus; help heal, detoxify, soothe and fight pollution and other skin aggressors. Smooth on as your hydration step over Universal C Skin Refiner twice daily. If worn during the day, make sure to wear with sunscreen over it. At least a SPF30. This product does not have a sunscreen in it and one needs to wear a sunscreen to avoid photodamage (sun damage) that accrues from the sun. That just undoes everything you are doing with these wonderful products. I do like both of these products. My favorite is the Universal C Skin Refiner. I like it because it helps to rid the skin of discolorations, lines and it helps to firm the skin. A 20% Vitamin C is a very nice percentage. It is helpful to have that much. Beautystat products are available online at www.beautystat.com. Until Next Time~ Marie Papachatzis I Am THE Makeup Junkie Follow Me On Instagram: iamthemakeupjunkie