I'm a tired mum of two and was looking exhausted. A $20 buy has given me my best ever skin, I can't believe the difference
A busy Sydney mum has shared how an affordable beauty buy transformed her skin taking it from lacklustre and dull to glowing and hydrated in a matter of weeks.
Vikki felt she was looking exhausted thanks to running after two kids under three, and wanted a nourishing product to address fine lines and wrinkles as well as offer intense hydration.
The designer and photographer trialled the new Skin Physics Anti-Ageing Intensive Hydration Serum, which launched just last month and after just four weeks of using the product daily she's been left with her 'best ever skin'.
The potent product $39.95 which is currently on sale for just $19.97 in the brand's 50 per cent sitewide EOFY sale, addresses signs of ageing by offering skin intense hydration and works to improve firmness and elasticity dramatically improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Vikki told Daily Mail Australia: 'My skin felt so dry and dehydrated, my lines appeared more visible and after years of sleepless nights with my babies, life was definitely taking its toll. My simple skincare routine wasn't working, I knew I needed something more hardworking.'
After using the Skin Physics Anti-Ageing Intensive Hydration Serum for just two days, Vikki said: ' I woke up and couldn't believe that I looked noticeably more rested and refreshed, despite having my usual broken sleep.'
The hydrating serum contains 15 per cent WrinFix-Px, an ingredient which boasts an active compound derived from xylitol, known for its skin-rejuvenating properties. The potent ingredient enhances the production of collagen and enhances overall skin structure.
The nourishing formula also contains collagen promoting ingredients, including rice extract and soluble collagen, to help improve firmness and elasticity and hyaluronic acid providing incredible hydration and enhancing water retention in the skin.
Although Vikki noticed an immediate difference after using the serum for a few days, after a few weeks she was 'blown away' by the difference.
Mum Vikki trialled the new Skin Physics Anti-Ageing Intensive Hydration Serum and after just four weeks of using the product daily she's been left with her 'best ever skin'
'After a few weeks of using the serum I can see that my lines have faded and my forehead looks smooth. I'm genuinely so impressed with the change,' Vikki said.
'After three weeks of use, I think my skin looks so good, my best ever skin. I can't believe the difference. I feel like I don't need any makeup or other products, I just do my eyebrows and off I go.'
The serum, which is free from fragrance, parabens, alcohol and silicones has already attracted a number of rave reviews from happy customers.
One shopper who gave the product a five star review said: 'This serum is a hydration game changer! My skin feels instantly plumper and smoother, and after a few weeks, I noticed reduced fine lines and better elasticity. Love that it's fragrance-free and gentle on my sensitive skin. A must-try for anyone targeting dryness and signs of aging!'
Another said: 'Love this product especially before bed. It hydrates and plumps my face - I wake up feeling supple still the next morning!! Highly recommend!'
'After a few weeks of using the serum I can see that my lines have faded and my forehead looks smooth. I'm genuinely so impressed with the change,' Vikki said.
The Anti-Ageing Intensive Hydration Serum is one of three new serums that were launched by the brand last month alongside the Skin Physics Repairing Phyto Serum and the Discolouration Serum, with the trio addressing a myriad of the most common concerns.
The Repairing Phyto Serum is suitable for sensitive or irritated skin and is a calming, nourishing serum formulated to enhance the skin barrier and improve hydration.
Harnessing extracts of olive leaf, cucumber fruit, morus alba root, and eucalyptus leaf, the Repairing Phyto Serum 's formula boasts antioxidant protection to promote skin repair and to reduce pigmentation and redness.
Skin is hydrated thanks to hero ingredient Hyaluronic Acid, while Ectoin shields the skin from environmental damage.
Vikki, pictured with her daughter, saw an immediate difference but said she was impressed with the results after using the serum after several weeks
The Repairing serum has also become a fan favourite attracting plenty of praise from happy customers who say it's a great option for irritated winter skin.
'It's a beautiful barrier-supporting serum that's become a staple in my skincare lineup - especially now with the cooler weather. Highly recommend if you're looking for something calming, hydrating, and suitable for sensitive skin,' one shopper said.
Another raved: 'Love this product. I have sensitive skin and these serums have worked wonderfully for me. Great ingredients, lightweight and absorbs well. Easy to use with my other products.'
Finally, the Skin Physics Discolouration Serum is the last in the trio and it is is formulated to target uneven skin tone and discolouration for a more radiant complexion.
The high-performance serum uses melanin-reducing Tranexamic Acid for dark spot correction, while brightening Alpha-Arbutin targets pigmentation and sun damage, and Niacinamide works to reduce hyperpigmentation and even skin tone.
Exfoliating agent HEPES gently buffs and smooths the skin, while speeding up cell renewal, and also boosts the efficacy of the formulation by allowing the ingredients to penetrate the skin at a deeper level.
With only five star reviews from thrilled customers plenty of shoppers have shared their thoughts on the serum.
One reviewer shared: 'I have sun damage pigmentation and have tried many different products however saw a difference with this serum. It has really helped to lift it in just 14 days of use, I've also noticed a difference in my skin texture.'
Another, who said they were 'obsessed' with the product said: 'What sets this serum apart in my opinion is its ability to tackle stubborn pigmentation. I had a few dark patches that hadn't budged in months, but this serum gradually lightened them without irritation. My skin tone now looks more balanced, and I've even received compliments about how 'glowy' my skin looks without makeup.'
The newest trio for Skin Physics comes after the brand built a loyal following as a cosmeceutical skincare brand renowned for its science-backed, results-driven formulations.
The brand's award-winning Oxygen-C 15% Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid buy, has been labelled as the 'holy grail' of skincare.
The brand, which launched in 2007, has more than 2000 rave reviews on Trustpilot, with an average 4.7 out five star rating.
To shop the trio of serums in the brand's EOFY 50 per cent off sitewide sale, click here.
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