I went back to basics (cleanser, moisturizer, the end) and let my skin take a beat to recover. Per my dermatologist's orders, I scaled it all down. It was a mix of dullness, dryness, and irritation, with a lovely side of perioral dermatitis. But there came a point this winter, where despite my lineup of hydration serums, exfoliators, and radiance-boosting concoctions, my skin looked bleh. Do I continue to do it anyway? 100 percent. Does my skin enjoy this constant barrage? Absolutely not. Four serums and two moisturizers in one day? Totally normal in my book. I test products for a living, so sometimes my routine starts to look a little chaotic-I think of it like an occupational hazard. To see if I could be swayed toward simplicity, I put this product to the test. It all sounds great, but I’ve lived the greater part of my adult life as a more-is-more skincare person. The Capture Totale Le Sérum blends hyaluronic acid with polyglycerol (a mix of hydrating glycerol and fatty acids) to create an all-day plumping effect and provide long-lasting hydration. Instead of having to reach for a barrier-restoring, moisturizing next step, you can get your fix in the same pump. Then, there’s the hydration and glow component. "The multi-fermentation process increases the regenerative properties in the skin as the higher molecule richness is able to penetrate deeper levels of the skin, increasing the efficacy of the serum." "The multi-fermented longoza plant stem cells have been proven to rejuvenate and revitalize maturing skin," explains Dior US Skincare Expert Sean Garrett. Long story short, a gorgeous Dior garden in the Madagascar rainforest grows longoza flowers, which are revered for their ability to grow forever and ever in any climate. These claims seem like voodoo at first read, but understanding exactly how it happens connects the dots. Fine lines are visibly smoothed in four hours (yes, I was skeptical too) and firmness doubles in a week. So let’s break it down, shall we? First and foremost, there’s the anti-aging component, which has been an integral part of the Capture Totale’s two decades'-long existence. The newly revamped treatment product, which was developed with less fragrance, lighter packaging, and more natural-origin ingredients, is a do-it-all of sorts that was whipped up by balancing the brand’s floral-centric formulations with cutting-edge science, clinical studies, and genius concoctions from brilliant scientists. That’s where Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum enters the chat. Because even though the beauty industry has managed to seemingly come up with a concentrated liquid for every skin woe to exist, layering on 20-plus products a day is a recipe for disaster-and wildly high maintenance.
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