PRODUCT REVIEW
GLO SKIN BEAUTY
RENEW SERUM
By Danielle Hadley
N
o matter how extensive, how well
thought out or how committed you
are to your skin care routine, there are
times when certain products just don’t work
for you anymore. I experienced that recently,
when one of my favourite overnight treatments
simply stopped producing results and my skin
started to plateau. I no longer woke up to a
clearer, firmer complexion so, once the bottle
was empty – even though a product no longer
rocks my world, I still hate waste! – I embarked
on the hunt for something new and exciting to
take its place.
The search wasn’t easy. My list of requirements
is pretty long considering the business I work
in, but I eventually stumbled upon the Glo Skin
Beauty Renew Serum and haven’t looked back.
Now on to my second bottle of the stuff, skin-
wise, things couldn’t be better.
Thanks to an uncompromising blend of Gly-
colic Acid, Retinol and Salicylic Acid (yes, even
I was shocked by the number of active
scene-stealers in one formula) this serum has
managed to nix the most annoying complexion
concerns with minimal fuss. Obvious pores
seem smaller, old blemish marks and discol-
ouration have all but faded away,
and rough patches where the
skin has become congested due
to stress have been evened out.
It’s even made my skin feel
better. It’s soft and smooth,
and now has a satisfyingly
cushion-like plumpness that I
usually only enjoy after packing
on the Hyaluronic Acid.
But surely a serum that con-
tains three of the most popular exfoliating
ingredients is going to leave the skin dry, tight
and flaky? Not so. After starting off with
bi-weekly applications in the evening, my skin
can now tolerate nightly use and I haven’t ex-
perienced any of the usual side effects that
come with using such potent actives. No
redness, no noticeable sensitivity, and no
dryness. It’s amazing!
Now for the bad news; this serum won’t be for
everyone and I can’t guarantee a reaction-free
journey for all skin types. If you have oily,
acne-prone or mature skin, this will work
wonders for you. Anyone else will need to opt
for something less intensive or, if you must try
it to see what all the fuss is about,
use it no more than twice a week
and follow with a rich overnight
moisturiser to counteract any tin-
gling or dehydration. And, as with
any product that contains resur-
facing agents, remember to apply
a sunscreen the following morning
to keep your skin protected and
healthy.
Plateau? What plateau…
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