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These are the musings of Carmine Montalto, NYC-based writer, skincare junkie and brand guru. The former copywriter at Kiehl’s, Carmine has more than 25 years of experience in beauty. Through the Skincarma Blog, he puts all of his product wisdom to work demystifying the ever-evolving world of skin care. 

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PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE BOTANICALS PRISM GLOW FACIAL  – BEST CLEAN FACIAL FOR AT-HOME RESULTS AND BRIGHTER SKIN

PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE BOTANICALS PRISM GLOW FACIAL – BEST CLEAN FACIAL FOR AT-HOME RESULTS AND BRIGHTER SKIN

HERBIVORE BOTANICALS | PRISM GLOW FACIAL

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If you didn’t catch my Selfcare Sunday video of the Herbivore Botanicals Prism 20% AHA + 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial, SWYD and watch it here. 

The dope new Herbivore Prism Glow Facial mask is one of the best at-home facial treatments I’ve come across.

Herbivore’s product extension of their popular Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum is no joke! The Prism serum contains a 12% + 3% blend of AHAs and BHA.

The new ooey, gooey, gel-like Prism mask is significantly more potent — with a 20% AHA complex blended with a 5% BHA. Serious stuff. Just take a look at my “after” pic — just after washing it off.

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Yes, I also shaved so I look 10 years younger and it has nothing to do with the mask. But you can see how clear and smooth my complexion appears. Sure I look red. Only a cadaver wouldn’t show irritation after a powerful AHA mask. Hah! The redness dissipated by an hour later.

So, what else is going on in the formula?

To start, I love that the first ingredient is Aloe Leaf Juice followed by soothing, antioxidant Bilberry extract. Next is Glycerin. So what you see here in the top 3 ingredients — likely about 60% of the formula if 25% is comprised of the acid extracts — is an effort to calm irritation before it starts. That’s why my skin was able to tolerate it so well.

I was concerned going into it considering my history with Glycolic Acid. I’m much better off using it in my underarms as a deodorant! (If you have no idea what I’m talking about, check my blog article on Glycolic Acid deodorants here!)

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And you gotta love this: “Prism Glow Facial is formulated with 100% naturally-derived, non-synthetic ingredients. Prism contains no dyes, fragrances, parabens, phenoxyethanol, micro-plastics or petroleum based ingredients and it’s certified #cleanatsephora So much yes!

For more check my IGTV and be sure to catch my blog article on Herbivore’s Bakuchiol Retinol Serum — the Skincarma Product of the Year!

SHOP THE BLOG: Purchase the Herbivore Botanicals Prism 20% AHA + 5% BHA Exfoliating Glow Facial for $58 here.



The Ingredient List of the Schaf Face Moisturizer :

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PRODUCT REVIEW: SOLARA SUNCARE ALPINE REBOOT DEFENSE BOOSTING SERUM  – ONE OF THE BEST ANTI-AGING SERUMS

PRODUCT REVIEW: SOLARA SUNCARE ALPINE REBOOT DEFENSE BOOSTING SERUM – ONE OF THE BEST ANTI-AGING SERUMS