This Clinically-Backed K-Beauty Night Cream Is the Ultimate Winter Skin Antidote
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Every winter, my skin gets chapped, irritated, and downright pissed at me, thanks to the shorter days, colder temperatures, layers of clothes, heaters on full-blast everywhere, and lack of moisture in the air. Usually, I don't feel the need to reach for a designated 'night cream' since the regular moisturizer that I use during the day works just fine, but during the past few weeks, my skin has been screaming for a little extra TLC and hydration. When it comes to any category of skincare, I always look for clinically-proven and medical-grade formulas, if possible, including the most basic creams and moisturizers.
While there are a few Korean beauty (K-beauty to the initiated) products I've loved for years, the holy grail snail mucin serum I once used religiously has disappeared from my daily routine, as has my former collection of sheet and lip masks. On my quest for a thirst-quenching night cream with added anti-aging benefits, I discovered the luxury medical-grade skincare line, Dr. Rossi DERM MD. The brand's formulas borrow wisdom from Korean skincare traditions and each of the formulas is powered by Dr. Rossi's proprietary Bio-Theriac Complex, combining biomimetic sea anemone peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid in an optimized ratio to combat premature aging caused by skin sensitization. Its bestselling, skin-repairing Night Synthesis Cream sounded like exactly what my skin needed (it also doesn't hurt that the enviably ageless Martha Stewart is reportedly a fan of the concentrated cream.)
Without being overly heavy or greasy -- two skincare formula characteristics that are absolute dealbreakers as far as I'm concerned -- the night cream is still rich, emollient, and brimming with science-backed ingredients that not only keep their complexion-enhancing properties but also rejuvenate lackluster skin fast. When I say this cream is dense, I'm really not joking -- when you turn the jar upside down, the formula stays put like a Dairy Queen Blizzard turned upside down. Despite its density and viscosity, I've been wearing it under makeup during the day, and the formula absorbs quickly enough that there's no oil slick of residue lingering, which is another requirement of mine.
Within just a week of using the cream, the dehydration-induced fine lines around my crow's feet and under my eyes have diminished significantly. My skin appears firmer, brighter, and more luminous upon waking. Plus, the broken capillaries, redness, and skin peeling (also likely due to my retinoid use) have almost vanished despite the arid climate and rampant seasonal cedar allergies. Coming in at just under $200, this luxury night cream is definitely an investment but one that is well worth it if your skin, like mine, is crying out for reprieve from these drier winter months.