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Somewhere between "good skin" and "bad skin" lie all the small issues: blackheads, whiteheads, uneven texture, dryness, oiliness, and my current personal enemy, dullness. Given my past struggles with cystic acne — banished by a five-month supply of Accutane during my mid-20s — dullness is a walk in the park. Who even cares about patchy skin? I do, because perfecting my skincare routine is as close to having a hobby as I'll probably ever get.
My routine includes a few usual suspects like Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, Éminence Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant, and Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Colour Correcting Treatment. I'll bring new products into the rotation, but if they don't wow me in the first couple uses, I call it a day.
It's this fervent commitment to "what works" that made it a pretty big deal for me to toss aside my regulars and commit to one line for an entire week. I had recently gotten a shipment of Caudalíe products, though, and they were beckoning me. "Moisturising grape extract and purifying sage," read the label on the cleanser. Masks that promised to "restore radiance to skin" and "visibly tighten pores." Serums and moisturisers infused with "antioxidant grape seed polyphenols and calming organic grape water" — how could I resist?
I tried the line for seven full days, and I'll be darned if my skin isn't glowy as hell. Here's a rundown on each of the products and my recommendation if you can only get just one.