I tried the entire new Reverse line for a week and loved how it made my skin look. The first step is the Deep Exfoliating Cleanser ($45), which contains both chemical and physical exfoliants. Glycolic and lactic acid give your skin a smoother appearance, while jojoba esters buff away dead skin. The cleanser has a light yellow hue to it and a creamy texture. You can instantly feel the grit of the exfoliating jojoba esters, so it's important to use gentle, circular motions when applying it.
Step two involves the Intensive Brightening Toner ($50), a lightweight toning liquid that you apply to a cotton pad and swipe over your skin. It has niacinamide to help promote clear skin and licorice extract to calm irritation.
Step three in the morning involves the Brightening Defence Fluid Lotion SPF 50 ($110). It's a thin, fast-absorbing chemical face sunscreen that also contains licorice extract. Despite being very white when it first comes out of the tube, it blends really well onto the skin. The high level of SPF protection ensures no future discoloration forms, and your skin is safe from increased sun sensitivity due to the powerful exfoliating ingredients.
Step three in the nighttime routine uses the Tone Correcting Treatment ($40), which is formulated with the special blend of vitamin C and retinol and kojic acid. The treatment has a thick, silky texture that feels smooth when you apply it. It's not drying or irritating, but if you need the extra hydration like I do, you'll want to follow up with a hydrating moisturiser.
You can shop the Reverse regimen together for $195 or buy each product separately. It launches in March and is available at RodanandFields.com or through independent consultants of the brand.