StriVectin Line BlurFector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer

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Kafi R, Kwak HS, Schumacher WE, et al. Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol). Arch Dermatol. 2007;143(5):606-612. doi:10.1001/archderm.143.5.606 While Strivectin does offer many vegan products, the brand doesn’t identify as such. Not all products listed are 100% vegan, so they don’t claim to fall under that category. Is Strivectin cruelty-free? Milani M, Sparavigna A. The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. Health is key, and that goes for more than just appearance. Since their launch, Strivectin focused all research and trials on a healthy process. Working cruelty-free, paraben-free, and (mostly) vegan, this brand wants to keep things above board and safe for all participants. StriVectin launched in 2002 as a stretch mark cream that was sold in health food stores such as GNC. It was a niche brand but then, according to company lore, women started to use it on their faces and claimed it helped to reduce their wrinkles. StriVectin capitalized on this by running ads that asked, “Could StriVectin actually be Better than Botox?

Mármol I, Sánchez-de-Diego C, Jiménez-Moreno N, Ancín-Azpilicueta C, Rodríguez-Yoldi MJ. Therapeutic Applications of Rose Hips from Different Rosa Species. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(6):1137. Published 2017 May 25. doi:10.3390/ijms18061137 Jang HJ, Shin CY, Kim KB. Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use. Toxicol Res. 2015;31(2):105-136. doi:10.5487/TR.2015.31.2.105 Consider Your Individual Needs: Like any skincare product, choose your blurring primer based on your unique skin concerns. For example, if you’re oily and acne-prone, opt for a lightweight, water-based primer with non-comedogenic and blemish-fighting ingredients like Pixi Flawless & Poreless Primer. Conversely, if you’re dry or combination skinned, adding a blurring primer with hydrating and moisturizing benefits to your routine—like Charlotte Tilbury WONDERGLOW Instant Soft-Focus Beauty Flash—can help up those essential moisture levels while imparting its pore-minimizing magic. Strivectin was previously owned by Catterton Partners, but in 2021 was bought out. The new owners exist under Crown Laboratories and are excited to get to work with this well-known brand added to their name. Is Strivectin vegan?Suh S, Pham C, Smith J, Mesinkovska NA. The banned sunscreen ingredients and their impact on human health: a systematic review. Int J Dermatol. 2020;59(9):1033-1042. doi:10.1111/ijd.14824 Strivectin Tightening Face Serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that is said to visibly tighten while strengthening the skin barrier, providing antioxidant protection, and nourishing skin. One of the key ingredients in this serum is NIA-114, also known as myristyl nicotinate, a derivative of nicotinic acid (vitamin B3). It isn’t the same ingredient as niacinamide, although it provides many of the same benefits, such as repairing the skin barrier and improving skin moisture, as well as reducing inflammation, blotchiness, hyperpigmentation, acne, and wrinkling. However, this ingredient won’t provide a skin tightening effect. If you do notice that your skin feels tighter after using Strivectin Tightening Face Serum, it is likely due to the high concentration of film-formers in this product (e.g. cyclopentasiloxane, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, pullulan, etc.). While these ingredients will help the skin look and feel tighter, the effect is purely cosmetic; these ingredients do not actually repair the skin. Lastly, Strivectin Tightening Face Serum contains one peptide: Tetrapeptide-21. When tetrapeptide-21 is applied to the skin, it provides anti-aging benefits such as reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also stimulate repair and renewal mechanisms of the skin. Piazza S, Martinelli G, Vrhovsek U, et al. Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Acne Effects of Hamamelis virginiana Bark in Human Keratinocytes. Antioxidants (Basel). 2022;11(6):1119. Published 2022 Jun 5. doi:10.3390/antiox11061119

As you age, your body’s production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins are responsible for your skin’s structural support. As a result, the skin loses it’s natural plumpness and smoothness.

Retinol is the go-to anti-aging ingredient recommended by dermatologists and skin experts. While retinol provides many benefits to the skin, it’s also known to cause side effects like skin dryness and irritation. Strivectin is 100% cruelty-free when it comes to their business practices. All testing is done through clinical trials and lab work, leaving the brand free from any cruelty in their actions. Does Strivectin ship internationally? Curnow A, Owen SJ. An Evaluation of Root Phytochemicals Derived from Althea officinalis (Marshmallow) and Astragalus membranaceus as Potential Natural Components of UV Protecting Dermatological Formulations. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2016;2016:7053897. doi:10.1155/2016/7053897 Line BlurFector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer— Apply this primer after moisturizing and before applying makeup t help fill in and blur the look of deep wrinkles. When this primer debuted, it sold out in Nordstrom the first week. Frattaruolo L, Carullo G, Brindisi M, Mazzotta S, Bellissimo L, Rago V, Curcio R, Dolce V, Aiello F, Cappello AR. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Flavanones from Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (licorice) Leaf Phytocomplexes: Identification of Licoflavanone as a Modulator of NF-kB/MAPK Pathway. Antioxidants. 2019; 8(6):186. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8060186