I was put on a 90 days Ultraceuticals Skin Challenge through BH and I received and have been using the Even Skintone Serum product for the past 3 months. The boxed Even Skintone Serum comes in a white, opaque 30... Read full review
I was put on a 90 days Ultraceuticals Skin Challenge through BH and I received and have been using the Even Skintone Serum product for the past 3 months.
The boxed Even Skintone Serum comes in a white, opaque 30 mL glass bottle with a screw-on cap. The box also contains a dropper made up of a white squishy teat, silver screw-on plastic cap, and a see-through glass pipette). I just keep the dropper cap on the bottle at all times and the plain cap for when I have to take the serum with me for overnight travel to avoid spills.
The opaque glass bottle keeps the product stable as it shields sunlight from penetrating the bottle and breaking down the product. The pipette dropper dispenses the product without ever coming in contact with my hand/fingers so it keeps germ transfer to a minimum. Overall, the look and feel of the bottle is no-nonsense and made to ensure product stability which I’m quite impressed with.
The serum is clear and has a medium consistency, slippery and slightly tacky to the touch. It smells strongly of alcohol. After cleansing with my Ultra Balancing Gel Cleanser, I dispense a couple of drops of the Even Skintone Serum onto my fingers and quickly pat it onto my face, avoiding the eye area. It sinks in and absorbs quickly so I have to work it in and spread it all over my face as quickly as possible. It slightly stings areas of my face that might have a cut or scratch but the stinging feeling subsides within seconds. There are no other reactions for me from using this product. I wait a few minutes and follow it up with UV Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF 50+. I’ve been instructed to use the serum during daylight hours but since the serum has a high aha, bha content, a high spf is essential as using these actives can make skin sensitive to sunlight.
Prior to starting the 90 day challenge my skin was uneven in tone and texture. My t-zone was a shade or two duller looking than other areas of my face. I also had started to see an enlargement in the size of pores on my nose and sides next to my nose. With consistent use of this and the Even Skintone serum Mild my t-zone skin has brightened up and my face has a glow and a lit-from-within look. Forget strobing, Even Skintone serum is the secret to that elusive glow that we all crave. My pore size has also shrunk but has not completely disappeared. The pores appear softer and less noticeable overall.
Pros
Cell communicating actives AHA, BHA, Niacinamide
Stable packaging
Cons
Alcohol Denat
I think Ultraceuticals uses a fantastic combination of cell-communicating active ingredients and I would purchase products with these ingredients as I got amazing results.
