StriVectin Line BlurFector Instant Wrinkle Blurring Primer

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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? Schagen S. Topical peptide treatments with effective anti-aging results. Cosmetics. 2017;4(2):16. doi: 10.3390/cosmetics4020016 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 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 Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. Published 2017 Dec 27. doi:10.2147/CCID.S144180

Use retinoids at night. We recommend this retinoid oil serum . It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, an ingredient that provides similar benefits with less irritation. Bains P, Kaur S. Silicone in Dermatology: An Update. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2023;16(1):14-20. doi:10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_204_22 are other key ingredients in the product SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate. An article in the Journal Dermato-Endocrinology mentions hyaluronic acid together with improved water retention on the skin, while the collagen in the Collagex-CE compound may improve skin firmness and elasticity. Glycolic Acid, RetinolWhile collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for. 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 Bamford E, et al. Mesoporous magnesium carbonate for use in powder cosmetics. International journal of cosmetic science vol. 43,1 (2021): 57-67. doi:10.1111/ics.12670 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.

Fun fact – the name Peptight was created to link to the peptide present in the formula. What does that mean? Well, peptides are produced by the body and actually work to create certain proteins like collagen that help keep the skin tighter, firmer, and all-around more youthful.NIA-114 is the result of 30 years of research led by Myron and Elaine Jacobson, a husband and wife biochemist team who worked at the University of Arizona. The duo were researching niacin’s role in DNA repair for skin cancer. Specifically, they looked into which cells were able to avoid developing skin cancer naturally and they discovered that niacin played a role. Their research led them to discover that NIA-114 worked as a viable alternative to retinol, a vitamin A derivative. Retinol is the gold standard in anti-aging skincare but can often cause redness and peeling. The Jacobsons found that N1A-114 delivered many of the same benefits of retinol, but without the side effects. What is StriVectin? Although each formulation of blurring primer will differ, the basic gist of the product is to help “fill in” any kind of unevenness—this includes both pores and fine lines—thus helping to create a smoother look. Here’s a closer look at the active ingredients commonly used in Strivectin skincare products. Vitamin C, retinol, and peptides make up the core ingredients for the Strivectin skincare line. These ingredients should all be part of your skincare routine. Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY. Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022;21(11):6056-6060. doi:10.1111/jocd.15099

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. An innovative ingredient in StriVectin products is NIA-114, a patented, optimized form of niacin/vitamin B3. The company says it is clinically proven to strengthen the skin barrier and supercharge the performance of other ingredients for visibly transformed, more youthful looking skin. The ingredient is also believed to protect skin from external stressors and prevent water loss.We’ve been hearing for years that Vitamin C is the best anti-aging ingredient. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.

However, the good part of the skincare industry, in general, is that there are many brands to choose from like SIO Beauty, Murad Skin Care, The Ordinary, and Mary Kay Skin Care that may work similarly to Strivectin products or even better.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.