The fatty acids in the formula are light, but you could always layer Interface with a richer moisturizer if you need extra protection. The consistency of the cream is very light and watery, which does not provide enough moisturization to ultra-dry skin. Overall, we think that Stratia Liquid Gold is formulated well and should help to moisturize and brighten skin, but we wish the brand would reformulate with a different preservative so that the formula would be paraben-free. Pros

Those with normal to oily skin may find Liquid Gold is moisturizing enough to be their only moisturizer, while drier skin types may want to follow it with a heavier cream. How to Use Stratia Liquid Gold?Now the question is only this: If we put ceramides all over our face do theywork as well as ceramides already naturally in our skin? Well, the answer is probably a no, but they do work to some extent. The BeautyBrains blog made a fantastic article about ceramides and they have listed a couple of examples about studies showing that ceramides - especially when used in certain ratios with cholesterol and fatty acids - do hydrate the skin and can help to repair the skin barrier.

All of these work together to protect your stratum corneum and noursh your moisture barrier. Other ingredients I use it more in the evening, I particularly appreciate its repairing and comforting effect at the end of the day. Rosehip seed oil is awesome to nourish your skin. Plus, it has some properties similar to licorice root extract to help brighten skin. Benefits of Stratia Interface The next Ceramide-enriched moisturizer that needs your attention is from the South Korean brand: The Face Shop. It is a mild nourishing face cream that improves my patchy and rough skin.Soft Touch AHA has mandelic acid at a concentration of 10% and a low pH of around 3.4. The product also contains soothing anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe, chamomile and allantoin, so irritation should be even lower. These ingredients might also help reduce purging if this is your first AHA product! There are also humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to give your skin extra moisture. It has a very slightly sour smell.

Here’s why we love niacinamide: A publication in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, states that niacinamide can repair the skin barrier and improve skin moisture, as well as reduce inflammation, blotchiness, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkling. Pretty impressive, right? Dupe?: The inkey list hemp moisturiser is the closest thing in texture to this product (of course the ingredients are different) REVIEW HERE If you have sensitive skin, it’s your everyday life and I definitely feel for you! In my case, it means that my skin barrier, which is usually rather robust, is suffering at the moment. That’s why I’m looking for treatments that can restore my skin’s health and strength! Sh-Polypeptide-1 and Sh-Polypeptide-11: the two Fibroblast Growth Factors which stimulate the growth of fibroblasts, the organelles responsible for creating collagen and elastinInterface combines many skin loving ingredients with targeted peptides to help improve your skin from the inside out.

Stratia is a Los Angeles-based indie skincare brand that’s formulated with effectiveness in mind. Alli Reed, the founder, has an excellent blog called The Acid Queenwhere she detailed her DIY adventures before setting up Stratia. Whenever we talk about Asian Skincare products, we assume them to be Korean. But this time, I’ve considered and tried out Japanese skincare brands. Trust me; they are promising and quite reasonable. One of the products that I recently bought from Japan is Kikumasamune Sake Milk. Rose Hip Oil: High in oleic and linoleic acids, both of which are polyunsaturated fatty acids important for the integrity and regeneration of skin cell membranes. More moisture barrier magic going on here, my friends.rc-container-wrapper .rc-template__legacy-radio .rc-radio.rc-option__subsave { padding-bottom: .5rem; } Yes, Stratia is cruelty free and the products are officially Leaping Bunny Certified. Leaping Bunny Certification means Stratia skin care products are free of animal testing at every stage of product development. Is Stratia Liquid Gold Vegan? Stratia says:”Those with normal to oily skin may find Liquid Gold is moisturizing enough to be their only moisturizer, while drier skin types may want to follow it with a heavier cream.”– I totally agree with this statement!- I think oily skins would find this perfectly fine as their PM moisturiser (keep the routine relatively short as it might all feel too much with a buttery product like this sealing everything on top as well). Dry skins – I think may use this as a first moisturiser with another second moisturiser.