For the last 2 years, my skin has gotten unusually dry during the very humid and rainy South Florida summers. I’ve been experiencing flaky skin, enlarged appearance in my pores, and uneven textures that I usually only deal with during the winter. Luckily, I was sent some very hydrating products from Brevena Skincare, that are ideal for my current skin concerns.
Macro B Complex
Brevena skincare products are formulated with their proprietary MACRO B COMPLEX® derived from oat beta glucan, a powerful botanical element found in the cell wall of an oat, that make them extremely hydrating. This technology has successfully treated burn victims for over 20 years. This makes Brevena products ideal for sensitive skin, severely dry skin, and it also soothes irritation while protecting from future damage and environmental age accelerators.
Macro B Complex has been proven to gradually improve the appearance of the following over time:
skin texture
skin elasticity
skin moisture
luminosity
wrinkles
Brevena Basics Pack ($178.00)
I received 3 of their best selling products, in the Brevena Basics pack. It includes the Daily Hydration Moisturizer ($79) the Restore & Hydrate Overnight Cream ($89) and a 15 ml/.5 fl. oz travel size of the Intensive Foot & Heel Repair Cream ($49 1 fl. oz/ 30 ml).
I’ve been using all 3 products for over a month, and have seen great results. Here’s how I incorporated each into my skincare routine.
Daily Hydration Moisturizer
This moisturizer is described as a lightweight cream that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and silky smooth with a dewy glow. It’s benefits include:
Improves dryness
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and restores luminosity
Leaves skin glowing
Ideal to prep skin prior to makeup application
I have been using it everyday in my morning skincare routine. I especially like using it because I do notice a plumper appearance in my skin, and a reduction in my pore visibility when I wear it beneath makeup.
Restore & Hydrate Overnight Cream
The Overnight cream is describes as a rich, comforting night cream that nourishes and firms your skin while you sleep, with the following benefits:
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
Improves dryness
Restores firmness and elasticity
Leaves skin replenished and luminous
This is heavier cream than the daily moisturizer. It does transfer some onto your pillows if not pressed into your skin enough, but I did wake up with more moisturized skin than I normally would. On most days I can usually get away with just spritzing my face with my toner, and then putting a little bit of the daily moisturizer and spa, because it also prevents excess oil from being produced overnight.
Intensive Foot & Heel Repair Cream
This product claims to noticeably smooth and soften dry cracked feet and heels. It’s benefits include:
Significantly improves skin texture, moisture and hydration
Helps protect your feet and lock in moisture
Softens and conditions tough callouses
Fragrance-free, dye-free, steroid-free
This is a petroleum jelly based product. Typically when I use products with a petrolatum base, I immediately break out or get hives. I was very surprised when this one didn’t irritate my skin, and actually hydrated my skin.
It’s also a great sealant. I like to use it onto of another foot cream that I have, which is more of a lotion. Since my other lotion is a chemical exfoliant, I like to lock in the ingredients by placing the foot repair cream on top of it. Using both has resulted in my softer and smoother feet, so I am always ready fro put on a pair of sandals.
Final Thoughts
I’ve really been enjoying all of these products. They haven’t irritated my sensitive skin, and have helped to balance out my oil production and have calmed any dryness I experience from having combination skin.
If ou are interested in learning more about Brevena’s collection of moisturizing skin products, visit Brevena Online.