Do you have any products that are comparable to Beautycounter's? Some Beautycounter Skincare Swaps
We’ve had a floodgate of previous Beautycounter fans writing to us looking for alternatives to some of their favourite skincare products. We put together this quick guide of easy swaps you can make for some skincare essentials from skin brighteners, adaptogenic moisturizers, AHA based exfoliators, and serums to promote radiance.
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Our general formulation style never includes fragrances or essential oils but we otherwise do share some favourite ingredients and product formats, so read ahead to see what skincare swaps we can offer.
Our Natrèceutique Bakuchiol Building Blocks as a swap for the Beautycounter All Bright C Serum with tetrahexydecyl ascorbate
Skin Brighteners: Swaps for All Bright C Serum
LIke the All Bright C Serum, we much prefer the benefits of oil soluble Vitamin C Tetrahexydecyl Ascorbate to its less stable and more irritating cousin L-Ascorbic Acid. We feature a 2% concentration of this beautifully brightening ingredient in our Bakuchiol Building Blocks. We combine it with 2% Bakuchiol for that perfect balance of exfoliation, cellular turnover and skin resurfacing. Skin looks brighter, smoother and fine lines and texture begin to improve over time. To amplify its brightening capabilities, we recommend combining with our Natrèceutiqe Be Light Be Bright pigment cream with cur cumin and yeast extract. Like the All Bright Serum featuring curcumin, this non-staining skincare active delivers visible skin brightening that is truly noticeable. It’s like turning a light on behind your complexion.
Try our Cyberderm Exfoliant Reveal with 8% Glycolic Acid and Arginine instead of Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Skin Exfoliants: Swaps for Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel
Like the Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel, we too love the exfoliating benefits of Glycolic Acid and use in our Cyberderm Exfoliant Reveal. Glycolic acid is the smallest molecule from of the Alpha Hydroxy Acid family. It enters the skin easily and penetrates to dissolve the intracellular glue that is keeping dead cells ‘stuck’ to your skin’s surface. However, this quick penetration can make traditional glycolic acid sting or be irritating. Like the Reflect Effect Overnight Resurfacing Peel, we too use Arginine to buffer our glycolic acid product and make it more gentle and easy to use. Arginine is an amino acid that aids in wound healing and repair. It raises the pH of our Exfoliant Reveal to 3.5, in keeping with Health Canada regulations. This means that almost anyone can use our 8% glycolic acid product to reveal smoother, more hydrated skin. Apply our gel based Exfoliant Reveal to clean dry skin in a thin layer. Wash off the following morning, using your finger tips to gently massage away dead skin that will delicately ball up and rinse away. Our product is fragrance free and essential oil free.
Try our Ava Isa Snowflake Hydration instead of Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion Alternative
Adaptogenic Moisturizers: Swap for Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion
Like the Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion, we too love a lightweight moisturizer that delivers skincare actives that adapt to external skin stressors. Our Ava Isa Snowflake Hydration (exclusive to our site), feels light as a cloud on application with some extra playtime on skin to encourage a moment of indulgent facial massage. Shea butter and plant-based oils like jojoba oil and olive oil extract give a balance of a light and matte finish while actually building hydration over time. Trehalose is a simple sugar that binds water to it like a humectant so skin feels softer as time elapses. Summer Snowflake extract acts is a naturally derived plant alkaloid that is like nature’s botox. It reduces facial sweating and keeps your skin feeling fresh, while also minimizing the appearance of fine lines.
Try Cyberderm Nu-Shroom Hydrafill Serum instead of Glow First Priming Serum
Serums: Swap for Glow First Priming Serum
Like the Glow First Priming Serum, we too love a serum the hydrates but also perfects the skin as a canvas for make up. Our Cyberderm Nu-Shroom Hydrafill features a naturally derived form of hyaluronic acid from Silver Ear Mushrooms that binds water visible plump the skin. Skin instantly looks more hydrated and fine lines look diminished. Portulaco Pilosa, a flower known for its bright petals, is commonly used in lip plumping lipglosses. We incorporated it into our serum to give skin the bouncy, pinchable quality. We also use Irish Sea Moss, a natural and sustainably harvested algae, to soften and hydrate the skin. Skin has this soft focus dewy look to it, while still being lightweight and ready for your next products.
Our Philosophy:
We’re so thrilled and honoured to have any previous Beautycounter fans coming to us, looking for some alternatives to their favourite skincare. We have been in the skincare industry for over 15 years and believe in creating our skincare with intention and awareness when it comes to ingredients and what to include in our products. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service at info@thesunscreencompany.com with any questions and we look forward to continuing your skincare journey with safe and effective skincare that is science backed, health first.
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