Overnight relief for very dry complexions with Drunk Elephant

I once read an article about the weird things they put on doggoes’ noses for the Iditarod. Sometimes, it can seem almost a thankless task for people, too. Dry skin can make you look prematurely old, with creases and wrinkles on top. Little micro tears on the surface can open you up to infection, thus conjuring up the delightful dry skin/breakouts dichotomy. Rashy flakes are impossible to apply makeup over, no matter how much primer you glop on. So, what’s a person to do? Drunk Elephant has a new product that will make a huge difference overnight, I swear! I was happy to be hosted to experience it.

Although Drunk Elephant has always had moisturizers and oils compatible for a wide range of skin concerns, there was a need for a targeted product for the driest, barrier compromised skin. Enter Bora Barrier Repair Cream! It’s rich but not greasy. You can apply one pump both day and night. After a night’s application, you wil be shocked at the changes overnight! This is what they say about it:

“A buttery ultra-rich lipid cream that helps restore and support even the driest and most fragile of skin. The reparative formula drenches skin with a barrier-replenishing blend of glycosyl ceramides, beta sitoserols and minerals to encourage the natural synthesis of healthy collagen, vital lipids and hyaluronics in skin. Bora Barrier delivers powerful, deep moisture, firming skin and soothing visible redness while restoring a healthy skin barrier.”

So, like with all the Drunk Elephant products, it’s made to mix with their other products. If you have dry, delicate skin, here are some winners to use in conjunction:

They recommend that you use T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Night Serum, because a gentle exfoliation helps the moisturizers absorb. You don’t want scrubby scrubs. This is what they say about this sheer, light serum:

“Formulated with our dream team of glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids and blended with raspberry extract and horse chestnut, T.L.C. Framboos™ curbs excess oiliness as it reveals greater clarity and luminosity. It also enhances the performance of other products by clearing the way for maximum absorption. T.L.C. Framboos™ sinks in easily and delivers an effective level of chemical exfoliation without harsh side effects, like dryness or sensitization. Go from a drab complexion to an absolutely luminous one, practically overnight.”

Now, before you even apply that, there are times when your complexion can’t even handle water, let alone using something foamy on it. Wash with E-Rase^™ Milki Micellar Water, that you apply and remove with cotton pads! It’s a refreshing, creamy liquid. This is what they say about it:

“Made with ultra-mild micelles, soothing vitamin E, replenishing fatty acids, and antioxidant-rich, nonfragrant plant oils (marula, baobab, mongongo, wild melon seed, ximenia seed, passionfruit, and sweet almond), E-Rase™ nourishes skin while dissolving and lifting away makeup and dirt, is barrier-supportive, and may be used anytime you need a quick skin refreshment.”

Just like a topcoat for your nails, F-Balm^™ Electrolyte Waterfacial can be used as a sleeping mask over all their products, including Bora Barrier Cream. It has its own plumping, cooling and soothing properties, but beautifully enhances all the other treatments. This is what they say about it:

“With a blend of barrier-replenishing ingredients, including niacinamide, sodium PCA, plant squalane, five forms of ceramides, omega fatty acids, and powerful antioxidants, F-Balm™ effectively rehydrates hungover, overly parched skin, making it soft and supple. Tiny beads loaded with vitamin F burst during application to deliver extra emollience and soothing hydration.”