Try This Results-Driven Skincare Brand, and You’ll Become Immediately Obsessed

Finding skincare options that work takes a lot of trial and error. But lucky for us, there are brands touting clinically-backed formulas that *actually* do what they claim, like StriVectin. The brand—launched in 2002— has always centered around cutting-edge ingredients, science, and innovation, and that laser-focus earned it 21 beauty awards in the first 18 months of being in the beauty marketplace. Not to mention, its patented, barrier-boosting NIA-114™ technology (a patented form of Niacin)—is infused in all of its products—and is backed by over 35 years of research, 30 independent clinical studies, 150 published papers, and 90 global patents. There’s a reason anyone who’s ever tried a product from StriVectin is impressed—the stuff works.

So, which StriVectin products are an ideal addition to your routine? Well, that all depends on your skin’s needs, but there is definitely something for everyone—whether you’re dealing with hyperpigmentation, tech neck (it’s a thing), or a skin barrier in need of extra care. Keep scrolling for our reviews on 15 of our favorite StriVectin products. 

This hyaluronic, marine extracts, aloe vera-infused formula gets the job done without stripping the skin of its moisture. (It’s sulfate-free!) In fact, the formula is clinically proven to replenish skin moisture, is ophthalmologist tested, and is safe for contact lens wearers. Essentially, you’re looking at a perfect face cleanser folks.

This year we’re committing to treating the skin below our neck as well as the skin on our faces. Adding an AHA-infused exfoliating body treatment formulated with a blend of rice powder and microcrystalline will gently polish and slough away dead, rough skin in an instant.

Formulated with jojoba seed and turmeric extracts and a luxurious blend of butters (shea, murumuru, and cupuacu), this body cream deeply nourishes the skin while potent peptides lift, tighten, and help restore skin elasticity and resilience against thin, crepey skin.

Priming the skin pre-makeup or even when rocking bare skin has skin-blurring benefits with this formula. This breathable, skincare-infused primer is made with optical blurring microspheres that help fill and blur deep-set wrinkles, set makeup for extended wear, and prevent, makeup from settling into creases. (Which, ahem, make lines look more prominent.)

Put down your physical exfoliator and give an exfoliating pad a try for a super-fast, mess-free alternative. Gently enough for once-a-day use, these resurfacing pads are clinically proven to boost skin’s natural exfoliation rate in just three days, revealing a more even complexion over time. (Plus, radiance galore!)

Masking can sometimes mean drying out your skin. (Eep!) However, this clay mask is made with oceanic extracts, postbiotics, encapsulated blue algae extract, and pigments that activate upon application. This clay mask is like a cool beauty science experiment that draws out impurities while infusing moisture into the skin. It’s fun to apply, and you’re skin will look dramatically better after just one use. 

Infused with two forms of stabilized vitamin C and acerola cherry extract alongside retinol, this lightweight serum smooths texture and fine lines while neutralizing the effects of free radicals on the skin. While the NIA-114™, a patented form of Niacin (vitamin-B), strengthens the skin barrier.

This award-winning best-seller crafted with a cooling, depuffing applicator continues to be a fan favorite. We can see why as it’s both ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance-free, which means even those with the most sensitive eyes can put it to use. It’s ultra-light. easy to layer, and visibly tightens, firms, and brightens the entire eye area, including crow’s feet and eyelids.

When I saw this product, I was instantly intrigued. A serum in roller form? Very cool. This potent serum is formulated with lifting dipeptides (clinically proven to help with puffiness) to visibly improve horizontal lines on the neck and loss of definition along the jawline. And the cooling metal applicator gently glides across the neck’s contours, massaging the lightweight formula into the skin without pulling or tugging.

Ophthalmologist-tested and fragrance-free, this formula made with optimized surface-release retinol is powerful enough to improve elasticity and minimize the depth of wrinkles. But it is also gentle enough to be used around the eyes thanks to plant-based ingredients that help moisturize, and a metal applicator cools and reduces under-eye puffiness.

This #1 selling cream is a cult-favorite, with thousands of reviewers singing its praises, noting results in days. This beloved cream is powered by the brand’s breakthrough Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex™ clinically proven to improve skin elasticity, provide visible lift, and smooth the appearance of horizontal necklines and sagging. Additionally, a botanically-derived brightening complex evens skin tone while patented NIA-114™ technology helps prevent moisture loss while strengthening the skin barrier.

Retinol and daytime don’t usually cross paths, but this SPF-infused all-in-one daily moisturizer makes an excellent case for this dynamic duo. Combining SPF 30 protection, antioxidants, and retinol, you get a cast-free skin protector clinically shown to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, texture, firmness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 

Our skin barrier is the first line of defense against free radicals and skin irritants. However, once you experience skin irritation and flakey skin, that’s usually a tell-tell sign that your barrier needs some restorative TLC. For a clinically proven barrier boost, give this cream a try. Made with a patented form of Niacin, NIA-114™, ceramides, plant-derived cholesterol, and fatty acids, your skin will feel like itself again in no time.

Retinol should be a part of all of our routines. As for this nighttime moisturizer, it offers a course correction thanks to its retinol and retinal alongside a skin-barrier strengthening ingredient—NIA-114, a skin-soothing complex to help reduce the look of redness—that helps reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores sans irritation. 

This stretch mark cream is a body care icon. Formulated with the brand’s proprietary NIA-114 and Collagex-CE Complex with Copper Tripeptide and Marine Ferment. This formula is clinically proven to target ten types of skin collagen, boosting elasticity and visibly reducing wrinkles and stretch marks while offering 72 hours of continuous moisture.

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