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Why BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner with Stable C is Special

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Maybe you saw BeautyStat on Good Morning America, or read about it in Allure, Violet Grey, Coveuteur, or WWD. And now, on StyleChicks. Because here at StyleChicks we’ve tried plenty of high-end Vitamin C topicals. But our BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner experiences got and kept our attention. What happens after using a bottle of BeautyStat? We are here to tell our BeautyStat tales. First up is Lyn, her chief skin compliant is dark spots and hyperpigmentation due to sun damage.
BeautyStat Universal Skin Refiner contains a Stable Vitamin C for superior performance

BeautyStat Universal Skin Refiner contains a Stable Vitamin C for superior performance

Lyn here. I knew right away this product was unique. I was interested to see what one bottle could accomplish. BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner is a unique stable C that doesn’t oxidize. This Vitamin C is potent and fresh to the last drop. Often with a Vitamin C serum, you don’t really know if it is working by the end of the bottle and you have to invest in a second bottle and hope for the best. But with BeautyStat, I knew.

Me and Vitamin C

Skin-obsessed and well over 35, Vitamin C serum has been part of my daily routine for years. I didn’t have a particular preferred brand, some Vitamin Cs worked better than others. I was getting along well until … dark spots appeared. Lots of them.

Out, darn (age) spot! The backstory

Sunscreen fanatic here. But somehow, I got dark spots on the top of my cheekbone, where light hits. Visually it appears as one larger-than-an-inch birthmark-like patch atop each cheekbone. They are far darker and bigger than freckles and they are not cute like freckles. They show in photos and IRL even when I spackle concealer over them. The unfortunate placement is like a permanent contour where there ought to be highlighter. It alters the visual contours of my face and makes me look drawn and older.

The dark spots defied all my standard remedies. I tried niacinamide, retinol, at home dermabrasion, dermaplaning, Vitamin K, topical Alpha Lipoic Acid, and glycolic peels at home and at a spa.

Meanwhile, I had been using Vitamin C serums entire time. So I expected nothing to change dark spot-wise from using BeautyStat. I was wrong.

My beautystat Experience

Universal C Skin Refiner is aptly named. The morning after I first used it, I noticed a skin texture refinement. It was like after an AHA peel without the peeling, dryness, or irritation.

BeautyStat won’t pill under my sunscreen or makeup. It is not greasy, sticky, or tacky.

My sensitive skin tolerates daily BeautyStat use, even around the eye area.

I apply a thin layer on my face, throat, collarbone. Then go back in dabbing extra on my dark spots, acne scars and eleven lines.

Stable C is potent. I recommend sensitive skin users buffer with a moisturizer to tolerate daily use. BeautyStat makes one that I haven’t tried, so I can’t opine on it. I used a light lotion with no actives (Cerave or Clinique DDML). I experienced no dryness or flaking even with daily use.

Just a bit spreads evenly and smoothly on my face

Just a bit spreads evenly and smoothly on my face

Results

My face has overall spot fading and skin texture improvement. But most notable is the breakdown and reduction of the very dark pigment of the collective age spots patches. Now normal pigment skin appears between the spots so it is no longer a mega spot. The spots no longer obstruct my cheekbone. The discolored spots are visible in bright sunlight, but far less so in indoor lighting.

I don’t know how long it will take to remove the dark hyperpigmentation completely. But BeautyStat made more progress in a few weeks than I got in two years with any other dark spot treatment. Bravo!

Will another bottle of BeautyStat vanquish my dark spots for good? I sure am game to find out.

Want to know how BeautyStat pulls off this spot defeating beauty miracle? Watch for the rest of our BeautyStat series covering the science of BeautyStat and its fabulous ingredient profile, as well as Courtney’s impressive results.
BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner

Where to Find It

Find BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner at VioletGrey and BeautyStat

StyleChicks users get 25% off BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner with promo code FALL19

BeautyStat: Natural ingredients combined with state of the art science

BeautyStat: Natural ingredients combined with state of the art science

Questions? Comments?

Have any comments or questions about BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

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BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Skincare Tools: Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set

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Gemstone Rollers offer a massaging, relaxing experience while improving skin. Rose Quartz rollers feel and work amazingly with your favorite facial oil. The roller smoothes oils, creams and serums on easily and aid absorption. The gentle rolling encourages lymph drainage. We found an excellent set: the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set

ABOUT This Beauty & Wishes SET

This skincare tool set comes in Rose Quartz or Jade. This gift-boxed set includes:

Gemstone ROLLER and Gua Sha STAND

We love that this comes with a stand. This keeps the delicate gemstone surfaces safe. The stand also keeps the roller and Gua Sha free of surface bacteria on counters, makeup bags or vanities. And it is pretty on my vanity table.

Stand for the gemstone roller keeps it safe

Perfect on a vanity table

Perfect on a vanity table

GUA SHA SCRAPING MASSAGE TOOL

This set contains a gua sha scraping massage facial tool. Gua Sha is an ancient alternative remedy practice. Gua Sha stimulates skin renewal with lymphatic drainage and increased blood flow. Improved blood flow assists in collagen production. Gua Sha facial tools are designed to improve circulation by gently scraping the skin. This non-invasive treatment can reduce puffiness and inflammation.

Smooth and thick Gua Sha Tools in Rose Quartz and Jade

Also:

  • Attractive drawer-style box with satin interior
  • Instruction guidebook with skincare preservation tips
  • A lifetime warranty and authenticity certificate for the stone and the product.

Gift box

ABOUT Jade and Rose Quartz Gemstones

This set uses quality Brazilian Stones. This set is available in Rose Quartz or Jade. Each stone has different properties and advantages within skincare.

Both Jade and Rose Quartz are non-porous. They do not absorb skincare products during treatment. Both clean easily. Both are more hygienic than using fingers for skin product application. Both Jade and Rose Quartz flush toxins via lymphatic drainage.

Both Rose Quartz and Jade gemstones enable product absorption and skin enhancement

ROSE QUARTZ ROLLERS

Carved rose quartz is exceptionally smooth.  Rose quartz stays cool when rolling on the skin. Rose Quartz has been used for centuries for its skin-nourishing properties. Rose quartz treatments drain fluid and promote natural detoxification. It boosts circulation, improves elasticity and promotes cell turnover. This results in brighter, healthier skin that glows.

Rose Quartz Gemstone set

JADE ROLLERS

Jade is pure and durable. Jade is ideal for products benefiting from warming to enhance absorption. An example might be facial oils and thicker night creams like Creme de la Mer. It is particularly helpful at reducing redness, dark circles, and puffiness.

Jade has lovely natural color variations

CONSTRUCTION

The roller uses thick brackets. This is important because skinny brackets can break easily.  Both rose quartz and jade, once carved, are durable and can last a long time.

Thick and durable brackets

Use

After cleansing and toning, smooth a few drops of facial oil or luxe cream into the skin. Glide the roller gently outwards on the face and down the throat. Don’t press vigorously, a gentle smooth motion works best.

Lovely rose quartz color variants are seen in the crystal

MY EXPERIENCE

The roller is non-squeaky and moves smoothly.

Morning

I pop my roller in the refrigerator at night to use it chilled in the morning. Using it in the morning depuffs my skin. It eases pillow wrinkles on my face and reduces eye puffiness. I feel and look more awake. It also helps with clogged sinuses.

Evening

Facial rolling is relaxing and de-stressing!

It makes putting on my night time creams and serums feel like a spa-like ritual. It also helps me distribute the creams easily. Since the roller doesn’t absorb any product, none of my precious cream or serum goes to waste. It also helps my product absorb into the skin. I LOVE using the roller with squalene and oils, as well as hyaluronic acid paired products.

A perfect set of tools to use with some of my favorite skincare creams and serums

On the vanity table

Rollers don’t absorb skincare products, so they don’t waste a single drop of precious serums!

TIPS FOR ROLLER USE

  • Glide gently on the skin in an outward direction for lymphatic drainage.
  • Place the roller in the refrigerator to enhance the cooling sensation. Great for reducing swelling and inflammation.
  • Place it in a cup of warm water to help serums and oils best penetrate.
  • Roll in gentle upward strokes on your neck and face.
  • We love to use it with DPL red light to promote drainage and help product absorption
  • Soak in warm water before using over masks or serums to help penetration of products.
  • Use right before bed to relax.

The roller helps serums and creams absorb

Use the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz roller with your favorite serums and facial masks

GUA SHA TOOL

The Gua Sha tool is gently used over the top of moisturizing topicals. This increases product benefit and absorption. We especially like the angles of the Gua Sha tool for treating facial curves such as jawline and cheekbones.

Lightly glide the Gua Sha tool along the contours of the face for optimal results.

Unique shape aids precise facial contour treatment

About the Brand

Beauty & Wishes has a passion for wellbeing and a fascination with ancient, holistic beauty practices. They are committed to giving back. For every purchase, Beauty & Wishes donates $1 to help improve the lives of women, children, and communities around the world.

Conclusion

Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set is a well-made, durable and useful skincare set that enhances product absorption and promotes reduced inflammation. The stand keeps both skincare tools safe and free of counter surface bacteria. It comes in a presentation box suitable for gift giving and the set has a lifetime warranty.

Where to find it

Find the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set at Amazon

The Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz & Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool Sets

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about the The Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz & Jade Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.
 
Leave a comment or email us at questions@stylechicks.com

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. With the Beauty & Wishes Rose Quartz Roller & Gua Sha Tool Set, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of the blanket. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair How to Best Use

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How to Best Use Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair, updated June 2025

Retinol, Alpha-hydroxy acids, and Vitamin C have a common side effect: before beautiful skin, there’s often irritation, redness, dehydration, and peeling. If your go-to exfoliator, peel, or serum leaves skin cranky, don’t forsake them just yet. Try Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair to calm the irritation while promoting younger-looking skin that’s dewy and soft.
Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Cream Extreme Intensive Repair treats skin affected by harsh weather conditions and drying topical treatments

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Cream Extreme Intensive Repair treats skin affected by harsh weather conditions and drying topical treatments

ABOUT THIS CREAM: HOW IT FEELS

Just a bit of this thick cream goes a long way. It goes on like a decadent masque but in a few minutes dries down smooth and not the least bit sticky.

Creamy texture

Creamy texture

STANDOUT FEATURE

Its’ standout feature is BRT, or Barrier Repair Technology, a patented combination of epidermal lipids clinically proven to restore and maintain a healthy skin barrier.

And while BRT protects the skin from further harm, the combination of vitamins and antioxidants repair, soothe, and refine skin texture. This results in healthier, younger-looking skin.

Supporting Ingredients

Vitamin E
Vitamin E softens skin texture and reduces acne scars.Vitamin E makes old acne scars softer and more pliable. Vitamin E makes rough, sunburned, scarred, or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.
Linoleic acid
Linoleic acid (Vitamin F) is an omega-6 fatty acid with skin barrier-strengthening, healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin. Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking. The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.
Ceramides
Ceramides are the fatty acids that help to hold cells together and protect the epidermis. Natural ceramides deplete with age or due to excessive stripping of the natural skin oils.
Orange Oil
Orange Oil is an antioxidant that reduces inflammation. It improves collagen production resulting in the reduction of dark spots and wrinkles.

WHAT Cream Extreme DOES BEST & HOW IT DOES IT

This BRT and vitamin combination cream gives protection from environmental pollutants and harsh weather that can make even normal skin act overly sensitive. Whether you’re a beach bunny or ski slope siren, Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair keeps skin protected and hydrated in both hot, dry weather or cold and windy environments.

It’s also ideal for getting the skin to a glowing, dewy baseline after the red, peeling aftermath of a laser or dermal skin procedure or at-home Glycolic peel or over-aggressive acne creams.

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair soothes skin irritated by weather conditions or topical skin treatments

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair

MY FAVORITE WAY TO USE THIS PRODUCT

My favorite use for Cream Extreme so far is when I accidentally overdo my Retinol and wake up to a red, irritated face: Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair is amazing for getting the skin back on track, quelling tightness and irritation and leaving skin dewy and soft.

WHO IS IT GOOD FOR?

Ideal for those with Hypersensitive skin, acne-prone skin, oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin. If your face or neck skin has reason to be dry, irritated, or dehydrated, whether the weather, forced indoor heating or cooling, pollution exposure, or if it is irritated due to topical treatments for acne, wrinkles, or skin texture, Osmotics Creme Extreme Intense Repair can help with its soothing combination of Vitamin E, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, and Antioxidants.

A worthy go-to hydration and repair tool in your skin beauty arsenal!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair at Osmotics.com, Neiman Marcus, and DermStore

Osmotics

ABOUT OSMOTICS Cosmeceuticals

Osmotics skincare includes eye cream, anti-aging creams, and Vitamin C Patches

Osmotics skincare

The founder of Osmotics Cosmeceuticals, Francine, had sensitive skin since age 14. This made finding effective skincare products difficult.

Osmotics products respect delicate and sensitive skin and contain only what is necessary to gain meaningful results with the least risk of skin irritation. To do this, they use clinically proven, state of the art ingredients without the common fillers found in many products. The rationale is fewer chemicals within a product reduces the risk of interactions and irritation.

Osmotics has a full line of eye, face, neck, and body treatment products, cleansers and moisturizers, as well as makeup products.

As of summer, 2019, Osmotics added a hair treatment line to their range.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any questions about Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us

ABOUT THIS POST

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair was submitted to StyleChicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair

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Retinol, Alpha-hydroxy acids, and Vitamin C have a common side effect: before beautiful skin, there’s often irritation, redness, dehydration, and peeling. If your go-to exfoliator, peel, or serum leaves skin cranky, don’t forsake them just yet. Try Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair to calm the irritation while promoting younger-looking skin that’s dewy and soft.
Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Cream Extreme Intensive Repair treats skin affected by harsh weather conditions and drying topical treatments

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Cream Extreme Intensive Repair treats skin affected by harsh weather conditions and drying topical treatments

ABOUT THIS CREAM: HOW IT FEELS

Just a bit of this thick cream goes a long way. It goes on like a decadent masque but in a few minutes dries down smooth and not the least bit sticky.

Creamy texture

Creamy texture

STANDOUT FEATURE

Its’ standout feature is BRT, or Barrier Repair Technology, a patented combination of epidermal lipids clinically proven to restore and maintain a healthy skin barrier. And while BRT protects the skin from further harm, the combination of vitamins and antioxidants repair, soothe, and refine skin texture. This results in healthier, younger-looking skin.

Supporting Ingredients

Vitamin E
Vitamin E softens skin texture and reduces acne scars. Vitamin E makes old acne scars softer and more pliable. Vitamin E makes rough, sunburned, scarred, or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.
Linoleic acid
Linoleic acid (Vitamin F) is an omega-6 fatty acid with skin barrier-strengthening, healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavender Oil
Lavender Oil softens and conditions the skin. Lavender’s anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties keep skin healthy. It has soothing properties to calm any imbalances such as inflammation or dry skin flaking. The linalyl acetate in lavender enhances cell growth in the skin.
Ceramides
Ceramides are the fatty acids that help to hold cells together and protect the epidermis. Natural ceramides deplete with age or due to excessive stripping of the natural skin oils.
Orange Oil
Orange Oil is an antioxidant that reduces inflammation. It improves collagen production resulting in the reduction of dark spots and wrinkles.

WHAT Cream Extreme DOES BEST & HOW IT DOES IT

This BRT and vitamin combination cream gives protection from environmental pollutants and harsh weather that can make even normal skin act overly sensitive. Whether you’re a beach bunny or ski slope siren, Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair keeps skin protected and hydrated in both hot, dry weather or cold and windy environments.

It’s also ideal for getting the skin to a glowing, dewy baseline after the red, peeling aftermath of a laser or dermal skin procedure or at-home Glycolic peel or over-aggressive acne creams.

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair soothes skin irritated by weather conditions or topical skin treatments

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair

MY FAVORITE WAY TO USE THIS PRODUCT

My favorite use for Cream Extreme so far is when I accidentally overdo my Retinol and wake up to a red, irritated face: Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair is amazing for getting the skin back on track, quelling tightness and irritation and leaving skin dewy and soft.

WHO IS IT GOOD FOR?

Ideal for those with Hypersensitive skin, acne-prone skin, oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin. If your face or neck skin has reason to be dry, irritated, or dehydrated, whether the weather, forced indoor heating or cooling, pollution exposure, or if it is irritated due to topical treatments for acne, wrinkles, or skin texture, Osmotics Creme Extreme Intense Repair can help with its soothing combination of Vitamin E, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, and Antioxidants.

A worthy go-to hydration and repair tool in your skin beauty arsenal!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair at Osmotics.com, Neiman Marcus, and DermStore

Osmotics

ABOUT OSMOTICS Cosmeceuticals

Osmotics skincare includes eye cream, anti-aging creams, and Vitamin C Patches

Osmotics skincare

The founder of Osmotics Cosmeceuticals, Francine, had sensitive skin since age 14. This made finding effective skincare products difficult.

Osmotics products respect delicate and sensitive skin and contain only what is necessary to gain meaningful results with the least risk of skin irritation. To do this, they use clinically proven, state of the art ingredients without the common fillers found in many products. The rationale is fewer chemicals within a product reduces the risk of interactions and irritation.

Osmotics has a full line of eye, face, neck, and body treatment products, cleansers and moisturizers, as well as makeup products.

As of summer, 2019, Osmotics added a hair treatment line to their range.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any questions about Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us

ABOUT THIS POST

Osmotics Cream Extreme Intensive Repair was submitted to StyleChicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

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