Two things to know about me: I don’t love change and I’m not great about relinquishing control. So when I heard that the skincare line I had been using and loving and recommending was being replaced with a new improved version called Countertime, I was kind of annoyed.
And then, since I love Beautycounter’s products and especially love the mission and the woman who started it all – I started reading more about this new Countertime line and learning about the active ingredients that made this line really special – and I got less annoyed. In fact, I started to get pretty excited about it.
Here’s why: Most anti-aging skincare products use retinol, which is a Vitamin A derivative. While it comes with some powerful benefits, it also can be very irritating to sensitive skin, and is on Beautycounter’s Never List– so you won’t see it in any of their products.
After working on it for years, the product developers at Beautycounter finally came up with an alternative to retinol – this is a big deal! The formulation is made up of two powerful ingredients: Bakuchiol and Swiss Alpine Rose.
All of the products in the Countertime Collection have Beautycounter’s new formulation Retinatural Complex: Two of the most powerhouse plant-derived ingredients available, combined to create a scientific breakthrough.
- Bakuchiol: A plant extract that offers the same benefits of retinol, without the side of effects or irritation. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, AND increases cellular turnover, which stimulates collagen production and demising the signs of aging.
- Swiss Alpine Rose: Comes from the highest elevations of the Swiss Alpine Alps, and is renowned for its ability to protect itself against dehydration and other environmental stressors.
These two powerful ingredients combined offer many of the benefits that retinol does – stimulating collagen production by increasing cellular turnover, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – without the side effects that come with retinol.
I ordered the entire collection when it was available during a pre-sale for consultants, and it was waiting for me when I got home from my 2-week vacation. I started using it right away. Normally after vacation, my skin is wrecked; from plane travel, from swimming in oceans or pools, from a lax skincare routine. My skin always just needs a little extra TLC after a vacation.
Amazingly, since using this new Countertime line, my skin has never looked or felt better. It’s only been a week and a half, but my skin has felt more hydrated, more bouncy, firmer, and brighter. It just feels good. Based on one week of using this stuff, I’m very much looking forward to seeing what kind of results I get after a few more weeks.
The line was designed to be used as a system, and I have been loving using the line that way (plus, you’ll save $42 when you purchase the collection)
If you don’t see yourself using the entire collection, or are still phasing out other skincare, you can also use them as stand alone products. Here is more about each one:
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Jennyquack says
Have you tried the eye cream? My main concern is puffiness under the eyes…it says it helps with that, but so does every product, ha ha! I trust the brand but would like to know what someone who has used it thinks of it.
zenbelly says
I have been using the eye cream, yes! My eye issue is more dark circle than puffiness, but it has lightened those! I think this is maybe the product that actually does what it says it does. I would definitely try it and give it a few weeks to see if you notice any change!
Neora firm says
Great article! Will definitely recommend this to my friends.