I’m so excited to introduce this new series featuring skincare products I recommend for anyone and everyone each month. We’re titling it, “Taylor’s Monthly Must-Haves.” In northern Arizona, fall is just around the corner and we are enjoying the last days of gorgeous, warm weather. That means we have to prepare our skin for the oncoming cold front we will undoubtably experience if all goes well. I’m thrilled to share my current skincare obsessions with you each month and give you a little insight into why I use what I do!

DMK Beta Gel

I hate when companies claim they have a “one serum fits all” product, but I’m about to steal that tag line. DMK’s Beta Gel is an absolute MUST for anyone that has skin. Yep, that’s you! Beta Gel is an immune boosting serum formulated for anyone experiencing acne, burns, sunburns, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, premature aging, sluggish skins, sensitive skins, or anyone who needs additional hydration and healing. This unique serum is packed with Vitamin C and the most potent beta-glucan extracted from yeasts’ cell walls. This product isn’t just for people who are experiencing irritation in their skin, this is our go to product for anyone who wants to improve their overall appearance by rejuvenating the skin from the inside out. This should be used directly on clean skin morning and night for the best results! Oh and by the way, it’s so good, it’s our #1 most sold product here at Allure!

Skinbetter Science AlphaRet Overnight Cream

OK, so I’m sure you’ve all heard of retinoids, retinol, tretinoin, Vitamin A. The dermatologists are right – you do NEED some form of Vitamin A in your skincare routine. What Vitamin A does is regulate your cell turn over rate or basically how often your skin creates new skin. As we age, that process slows down, and that’s when you start to look sluggish, tired, and dull. To keep your skin looking youthful, Vitamin A is a must however, I am here to tell you that not all Vitamin A products are equal. Nine times out of ten retinols will tend to make clients extremely irritated, dry, and flaky. Which leads to most clients avoiding the use of it and essentially not getting the proper use of the ingredient at all. That was the case for almost all of the Vitamin A products out there until AlphaRet was created. AlphaRet is the latest innovation in retinoid renewal delivering remarkable results without the side effects historically experienced with retinoids. AlphaRet combines the use of a retinoid and lactic acid to counteract dryness associated with traditional retinoid use. With consistent nightly use, AlphaRet significantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles in as little as four weeks with little to no irritation. Not only is it used to treat aging, but I myself use it nightly to treat acne scarring, small breakouts, and to prevent wrinkles.

Skinbetter Science Eventone Correcting Serum

One of our top skin concerns we hear from our clients is brown spots and uneven skin tone. Most clients believe a good chemical peel will do the trick, but unfortunately that’s not the case. Pigment is one of the most stubborn skin concerns to treat because let’s face it – it didn’t get there in one day, it’s not going to go away in one treatment either. However, using a corrective product at home is absolutely necessary when trying to lighten pigmentation. Without daily use of a melanin – inhibitor (an ingredient that suppresses the melanin in your skin to avoid pigment from getting worse), you’re doing yourself no good! Even Tone by SkinBetter has quickly become one of my favorite products for myself and others to use. It has technology to correct brown, red and yellow tones. Not just browns! So for clients like me who have acne scarring this has been incredibly helpful. Or for clients like my mom who has battled pigmentation and melasma, this is an absolute life saver! I recommend using Even Tone morning & night for optimal results! 

Skinbetter Science Alto Defense Serum

OK, so we all know what antioxidants are right? Those things we’re supposed to eat, drink and put on our face to fight against free radicals? Yep! So, if we’re talking about it from a skin perspective, you’re going to be needing to do a hell of a lot more than just drinking that antioxidant tea you saw the next influencer talking about. In the simplest terms, I like explaining antioxidants as your “internal” sunscreen. It protects your skin from environmental harm from the inside, while your SPF does it from the outside. Does that make sense?! OK, good because Alto Defense Serum by SkinBetter has 19 antioxidants. It creates a dynamic defense and support shield against oxidative stress that leads to premature aging. It also includes several ingredients to reduce the appearance of skin redness and improves overall skin tone. Alto is a great morning time product to use after your beta gel and before any moisturizers!

Colorescience Face Shield SPF

Last but not least, SPF! It only is fitting because it should always be your last step in your skincare routine! I believe everyone knows the importance of SPF, but you may not know what sets our SPF apart from others. Colorescience Face Shield is a 100% mineral sunscreen that protects you for up to 2 hours, is waterproof for 80 minutes, protects against UVA & UVB and blue light, and to top it all off, it’s also reef safe! Did I mention that it’s tinted so you don’t have to worry about makeup? Our face shield comes in multiple shades or even no tint at all so you can find the perfect match for your skin. This product is so good it doesn’t feel like you’re putting on sunscreen, it simply feels like a light BB cream but with so much powerful protection. If you haven’t gotten hooked on Colorescience yet, now is the time!

P.S. If you are relying on your makeup that says it has SPF in it – you’re doing it wrong. Makeup with sunscreen in it means you would have to use seven times the amount of product to get virtually any benefit from the sunscreen. Just trust us on this one and get a stand alone SPF like Colorescience!

That’s it for September! Let us know how you like this new monthly feature and if you’ve tried any of the above products yet in the comments below. See you in October!