![]() In addition to natural ingredients like pomegranate and green tea extract, one of its key ingredients is hyaluronic acid, which does have some legit, demonstrated skin benefits. My curiosity stemmed mostly from the fact that I’m in my mid-30s, which is to say I’m at exactly the stage in life where men have to start dealing with things like fine lines, wrinkles and (gulp) grey hairs.Īnd my skepticism stemmed from the fact that the premise just seemed too good to be true, coupled with the fact that they insisted on calling this an anti-wrinkle “serum,” which just sounds inherently science-fictiony. This is the product I was both the most curious and the most skeptical about. Rounding out the Age Management Collection is the most age-specific product of the bunch, the anti-wrinkle serum. Product 3: Lumin Anti-Wrinkle Serum Review Total Score for the Dark Circle Defense: 4.6/5 Since my problem is more puffiness than dark circles, I’m not sure if I would use this one on its own, but in conjunction with the rest of the collection it definitely helped me look better. It continued to keep the puffiness at bay after the moisturizer ran out, but I have to admit that I think I looked better when I was using both together. Since I was only putting it under my eyes, the dark circle defense lasted a lot longer than the moisturizing balm, which I smeared all over my face. (Between that and the cracked skin, the early spring is basically a hellscape of bodily afflictions for me.) Since it only goes on under your eyes, the Dark Circle Defense lasts longer than the other products in the collectionĭuring the weeks-long period when I used it, I definitely noticed that my eyes looked less puffy, despite the fact that my usage happened to coincide with the start of allergy season, which usually does a number on my eyes and nose. I’ve gotten used to stashing tubes of Glysomed or aloe vera in my messenger bag and peacoat so that I always have something on me in case the skin on my hands starts to crack.īut for whatever reason, I’ve never moisturized my face on a daily basis, unless you count using a basic sunscreen on sunny days. ![]() (Like I said, dehydration’s an issue for me.) I have pretty oily skin, but for reasons I’ve never quite understood, when the cold weather of winter starts to transition to spring, my skin starts to crack. The moisturizer came at an opportune time for me. Meadowfoam seed oil, which I had never heard of but skin experts apparently love apple extract, which guards against free radicals and promotes skin health and ginger extract, which helps heal dull skin and can even provide some relief for sun damage. While the full ingredient list is pretty long, the key ingredients are: The Age Management Set that I received, the Classic Maintenance Set and the Correction Trio Collection. I have a dry skin type, and dehydration has always been an issue.Īs one of their flagship products, it’s included in all three of their main collections: It’s designed to help guard against sun damage and dehydration, which for me is great: The first product Lumin sent me as part of the Age Management Collection is their premium-grade moisturizing balm. Product 1: Lumin Moisturizing Balm Review ![]() So, is Lumin legit? Here’s a more in depth of breakdown of each product, and how it worked for me. I’m always skeptical of companies and products that make exorbitant (and sometimes even scientifically impossible) claims, so I appreciated the honesty. The moisturizer you use on your entire face, the dark circle defense you dab underneath the eye area, and the anti-wrinkle serum you rub over (you guessed it) wrinkles and other age lines.Īging is obviously a physiological issue that can’t be slowed, solved or reversed by rubbing cream on your skin, and right from the jump Lumin makes it clear that they’re not pedalling some miracle cure.Īs they say on their website, “you’re not trying to look 20 years younger, just the best version of yourself.” The instructions are pretty simple: you wash your face before going to bed, then apply the complete collection to your face. When used together, the stated goal of the collection is to pinpoint early signs of aging and help restore your skin to healthier levels. And their Anti-Wrinkle Defense, which they call a “serum,” but you apply by rolling onto your skin, kind of like the way you roll lip chap onto your lips. ![]() The Dark Circle Defense (which is kind of like a gelatinous cream),.Their Age Management Collection consists of three products:
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