Where to Start Regimen
$335.00
The skinbetter Where to Start Regimen combines the power of AlphaRet Overnight Cream and Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum to provide a comprehensive foundation for healthier, more radiant skin.
Description
The Where to Start Regimen by Skinbetter Science is designed to deliver essential skincare benefits with a simple, yet highly effective routine. This regimen includes two powerhouse products: AlphaRet Overnight Cream and Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum. Together, they work to improve skin texture, tone, and overall health, making it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to establish a robust skincare routine.
Components:
- AlphaRet Overnight Cream: This revolutionary cream combines a retinoid with an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) to enhance skin texture and tone overnight. AlphaRet Overnight Cream significantly reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone with minimal irritation, while providing essential hydration.
- Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum: An antioxidant-rich serum that offers comprehensive protection against environmental and intrinsic stressors. Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum helps improve skin brightness, redness, overall tone, and texture, promoting a more radiant and youthful complexion.
Additional information
| Size | 1.0 fl oz / 30 ml |
|---|---|
| Brand | skinbetter science® |
| Manufacturer | L'Oréal Dermatological |
| Features | Cruelty-free, Dermatologist-tested, Dye-free, Fragrance-free, Non-comedogenic, Paraben-free |
| Application Area | Face |
| Product Form | Cream, Serum |
| Skin Care Concern | Blemishes, Discoloration, Dullness + Texture, Redness, Spots, Sun Damage, Uneven Skin Tone |
| Skin Type | Combination, Dry Skin, Normal, Oily |
Benefits of the Where to Start Regimen
- Enhanced Skin Texture and Tone: The combination of AlphaRet Overnight Cream and Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone, resulting in smoother, more radiant skin.
- Comprehensive Antioxidant Protection: Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum provides robust protection against environmental stressors and neutralizes free radicals, helping to prevent skin damage and promote overall skin health.
- Hydration and Moisture: AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains an ultra-hydrating blend of ceramides, squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, which provide essential hydration to counteract dryness and maintain skin moisture balance.
- Brightening Effect: The regimen enhances skin brightness and radiance, giving the complexion a more youthful and luminous appearance.
- Minimal Irritation: Formulated to deliver powerful results with minimal irritation, making it suitable for various skin types, including sensitive skin.
How to Use Where to Start Regimen
- Evening Routine:
- Step 1: Cleanse your face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser.
- Step 2: Apply a thin layer of Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum to your face, neck, and décolleté.
- Step 3: Follow with AlphaRet Overnight Cream, applying it evenly over the same areas.
- Morning Routine:
- Step 1: Cleanse your face thoroughly with a gentle cleanser.
- Step 2: Apply Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum to your face, neck, and décolleté.
- Step 3: Follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect your skin throughout the day.
Key Ingredients
Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
- Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Allyl Ester (Allyl PQQ): A patented, super-potent antioxidant technology that effectively neutralizes free radicals produced by the body’s natural processes, supporting efficient energy creation critical to the skin’s renewal and repair.
- Plankton Extract: Contains an enzyme that supports and rejuvenates the appearance of photodamage.
- Micrococcus Lysate: Contains an enzyme that aids the skin’s natural recovery system following sun exposure damage.
- Proprietary Botanical Antioxidant Blend: Provides synergistic antioxidant defense.
- Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) & Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate): Neutralize UVB-induced free radicals.
- Blend of Coffee, Saffron, Superoxide Dismutase, and Ergothioneine: Enhances vitality and radiance.
- Anti-Pollution Complex: Defends against particulate matter, counteracting wrinkles and uneven skin tone.
- Bisabolol & Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract: A synergistic soothing complex that helps visibly reduce redness and provides comfort to the skin.
- Niacinamide: A form of Vitamin B3 that helps improve moisture and skin clarity.
- Licorice Extract: Brightens the skin’s appearance.
- Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2: Helps improve the appearance of skin firmness and resiliency.
AlphaRet Overnight Cream
- AlphaRet: A unique combination of a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid).
- Glycolic Acid: Helps retexturize and enhances the performance of AlphaRet.
- Targeted Peptide Blend: Helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, and improves skin firmness and resiliency.
- Ultra-Hydrating Blend of Ceramides, Squalane, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid: Helps counteract dryness, providing hydration and moisture.
- Allantoin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol, and Green Tea Extract: Ingredients with calming properties that also help reduce the appearance of redness.
- Vitamins C & E and CoEnzyme Q10: Provide antioxidant protection.
Full Ingredient List
Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chlorogenic Acids, Niacinamide, Lauryl Lactate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Allyl Ester, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ergothioneine, Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Carnosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf Cell Extract, Crocus Sativus Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Plankton Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Arginine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Propanediol Dicaprylate/Caprate, Polyglycerin-3, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Diisostearyl Malate, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-2, Acacia Senegal Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dextran, Ricinoleth-40, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.
AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Aqua/Water, Sodium Glycolate, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Ceresin, Glycol Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Squalane, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethyl Lactyl Retinoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Superoxide Dismutase, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Linolenic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrated Silica, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SkinBetter Where to Start Regimen used for?
The SkinBetter Where to Start Regimen is a foundational skincare routine designed to provide antioxidant protection, hydration, and overnight rejuvenation. It is ideal for beginners looking to build an effective skincare routine.
What products are included in the Where to Start Regimen?
The regimen includes Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum, Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment, and AlphaRet Overnight Cream for a complete morning and evening skincare routine.
How does the SkinBetter Where to Start Regimen work?
This regimen combines powerful antioxidant protection, deep hydration, and skin-renewing benefits. Alto Advanced protects against environmental damage, Trio hydrates and restores the skin barrier, and AlphaRet promotes skin renewal overnight.
Who is the Where to Start Regimen suitable for?
The regimen is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. It’s ideal for individuals new to skincare or looking for a simple, effective routine to address early signs of aging, dullness, and dehydration.
How often should I use the products in the Where to Start Regimen?
Use Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum in the morning, Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment twice daily, and AlphaRet Overnight Cream in the evening. Start using AlphaRet every other night and increase to nightly use as tolerated.
Can the Where to Start Regimen be used during pregnancy?
While Alto Advanced and Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment are generally safe during pregnancy, AlphaRet Overnight Cream contains a retinoid and is not recommended. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any skincare products during pregnancy.
Does the Where to Start Regimen require sunscreen?
Yes, sunscreen is essential during the day to protect your skin from UV damage and enhance the benefits of the regimen.
How long does the Where to Start Regimen last?
With regular use, the regimen typically lasts 10 to 12 weeks, depending on the amount applied per use.
Can the Where to Start Regimen be used with other SkinBetter products?
Yes, this regimen serves as a great foundation and can be complemented with additional SkinBetter products, such as Instant Effect Gel EYE or Detoxifying Scrub Mask, for enhanced results.
Why is the Where to Start Regimen effective?
The combination of antioxidant protection, hydration, and rejuvenation delivers visible improvements in skin tone, texture, and resilience, making it a reliable starting point for anyone new to SkinBetter.
Is the Where to Start Regimen non-comedogenic?
Yes, all products in the regimen are non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types, including acne-prone skin.
