Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow Encapsulated Astaxanthin + Bakuchiol Moisturizer ($50) is a highly concentrated glowing cream that balances oil production, improves firmness & elasticity, fades dark spots, fights premature aging, promotes collagen rejuvenation, combats wrinkles, improves the regenerative capacity of the skin, revives dullness & protects against UV damage.
Using powerful ingredients such as a Red Algae known as Astaxanthin--a strong antioxidant, more potent than Vitamin C or E. This active bio-moisturizer is quite the powerhouse in skincare. Aside from the Red Algae, another super antioxidant is formulated in this cream--Bakuchiol. A safe alternative to retinol for us sensitive skin types. If you happen to be allergic to retinol, this will be ideal to benefit you. It doesn't have all the side effects that retinol brings, such as flaking, redness or rashing.
What I really loved about this cream was that the orange hue created a sort of "mock glow" to my skin. Since we are getting out of Summer, achieving that *glow* during these colder climates will be harder, so finding a product that can bring some of that golden hue back into your skin is amazing. It's not too orange, but a subtle glow that let's you look more alive than dead.
Amazing would be an understatement. This cream absorbs so well, leaving a soft & super smooth surface behind. My skin felt taunt, firm & hydrated with just one application. After the dry down, there is a slight stickiness to it that eventually dulls down. You can wear this alone or under makeup, I definitely can see this being great under foundation considering the tacky texture. It would give the foundation something to cling onto.
What I personally loved was how it made my skin feel. I have combination skin, borderlining more on the dry spectrum but this stuff really worked as claimed. Usually after I use a face cream--as soon as makeup is applied, flakes or creases start to show up. But this stuff didn't do anything but give me a flawless finish.
The scent is pretty herbal, for those fragrance inclined. It doesn't last too long but it definitely was interesting to smell. For $50, this is one of those skincare investments that are well worth the money, in my honest opinion. The ingredients, the packaging, the end results--they speak for themselves. 5/5
