Fly Beauty: Death to Dark Spots Thanks to Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen + REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector
Thanks to Rodan + Fields for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Skincare hits differently when you're in your thirties. Right now, I am all about deliberate skincare that’s backed by science and does what it says it will do. Long gone are the days of using bar soap and cocoa butter. Hello to regular facials and sunscreen.
This pandemic has done a number on my skin, it’s the constant wearing of masks. No matter how cute they are and if they match my outfit, being in a mask for prolonged periods of time just isn’t good for my skin. Especially working out in a mask. It’s just a cesspool of sweat and bacteria. Real gross stuff.
I combat the acne with salicylic acid but then I’m left with dark spots and skin discoloration and I hate it. I’m too old for breakouts and dark spots and I’m not okay with brown spots and dull spots.
I started using Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen + REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector and it’s been a game changer. Within a month of using the Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen my skin is brighter, and the REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector has visibly improved my dark marks.
It’s a super easy regimen to follow, like literally it’s foolproof cause each bottle is clearly labeled and numbered. It’s a 3-step system that corrects and prevents the appearance of dullness and my not-so-cute dark marks that ‘Rona’s whack self has created on my chocolate skin. Clear skin has always been my thing so Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen + REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector is a God send.
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: REVERSE Deep Exfoliating Cleanser: I use this morning and night; I use just a pea-size amount. It’s a skin-brightening cleanser that gently exfoliates to enhance skin’s natural turnover and remove over-pigmented surface cells for a brighter complexion.
Major Key Ingredients:
Glycolic Acid: Gently exfoliates dead skin cells on the surface of the skin to soften skin texture
Lactic Acid: Refines for a brighter, smoother-looking complexion
Jojoba Esters + Polylactic Acid: Physically lifts and clears skin impurities and refines texture without irritation
Step 2: REVERSE Intensive Brightening Toner: I live for a toner. It’s a crucial step in any skincare regimen. I put just a touch of the brightening and skin-softening solution on a cotton ball and swipe it all-over my face. It’s a gentle yet intensively effective skin prep solution that targets the appearance of skin discoloration, softens the look of dark spots, and increases the efficacy of remaining steps.
Major Key Ingredients:
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Essential nutrient that helps decongest skin and visibly even skin tone
Sodium Hyaluronate: Powerful humectant that hydrates and soothes skin
Licorice Extract: Calms skin to visibly reduce discoloration caused by environmental triggers
Step 3 (AM): REVERSE Brightening Defense Fluid Lotion SPF 50: Black girls need sunscreen too! I never skip this step! Even if it’s cloudy outside or if I’m WFH, I’m still putting on my sunscreen. This is a lightweight lotion that protects skin from environmental aggressors and harmful UVA/UVB rays. The high level of SPF protection helps to prevent future discoloration from forming.
Major Key Ingredients:
Patented RF3 Antioxidant Complex: Helps defend skin against environmental triggers that can lead to visible discoloration
Licorice Extract: Calms skin to visibly reduce discoloration caused by environmental triggers
Step 3 (PM): REVERSE Tone Correcting Treatment: Nighttime is when the magic happens. The REVERSE Tone Correcting Treatment combines the brightening power of 10% stabilized Vitamin C with the revitalizing strength of proprietary Retinal MD Technology and Kojic Acid into one boosted formula to visibly even skin tone and minimize the appearance of dark spots and brown spots.
Major Key Ingredients:
10% Vitamin C Blend: Helps brighten skin tone
Retinal MD Technology: Revitalizes skin and helps enhance natural surface cell turn over, helping to reduce the visible signs of aging.
Kojic Acid: Visibly diminishes discoloration to help even skin tone, reduce the look of dark spots and unwanted freckles
After cleansing and toning, I apply the REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector. It precisely targets the look of stubborn dark marks and patches to visibly minimize the size and intensity of uneven pigmentation.
Major Key Ingredients:
ToneRF Technology: Proprietary ingredient blend featuring: a molecule developed by Sirona Biochem that selectively targets areas of discoloration without leaving a halo effect and T-Catappa (Indian Almond Leaf Extract) that works to significantly diminish the appearance of existing surface discoloration in as little as two weeks. T. Catappa is rich in flavonoids, tannins, and phytosterols, and is responsibly sourced from Madagascar.
RF3 Antioxidant Complex: Developed and patented in the US by Rodan + Fields scientists that fortifies skin to be more resilient, and as such, defends against future discolorations triggered by sun exposure, and environmental aggressors for clearer, even-looking skin.
Niacinamide: A powerful form of Vitamin B3, known to visibly even and brighten skin tone.
Intentional skincare backed by science is the name of the game if you want results and I’m all for Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen + the REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector because I see the difference. I haven’t missed a day of following the steps and the discoloration and dark marks on my chin and cheeks look less noticeable. My skin tone is so even and bright that while I was home for Easter- my mom commented saying, it looked like I had foundation on.
That’s what I’m talking about! Skin on fleek thanks to Rodan + Fields Regimen + the REVERSE Targeted Dark Spot Corrector.
