Hi Margaret! 👋 Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. I’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to our team. Our skincare products are formulated without added fragrance, and Illuminate’s natural scent comes from its blend of Bakuchiol, Baobab Seed, and Black Mulberry. It has a slight medicinal scent that typically fades within a few seconds after application. Of course, I completely understand that scent preference is very personal. We truly appreciate your honest feedback, Margaret, and we hope you continue to enjoy the benefits of Illuminate! We’d love to hear more about your experience once you’ve had more time with the product.- Hyacinth🩷
Hi!👋 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’ll certainly share this with our team. Illuminate BC+ Brightening Serum is designed to help skin look healthy, bright, and even. To help you get the most out of Illuminate, I’d love to troubleshoot your routine with you. I’d recommend beginning with a half-dropperful of Illuminate. If you need more coverage, increase by ½ dropperful from there. Next, we recommend applying skincare from thickest to thinnest. This promotes absorption and helps minimize pilling. We recommend this routine, in this order: 1) Cleanser, 2) Serum, 3) Eye Cream, 4) Face Cream, and 5) Face Oil. Of course, you can skip steps, but that’s our general recommendation. After cleansing, apply your serum to clean, damp skin, and allow it to absorb for 2 - 3 minutes before moving on to the next steps in your routine. If you are applying both a face cream and face oil in the same routine, I recommend allowing the face cream to fully absorb before applying the oil. One last thought! I’d also recommend making sure your face is clear of dry skin or debris before applying your skincare and makeup. Supporting natural cell turnover can help promote absorption, too. In case you’re interested, our Refresh Gentle Enzyme Cleanser might be a great fit for you. It’s formulated with Pineapple Enzymes and Glycerin to support exfoliation and leave skin feeling soft and hydrated. I hope you find these tips helpful! If you have any other questions, please send an email to hello@nakedandthriving.com or send a chat at nakedandthriving.com. - Hyacinth 💝
Hi Angelina!👋 Thanks for reaching out! We can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Illuminate BC+ Brightening Serum once you've used it a bit more! To answer your question, we recommend applying our skincare in order from thinnest to thickest, like this: 1) Cleanser, 2) Serum, 3) Eye Cream, 4) Face Cream, 5) Face Oil. (You can of course skip steps, but that’s our general recommendation.) Once all of the products have absorbed, you can then apply SPF, followed by makeup (for your morning routine) as the last part of your daytime skincare routine. I hope this helps, but if you need anything else, please feel free to email us at hello@nakedandthriving.com or send a chat. - Hyacinth🌿
