Never short on hybrid formulas, the beauty industry offers countless options to cut our skincare routine in half while guaranteeing double the glow. Count me in among those who have explored cleansers that tone, face oils that tan, and eye creams that conceal. Recently launched, the Darphin Stimulskin Plus Serumask takes multitasking to new levels of efficacy. Combining the treatment benefits of a serum with the indulgent element of a facial, the latest innovation delivers a firmer, brighter, radiant, and contoured look with long lasting hydration.
Part lifting serum, part moisture magnet that hovers between cream and mask, the recent addition is inspired by Pierre Darphin’s signature Deep Massage and elevates the results of the iconic Stimulskin Reshaping Divine Serum. Infused with Commiphora Mukul, a restorative and anti-aging extract from a gum resin of India’s Myrrh Tree, as well as the rejuvenating and tightening Sea Emerald™ complex, this unique medley impressively fills in any hollowed out areas giving the face a plumper, healthier, more youthful appearance after the first use.
The elegant botanical and marine driven formula features ultra hydrating Pink Coral Seaweed Extract, renewing Deepsane, and wrinkle smoothing Samphire Extract, also known as ‘the retinol of the sea’. Fully charged, I enjoy this treatment with the short bristle brush that’s included for precise and effective application. Headlining a crescent shape, the tool provides a perfect lift at every stroke, especially around the jawline and neck area, both of which are prone to show the effects of gravity.
Paint on a generous layer of this creamy mask beginning with the contours of the face and work your way inward without missing a spot. Massage or pat in any excess and you will be surprised how intensely hydrated this Serumask leaves your skin – you may even be able to skip the moisturizer. My personal preference: enjoying it at bedtime with a few drops of a treatment oil on top. And because it wouldn’t be a luxurious, French treat without a casual aromatherapy perk, Darphin boosts the Serumask experience with its gorgeous and uplifting scent. The regal looking jar is an impressive addition to any vanity but don’t expect to pack it for your next getaway. Unless you aren’t traveling light.
$180 – 50ml at darphin.com or bluemercury.com
