Let me be honest. I’m 30 years old (turning 31 soon) and I’ve been happily embracing Botox since I was 26. What started with preventative injections that I only agreed to for a story evolved into a craving for brows after just one treatment. Neurotoxins like Botox work by freezing the muscles under the skin so they can’t cause wrinkles, but how long the results last can vary. While an appointment used to give me six months free of fine lines between my brows, now I’m seeing renewed muscle movement (and the visible wrinkles that come with it) after just two or three months.
As I saw it, I had three choices: I could go for more frequent Botox appointments, I could stop taking neurotoxins altogether, or I could supplement the injections with a product that would keep my skin smooth for as long as possible. I went for the third option and finally decided to try Indeed Laboratories Snoxin II Facial Line Fighter Serum ($30), which some reviewers claim is nothing short of “Botox in a bottle” (er, tube). Anyway, I didn’t set my expectations too high. A serum cannot make That much difference – right?
Well, folks, Indeed Laboratories’ Snoxin II Facial Line Fighter Serum may not have frozen my fine lines for months, but while wearing it, my skin looked plumper and smoother overall — and all it took was a pea. amount to make the magic happen. (This is key, because when I used more than the recommended amount, I noticed my cheeks became irritated and inflamed, with tiny whiteheads coming into view.)
Fresh out of the tube, the serum has the look and texture of a primer. It’s that milky clear color with a lightweight gel consistency that dries quickly to a powdery, semi-matte finish. Once dry it does not feel sticky at all and leaves absolutely no residue. So when I layered other products on top – I tried both skincare and makeup – it didn’t pill. Instead, the serum stayed put, leaving my pores and fine lines looking IRL filtered.
Intrigued to say the least, I glanced at the ingredients label to see why this serum actually lived up to its marketing hype (and why it may have irritated my picky, sensitive skin if I used too much). The reason was clear. The water-based serum is packed with glycerin, a humectant that draws water into skin cells to create a plumper, more hydrated complexion. And it has plenty of smoothing silicones, like dimethicone and cyclopentasiloxane, which are common in makeup primers and generally considered safe, though they have a reputation for being able to clog pores (oops) when overused.
Plus, it’s infused with palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and hexanoyl dipeptide-3, which reduce fine lines and smooth and refine texture, respectively. While these anti-aging ingredients aren’t as high on the ingredients list (meaning they aren’t as concentrated), the fact that the serum is formulated with lecithin helps. As we previously reported with the help of cosmetic chemist and SOS Beauty’s director of research and development, Nick Dindio’s insight, “lecithin is a common ingredient used to encapsulate actives and help them penetrate deep into the skin. “
All this to say that the reviewers are right: the Indeed Laboratories Snoxin II Facial Line Fighter Serum really does provide smoother skin with every use. But just in case you want to read some of the glowing reviews for yourself, we’ve got you covered.
“I purchased this product directly from the website on the recommendation of a friend,” wrote one happy customer. “I used expensive serums regularly, but Snoxin II has now replaced them. My skin feels so smooth and fine lines are reduced. I use it morning and night.”
“This stuff is excellentone Amazon shopper marveled. “It softens lines and is hydrating. This has been a great find for me.”
“My pores are smaller, my face is smoother, and it’s just magical,” one Ulta customer shares.
Ultimately, the choice is yours: $600 for Botox or $30 for Snoxin II?
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