I Alternate These 2 Clean Beauty Products for the Glowiest Skin Ever

After realizing my previous holy grail product for glowing skin was the only toxic formula in my lineup, I was desperate to find a clean version that achieved the same results. Made with the same active ingredients as Good Genes, but without any toxic add-ins, it’s managed to restore the softness to my skin in as little as one week of use. I posted Biossance’s serum on Instagram, and it led to the most DM’s I’ve ever received about a story, by far. From pregnant and nursing friends to clean beauty devotees, everyone had the same question: But does it work? Yes, friends, I’m never going back to my toxic standby (although I will really miss the way Good Genes smells like Pez).

Every other night, I alternate my Biossance lactic acid serum with this clean retinol oil. Unlike any other retinol I’ve tried, this one is made with a powerful, skin-transforming dose (1.2 percent to be exact) and natural sources of vitamin A all suspended in a hydrating, plumping elixir of four powerhouse oils (including hemp-derived cannabis and meadowfoam). Because of the oil base, I didn’t experience any of the dry, flaky skin side effects that traditional retinol can cause. I even went a little overboard at first, using the product multiple days in a row, and surprisingly, my skin still didn’t fall off. I’ve been using it religiously three or four days per week, and any annoying breakouts I used to have are now nonexistent. I’ve even been able to skip BB cream completely—in the middle of winter. If that’s not telling of its effectiveness, I don’t know what is.