Facial Booster

In short, a facial booster is a targeted action concentrate that solves a specific skin problem. Why do we need such cosmetics and to whom they are shown, we will tell in this article.

What is a booster in cosmetics

Booster is a new word in the beauty industry, which came into use 5-7 years ago thanks to the fashion for everything Asian. The origins of the popularity of this cosmetic must be sought in Korea. It was there that the term was introduced into the beauty dictionary, after which it was picked up in Europe and America. And they didn’t fail.

  • So what is a booster? Everything is simple. Translated from English boost means to speed up or strengthen any process. In the case of cosmetics, the booster enhances the effect of basic care or accelerates its action.

  • Usually boosters are used before the main care and are always applied to well-cleansed skin.

  • The correct sequence is: wash, then tonic, and only then a booster. You can apply it as an independent tool or mix it with a cream (the method of application is indicated in the instructions).

Features of composition

The booster contains many moisturizing, nourishing, caring components, such as:

  • oil;

  • hyaluronic acid;

  • plant extracts;

  • peptides;

  • amino acids;

  • vitamins in high concentration.

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The effectiveness of the booster for the skin of the face

The booster not only moisturizes the skin, but also prepares it for subsequent care.

Booster affects the activity of other care products, the speed of their impact on the skin. When buying a booster, you can count on the action declared on the label. And it, as a rule, is quite powerful, combined and implies:

  • moisturizing;

  • food;

  • fight against pigmentation;

  • providing radiance to the skin;

  • wrinkle smoothing;

  • matting.

According to the method of exposure and effect, the following types of boosters can be distinguished:

  1. moisturizers;

  2. nutritious;

  3. protective.

When to expect results

Usually cosmetologists and dermatologists are careful not to promise that this or that remedy will give an instant effect. But not in the case of the booster. With this product, a completely different story: due to the increased concentration of active ingredients, the result is easy to notice after the first application.

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Rules for using boosters

The booster can be applied to the skin or added to a cream.

There are two main ways to use a booster.

  1. As an independent care product, after tonic and before day cream.

  2. As an addition to the basic care, 1-3 drops of the booster should be mixed with the cream and then applied to the skin.

So, the booster can be safely added to the following products:

  • serum;

  • day face cream;

  • night face cream;

  • eye cream.

Booster implies a high concentration of the active substance, and most often vitamins act as “activists”. Therefore, before including the booster in your daily beauty routine, it does not hurt to check how the skin reacts to the product.

How is a toner different from a booster?

The difference between these products is that the toner promotes deeper hydration of the epidermis. And the booster enhances and accelerates the effect of subsequent care products. It also has the ability to retain moisture and nutrients in the skin, so it is the first step in skincare. Or second if you are using a tonic.

Can a booster be an independent tool

Yes maybe. To understand how to use the booster – as a main tool or an auxiliary, read the instructions.

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Funds overview

In the European version, the booster is often called a concentrate.

Antioxidant youth concentrate LiftActiv, Vichy

A high concentration of antioxidant complex of vitamins E and C plus low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, combined with maritime pine polyphenol and neohesperidin, protect and moisturize the skin, smoothing wrinkles and improving complexion.

Elixir Concentrate for Global Skin Recovery Absolue L’Extrait, Lancôme

The concentrate is based on whole plant cells of rose, the brand’s signature ingredient. As a result of its action, skin cells receive a powerful impulse to regenerate.

12,5% ​​Vitamin C Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Kiehl’s

The high concentration of vitamin C and fragmented hyaluronic acid contribute to an immediate improvement in skin texture. Reduces wrinkles with regular use.

Precision Lifting & Pore-Tightening Concentrate, Kiehl’s

Yeast extract and geranium essential oil contribute to the lifting effect and narrowing of pores. The concentrate improves skin elasticity and firmness, reduces wrinkles and other signs of age.

Highly effective antioxidant agent CE Ferulic, SkinCeuticals

Antioxidants in the form of ascorbic and ferulic acids fight off free radicals, protecting the skin from aging. The tool helps to fight wrinkles.

Concentrate-activator of youth double action Advanced Génifique Sensitive, Lancôme

The complex of active ingredients – probiotics and antioxidants (ferulic acid and vitamin E) is activated before use and enhances the protective functions of the skin, soothing it.

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