For many years, celebrity esthetician Shani Darden has been Hollywood’s best kept skincare secret. In the competitive LA skin care scene, Darden has intently made a name for herself which sets her apart from her competitors. From the start of her career, she found herself concocting creams and serums at home that provided her clients with the results they were eager to see. Since then, she’s become the go-to facialist for A-list celebs like Kelly Rowland, Laura Harrier, Shay Mitchell and Jennifer Aniston. As a Black-owned brand, she has proudly constructed a skin care line that is both vegan and cruelty free. Now with an LA-based studio and full skin care line, she is eager to share her products and tips to help everyone maintain healthy and glowing skin. If you’re curious to try it out, we’re sharing her top rated products that you can shop at Sephora right now.
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1. Retinol Reform
At the moment, the Retinol Reform serum is one of the most highly rated anti-aging solutions in the skin care game. This magical serum is known to brighten the skin while smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines that accumulate over time. Made from a completely vegan formula, this award-winning product has received acclaim from Allure, Harper’s Bazaar and Town & Country.
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2. Lactic Acid Serum
If you’re looking to even out the tone of your skin, the Lactic Acid Serum is perfect for you. The serum works to sweep away dead skin cells leaving your face fresh with refined pores and a glowing finish.
3. Facial Sculpting Wand
A true game-changer is the signature Shani Darden Facial Sculpting Wand. A great tool to combat signs of aging, the wand uses sound wave technology to enhance skin’s firmness and diminish fine lines and wrinkles.
4. Hydra Prep Soothing & Hydrating Gel
To accompany the sculpting wand is the Hydra Prep Soothing & Hydrating Gel. This gel eases the glide of the wand and works to hydrate skin and smooth fine lines.
5. Cleansing Serum
A mark of a good skin care routine is having a cleanser that removes makeup, impurities, but keeps your skin hydrated. The Cleansing Serum is a gentle cleanser that’s great for all skin types and isn’t prone to over drying.
6. Sake Toning Essence
Once you’ve cleansed your face, the next step is to apply a toner which is where the Sake Toning Essence comes in. As a lightweight toner, the Sake Essence works to brighten and hydrate skin while refining your pores.
7. Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer
A skin care routine can’t be complete without a moisturizer and this Weightless Oil-Free Moisturizer is a great addition to any routine. Without clogging pores, this moisturizer keeps skin hydrated and balanced without leaving an oily finish.
