The Resurfacing Tonic

The Resurfacing Tonic underwent rigorous consumer perception studies and skin measurements with 30 participants over a 4 week period.

TEXTURE

• 97% agree skin felt more soft and smooth
• 100% agree skin was more hydrated
• 94% agree skin felt more supple
• 91% agree skin texture looks and feels more even
• 94% agree skin surface feels and looks smoother

Hyperpigmentation – Image Analysis

At baseline and after 4 and 6 weeks of product use, a trained technician took digital images of the face of each subject. Using ImagePro software, the images were analyzed to determine changes in the appearance of dark spots. An increase in the appearance of hyperpigmentation indicates an improvement.

A total of 52% and 76% of the subjects showed improvement in hyperpigmentation after 4 and 6 weeks of product use, respectively.

RADIANCE

• 85% agree gives skin an instant dewy glow
• 82% agree gives skin a dewy, radiant glow
• 85% agree skin is more radiant and luminous
• 87% agree that it brightens dull, dry skin

Skin Radiance – Image Analysis

At baseline and after 4 and 6 weeks of product use, a trained technician took digital images of the face of each subject with the Visia CR imaging system. Using ImagePro software, the images were analyzed to determine changes (if any) in skin radiance. An increase in the facial luminance score represented an improvement in overall skin luminance.

A total of 73% and 85% of the subjects showed increased skin radiance after 4 and 6 weeks of product use, respectively.

ENLARGED PORES

• 88% agree pore size is minimized and pores look more refined
• 82% agree reduces clogged and congested pores
• 88% agree skin looks clear and refined
• 94% agree skin feels deeply clean and rejuvenated
• 97% agree skin feels purified and refreshed

Pore Size – Image Analysis

At baseline and after 4 and 6 weeks of product use, a trained technician took digital images of the face of each subject. Using ImagePro software, the images were analyzed to determine changes in the size of facial pores. A decrease in the mean pixel count represented an improvement.

A total of 97% of the subjects showed a decrease in pore size after 4 and 6 weeks of product use.

FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

• 85% agree fine lines and wrinkles are visibly diminished
• 85% agree deep-set frown lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced

Facial Fine Lines/Wrinkles – Image Analysis

At baseline and after 4 and 6 weeks of product use, a trained technician took digital images of the face of each subject with the Visia CR imaging system. Using ImagePro software, the images were analyzed to determine changes (if any) in the appearance of facial fine lines/wrinkles. A decrease in the texture score represented an improvement (or decrease) in the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles.

100% of the subjects showed a decrease in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after 4 and 6 weeks of product use.

FIRMNESS AND ELASTICITY

• 88% agree immediately tightens and firms the skin
• 91% agree skin feels tighter and more lifted
• 91% skin feels stronger and more resilient
• 88% agree skin feels more plump and bouncy

SKIN PREP

• 94% agree preps the skin for other products and makeup
• 94% agree makeup goes on smoother
• 91% agree makeup was less likely to crack
• 82% agree reduces the appearance of skin blemishes

BLEMISHES

• 76% agree reduces the appearance of acne scars
• 82% agree reduces discoloration and hyperpigmentation
• 82% agree reduces the appearance of dark spots and melasma
• 85% agree melasma and/or dark sports are visibly reduced
• 85% agree reduces the appearance of sunspots and sun blemishes