I think we can all agree that Hailey Bieber’s glowing, clear complexion is the stuff of legends. Look up “glass skin” in a dictionary, and I’m willing to bet you’d see one of her mirror selfies. Okay, maybe it’s genetics, but the mogul is also very dedicated to her skincare regimen. She is a beauty brand founder, after all!
Yet long before she launched Rhode, Bieber had been a fan of BeautyStat—namely, the Universal C Skin Refiner. She called it a “holy grail” product in a previous YouTube video, and even brought on the brand founder, cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson, to help formulate Rhode in its inception. The serum has become somewhat synonymous with Bieber’s coveted, lit-from-within look, and starting today, you can snag it supercharged. Introducing the Universal C Skin Refiner 2.0, a brightening serum spiked with extra skin-smoothing perks.
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Universal C Skin Refiner
Skincare aficionados, you likely know that vitamin C is already a pretty powerful ingredient for skin aging. The classic antioxidant not only brightens tone and fends off free radicals (aka, unstable molecules that lead to signs of skin aging) but is also necessary for the production of collagen—the naturally present protein in your skin responsible for literally holding it together.
“Collagen is a structural protein that provides structural integrity to the skin. Without it, skin sags, and this leads to the formation of lines and wrinkles,” board-certified dermatologist Brendan Camp, MD, of MDCS Dermatology, once told WWW about the ingredient. Ask any derm their all-time favorite skincare ingredients, and chances are vitamin C makes it into the top three.
So, yes, vitamin C is already quite impressive when it comes to preventing fine lines and sagging—and BeautyStat’s formula contains a whopping 20% stabilized L-ascorbic acid (the most potent form of the antioxidant). The reformulated serum kicks those capabilities up a notch by including peptides to further rejuvenate the skin. “So we’re getting some powerful firming and smoothing benefits as well,” Robinson explains to me over Zoom.
With this addition, the Universal C Skin Refiner is as close as it comes to a do-it-all serum. No, there’s no magic bullet for clear, smooth skin, but this cocktail of vitamin C and peptides can target multiple skin concerns in one fell swoop. “We’re ushering in this new category of ‘brightenaging,’ which is about brightening the skin but also providing powerful anti-aging benefits,” Robinson adds. Hyaluronic acid and pomegranate sterols are new to the formula as well, which provide a plumping effect and help repair the skin barrier (respectively).
Yet despite making the formula more sophisticated, Robinson and his team decided to actually mark down the price from $85 to $62. Most high-quality vitamin C serums cost upwards of $100 (formulating with the notoriously unstable ingredient tends to be expensive), so a blend this potent—with a bouquet of skin-smoothing actives, too!—for less than $80 feels like such a steal. All that to say, I’d go ahead and shop the new vitamin C staple below before it inevitably sells out; it’s only a matter of time before it receives Bieber’s glowing endorsement yet again.
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Universal C Eye Perfector
BeautyStat’s vitamin C–infused eye cream is now supercharged with peptides, plus potent skin-brighteners glabridin and phytosphingosine to target stubborn dark circles. Its price has also been reduced from $65 to $52, a major steal.
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Peptide Wrinkle Relaxing Moisturizer
I’ve gone through two jars of this peptide-infused moisturizer. It has an immediate tightening effect I’ve never experienced from any other face cream. I swear, if topical Botox is a thing, it’s in this formula.
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Triple-Plump Coconut Milk Serum
Thirsty winter skin is no match for this intensely nourishing serum. You know how coconut water is brimming with electrolytes that help you stay hydrated? Yeah, this is the skincare version of that.
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Microbiome Barrier Repair Purifying Cleanser
This is my go-to cleanser after a sweaty workout. The gently foaming wash removes all traces of grime, yet it never makes my skin feel stripped tight.
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Probiotic 24HR Moisture Boost Cream Moisturizer
I love the peptide-infused moisturizer, but I also adore this lightweight lotion for the summer months. It has the bouncy, airy texture of a water cream but actually sinks deep into my skin, rather than merely leaving a greasy film on top.
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Universal Triple Action Peel Pads
These are not the alcohol-soaked toner pads of your youth. Rather, each potent square comes infused with lactic acid, polyglutamic acid, and time-released salicylic acid to prevent breakouts and smooth skin texture without wrecking your skin barrier. They do provide a slight tingle, but never to the point where it causes redness and inflammation.
