Winter Skin SOS
My skin staged a full rebellion; Epionce sent in reinforcements
Hello, Gorgeous!
I write about skincare and try everything. My face is not impressed. This winter is wreaking havoc on my skin and if you have sensitive skin, you probably know exactly what I mean. The cold, the wind, the dry indoor heat… it’s a lot. But my particular nemesis this time of year is what I call “eyeczema” — a red, flaky, oddly puffy situation that sets up camp right under my eyes every winter like an unwelcome house guest.
I’ve tried a lot of things. Some helped a little. Some made it worse. And then I tried Epionce.
The duo that changed everything
I’d been looking for a new eye cream, and Epionce piqued my interest in a big way - for all the aforementioned reasons. I was pre-sold on the fact that it’s a physician-strength skincare line created by clinical dermatologist Dr. Carl Thornfeldt, who has spent over 40 years researching skin — including 25 years focused specifically on skin barrier abnormalities. So when I say this is rooted in serious science, don’t take my word for it. Take Dr. Thornfeldt’s.
I started using the Intense Defense Anti-Aging and Repair Serum followed by the Renewal Eye Cream — morning and night. I tried it for the first time before bed, and by the next morning I noticed a visible difference. The redness had calmed down. The flakiness was quieter. My under-eye area actually looked less angry and even like it belonged on my face again.
A few days in and I’m even more impressed. The serum blends botanical extracts — cottonseed and flaxseed oils, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and some ingredients I’d never heard of before like Spanish needle and achiote — to hydrate, firm, and calm.
And the eye cream. Friends, the eye cream. Beyond addressing my eyeczema situation, it’s also doing something lovely for fine lines. The soft-focus technology (yes, that’s a real thing) scatters light to visually reduce dark circles and puffiness — so even on the days when you feel like your under-eyes are telling on you, this helps.
The order matters. I always layer my skincare: serum first, eye cream second. Morning and night. That’s it.
If your skin is staging its own winter rebellion, this duo is worth trying. Your under-eyes will thank you (Epionce Intense Defense Anti-Aging and Repair Serum, $165, and Epionce Renewal Eye Cream, $86. Both are available on dermstore.com).
Have you had to tone down your winter skin routine? Let’s meet in the comments to discuss!
Rachel, Your beauty concierge 💋
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Winter skin is bad. But, oh, my hands and nails are just ragged in this winter.