Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum Review

13 May 2021 (Updated: 4 Jul 2023)

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If you have been looking for something to tackle fine lines and wrinkles, without compromising your skin barrier or microbiome, then I have a serum for you! Here’s the lowdown on the new Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum, which is great even for sensitive skin types.

Contents

1. An Alternative to Retinol
2. What is Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum?
3. Key Ingredients
4. How to use Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum
5. My Review of Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum
- 5.1. Highlights
- 5.2. Where to buy the Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum

An Alternative to Retinol

So everyone wants to get into retinol but sometimes the downtime, and the compromise on the skin barrier, can make it very difficult to incorporate into a regular routine.

What if retinol just isn’t for you, but you want the resurfacing results with the lines and wrinkles smoothing? Once of the best answers to this is bakuchiol. It is a natural active ingredient that mimics the effects of retinol for anti-aging benefit.

What is Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum?

Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum

This is the newest serum launch from Aurelia and a wonderful addition to their already fantastic serum line up.

Formulated to resurface the skin
Smooths lines and wrinkles with the retinol-like action of bakuchiol
Improves uneven skin tone
Reduces Hyperpigmentation
Tightens the appearance of pores
Anti inflammatory, designed to not cause irritation
Advanced formula also contains niacinamide to target blemishes and redness and moderating sebum production
Photostable formula means its effective and safe with day time use

Key Ingredients

Combines Bakuchiol, Niacinamide and Probiotics for resurfacing action that respects the skin’s barrier and microbiome.

BAKUCHIOL

Natural Bakuchiol has been shown to work in a similar way to retinol and stimulates the retinoid receptors responsible for the synthesis of collagen type 1 in the dermis.

NIACINAMIDE – VITAMIN B3

This helps visibly minimise enlarged pores, improve uneven skin tone, soften fine lines and wrinkles, diminish dullness, and strengthen the skin barrier. This in turn helps the skin defend itself from the impact of environmental damage.

Aurelia’s Signature Probiotic Complex

Works to reduce cellular damage and promotes the production of collagen, for visible results delivered from within using the ultimate in natural active ingredients.

How to use Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum

The great thing about this serum is that it can be used any time of day or night, unlike regular retinol serum.

The bakuchiol enriched formula is photo-stable which means it is both effective and safe for daytime use. Sunlight won’t affect its efficacy. You should be using SPF daily regardless, however, the serum won’t make your skin more sun sensitive.

You simply apply a few drops to clean skin morning, or night, or both, however you want to use it.

I like to use it as my first layer after cleansing to allow all the ingredients to get straight to work on my skin. The texture is light enough to sit under a further serum should you wish to use one.

You can then layer an oil, moisturiser, or both on top.

My Review of Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum

Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum

Highlights

Gives skin a smooth, even appearance
Super light and comfortable texture
Layers easily with a range of other skincare
Refines skin texture & minimises pores
Has an instant calming and hydrating effect

This is such a beautiful serum that easily slots into any skincare routine. If you are looking to ramp up the anti-ageing action in your regime but without any downtime, this will be ideal.

If you are using a retinol but can’t tolerate it very regularly, this will do an amazing job of encouraging your skin to rejuvenate itself, without it becoming sensitive, inflamed or dry.

I love that I can use it even if I have used a fairly strong treatment, or exfoliator. The niacinamide is fabulous for repairing the skin barrier, while the skin-soothing probiotic complex boosts cellular renewal and collagen production to keep skin strong and healthy.

I have been using the Aurelia London Resurfacing Serum once and sometimes twice a day for just over three weeks and it has been fabulous. My skin is smooth, calm and my lines are softened. It has also had a lovely effect with tightening the look of pores. Fab!