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A team of beauty industry veterans at Beautylish founded skincare brand Good Molecules with the goal to provide effective skincare products at a fair price. By working directly with labs, Good Molecules offers products that target skin issues like acne, redness, and hyperpigmentation without the traditional retail markup. In fact, some Good Molecules skincare products start at just $6 (similar to the popular skincare brand <\/span>The Ordinary<\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Our Good Molecules review will give you all the details on the brand\u2019s best selling products. We\u2019ll discuss the key ingredients in Good Molecules products, including how they work and whether or not there\u2019s any research to back up these ingredients. We\u2019ll also share some Good Molecules reviews so that you can get a better idea of what customers really think of these products. <\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s Inside Good Molecules Skincare?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a closer look at the active ingredients commonly used in Good Molecules skincare products. Vitamin C, retinol, and peptides make up the core ingredients for the Good Molecules skincare line. These ingredients should all be part of your skincare routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin C
\n<\/b>We’ve been hearing for years that Vitamin C is the best anti-aging ingredient. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s in Good Molecules Vitamin C Booster Powder.<\/span><\/p>\n

But our favorite Vitamin C serum is Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum<\/a>. It contains 3 distinct types of Vitamin C that work together to help fight free radical damage. We recommend using it every morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Peptides
\n<\/b>As you age, your body\u2019s production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins are responsible for your skin’s structural support. As a result, the skin loses it’s natural plumpness and smoothness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where peptides come into action. Peptides are the building blocks of protein, and they are easily absorbed into the deeper layers of skin due to their smaller size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Good Molecules Super Peptide Serum contains copper tripeptides, acetyl hexapeptide-8, and acetyl octapeptide-3. These peptides reinforce the look of firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend <\/span>Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum<\/a><\/strong>. It contains 7 plant-based peptides to promote plumper and smoother-looking skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Retinol
\n<\/b>Retinol is the go-to anti-aging ingredient recommended by dermatologists and skin experts. While retinol provides many benefits to the skin, it\u2019s also known to cause side effects like skin dryness and irritation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s in Good Molecules Gentle Retinol Cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use retinol at night. We recommend Carrot & Stick The Retinol Serum. <\/a>This formula contains a next-generation retinol complex and potent antioxidants to help reduce visible signs of aging.<\/p>\n

Niacinamide
\n<\/b>Niacinamide is a multi-tasking ingredient that you\u2019ll find in the brand\u2019s most popular products, including Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum, Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner, Good Molecules Niacinamide Serum, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Niacinamide is the amide form of vitamin B3 (niacin) that provides many benefits to the skin. For instance, a publication in the <\/span>Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology<\/strong>, states that niacinamide can repair the skin barrier and improve skin moisture, as well as reduce inflammation, blotchiness, hyperpigmentation, acne, and wrinkling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sodium Hyaluronate
\n<\/b>Sodium hyaluronate is the key ingredient in Good Molecules Hyaluronic Acid Serum, but you\u2019ll also find this ingredient in several other Good Molecules products. Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt form of hyaluronic acid, a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) that is able to hold more water than any other natural substance\u2014up to 1,000 times its weight in water! This is why using products with either hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate can help to improve skin hydration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Licorice Root Extract<\/b><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find licorice root extract is the Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner and a few other Good Molecules products. The active components in licorice extract are glabridin and glycyrrhiza glabra.<\/span><\/p>\n

Glabridin works by inhibiting the production of melanin. After repeated application, the outer layer of the darker skin is replaced by lighter skin. Glycyrrhiza glabra has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, therefore, it can soothe the skin and provide protection against environmental free radicals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a publication in the <\/span>Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery<\/a><\/strong>, \u201cLicorice extract improves hyperpigmentation by dispersing the melanin, inhibition of melanin biosynthesis, and inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity thereby decreasing free radical production.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The Top 10 Best Good Molecules Skincare Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Good Molecules offers a variety of traditional skin care products, like serums<\/a><\/strong> and facial oils, as well as unique products like hydrogel eye patches and exfoliating powders. Curious about which Good Molecules products are worth trying out? Here\u2019s a breakdown of the top 10 best Good Molecules skincare products. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n