The serum is a fluid concentrate that quickly absorbs into the skin. It tightens pores, smoothes skin texture, reduces wrinkles and fine lines. In this article, you will discover our test of the Fresh anti-aging serum containing 100% natural ingredients and innovative patented technology. Here is our opinion.
Pollution, sun… The skin is put to the test on a daily basis. To avoid the harmful repercussions (dryness, aging, spots), a remedy allows the skin to be treated in depth and to restore all its elasticity and radiance: the anti-aging serum. It prevents the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, moisturizes and smoothes the skin texture.
Since 1991, the American brand Fresh has specialized in products made from natural ingredients and floods the market with innovative and effective skincare products. This fall, the brand is offering a new tea-based anti-aging product, the Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum.
To find the components of this serum, destination Mauritius where the Fresh team has unearthed high quality organic tea leaves. 2.65 times more concentrated than classic tea! Rich in citrate and polyphenols, the Tea Elixir Skin Resilience serum is full of promise.
To find out more, discover in this article the ingredients of the new anti-aging serum from Fresh, our application tips and our post-test opinion.
Natural ingredients
Fresh – Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum
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Beyond the ultra-concentrated Mauritian tea, Fresh scientists have bet on many ingredients:
- Vitamin B3 (known as niacinamide) is renowned for its benefits on the skin. She diminishes the appearance of pores, smooth skin texture and strengthens the skin barrier. It allows the skin to regain all its radiance.
- 5 kDA hyaluronic acid has a strong power moisturizing and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It is an essential ingredient to overcome dry skin.
- Ceramide III also contains moisturizing properties and strengthens the skin barrier. Ceramides are already present in the skin, but decrease with age, hence the need to give them a little boost.
- Laminaria is used to smooth the skin texture, just like 5 kDA hyaluronic acid and ceramide III, it has moisturizing properties and plumping.
A patented technology
Developed after 30 years of research by Fresh scientists, APT™ technology (meaning Adaptogenic Phytochemical Tea) acts as a antioxidant protection. It is an innovative and effective way to concentrate the properties of the famous Mauritian tea. Through this technology, the plant’s adaptogenic phytochemicals are 2.65 times more concentrated than in a “classic” tea.
The Tea Elixir Serum increases skin resilience by 62%, reduces fine lines and wrinkles by 41% and makes skin texture 75% smoother.
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Our application tips
The Tea Elixir serum is to be applied to clean, cleansed skin. The packaging is made of glass and equipped with a pipette to better dose the product. Her texture is light and fluid, once applied to the skin, it leaves a light, fresh and shiny veil that immediately gives radiance to the face. The texture is neither greasy nor sticky and has no particular smell. The serum quickly absorbs into the skin and leaves the visibly hydrated and plumped face.
The serum can be applied both in the morning to wake up the skin and protect it from external aggressions (pollution, sun, pollen), and in the evening to repair the skin more intensely during sleep.
The next morning, the skin is soft, firmed and plump, which proves that the effects of the serum are long-lasting.
Trick : For more efficiency, the Fresh brand recommends a 3-step routine:
- Cleanse the skin using the Soy Face Cleanser
- Deepen cleansing and prep skin with Kombucha Essence
- Apply the Tea Elixir Serum to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, protect against external aggressions and moisturize the skin durably
You can also complete this skincare routine, with Black Tea Eye Concentrate, to reduce dark circles and Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturizer, an ultra moisturizing cream (editor’s favorite).
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The skincare routine recommended by Fresh
Our opinion after test
Benefits :
- Sleek glass packaging, ecological and design
- A pipette to dose the product
- An odorless fluid serum that quickly penetrates the skin
- Quick and visible results
- Hydrated, plumped, soft skin
- Diminished wrinkles and fine lines
- Smooth skin texture
- Closed pores
The inconvenients :
- The glass bottle is heavy, not very convenient for on the go or travel!
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Why use a serum?
The serum treats skin problems in depth. Its role is to prepare the skin and increases the effects of the treatments, which will be applied afterwards (face cream, spf, spray)… It can also be worn alone and makes the skin smoother, hydrated, firmer and revitalized.
When to apply a serum?
You can apply your face serum twice a day. Apply a thin layer in the morning to wake up the skin, prepare it for make-up and care. Then, again in the evening, in a thicker layer to act in depth, like a light mask. As a result, as soon as you wake up, the skin will be fresh and radiant, visible wrinkles and fine lines reduced.
What is the order of application of skin care?
- Remove make-up from the face using a soft cotton ball and a make-up remover (micellar water, make-up remover oil, etc.)
- Pat the face with a towel to gently dry it
- Apply a toner or tonic lotion using a cotton ball
- Distribute a serum all over the face
- Apply a day or night cream depending on the time of day
- Finish with a floral water spray to lock in hydration
Faithful editor of the affiliation team, Hélène is an expert in skincare (skin care) and eye palettes. Always on the lookout for new products, she tests and looks for …