I had one hesitation from the beginning: Is Prismatic+ enough as the only serum in my routine to address my concerns (again, early signs of aging)? When I asked Dobos for her opinion, she affirmed my skepticism: “This could be a nice supporting product in your skin-care routine, but I don’t think it can replace proven antioxidants and retinoids.” I don’t see that as a downside, necessarily, as I already love cocktailing my serums—the more the merrier! I’ve been layering Prismatic with my usual vitamin C (I like Medik8’s C-Tetra Advanced) during the day and a retinol or retinal serum at night. Reminder: Derms always say to go from thinnest to thickest consistencies, and Prismatic+ is thinner than most—hence, it’s the first serum I apply.
The results
I appreciate how versatile Prismatic+ is; not only does it give me an incredible glow from the outset, but it’s incredibly lightweight and layers well with my other skin-care products—sans heaviness (especially important in the humid dog days of summer) or pilling. For one, my skin looks bouncier and feels softer to the touch after each application. It often goes through bouts of stress (dryness, dullness) whenever the seasons change, and after a month of testing the Exo-PDRN Prismatic+, my skin definitely appears overall brighter, more hydrated, and balanced. I can imagine Prismatic+ shining in the colder months, too, when my combination skin suddenly craves more moisture. Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ is the kind of formula that plays well with all skin types. Case in point: David Kim, MD, a NYC-based board-certified dermatologist who uses Prismatic+ himself, adds that it’s “great for acne-prone skin, especially in the summer, and layers well with salicylic acid.” (Dr. Kim also loves the lightweight texture, by the way—so two points for Prismatic+!)
Final thoughts
All things considered—busy office days, long evenings filled with work events, choppy sleep, and everything else that life throws my way—I think I take pretty good care of my skin, but I can’t say skin care never falls to the wayside. On days I fall asleep before doing my full nighttime routine (including Exo-PDRN Prismatic+), my skin looks a little duller come morning. But a few pumps of this serum later, and my skin instantly perks up. It’s been a satisfying, glow-inducing addition to my skin-care routine, and I look forward to maintaining said glow in the coming months and reupping my supply of Prismatic+ when I run out. Moreover, whenever I’m at my derm’s office (Hi, Dr. Kim!) for my next round of Clear + Brilliant, I’ll be reaching for this as a post-laser treatment to soothe and intensely hydrate my skin. If you’re looking for a deeply hydrating serum that restores glow and bounce and makes your skin look healthier week after week, I can’t recommend Exo-PDRN Prismatic+enough.
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Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Meet the experts
- Kelly Dobos is a Cincinnati-based cosmetic chemist and an instructor for a laboratory course on color cosmetic formulations at the University of Cincinnati.
- David Kim, MD, is a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist and founder of Soho Dermatology.
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