A Customized Skincare Regimen with Agency
As a huge skincare enthusiast, I LOVE trying out new beauty products - especially with the changing seasons. While winter has me applying thicker creams and moisturizers, summer has me gravitating towards lightweight water gels and creams. However, I stopped reaching for a bunch of different products as of recently because I’ve been testing out a CUSTOMIZED anti-aging skincare brand for the last few weeks by a brand called Agency. With a personalized skincare regimen, I love how it takes all of the work out of researching new products and allows a professional to take the reins on providing you with an exceptional custom formula as well as skincare advice and suggestions.
But first, let’s backtrack a bit - the very first time I tried a customized skincare brand was over one year ago and I absolutely loved my experience. Thus, this previous positive experience convinced me to try out a new customized skincare brand such as Agency to see how my skin reacts, especially because I’m getting older (I’m turning 29 this month!) and am now gravitating towards products with preventative anti-aging properties.
To start off my new skincare journey with Agency, I took a short questionnaire on their website that helps explain my skin type and preferences to my dermatology provider. Also, I took a few photos for her to look at my skin’s current condition. The main issues that I wanted to focus on with my custom formula included uneven texture and dullness.
From there, my provider came up with a customized formula with specific ingredients that I am supposed to use for the next several weeks. Every few weeks, my provider checked in with me via email (which then links you to a private chatroom on their website) to ask how I liked my product and to answer any questions that I may have had.
With my first-time experience with Agency, I’m not gonna lie - I think I applied TOO much of my product, TOO often to the point where my sensitive skin was becoming a bit inflamed. In other words, I liberally applied this cream versus using it sparingly and I already know that my skin is quite sensitive with skincare that contains acidic ingredients. Thus, the provider then suggested that I spread out my formula every other day so that my skin has more time to adjust to the new formula. After taking her advice, I noticed that my skin healed quickly and became clearer with time. I’ve included a few photos below - my skin before using Agency and my skin after using Agency.
A photo of my skin unfiltered and unedited.
Honestly, the reason why I love a customized skincare regimen is because it takes the stress off of taking care of your own skin and gives you more free time to go about your day. As much as I do preach about self-care and skincare, I also want to be completely honest with you guys - I’m not perfect and there are just some days where I lack the energy or willpower to apply my in-depth skincare routine at night.
Thus, that’s where customized skincare regimens come in handy. Not only does implementing a customized skincare product into my routine shorten my skincare regimen by a good 10 minutes (imagine applying ONE product every other night versus applying 6+ products daily), but it also frees up my time to go about my day. Too late to vacuum? Takes too long to finish washing up the dishes? Don’t have enough time to read before bed? Now I can use these extra minutes to do what I’ve always wanted to do with the extra free time that Agency provides! At this point in my life, I’m truly grateful for every free minute that I have. If Agency can help free up my time all the while taking good care of my skin, then that’s a win-win to me.
The best part about Agency? You can test out their formula with my link to their 30-day trial and I’m all about flexible and forgiving return policies when it comes to testing out new products! All you need to do is just pay $4.95 for shipping and handling, but that ain’t a bad price to pay compared to splurging $$-$$$ on a skincare product that ends up not working out for your skin! Honestly, this has happened to me before and it doesn’t make me a happy camper when I know I just tossed away $75+ on a skincare product that is too harsh for my skin. Agency will help you avoid this type of negative shopping experience!
After reading my personal experience with customized skincare brands such as Agency, I hope that this blog post convinces you guys to try out a personalized skincare formula such as Agency for yourself someday if you’re looking to save time and money on your future skincare routine! :)