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A complete travel-size five-step system for normal/combination skin, designed to smooth, hydrate and brighten for a more youthful-looking complexion.

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OilyCombination

Helps with

Fine lines and wrinkles

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Marini Skin Solutions Starter Skin Care Management System: Normal/Combo is a complete travel-size routine designed to refresh, smooth and visibly rejuvenate the skin. Featuring the same award-winning technologies as the full-size System, this five-step programme targets fine lines, uneven texture, sun damage and dullness to promote healthier, brighter and more youthful-looking skin.

Voted multiple times as NewBeauty Magazine’s “Best Skin Care System”, this curated set brings together Vitamin C, peptides, growth factors, AHAs, BHAs, hydrators and SPF for maximum results across multiple skin concerns, making it the perfect way to trial the Marini SkinSolutions range or take your routine on the go.

Benefits

  • Deeply cleanses pores and removes dead skin cells
  • Helps brighten, firm and soften the look of fine lines
  • Refines uneven texture and improves clarity
  • Provides intensive hydration
  • Broad-spectrum daily SPF 30 protection

Key Ingredients

  • Glycolic Acid: Clears pores and removes dead skin cells in the Bioglycolic Face Cleanser.
  • Vitamin C, DMAE and Hyaluronic Acid: Combined in C-ESTA Face Serum to support smoother, firmer, brighter-looking skin.
  • Glycolic, Salicylic and Azelaic Acids: Blended in BioClear to refine texture, reduce congestion and improve clarity.
  • Zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, green tea and CoQ10: Provide high-performance daily protection in the Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30.

Kit Includes

  • Bioglycolic Face Cleanser, 89ml
  • C-ESTA Face Serum, 15ml
  • Transformation Face Cream, 20g
  • BioClear Face Lotion, 14ml
  • Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30, 28g

How the System Works

  • Cleanse: Bioglycolic Face Cleanser uses glycolic acid to clear pores, remove dead skin cells and prepare the skin for optimal absorption of each step.
  • Rejuvenate: C-ESTA Face Serum blends Vitamin C, DMAE and hyaluronic acid to soften the look of fine lines, boost luminosity and promote smoother, firmer-looking skin.
  • Resurface: BioClear Face Lotion combines glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acids to refine uneven texture, reduce congestion, minimise redness and brighten the complexion.
  • Hydrate: Transformation Face Cream provides rich, skin-supporting hydration with a patented formula designed to visibly improve radiance and smoothness.
  • Protect: Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 30 offers zinc and titanium dioxide protection with green tea, CoQ10 and oil-absorbing particles for high-performance daily wear.

Step 1 Cleanse:Bioglycolic® Face Cleanser:AM/PMUse in the morning and evening. Gently massage a quarter-size amount over dry skin. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use as an eye makeup remover.Step 2 Rejuvenate:C-ESTA® Face Serum:AM/PMApply sparingly in the morning and evening over entire face.Step 3 Resurface:Bioclear® Face Lotion*/ Bioclear® Face Cream**:AM/PMShake well before using. Apply sparingly morning and evening to the entire face. To minimize sensitivity start with one application daily.Step 4 Hydrate:Transformation Face Cream*/ Age Intervention® Face Cream**:AM/PMApply sparingly in the morning and evening over entire face.MD Accelerator:Marini Luminate® Face Lotion MD:AM/PMApply sparingly to the entire face every other evening for the first 1-2 weeks, increasing slowly to 1-2 times daily as tolerated. If irritation occurs, decrease the frequency of application to allow greater time for acclimation.Step 5 Protect:Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant / Marini Physical Protectant:AMApply generously in the morning over entire face and neck. Reapply as directed to avoid lowering protection. Reference directions on tube.

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Ingredient
Glycerin
What It Is

Glycerin works as a humectant, it attracts moisture from the air into the stratum corneum (top layer of skin), and due to its low molecular weight, will continue to draw moisture to the deeper layers of the dermis.

Glycerin also treats several skin disorders, ranging from dry skin to wound healing. The ingredient has the potential of improving your overall internal health as well.

Due to its versatility and ability to moisturise, it’s used in everything from lotions to soaps to toners.

What It Does

How to use in your skincare routine?

Products with glycerin can be used topically multiple times a day. You can safely and effectively use this ingredient in nearly every single step of your skin care routine. Several skin care brands use glycerin when formulating everything from cleansers and toners, to serums and moisturisers.

Benefits
  • Glycerin tightens and firms - Use this ingredient for a few weeks or even a few days and we think you'll find that it plumps and softens your look significantly, especially if you have more mature skin.
  • It improves your complexion - Glycerin is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores.
  • It brightens - Between glycerin’s rejuvenating properties and its ability to moisturise, glycerin plays a key role in keeping skin looking bright and luminous.
  • The ingredient is also a good choice for sensitive skin. Because it’s a natural component of skin, it calms redness and inflammation. It’s one of the gentler ingredients you can find in skin care products and can even help alleviate sensitivity over time.
Lactic Acid
What It Is

Lactic acid is a chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose a carbohydrate found in milk. ‌Like glycolic and mandelic acids, this acid belongs to the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family. AHAs are water-soluble organic compounds that, in cosmetic formulations, offer unparalleled benefits for the skin.

What It Does

It’s advised that you gradually introduce this exfoliant into your daily routine.

And while most lactic acid products are suggested for use before bed, you should always carefully read the instructions and labels. If you’ve got sensitive or tricky skin, do a patch test with the product before going all the way.

Since AHAs, including lactic acid, work to peel away and soften the top layer of your epidermis, there’s always a risk that your skin can be more exposed to the elements, including the sun.

Therefore, it’s advised that you pair your lactic acid use with a sunscreen or a SPF-containing product.

Benefits

Lactic acid has many known perks. It increases cell turnover and helps eliminate accumulated dead skin cells on the epidermis — the top layer of the skin.

After using lactic acid, you'll notice a brighter and smoother complexion. This AHA exfoliant helps treat moderate to severe hyper-pigmentation. It can fade out age spots and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and highly visible pores. This acid is one of the mildest forms of AHA, so it's safe to use it on sensitive skin in the right concentrations.

 

Beta-Carotene
What It Is

Carotenoids are natural plant pigments that give plants and fruits their colour. Beta-Carotene is a carotenoid found primarily in carrots and provides a yellow to orange-red colour to personal care products. In addition, it is an approved colouring agent for foods. Besides carrots, it naturally occurs in vegetables (sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and squash), fruits (apricots, cantaloupe melon, mango, paw, nectarines, and peaches).

Chemically, carotenoids are tetraterpenoids and constitute a class of labile, easily oxidizable, and oil-soluble compounds consisting of 40-carbon polyunsaturated hydrocarbon molecules. The body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A using a carotenoid oxygenase enzyme (Beta-carotene 15,15'-dioxygenase), providing effects similar to retinoids. Unfortunately, that enzyme is only active in the intestine and liver, and produced retinal can only reach the skin from the bloodstream.

Beta-carotene is recommended in skincare products where it can be used to condition rough or reddened skin. Because of its Beta-Carotene content, the extract may be added to sun care or tanning preparations. In addition, a European report claims that carotenes appear to exhibit specific properties, which may help screen against the effects of UV radiation and free radicals. With vitamin E and C, it forms the trio of antioxidant vitamins frequently used together for a preventive effect on skin disorders, unhealthy conditions, or even cancer. This ingredient also may be used in baby products, night or day creams, and treatment oils that help maintain the skin's healthy function.

What It Does

How to use in your skincare routine?

In cosmetics and personal care products, Beta-carotene is used in the formulation of aftershave lotions, bath products, cleansing products, makeup, hair conditioners, shampoos, skin care products and suntan products. Beta-carotene imparts an orange colour to cosmetics and personal care products.

Benefits

Beta-carotene is commonly implemented into skincare formulations for its ability to protect against UVA-light induced damage. By doing so, products infused with beta carotene can help to reduce levels of oxidative stress and contribute to the overall enhancement of one's skin appearance.

Glycolic Acid
What It Is

Glycolic acid is a type of alpha-hydroxy acid (or AHA) that's derived from sugar cane. It joins other acids you might recognize, such as lactic acid (derived from sour milk and purportedly a favorite of Cleopatra's), tartaric acid (from grapes), and citric acid - which, you might guess, comes from citrus fruits.

But it's unique, of the AHAs, glycolic is the simplest in structure and the smallest, it has the lowest molecular weight. That small molecular weight means it's easy for it to penetrate your skin and be super effective.

What It Does

As with any exfoliant, it's best to start small if you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation. We recommend initially opting for a cleanser which will allow your skin to acclimatise first, rather than diving straight into a leave-on glycolic product if you are unsure whether your skin can tolerate it. Try one that pairs glycolic with hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid.

Benefits

When it comes to glycolic acid benefits, the list is long. First and foremost, this is an exfoliant. It helps shed dead skin cells and reveal the newer, brighter layers underneath by acting on the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of skin).

But because glycolic acid is so small, it can get deeper into your skin too, where it does some serious work. Glycolic acid stimulates fibroblasts in the dermis to produce increased amounts of collagen. By stimulating collagen production, it helps skin feel firmer and minimises fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin A / Retinol
What It Is

Vitamin A / Retinol plays a bunch of key roles in the body, and it’s essential when it comes to the health of your skin. It’s involved in the production of fresh, new cells, which keeps your skin both functioning and looking its best.

Vitamin A contains retinoids, compounds that come in many forms such as:

  • Retinol - Once in the middle layer of skin, retinol helps neutralise free radicals. This helps boost the production of elastin and collagen, which creates a “plumping” effect that can reduce the appearance of, fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores
  • Retinyl -This is the least irritating of all four retinoids, it's a great option for almost all skin types and anyone who wants to keep their pores clear and skin youthful. It promotes skin cell turnover, improves skin tone, helps unclog pores and helps thicken the dermis to slow down the formation of wrinkles.
  • Retinal - This is the only retinoid that exhibits direct antibacterial properties. This makes it perfect for those prone to blemishes. With continued use, it diminishes the bacteria responsible for breakouts to leave skin looking clear, radiant and youthful.
What It Does

How to use in your skincare routine?

We recommend them as part of a nightly skin care routine, when most people don’t mind adding an extra step or two. But it’s also fine to use Vitamin A / Retinol in the daytime, as long as you finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or greater.

Don’t forget—when you apply your Vitamin A / Retinol product, be sure to include your neck and chest so you get those amazing benefits there, too.

Benefits

Retinoids can help exfoliate skin on the surface, removing dirt, oil, and dead skin cells from pores to prevent pimples. They also penetrate the skin’s surface to stimulate collagen and elastin production, which can help reduce the appearance of pores and acne scarring.

Vitamin A / Retinol , works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production.

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