It’s OK to be an enabler—for your skin

I’m far from a minimalist when it comes to skincare, and more is more in my book. This especially rings true for anti-aging ingredients, and I’ll take the highest concentrations of antioxidants, acids, retinol and any other actives I can get my hands on. Perhaps this voracious appetite for anything that can improve the appearance of my skin is why J.Nicole’s Overdose Serum caught my attention.

The ingredient list reads like a who’s-who of anti-aging, including time-released retinol, the retinol-like Sytenol A, soothing Rhamnosoft, brightening azelaic acid, exfoliating lactic acid, pigment-targeting niacinamide and a plethora of vitamins and hydrators. I’ve been working it into my morning routine a few times a week, and it plays very nicely with my other products—no pilling, stickiness or residue.

I’m a fan of this multi-tasking serum because I’d rather tackle all my concerns with one bottle as opposed to individual products and steps—and it seems Overdose Serum is my new skincare addiction. And with a forthcoming cleanser, exfoliator and masque from this burgeoning brand, it just might be a gateway drug, too.