I'm obsessed with my new customized serum

We all know that skincare isn’t one-size-fits-all—which is why most of us mix and match different products to meet our skins’ needs. There are few beauty indulgences I love more than customized products, because they’re the perfect way to get the ideal mix of ingredients that is going to (hopefully) make a difference in the look and feel of your skin.

One of the coolest bespoke brands out there right now is called Atolla—beyond the amazing serum that was created for me (I’ll get to that), the entire process has been beyond fund and enjoyable. (What can I say? I’m a beauty geek.) The beauty of this approach is that each serum is made just for your skin, and your formula is capable of addressing breakouts, pore congestion, discoloration, dryness, redness, irritation, sun damage and, of course, fine lines and wrinkles. (P.S. Atolla’s products are vegan as well as free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, artificial preservatives, artificial fragrance and gluten.)

Here’s how it works… When you sign up for the monthly subscription (which is only $45!) you’ll receive an at-home Skin Health Kit in the mail. It includes easy-to-use strips that analyze your skin’s oil and moisture levels, as well as its pH. You also get four “base” samples, so you can even select the consistency you prefer most. Best of all, you input the results into your online profile so you don’t waste any time by having to send anything back.

There’s also a pretty in-depth online questionnaire, which you can take while your Skin Health Kit is en route or after it arrives. Designed to account for a wide variety of factors including your skin concerns, current routine, stress levels, environmental and lifestyle factors, diet, skin tone and even food allergies and sensitivities, all of this analysis yields the optimal ingredient blend for your skin.

My serum arrived in just a few days and I couldn’t wait to get started. The bottle features a one-month supply (for morning and evening use), and you also get another Skin Health Kit to use before your second month’s supply is created—in case it needs to be tweaked in any way. 

Sure, I use a lot of products, but my skin has been looking and feeling amazing since I started my Atolla serum. I’m curious to see how my skin fares when I do the re-test—and I’m considering trying a different “base” just for the sake of comparison. (For the record, I don’t have any issues at all with the original one I selected.) Remember, it’s important to switch up your skincare from season to season to help it adjust to different temperatures, humidity levels and sun exposure—and with Spring upon us, it’s the perfect time to try Atolla!