If there’s a known known in my journey as a beauty warrior that will never change, aside from my love of shopping with someone else’s credit card, matte lipstick and stilettos, it’s my adoration of Korean beauty. Results-driven, accessible, and more affordable than its European and prestige brand counterparts, it’s a no-brainer the import from Seoul has changed skincare. One of the first to bring the sheet mask, essence, and ampoule regimen for bouncy, glass skin stateside was Lapcos, an LA-based brand that keeps innovating and expanding its line of products beyond youthful hydration to youth-preserving anti-aging. While last year they launched the V Line Mask and Red V Collagen Collection, this year of the Dragon is off to a snatched start with the Rollagen Duo.
As no Korean skincare regimen would be complete without a burst of hydrating and anti-inflammatory ingredients, the base of the Rollagen (Collagen) Rolling Ampoule contains Hyaluronic Acid and Cica. For anti-aging, actives include 13 peptides to bring out your skin’s youthfulness and a Triple Collagen Complex to tighten & elasticize for a lift that keeps on lifting. The Rollagen RollerBall packaging offers yet more skin boosting benefits. Delivery of the serum via the cooling tip allows just enough product for lightning-fast absorption along crows feet and marionette lines. I keep mine chilled in the refrigerator for extra pick-me-up and maximized depuffing from the rolling sensation. Furthermore, the rectangular shape of the inner cap with smooth, beveled edges doubles as a Gua Sha, the ancient Chinese facial massage and sculpting tool. While skin is basking in a layer of hyaluronic acid, peptides and vegan collagen, gua sha movements increase product penetration and bring out snatched facial contours.
To seal in the Rollagen hydration and lift, and load the skin with another round of peptides and collagen, follow with the lightly rose-scented Rollagen Firming Cream. This accompanying moisturizer also boasts panthenol in a non-greasy base of Shea Butter and Rice Bran oil for additional facial tightening that will benefit all skin types, even combination/oily ones. I also keep the Rollagen Firming Cream cool to preserve actives and deliver eye-opening freshness that absorbs effortlessly before a workout or under makeup. It’s easy to roll your way to a more youthful complexion and contours with the Lapcos Rollagen Duo.