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Pump up the volume! I’m not talking about music, but a topical that may be the fix to your sunken, sad-feeling skin.
Volufiline, a cosmetic ingredient engineered from a plant root called anemarrhena asphodeloides, has been slowly gaining buzz amongst beauty editors and across social platforms for its ability to plump skin — naturally.
It works by stimulating fat cells, which I know might give you pause if you lived through the toxic 90s and Y2K-era. But hear me out — regardless of how you feel about your body, retaining facial fat plays a big part in what keeps skin looking healthy and “youthful.” Think of a baby and their cute cherubic face. Their secret? Those plushy, fluffy cheeks — no deep caverns beneath their eyes.
Like with collagen, we lose facial fat with age, which contributes to the sunken-in look many experience once they hit their 30s and 40s. While dermal fillers remain a popular solution to treat hollowing under-eyes and temples, Volufilne offers a more natural alternative if injectables feel too risky (or expensive).
Although there haven’t been an abundance of studies on the ingredient, there are a few that show its anti-aging benefits, which is typically enough to make me ask, “How do I get some?”
As it turns out, it’s in a lot of boujee serums, but those might have a low ratio of the ingredient, which may lead to low results. The Ordinary’s Volufiline, in contrast, boasts 92% of the ingredient, and with more than 10,000 Amazon shoppers ordering it last month, I’m officially sold. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s 20% off right now.
The Ordinary Volufiline
AmazonHere’s how it works: before using, shake the solution well, and then apply a few drops to your skin, focusing on the areas where you have the most volume loss. Use it consistently. Based on what I’ve researched, you may start seeing a difference in four to six weeks, though I’ve also read that some see improvement right away.
It can be mixed with another serum, your moisturizer or applied after your other products, both day and night. Some users even like adding it to their lips to encourage a fuller pout!
“It works well with consistent use,” one shopper wrote. “I’ve been using six weeks. It works great on my lips and does so immediately. It plumped them unlike anything I’d ever tried. This alone is reason to repurchase and recommend.”
Another reviewer labeled it “the best Volufiline on the market,” stating that they were “honestly really impressed with the results,” while another person wrote that it “helps with fine lines.”
While The Ordinary isn’t known for being a cost-prohibitive brand (in fact, that’s part of its appeal), this is the first time I’ve personally spied this product on sale. More importantly, the red sale badge reads “limited time deal,” which tells me that I, and maybe you, too, need to act fast and grab it while it’s less than $19. Who knows, it may save you from having to get those fillers you were debating.
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