I almost rolled my eyes at another “AM/PM” system — until I slapped the AM version on at 7am and my sunscreen didn’t pill for the first time in months. That’s the whole trick.
The real flex? The AM formula is basically a primer that happens to fix your skin. It dries down in 15 seconds flat — no sticky wait before makeup. The PM version smells faintly of honey and fermented rice, which is weirdly comforting at 10pm when you’re scrolling TikTok instead of sleeping.
It’s $78 for two 30ml bottles — one clear gel for morning, one milky lotion for night. The brand claims “circadian skin sync,” which sounds like astrology for dermatologists, but I was bored enough to try.
AM: Caffeine + Niacinamide
Wakes your face up without that tight, stripped feeling — just bright and ready for SPF.
PM: Bakuchiol + Peptides
No retinol purge. Just smoother texture by week three — no flakes, no drama.
Separate pumps
Keeps the ingredients stable. The AM bottle is smaller — you’ll run out first, which is annoying but intentional.
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No retinol here — they use bakuchiol instead, which is gentler but actually works if you’re patient. The AM version has a patented delivery system that makes the niacinamide absorb faster than your morning coffee hits.
- Bakuchiol: Plant-based retinol alternative — zero irritation, slower results
- Niacinamide: Pore-minimizing and brightening without the tingle
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: Collagen signaler — the unsung hero in the PM bottle
- Caffeine: De-puffs your face in 90 seconds — not a gimmick
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The AM gel is like watery Jell-O — disappears before you finish spreading it. The PM lotion is thicker, almost like a lightweight sleeping mask, but sinks in within 60 seconds. No tackiness. No pillow smears.
Week two hit differently — my jawline texture started feeling less like crinkled paper. Unexpected: the AM version actually made my moisturizer layer better. I stopped needing to wait five minutes between steps.
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After four weeks: my pores look smaller — not gone, but smaller. The PM version evened out some redness around my nose. The AM version? My makeup stopped separating at 3pm. That alone is worth half the price.
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It’s not magic — you won’t look airbrushed. But for a dual system that actually works as advertised (no pilling, no irritation, real texture improvement), this is the rare routine that delivers.