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Today I shared ano-makeup selfieand was bombarded with DMs asking what I did to my skin.

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I started using the new Tatcha Silk Serum.
Yes, thats really it.
Since Ive been borderline traumatized by vitamin A derivatives, I swore Id never try one again.

Tatcha Silk Serum: Before and After
The test subjectsbefore and afterphotos certainly didnt hurt either.
Its the best of both worlds.
As for why this doesnt irritate the skin the way other retinols and exfoliants do?

Tatcha Silk Serum: Before and After
As for why I needed a full two weeks to trust it?
Most of that was probably wrapped up in previous retinol trauma.
I waited a few more days, and indeed, my skin cleared up completely and never peeled again.
Its all been uphill from there.
About seven weeks into using the serum, the difference I see in my skin is astounding.
I even went on vacation last week and spent several days wearing no makeup at all!
Two months ago I never would havedreamedto have done so.
Im even breaking out less in the days before my period.
At this point, if I could marry this serum, I probably would.
It really does seem to blur your complexion, a la Paris filter.
Its just the Tatcha Silk Serum.