My Sun Damage Is Out of Control—This $62-and-Under Skincare Brand Works Miracles

I love summer, and I love skincare, but sometimes, those two things seem at odds with each other. I want to be in the sun, but too much sun exposure is bad for my skin. I want to be in the water, but it’s drying. I want to drink one Aperol Spritz after another, but that’s not great for the complexion either. So, what’s a girl to do? Well, it all comes down to balance (and sunscreen)—both of which I’ve focused on heavily for the past few months. 

Still, though, it’s nearing the end of summer, and I see so many signs of sun damage in the mirror. I have hyperpigmentation littering my nose and cheeks; I have fine lines deepening around my eyes and forehead; I even have a general dull, lackluster complexion. Gone are the days of bright, even skin, and as a beauty editor, I’m serious about getting it back. 

To do so, I’m relying on OAM Skin—a brand founded by Ciara. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and I agree: I have celebrity beauty brand fatigue just like everyone else. But, this brand is different. For one, it was created in collaboration with a team of research scientists, dermatologists, and an MIT engineer. Secondly, they’ve made a visible improvement in the state of my skin. Ahead, shop the products. Plus, see a pretty epic before-and-after photo.