Skincare Fans, This New Customizable Skincare From Function Of Beauty Is Life-Changing

BuzzFeed beauty director Essence Gant tries Function of Beauty's new customizable skincare line, and you'll want to try it too!

Hey guys! You know Function of Beauty?! The super cool haircare brand that customizes products for your tresses? Well, now they have skincare and it's just as high-quality and colorful as their hair products. OMG TIME TO GET EXCITED!

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So here's what you need to know: You take this new quiz and answer questions about your skin. Dry? Oily? Combo? You know, the basics. And you also answer questions about your skin concerns, goals — the whole nine yards. BuzzFeed's beauty director Essence took the quiz and here's what she selected!

Essence is 33 years old, and she works in New York City as a journalist and media personality. She never knows when she'll have to be on-air or go to a swanky event, so it's important for her to have clear, radiant, and healthy skin. She chose skin goals focused on really maximizing moisture and evenness, and keeping her skin looking youthful.

Based on your quiz selections, the Function of Beauty team of eco-conscious MIT-trained scientists and engineers recommend a complete regimen with products for your one-of-a-kind skin. The active ingredients in Essence's customized formula were kiwi extract, which helps impede concentrated melanin accumulation (the cause of dark spots); and azealic acid, a gentle acidic ingredient that assists in fading hyperpigmentation.

The new skincare line has multiple formulas for both the cleanser and moisturizer, and there's also a serum made using gel-to-liquid-to-powder technology so that it glides flawlessly. The cleanser is available in a non-lathering jelly and lathering micellar gel formula, and the moisturizer is available in cream, lotion, and gel formulas.

These cute little cards summarize your selections after you take the quiz. Function of Beauty recommends a formula for the cleanser and moisturizer, but there's an option to switch if you want.

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For example, based on Essence's skin type, makeup use, and goals, Function of Beauty recommended the jelly cleanser, serum, and lotion moisturizer. Essence, however, switched to the micellar gel cleanser because she prefers lathering formulas.

Once you review and finalize your Function of Beauty products, a box with your personalized skincare routine ships directly to you. No need to leave home to get that glowing skin. Also, the packaging has your name on it! So one side identifies what the product is, and the other side says "function of [your name]". It's literally customized in every aspect.

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Because it's full-range, skincare enthusiasts can find a product for each step of their routine within the customized line.

Essence's final routine consisted of micellar gel cleanser, serum, and lotion moisturizer. She also chose fragrance-free formulas for each product, as there's an option for a natural fragrance called "Dew (You)" with notes of cucumber and a hint of citrus. Though it lathers, the micellar gel is formulated to not leave the skin feeling tight and stripped. The serum is cool and lightweight for an effortless application, and the lotion is hydrating and fast-absorbing.

Additionally, the products are formulated by real experts who know the science behind ingredients, how they react when combined with other ingredients, and how formulas affect various skin types. There are 3,113,091,072 possible unique combinations, so you can be sure that you're getting a routine especially made for you!

So it's not just another budding beauty brand jumping on the skincare wave — it's actually innovating the science of it. The whole experience is customized, from the initial quiz to the beautiful packaging, to using something that you know was made just for your skin. If you’re new to skincare, this is perfect because it does all the work for you. No more hours of research to find the right skincare.

Try it for yourself, and head over to Function of Beauty to take your skincare quiz. Type the special promo code ESSENCE at checkout or use this special link to get 20% off and prepare yourself for glowing skin!