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When testing a new skin-care product, the rule of thumb is to give it at least a month before determining if it’s a dud. This can be frustrating when updating your regimen for spring. Patience may be a virtue but, in the realm of skin care, we’re greedy. The weather is changing now — how can we possibly wait weeks for gratification?
Unfortunately, there’s really no way to get around the principle. Cell turnover takes at least 28 days, so judging a product after just a few uses is silly. However, like every good rule in this world, there’s usually a loophole. Yes, if you want to determine the long-term results of a product, patience and consistency are required — but that doesn’t mean they can’t provide some “fast” benefits, too.
Concerns like hormonal acne, dark spots, or fine lines won’t be erased within a few hours, but if you’re looking to help plump skin or boost radiance, there are a few products that offer short-term benefits, whether that involves an overnight or a two-week timeframe. Hey, it’s better than four weeks, right? Ahead, we’ve rounded up the newest fast-acting skin-care products from Sephora, based on your needs.