Why I Ditch My Premium Skincare (and What I Use Instead)

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If you’ve been part of this community for a while, you know how much I absolutely adore the ROYAL Defy skincare line. It’s Jafra’s premium 4-step/6 produts ritual powered by Royal Jelly, and it’s everything I love—light, luxurious textures, clean ingredients that deliver visible results, and products that make my skin feel alive. But, I say goodbye to all of this on the weekends.

So why would I ever ditch it on the weekends?

Because BioLab has arrived—and this powerhouse skincare line keeps getting better.

Scientific Skincare That Delivers

When BioLab launched in January 2024, it introduced five products: two capsules, two serums, and a resurfacing mask. They were originally intended to supplement any skincare routine, but this collection has grown into something truly special.

Each product is designed to target one (or more) of the following concerns:

  • Sensitivity
  • Loss of elasticity
  • Loss of firmness
  • Puffy eyes
  • Fine lines & wrinkles
  • Uneven skin texture
  • Dark spots & discoloration

Let’s take a look at the full BioLab collection that’s earned its place in my weekend ritual.

My BioLab Weekend Ritual

🧼 Hydrating Facial Cleanser with Lactic Acid & Prebiotics
This gel-to-foam cleanser is fragrance-free, gentle, and microbiome-supportive. It deep-cleans while calming even the most sensitive skin.

🧖‍♀️ Peeling Effect Mask 5% BHA + AHAs Complex
I like to keep mine chilled in the fridge—pure spa vibes! It exfoliates dead skin cells, visibly smooths texture, and reveals a fresh, luminous glow.

💧 Facial Capsules Prebiotic Serum (Blue)
These target loss of elasticity while supporting a healthy skin microbiome. Simple, potent, and oh-so-satisfying to use.

🌙 Facial Capsules 20+% Vitamin C
Jafra’s most powerful Vitamin C yet. Use at night only, then apply sunscreen the next day. These capsules firm, brighten, and boost antioxidant protection.

👁️ Depuff Eye Serum 3% Caffeine Complex + EGCG Derivative
I was cautious about using caffeine around my eyes—but Jafra nailed the formula. This serum tackles puffiness, fatigue, and dark circles without irritation.

✨ Smoothness Recovery Facial Serum 17% PHA Complex
Hydrates, strengthens the skin barrier, and minimizes pores, fine lines, and dullness. It’s lightweight and layers beautifully.

☀️ Facial Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50+
This feels like a serum and protects like a champion. It shields from sun damage and supports youthful skin with every drop.

🌚 Dark Spot Corrector Facial Serum 10.5% Niacinamide + DeMelanix
Targets past sun damage while strengthening the moisture barrier and microbiome. It’s the multitasking dark spot fighter I didn’t know I needed.

🌞 Dark Spot Corrector Facial Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen 10.5% Niacinamide + DeMelanix
Pairs perfectly with the serum to visibly fade dark spots and prevent new ones. Expect brighter, more even-toned skin.

Let’s Not Forget the Body

🚿 Body Exfoliator (9.5% AHAs)
Don’t stop at the neck! This exfoliator tackles bumpy skin, keratosis pilaris (aka strawberry skin), and rough patches.

🧴 Body Lotion (9.5% AHAs)
Follow with this exfoliating lotion to lock in moisture and keep skin smooth, hydrated, and baby soft.

My Personal Approach

Many of my colleagues use BioLab daily—but I prefer to keep things simple. My weekday skincare is all about the ROYAL Defy ritual: six steps in the morning, five at night. That’s plenty for me.

So I treat BioLab as my weekend spa experience. A chance to pamper my skin, boost results, and feel like I just had a facial—without ever leaving the house.

Bonus: By giving Defy the weekends off, I make those premium products last even longer.

Your Turn

Whether you want to:

  • Treat BioLab as a weekly skin reset,
  • Add one or two treatments to your existing ritual, or
  • Replace your everyday skincare with these science-driven formulas…

There’s a way to make BioLab work beautifully for you.

Let me know how you’d like to use it—weekend glow-up or daily devotion?


Purple Essence By Evelyn, your partner in aging well and achieving your best self.


Comments

2 comments on “Why I Ditch My Premium Skincare (and What I Use Instead)”

  1. Evelyn Abernathy Avatar
    Evelyn Abernathy

    Hi Linda. Thanks for reading the blog post. I’m glad that you found it helpful. Feel free to share it with others who will find value.

    Evelyn

  2. Linda Marie Avatar
    Linda Marie

    Oh my goodness Evelyn such a wonderful informative Jafra product teaching on bio lab products,

    You explained everything thoroughly and I absolutely appreciate this video you have done for so many of us that had no idea how to use it and how terrific this new line is

    I have some of the products, but I wasn’t sure how to use it and now because of you, I will be using These products on the weekend. 😉

    Thanks again. God bless good to see your beautiful face again 🥰

    sincerely Linda jafra consultant since 1980

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