Topical Skin: Science Meets Radiance
I Tried Topical Skin—and My Routine May Never Be the Same
By Angelina Cappiello
Editor-in-Chief
If you’re like me, you probably have a love-hate relationship with skincare. I love the ritual, but I hate when products promise the world and leave me with tight cheeks, clogged pores, or an oily sheen that lasts all day. So when I came across Topical Skin, a derm-backed brand that promises science with sensibility, I was curious—but cautious. Three weeks later, my bathroom shelf (and my skin) are telling me this might be the real deal.
The Cleanser That Doesn’t Punish Your Skin
Let’s start with the Hydrating Facial Cleanser with Oleosomes. I’ll be honest: most cleansers feel like they’re robbing my face blind. This one? It’s different. The texture is creamy but turns into the softest lather—just enough to feel like a deep clean without any tightness afterward.
Here’s why: it’s packed with ceramide NP (a lipid our skin naturally produces to stay strong) and safflower oleosomes, little moisture bombs that slowly release hydration as you wash. Add in soothing aloe vera and centella asiatica, and it’s like a hug for stressed-out skin. After rinsing, my face feels fresh and cushiony, never squeaky.
The Oil That Outsmarts Blue Light and Pollution
I’ll admit I was nervous about trying a face oil—I usually fear the grease factor. But Phyto AOX Facial Oil N°10 absorbed like a dream. Lightweight, silky, and gone in seconds, it left just the right amount of glow.
The star here is Exposome Defense Technology, which basically means it’s loaded with antioxidants that shield skin from everything modern life throws at us: UV rays, city smog, even blue light from our laptops and phones. And the ingredient lineup reads like a superfood smoothie:
• Bakuchiol (the gentler, plant-based cousin of retinol) to smooth fine lines.
• Rosehip and baobab oils for vitamins A, C, and E to brighten and hydrate.
• Holy basil and green tea to calm skin when stress shows up on your face.
Within days, my dull patches looked brighter, and my skin just felt more resilient—like it had been working out behind the scenes.
The Eye Cream That’s Actually Gentle
The under-eye area is my Achilles’ heel: puffiness, fine lines, the occasional late-night Netflix binge written all over my face. Topical Skin’s Radiance Renewal Eye Cream goes heavy on something called Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs), which are basically the skin’s own built-in hydration system.
The cream feels rich but sinks in quickly, giving a smoothing effect that made my concealer glide on better. After a couple of weeks, the area looked plumper and less fatigued—like I’d finally gotten that elusive eight hours of sleep.
Why I’m Sticking With It
What really impressed me is how the brand thinks about the whole picture of skin health:
• Barrier support (ceramides, oleosomes) so your skin stays resilient.
• Antioxidants (bakuchiol, green tea, vitamins) to fight the invisible aging triggers.
• Soothing botanicals (aloe, holy basil) to keep irritation at bay.
It feels less like slapping on products and more like giving my skin an actual strategy.
Final Verdict
Topical Skin isn’t just about surface-level beauty—it’s about protecting your skin for the long run while still giving you that instant glow. And as someone who’s tried just about everything, I can honestly say: these formulas don’t just work, they feel like they’re working. And yes, my bathroom shelf is officially reorganized.