Vintner's Daughter Has a Devout Celeb Following—Its New Product is Game-Changing

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There are only a few skincare brands as iconic and impressive as those that can boast a devout celebrity following. La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Vintner's Daughter all fall under this category. Vintner's Daughter is a luxury skincare brand that uses plant-based, botanical ingredients to treat and transform the skin. Its Active Botanical Serum ($325) is so good that it's widely reported that A-listers like Hailey Bieber, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Tracee Ellis Ross use it. The brand's second product, the Active Treatment Essence ($225), also received a similar amount of fanfare and boasts the "it changed my skin" sort of testimonials. 

Recently, Vintner's Daughter launched its third product: a cleanser. After using it for a couple of months, I can confidently say that it's a genuinely game-changing product. While a cleanser may not sound like the most exciting skincare product ever, this one has become the foundation of my daily skincare routine, and I've seen a visible improvement in my skin since using it. Keep reading to learn what makes this cleanser so special.

My Skin

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Before waxing poetic about why I love this cleanser so much, I want to provide some context. My skin is prone to dehydration and redness, and I have a mild case of rosacea that flares up when I get too hot, too cold, too stressed, too tired, or generally get out of balance in my routine (it's the bane of my existence). The redness is always at its worst on my cheeks and chin. This makes me cautious about testing new products, especially cleansers. If a cleanser is too harsh, it can cause redness and lead me straight to my foundation and concealer. 

The brand's founder, April Gargiulo, assured me that this cleanser's combination of whole plant ingredients, along with its unique milky texture that acts as a double cleanse in one, wouldn't further irritate my skin. And she was right. After using this product continuously for a couple of months, I've noticed that my skin appears more hydrated, even, and radiant without any signs of excess irritation or redness.

I took this picture immediately after washing my face (which explains some of the redness). Trust me—it's not irritation. After a few minutes, my skin had a bright, glowing complexion. Using this cleanser consistently for a couple of months has made my skin feel soft, smooth, and most importantly, clean.

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The Active Renewal Cleanser is a game changer, thanks to the combination of oil- and water-soluble ingredients that work together to act as a double cleanse in a single step. This product effectively removes sweat, sunscreen, dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping the skin. As soon as the milky texture hits my skin, I can see my sunscreen and makeup start to separate and dissolve. 

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So you might be wondering why this essence smells like kombucha. Well, it's all thanks to something called "Phyto Ferment​." This two-week fermentation process produces beneficial probiotics and increases nutrient absorption, resulting in that unique smell. But believe me. It's worth it for all the amazing ingredients packed into this bottle, including stabilized vitamin C, B vitamins, hyaluronic acid, probiotics, plant stem cells, and various superfood ingredients. 

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I only use the serum at night because it feels like a face oil and provides deep moisture. When combined with my glowy sunscreen formula during the day, it can make my skin look a little too shiny for my liking. Despite using it once a day, I've noticed that my skin appears brighter, softer, and visibly plumper.