I’ve Always Followed Pharrell’s Skincare Advice, So HumanRace Was a Natural Next Step
Back in 2013, I came across an article on Into The Gloss in which Pharrell revealed that he washed his face with cold water every day.
My response to that tidbit of information from the ever-ageless music icon? Say no more.
I have washed my face with cold water since that day.
So when Pharrell announced the release of his skincare line, Humanrace, I knew I had to try it.
Running you back about $110, the full 3-product line is an investment but fully worth the price.
Packed with thoughtful, innovative ingredients like rice particles and snow mushrooms along with tried and true ingredients like AHAs and glycolic acid, Humanrace hits the mark when it comes to future-focused skincare. If you’re looking to upgrade your skincare routine, read ahead for my honest opinion.
First Impression: “Oop! This cleanser is…powder. That’s different. Let me read these directions.”
Observations: “I feel like I just got a facial,” I said out loud to myself as I finished up the routine. This was well before I realized that the system is actually called the “three-minute facial” so, they’re on point with that.
When I was done I debated whether or not I wanted to put makeup over my freshly washed face. I love that the Rice Powder Cleanser is a super gentle exfoliant. I love that the Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator doubles up on the cleansing experience and really gets the dead skin out of there. The Humidifying cream feels like a creamy gel and finishes like Laura Mercier’s makeup primer, do with that what you will.
Takeaway: I’ll be adding the cleanser and the exfoliant to my daily routine. My face felt refreshed and spa-like after using them. The moisturizer felt great as well but because it has a creamy consistency, it left my face oily towards the end of the day. I’m going to stick with my current moisturizer instead. If you don’t have oily skin, I’d definitely recommend using the entire system.
Shop the full system and my favorite products below!
Skincare Routine Kit
$110 | humanrace.com
Featuring the Rice Powder Cleanser, Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator and Humidifying Face cream, this 3-step system is definitely a spa-day dupe.
Rice Powder Cleanser
$36 | humanrace.com
Just add water to lather with this powder-to-foam cleanser that gently cleanses and brightens skin using rice particles, fruit AHAs and snow mushroom.
Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator
$40 | humanrace.com
This powerful yet gentle exfoliator combines glycolic, enzymatic and rice particles to slough away dead skin cells. It left my skin feeling clean and rejuvenated but not stripped.
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