You may know the importance of consuming calcium for your bone and heart health, but did you know government studies show that topical application can help your skin? Studied to strengthen the skin barrier, boost hydration and increase cell turnover, calcium may be your new favorite skincare ingredient. There’s also a multi-balm stick from Korean beauty brand Dr. Melaxin that lets you apply it to your skin. Per our price trackers, tubes have been going for up to $23 and nearly 100,000 sold in this past month alone. Today, it’s 22% off.
Reviewers say the balm is helping them “Benjamin Button their way through life” — especially smokers, tanning bed users, “sun lovers” and people with chronically dry skin.
Dr. Melaxin made the map for its viral peeling exfoliating scrub, loved for unclogging pores and removing blackheads. (Which is currently on sale, too.) Yet, this smoothing calcium stick is soonly becoming a new staple for hydration and plumping. Made with calcium, vitamin D, collagen and other powerhouse ingredients for firming and elasticity (this study on adenosine is super interesting), this magic tube is offering anti-aging results — fast.
“I have only had it 4 days and I’m already seeing improved brightness under my eyes,” one said. “I also immediately noticed hydration, day 1.” With another reviewer who was skeptical at first, noting their forehead lines were noticeably better after two weeks. “My fine lines are gone, especially the ones around my mouth and eyes,” MamaK wrote.
While it’s a mighty under-eye treatment, the brand recommends using the stick on your lips, neck or anywhere else that you’d like to hydrate and firm.
Fans note the balm helped with everything from “turkey neck” to chapped lips and even dryness on their chest. Reviewers say it doesn’t just smooth their skin, it “seemingly plumps up the surface from the inside out,” resulting in a more rested, youthful look. (Some even credit it for brightening dark circles.) “Made my fine lines and wrinkles plump and made my make up application perfect,” one wrote. “Skin has never looked better.” Reviewer Ashley Monique noted their skin was visibly plumper and more moisturized after consistent use.
While some say it has no smell, others call the scent “yummy,” saying it plays well with other products, wearing over and under makeup, with their other skin care or just on its own. Coming in a travel-friendly tube that’s easy to apply, reviewers say the formula is smooth, without feeling heavy or greasy and melts into their skin, giving a “soft, hydrated finish.”
Reviewers love this K-beauty calcium balm stick for smoothing skin and bringing a youthful glow. Read more 5-star reviews and grab one for yourself while it’s still on sale.
“This product is great. I have only had it 4 days and I’m already seeing improved brightness under my eyes. I have used it 3 of 4 days. I also immediately noticed hydration, day 1. It goes on smooth and very moisturizing. I put it on at night, so it absorbs overnight and the next morning I still have a great glow after washing my face. GET IT!!!” — Boujee and Practical
“Wrinkles, be gone! This magical stick is like a time machine for my face. Five days in, and I’m practically Benjamin Button-ing my way through life. It glides on smoother than a buttered-up dance floor, leaving my skin so hydrated that even the Sahara would be jealous. No rubbing required - just swipe and strut. One stick lasts longer than my last relationship, and trust me, that’s saying something. Who needs Photoshop when you’ve got this miracle worker?” — Susan d.
“I wanted to wait until a full month before a gave my review and now it’s time! I am in love with this product my fine lines around my mouth are gone and the crows feet are gone literally all but gone now i am 55 years old and was a heavy smoker and drinker back in the day sad to say but that’s what made me want to want this product to begin with and now i’m just so pleased and excited to purchase more!” — Amazon customer
″I really like everything about this stick. I use it morning and night in my skin care protocol. Smells yummy, very easy to apply, application is smooth and feels silky. I am almost done with my first stick and I have noticed a difference in my skin for sure. I will be 62 this year and started noticing the wrinkles and laugh lines around my mouth. Definitely great to add extra moisturizing when we get a little older to achieve that youthful glow, which it does.. It’s lightweight and easy to apply.” — powens
“Excellent skin care product! I am 60 and the fine lines have invaded my face and neck. I tried many products but all of them only prevented they never improved and reduced the lines. I have only been using this 1 month and everyone notices the difference! Not just me. I am extremely happy . It’s also great for you lady’s who want to prevent getting those lines and creases. It’s even helped my lip lines. Works awesome under my makeup too.” — Suzy
Looking for more on-sale skin care to help you and your bank account age gracefully? Check out these finds below, courtsey of HuffPost shopping.
RoC’s Line Smoothing cleansing pads (15% off)
It’s not breaking news that exfoliating pads remove makeup and tone skin pretty well. However, we’ve spotted RoC’s Line Smoothing cleansing pads that do you one better: RoC made these babies to remove makeup and work to smooth fine lines — and shockingly, reviewers are reporting that they’re actually effective. People are literally canceling Botox appointments because these foam-infused pads are surprisingly doing quite enough. And the kicker is that they’re only $10 right now on Amazon.
“I usually get Botox twice a year,” one shopper shared. “Normally I would feel the need to get botox again by this point but these really do smooth my fine lines,” they continued. “I’m not exaggerating when I say they give you an instant facelift.”
Weleda Skin Food (30% off)
While many brands claim their creams feature ultra-hydrating formulations, we all know that many fall short. Yet, Senior Shopping Writer and beauty lover Lourdes Avila Uribe calls Weleda Skin Food a "25-year mainstay in my routine that gets even the driest, roughest, crepey-est of hands right." Even better? It’s 30% off on Amazon today. "I use it consistently on my elbows, toes and feet — anywhere that has a tendency to get cracked and flaky — but I’ve also definitely slathered it on my face during times of intense need," Uribe said.
Maree forehead wrinkle patches (33% off)
Promising review: "These wrinkle patches have become a surprisingly essential part of my self-care routine—they’re easy to use, feel soothing on the skin, and give my forehead a noticeably refreshed, smoother look in just half an hour. I love that they combine a gentle patch design with a hydrating, skin-loving formula that makes the whole experience feel spa-like without any hassle. They stay comfortably in place, deliver a nice cooling effect, and leave my skin looking more relaxed every time I use them. For the quality, ease, and instant pick-me-up they offer, these patches are absolutely a standout." — Home on Harrington
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