{"id":6427,"date":"2023-08-10T06:09:21","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T23:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6427"},"modified":"2023-08-10T06:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T23:09:21","slug":"dr-diamonds-metacine-delivers-a-facial-in-a-bottle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=6427","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Diamond&#8217;s Metacine Delivers a Facial in a Bottle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span> few months ago, I went to the dermatologist with a laundry list of skin concerns ranging from dark spots to uneven texture. And\u2014in the plot twist of all plot twists\u2014she told me that my issues were likely a result of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/isla-founder-beauty-routine\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/isla-founder-beauty-routine\/\">lengthy, billion-step skin-care regimen<\/a> (I\u2019m a recovering shopping writer, so I\u2019ve slathered a lot of shit on my face in the name of journalism).<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhen people decide that they want to use a lot of products, it can lead to acne, different forms of eczema, and perioral dermatitis, which can stoke rosacea,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/medicine.yale.edu\/profile\/mona-gohara\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/medicine.yale.edu\/profile\/mona-gohara\/\">Mona Gohara, MD<\/a>, associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. \u201cAt the end of the day, when you&#8217;re trying to solve a skin problem, not committing to one simple skin routine can actually feed the fire a little bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To bring my skin back to its happy homeostasis, my derm suggested I whittle down my routine to just the essentials, and limit myself to one \u201cfancy\u201d skin-loving treatment. Soon after that appointment, I was introduced to double board-certified facial plastic surgeon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jasonbdiamond.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.jasonbdiamond.com\/\">Jason Diamond, MD<\/a>, whose work you probably recognize: The Kardashians, Chrissy Teigen, and more celebs are devoted clients.<\/p>\n<p>Though he\u2019s known for his plastic surgery expertise, Dr. Diamond also created the InstaFacial, a three-part, $5,000+ in-office treatment\u2014which I got to try, and honestly, I\u2019d shell out that kind of cash to do it again\u2014that involves a light laser treatment, microneedling with platelet-rich-plasma (AKA PRP, which you may know as the \u201cVampire Facial\u201d), and a collagen mask.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/metacine\/\" current-title=\"Hollywood\u2019s Most In-Demand Plastic Surgeon Bottled Up His Celeb-Beloved $5K Facial, and It Totally Changed My Skin in 3 Months Flat\" current-image=\"Mascara-Only-2-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-02-09\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/metacine\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/metacine\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/metacine\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This sought-after\u2014but largely inaccessible\u2014facial treatment sparked Dr. Diamond\u2019s foray into skin care. Enter: His new line, Metacine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInspired by the InstaFacial and the clinical evidence of the skin\u2019s ability to repair and rejuvenate itself, I wanted to formulate a skin treatment system that mimics the efficacy of the treatment at home,\u201d he says. Essentially, the two-product system asks you to leave the rest of your skincare (except your moisturizer and SPF) at the door. Color me intrigued. I got to try Metacine for myself, and TL;DR, I\u2019ll use this stuff until I die.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1101765 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1179\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mascara-Only-1_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur body has natural mechanisms for everything, like creating collagen, initiating skin cell turnover, and providing hydration,\u201d says Dr. Gohara. The goal of the in-office InstaFacial is to stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production and jump start the skin\u2019s natural regenerative mechanisms. The goal of the two Metacine products is the same, just minus the office\u2014and price tag.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Plasma and Emulsion work together to maximize the effects of each ingredient,\u201d says Dr. Diamond. The system is formulated with a handful of hero ingredients like synthetic growth factors, peptides, niacinamide, retinoids, and hyaluronic acid.<\/p>\n<p>To me, a huge benefit is the simplicity of a two-product regimen\u2014and derms tend to agree. \u201cWith fewer steps, the routine becomes less of a burden, which may improve compliance,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdcsnyc.com\/provider\/brendan-camp-md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mdcsnyc.com\/provider\/brendan-camp-md\">Brendan Camp, MD<\/a>, a New York City-based double board-certified dermatologist. \u201cThis is important because so much about making skincare work is consistency.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Metacine%2C+Instafacial+Plasma+\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1101761%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdrdiamondsmetacine.com%252Fproducts%252Finstafacial%2525C2%2525AE-plasma&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmetacine%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drdiamondsmetacine.com\/products\/instafacial%C2%AE-plasma\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Plasma.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1101761%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdrdiamondsmetacine.com%252Fproducts%252Finstafacial%2525C2%2525AE-plasma&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmetacine%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Metacine%2C+Instafacial+Plasma+\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drdiamondsmetacine.com\/products\/instafacial%C2%AE-plasma\"> <\/p>\n<p>Metacine, Instafacial Plasma \u2014 $200.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>The most notable ingredients in the Plasma are bioactive growth factors, which, according to Dr. Diamond, mimic the supposed benefits of PRP treatments. \u201cThere\u2019s something in platelet rich plasma called platelet-derived growth factor, which is thought to help stimulate collagen production in the skin,\u201d says Dr. Gohara. Why\u2019s a synthetic version a big deal? Well, retrieving PRP is a somewhat invasive process in which you get your blood drawn, it\u2019s spun around in a centrifuge to separate and extract the PRP, and then it\u2019s applied topically on the skin. So having a non-invasive option you can use every day is an excellent option, since collagen helps the skin stay strong and bouncy.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond those growth factors, the Plasma is also formulated with hyaluronic acid to lock in hydration, as well as peptides. It has a watery, serum texture that goes on smooth and soaks in quickly. It\u2019s bright red in color and has a bit of a funky smell, but I wasn\u2019t too bothered by it. I noticed that my skin looked immediately more hydrated and radiant after applying the Plasma.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Metacine%2C+Instafacial+Emulsion\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1101761%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdrdiamondsmetacine.com%252Fproducts%252Finstafacial%2525C2%2525AE-emulsion&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmetacine%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drdiamondsmetacine.com\/products\/instafacial%C2%AE-emulsion\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"block w-full no-pin js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Emulsion.webp\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSBT-1101761%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fdrdiamondsmetacine.com%252Fproducts%252Finstafacial%2525C2%2525AE-emulsion&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fmetacine%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Metacine%2C+Instafacial+Emulsion\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drdiamondsmetacine.com\/products\/instafacial%C2%AE-emulsion\"> <\/p>\n<p>Metacine, Instafacial Emulsion \u2014 $350.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>\u201cThe Emulsion, rich in ingredients that increase cell turnover and renewal, helps maximize absorption of the Plasma,\u201d says Dr. Diamond. It\u2019s formulated with time-released retinoids as well as lipopeptides (a lipopeptide is a lipid connected to a peptide). Lipids are your skin\u2019s natural fats that help to protect the skin barrier, and peptides are the building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin. \u201cThe idea behind using peptides is that they may stimulate the production of those important skin proteins, which give the skin structure and rigidity,\u201d says Dr. Camp. The retinoids help smooth fine lines. Also among these ingredients is plumping hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.<\/p>\n<p>I love the silky, gel texture of this emulsion, and it\u2019s designed to play nicely with other products, so there\u2019s no pilling if you opt to apply your nightly moisturizer on top of it (which I do often for even more hydration). And though the gel is boosted with retinoids, I didn\u2019t notice any drying effects or \u201cpurging,\u201d which can sometimes happen when using more potent retinol-based products.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1101763 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Mascara-Only-3_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been using the Metacine products religiously since early May; I\u2019ve restocked the Plasma twice (!) already, and the Emulsion once. To that end, I wish the products lasted longer given the price, and I also wish the Plasma was twice the size, since the Metacine regimen calls for use twice a day. That way I\u2019d be able to restock both on the same schedule.<\/p>\n<p>To keep costs a little bit lower, after two months of testing, I began using the Plasma and Emulsion just once daily at night, and re-implementing my more basic skin care regimen in the morning (barrier-protecting moisturizer, eye cream, and SPF).<\/p>\n<p>After more than three months using the products, I am floored by the improvement in my skin and can say honestly that no other skin-care product has ever made this much of a noticeable difference. I\u2019ve seen signs of dehydration, congestion, hyperpigmentation, and uneven texture diminishing over time when using these products. I had the most dark spots on my cheeks, where I get congestion and tend to pick my skin. After a month, they faded significantly. What\u2019s more, my overall complexion looks more even in tone and has a healthy radiance to it.<\/p>\n<p>All of this is not to say I suddenly stop breaking out before my period or don\u2019t still get blackheads, but I do feel much more radiant and confident leaving my home with a bare face. The products are also a pleasure to use, and I love how they simplified my routine. I think my dermatologist would be pretty pleased, too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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