You know that point in the winter when your skin becomes as dull and lifeless as the gray, sunless days of the season? The problem is hard to pinpoint — it’s not a pimple, it’s not blackheads, it’s not a new wrinkle, it’s just… deflated. According to over 600 shoppers, there’s a solution, and it’s Dermelect’s Self-Esteem Beauty Sleep Serum. 

The crux of Beauty Sleep Serum is a potent mix of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and vitamin C. Glycolic and salicylic acid are both alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) which slough off dead skin cells that contribute to a dull appearance. Vitamin C is a common ingredient in skincare, but if you need a refresher, it reduces with wrinkles and fine lines, reduces hyperpigmentation, and improves elasticity. 

Ultimately, after using Dermelect’s Beauty Sleep Serum consistently, you should wake up with a brighter, more even complexion, small pores, exfoliated skin, and less noticeable wrinkles.

Shop now: $42; dermelect.com

Sure, that is a suspiciously long list of benefits, but these are powerhouse ingredients and hundreds of reviewers say it’s not too good to be true. Shoppers report seeing results ranging from subtle-but-noticeable to miraculous.

“It helps to keep the fine lines just that, fine,” one reviewer said. Another shopper said that “it produces beautiful skin in the morning and had taken care of multiple areas of concern, including lines in the forehead and dark spots.” An even more enthusiastic reviewer called Self-Esteem Beauty Sleep a “miracle-worker” adding, “my skin looks amazing, the texture is smoother, brighter and my pores have been noticeably minimized.” 

Another impressive feature of this serum is that Dermelect is a brand that myself, along with other editors, rave about. The Makeover nail concealer has given me healthy, ridge-free, strong nails for the first time in a decade and its Revitalite Professional eye cream is a cut above the rest when it comes to dark circles. 

Head to Dermelect to shop the Self-Esteem Beauty Sleep Serum. And if you could use those benefits on more surface area, there is a similar Neck Firming Lift cream in the line.