Flawless skin is hydrated, balanced, radiant and even. Bouncy is another word to add to the list of adjectives. It may initially seem like an odd way to describe skin, but bouncy skin equals youthful, perky skin. That’s something everyone’s after, right?
Kat Burki, CEO and founder of Kat Burki, elaborates that when skin care products claim to improve skin’s bounce, they’re referring to improving its elasticity and firmness for a supple, taut appearance. Having more bounce becomes more important with age. “As we age, we tend to produce less collagen and elastin, which naturally give skin its bounce and elasticity,” says Burki. “To improve bounce, the ideal formula would contain ingredients that boost collagen and elastin while hydrating, plumping and smoothing skin.” Neuropeptides are one of those key ingredients because they repair and rebuild your skin’s elasticity.
You probably already have products for bouncy hair, now it’s time to set your sights on your skin. These 11 skin care products boost bounce while tackling other skin care concerns.
11 Beauty Products That Give Skin That Coveted Bounce
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Glossier
Super Bounce, $28 at Glossier
Bring bounce back to dry, rough skin with this hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested serum. Its hero ingredient is hyaluronic acid, which holds up to a thousand times its weight in water to plump faces. It's potent so three to four drops are plenty for your entire face and neck. Tap in the product and it'll absorb without any telltale stickiness. Plus, it helps makeup glide on as smoothly as primer.
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Glow Recipe
Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser, $34 at Glow Recipe
Give skin its regular serving of fruits and veggies with this blueberry cleanser. It is from Glow Recipe's own product line and it's known to sell out. That's because the product functions as a cleanser and makeup remover plus it can even be applied as a mask. It exfoliates courtesy of visible bits of blueberry extract and is nourishing enough that toner might not be necessary. The cleanser offers double the bounce thanks to its springy texture and because it makes skin soft and bouncy.
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L'Oréal Paris
Revitalift Triple Power Intensive Overnight Mask, $24.99 at Ulta Beauty
Apply a thin layer of this mask before bed and wake up to a transformed complexion. The leave-on mask combines moisturizing hyaluronic acid and Pro-Xylane to strengthen the foundation of skin. The formula fights the signs of aging and gives skin youthful, gravity-defying bounce, while centella asiatica, aka tiger grass, helps repair cells. And there's no need to worry about greasy pillowcases come morning.
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Philosophy
Purity Made Simple Hydra-Bounce Eye Gel, $24 at Sephora
It's not just your cheeks that could do with more bounce. Philosophy describes its new product as a "hydra-bounce eye gel" and it's rich in vitamins and nourishing ingredients like cold-pressed chia seed oil (a patented green tea antioxidant complex) to brighten tired, puffy eyes. It also targets dark circles and loss of elasticity. FYI: It's suitable for contact lens wearers.
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream, $68 at Drunk Elephant
This protein moisturizer strengthens, moisturizes, minimizes the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fights the signs of aging and increases bounce. The effective formula has nine signal peptides, safe synthetic growth factors and antioxidant-rich pygmy waterlily stem cell extract. Use the cream morning and evening by mixing it into any serum, cream or oil.
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Jullai
Super 12 Bounce Essence Oil Toner, $37 at Glow Recipe
This is unlike any other toner. First, it's a toner and anti-aging serum in one. Second, it's formulated with tiny blue oil capsules filled with a range of oils and extracts. When applied to skin, the capsules burst unleashing their goodness. It has a Super 12 complex comprised of 12 (obviously) slow, cold-brewed ingredients, including spirulina, pomegranate, tomato and balloon flower extract. Sweep it on with a cotton pad or hands, then tap to burst the blue oil capsules to get dewy, bouncy skin.
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Estée Lauder
Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Aging Cell Power Crème SPF 15, $82 at Nordstrom
Estée Lauder claims users will actually be able to see skin bounce back with this anti-aging moisturizer. The moringa-rich formula increases skin's elastin and collagen levels to improve its density, tone and elasticity. Plus, it moisturizes, targets discoloration and offers SPF 15 protection.
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Dr Roebuck's
Perky Collagen Boosting Serum, $60 at Sephora
This natural serum nourishes parched skin and brightens using clean ingredients. Hyaluronic acid, plant-based squalane, ginseng, pullulan and Inca inchi counteract loss of firmness and elasticity.
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Lancôme
Énergie de Vie Antioxidant & Glow Boosting Liquid Care Moisturizer, $55 at Ulta Beauty
This moisturizer definitely brings life back to fatigued complexions. The water-infused formula is inspired by Korean skin care routines. It has a unique weightless texture, but is still loaded with as many anti-aging ingredients as a serum. Superfood ingredients like goji berry and lemon balm combat environmental stressors and bring bounce back.
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Kat Burki
Form Control Marine Collagen Gel, $160 at Net-a-Porter
Collagen is the protein that helps skin maintain its structure and bounce. But as we age our collagen levels deplete. Apply this daily treatment in the morning or evening and it will boost collagen levels, leaving skin more elastic and firmer.
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Moon Juice
Beauty Shroom Plumping Jelly Serum, $58 at Sephora
Perk up that complexion with a few pumps of this adaptogenic serum. It's made out of 100 percent naturally derived ingredients, including "super mushrooms" like reishi and silver ear. When combined with hyaluronic acid, the ingredients work to lift, smooth and plump skin. The jelly formula has a lightweight, nonsticky texture that absorbs deep down into pores for maximum efficacy.
