{"id":1322,"date":"2020-07-02T13:02:37","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T03:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=170924"},"modified":"2020-10-27T17:57:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T17:57:00","slug":"nicola-kilner-deciem-skincare","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/nicola-kilner-deciem-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Note: Deciem CEO And Co-Founder Nicola Kilner On Glass Skin, Science And The Best Mascara Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to\u00a0Take Note<\/em> \u2013 a weekly rolodex of all the best in skin, wellness, and makeup from industry insiders. Each week, we\u2019ll profile one woman who\u2019s privy to beauty, covering everything from recommendations to routines. Today’s guest comes all the way from London. Nicola Kilner is the Co-Founder and CEO at Deciem<\/a>, the Canadian umbrella company that includes brands like The Ordinary and Niod in its portfolio. Deciem is a brand that changed skincare. It refuted expensive formulations and meaningless ingredients. Instead, it was science-backed and cheap – and more importantly, it worked. It’s had a tumultuous journey (with the passing of Co-Founder Brandon Truaxe) but is now back on its upward trajectory, continuing to innovate and make noise in the beauty industry.<\/p>\n

Kilner gets the science behind skincare. She knows what works. But she’s also a CEO and mom, so needs a routine that’s quick and effective. Here, she details her favorite products, her nonchalance towards cleansing and her sun-safe vacation trick.<\/p>\n

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GRAZIA: What does your morning skincare routine look like?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola:<\/strong> I don\u2019t tend to cleanse my face in the morning with anything other than water so I use it as an opportunity to use a mask or treatment. NIOD Sanskrit Saponins<\/a> is my favorite for a deep clean. Next, I use serum. The NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1<\/a> is my go-to in the morning, and I like to apply a great antioxidant to protect my skin daily, so I follow with NIOD Survival 30<\/a>. My bathroom is always filled with lab samples so it changes regularly! I love having a skincare wardrobe so I can tailor my routine each day to what my skin needs.<\/p>\n

GRAZIA: And evening?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola:<\/strong> I\u2019ll clean my face with water (unless it needs a deep clean and I\u2019ll use NIOD Sanskrit Saponins<\/a> again) and then I apply NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1%<\/a> which is super hydrating so acts as my anti-aging defense as well as a hydrator!<\/p>\n

GRAZIA: If you were heading to a deserted island, what three products would make the cut?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola:<\/strong> NIOD Survival<\/a> as it protects against so much more than just SPF – pollution really is damaging our skin. And probably NIOD Copper Amino Isolate Serum 2:1<\/a> plus my rollers!<\/p>\n

GRAZIA: Best professional treatment out there?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola:<\/strong> I am keen to book a facial in with Nichola Joss as I want to learn more about facial massage. At home, I love to use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque<\/a> and NIOD Sanskrit Saponins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

GRAZIA: Skincare cheap thrill?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola: <\/strong>Water and sleep!<\/p>\n

GRAZIA: And splurge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola: <\/strong>Skin doesn\u2019t understand luxury. I\u2019m a firm believer in science and strong levels of actives over textures, fragrance and fancy packaging.<\/p>\n

GRAZIA: What\u2019s your go-to method for treating a pimple, fast?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicola: <\/strong>Using The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque<\/a> as a spot treatment… and no touching!<\/p>\n

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NIOD\u2019s Copper Amino Isolate Lipid 1% (CAIL 1%) is a pro-collagen, pro-lipid, pro-fat formula that takes on an enhanced approach to targeting overall healthy-looking skin.\u2063 \u2063 CAIL 1% incorporates Tripeptide-1 (Palmitoyl) Copper at a 1% concentration (by weight) which works synergistically to restore and maintain a youthful appearance to the skin. The natural role of copper peptides (GHK-Cu), as found in the human body, includes the activation of a wide range of skin health functions such as healing, immune function, collagen synthesis, fibroblast production, and anti-inflammatory responses. Palmitoyl-GHK-Cu is a version of GHK-Cu with an attached palmitoyl group to the structure of the peptide, which works to enhance its lipophilic properties to enhance skin affinity.\u2063 \u2063 CAIL 1% also includes Zizanoic Vetiver, an upcycled ingredient derived from the roots of vetiver exhausted by the fragrance industry. This unique ingredient aims to support skin tonicity, volume and firmness. Zizanoic Vetiver promotes the improved appearance of skin volume redefinition and firmness while promoting an overall plumping effect. \u2063 \u2063 With aging, the distribution of fat tissue changes due to the inhibition of adipogenesis and increased fat degradation via stimulated lipolysis. CAIL 1% incorporates a patented Dihydrodiisoeugenol Complex which offers a novel, multi-faceted approach to enhancing skin resilience, aiming to counteract the appearance of decreased adipose tissue through the improvement of elasticity and firmness of the skin, particularly when applied to the cheeks and jawline.\u2063 \u2063 The formula is further supported by Aphanizomenon Aquaflo which facilitates the skin\u2019s natural moisturizing factors to smoothen the skin surface for a younger appearance, helping to improve skin elasticity while reducing the appearance of wrinkles. \ud83d\udc99<\/a><\/p>\n

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