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I don’t know about you, but I’ve never spent so much time in front of a screen in my life. I really took for granted that travel, in-person meetings, sitting around the office talking etc. … were actually kind freeing. Now my eyeballs might as well be hardwired into my Zoom application.

In this new realm, you’ve probably heard more about blue light - which is just a part of the spectrum of visible light (in fact it’s the reason the sky appears blue), but is high-energy and short-wavelength. It’s not the same as UVA or UVB light, but it is thought to contribute to hyperpigmentation, redness and inflammation with equal or even great effect than UVA (according to this oft-cited, peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology). It also plays an essential role in our circadian rhythm, so as you can imagine, overexposure can poorly impact our skin’s natural cycle as well as our overall pattern of wakefulness and sleep. (Don’t look at your phone in bed!!).

The innovative uncle-nephew duo at family company Foster’s Lab, comprised of Thomas Siebenaler - an experienced compliance professional with almost 30 years experience in clinical (FDA regulated) skincare, and his nephew Anthony Shook, an entrepreneur - created a single hero launch sku to counteract this very modern skincare concern.

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Their Anti-Tech Serum is built to protect against blue light as well as promote overall skin health for all skin types, with Bakuchiol, a natural non-irritating alternative to retinol; a potent Vitamin C format that penetrates deep into skin for anti-oxidant benefits; Cacao Seed Extract, another powerful anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant; and Biphenyl Azepanyl Methanone, a high-tech patented ingredient that inhibits cortisol production - thus fighting your skin’s negative response to stress.

It’s super sheer and light - which makes it perfect under makeup or as a little glow-giving boost in the morning, and ideal for all skin types - including the dude in your life/office space. And it looks cute next to those blue light glasses you KNOW you just got on Amazon ; )

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