What is Sonya Illuminating Gel?
This is Sonya Illuminating Gel, a specially formulated gel designed to give your skin an instant, healthy, and natural-looking radiance. It’s a lightweight, non-greasy formula infused with brightening agents and subtle light-reflecting particles. This product doesn’t just sit on top of your skin like a highlighter; it works to even out skin tone and impart a dewy, “lit-from-within” glow that looks completely authentic, not sparkly or artificial.
Who Should Be Using This?
I recommend this gel to anyone wanting to combat dullness and achieve a vibrant complexion. It’s for someone like Grace, who has great skin but always looks a little tired and wishes for a fresh, awake appearance without wearing foundation. It’s for David, who wants to look revitalized before an important meeting. It’s also a fantastic product for mature skin, like Beatrice’s, as it reflects light in a way that can subtly soften the appearance of fine lines. If you crave luminosity, this is for you.
What Problem Does This Solve?
The Illuminating Gel solves the problem of a dull, tired-looking complexion. Factors like stress, lack of sleep, and environmental damage can leave our skin looking flat and grey. This product provides an immediate visual correction by reflecting light away from shadows and imperfections, creating the illusion of smoother, more even-toned skin. It also works over time with regular use to help improve the actual clarity and radiance of your skin, making it a treatment and a cosmetic in one.
My Guidance: How to Use It
This is a versatile product, and my guidance depends on your desired result. For a natural, no-makeup look, apply a small amount to cleansed and moisturized skin, focusing on the high points of your face: cheekbones, brow bones, cupid’s bow, and down the bridge of your nose. For use as a radiant primer, mix a pea-sized amount with your foundation or apply it all over your face before your foundation for an all-over glow. You can also use it to highlight specific areas over your finished makeup. A little goes a very long way—start with a tiny amount and build up to your desired level of radiance.
Important Considerations (Side Effects)
The gel is non-comedogenic and designed to be gentle. However, if you have very oily skin, you may prefer to use it only as a targeted highlighter rather than an all-over primer to avoid adding excess shine. The light-reflecting particles are very fine and should not cause irritation, but as with any new product, a patch test is always a good idea. If you experience any clogged pores, reduce frequency of use.
