Menopause-Friendly Skincare That Boosts Hydration, Radiance & Firmness? I Put It To The Test
Amanda Ramsay is an award-winning professional makeup artist who specialises in makeup content and education for mature skin. Known as your over 40s makeup expert, Amanda has worked with thousands of Aussie women, including celebrities and personalities like Julia Gillard, Sophie Monk, Delta Goodrem, Collette Dinnigan, Jackie O, Miranda Kerr and Mia Freedman.
In Partnership with Aesthetics Rx®.
As a woman in her early 50’s navigating the delights and curveballs of menopause, I have noticed some pretty big changes in my skin. I know I’m not alone here!
Suddenly, my once-reliable glow has gone on strike, fine lines are bunking down and making themselves more obvious, my jowls are sagging lower, don’t even talk to me about those naso-labial folds! And no matter how much water I drink, dehydration has become my skin’s daily state of play. Sound familiar?That’s why, when I was invited to trial the new Aesthetics Rx® Biofemage Serum and Cream, formulated specifically to support skin through the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause, I was more than a little excited.
A plant-based cosmeceutical brand I already know, like and trust, tailored for mature skin that’s crying out for hydration, radiance and firmness? Sign me up Girl!
And Sisters, after 3 weeks of using them morning and night, I can confidently say these formulas mean business. Let’s break it down.
Aesthetics Rx BIOFEMAGE® Serum
Aesthetics Rx® Biofemage Serum is a targeted, advanced treatment designed to address the exact issues many of us face in midlife: loss of elasticity, dullness, dehydration, and uneven tone. Think of it
as your daily skin refresh and reboot button. It’s packed with natural phytoestrogens (plant-based ingredients that mimic some of the positive effects of estrogen on skin), skin-firming peptides, pore-refining niacinamide (Vitamin B3), brightening arbutin, and plumping hyaluronic acid. Basically: it hydrates, smooths, strengthens and brightens. Boom, I’m hooked!
Key Ingredients:
Natural Phytoestrogens - Plant-based powerhouses that help counteract the visible effects of hormonal shifts
Peptides - Support collagen production to keep skin firmer and more resilient
Niacinamide - Brightens, refines pores, strengthens barrier
Arbutin - Helps even skin tone and reduce the look of pigmentation Hyaluronic Acid. A hydration heroine that plumps and smooths fine lines
Aesthetics Rx BIOFEMAGE® Cream
The Biofemage Cream is the rich, velvety partner in crime to the serum. Where the serum delivers actives deep into the skin, the cream locks everything in while providing a surge of hydration and barrier support. Its star ingredient is Cellynkage, is a clinically tested technology that helps improve the way skin cells communicate and regenerate. Super clever. Combined with ceramides and multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, this moisturiser restores elasticity, smooths fine lines, and leaves skin bouncy and radiant.
Key Ingredients:
Cellynkage - For visibly smoother, firmer skin
Ceramides - Reinforce the skin barrier and lock in hydration
Hyaluronic Acid - Works on multiple levels to deliver deep, lasting hydration
How to use
Step 1: The Serum Morning and night, I applied 1 dropper of serum to freshly cleansed skin. I’m sure the idea is to “press” the serum gently into your face, neck, and décolletage. I’ll come clean and say I got into the massage and pat rhythm, it feels so gorgeous!
Step 2: The Cream A small amount of the cream goes a long way, she is like a glorious hug from a very tall, handsome man. Massage it in with upward strokes. This final step seals the deal, leaving skin comforted, hydrated, and ready to glow. You can use this rich cream morning and night. (And yes, you can layer sunscreen and makeup beautifully on top in the morning, this duo plays very nicely with others.)
Aesthetics Rx Everbright Day & Night Cream
The Aesthetics Rx Everbright Day & Night Cream is an ultra-lightweight gel-cream that promises lasting hydration, brightness, and a radiant, even-looking complexion. Think silky texture, quick absorption, and that coveted “glass-skin” glow without heaviness. It’s been formulated with proven actives to tackle pigmentation, uneven tone, and post-inflammatory marks while still keeping skin balanced, smooth and makeup-ready.
It’s suitable for all skin types, but especially good for those of us who are combination, live in humid climates or a little oily-prone.
For my dry-skinned sisters, you can amp up the comfort factor at night by mixing in a few drops of the Aesthetics Rx Prejuvenation DNA Oil (another AestheticsRx product on high rotation in my bathroom!)
The key ingredients? Where does one start? Soooo many incredible ingredients!
- Brightenyl (2%): A biotech molecule that works with your skin’s microbiome to brighten, reduce dark spots and redness, and even tone.
- BRIGHT Oleoactif (1%): A botanical blend (marshmallow, rice bran, licorice root) clinically shown to boost luminosity within 28–56 days.
- ACB Purslane Bioferment (2%): A soothing, antioxidant-rich ferment that supports the barrier and calms redness.
- Mulberry, Hibiscus & Cucumber Extracts: Plant-based brighteners that gently refine tone and clarity.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Strengthens the barrier, improves uneven skin tone, and reduces hyperpigmentation.
- Alpha-Arbutin: Targets melanin production for a more luminous, even complexion.
- Cristalhyal (HMW Hyaluronic Acid): Plumps and hydrates instantly.
- PrimalHyal 50 (LMW Hyaluronic Acid): Delivers long-lasting, deeper hydration.
- Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate): A stable, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C to brighten and boost radiance.
How to use
Apply to clean skin on the face and neck morning and/or evening, massaging gently until absorbed. It layers beautifully over your serums and plays well with sunscreen and makeup in the morning.
For dry skin types: Add a couple of drops of the Prejuvenation DNA Oil at night for extra nourishment.
My Verdict:
This lightweight gel-cream quenched my thirsty, menopausal skin. It feels featherlight, sinks in fast, and delivers real hydration.
What I loved most:My skin looks instantly fresher with the most gorgeous, glassy finish that makes makeup glide on effortlessly.
My Review & Final Verdict
I’ll be honest, menopausal skin can feel like it belongs to a stranger. One minute I’m glowing, the next I’m patchy, dull, and tight. These two products from Aesthetics Rx® genuinely impressed me. Here’s why.
The Serum
From the first application, my skin felt plumper, like it had just gulped a large glass of water. With consistent use, I’ve noticed, fine lines (especially around my eyes) look softer and a healthier, more luminous look overall.
The Cream
This is luxury in a jar. Rich but not greasy. Just how we like them (wink!) My skin felt cocooned, wrapped in the arms of a very tall handsome fella, comforted, and hydrated all day long. While you can use this cream day and night, and it’s formulated for all skin types, it does feel rich and takes a few minutes to absorb. Combo to oily skinned girls may prefer to use it at night only.
With ongoing use: Skin feels firmer and more elastic, the texture looks smoother (makeup goes on like a dream), and that elusive radiance we all crave in midlife has returned. And the “you’re glowing” compliments are back on!
Who’s it for?
If you’re in your mid 40s and beyond, have normal to dry skin, or are experiencing any of the skin changes of perimenopause and menopause, this Aesthetics Rx® Biofemage range is absolutely worth your attention. If dryness, dullness, loss of firmness, or fine lines are your bugbears, this duo has your name written all over it.
Would I repurchase?
Absolutely. In fact, these have earned a permanent spot on my bathroom shelf (squeezed between my HRT and my Sleep Eyemask, naturally).
My skin feels majorly hydrated, looks plumper, brighter, and most importantly I feel more like me when I look in the mirror. The Wrap-Up Navigating menopause is no walk in the park, sleepless nights, forgetfulness, brain fog, hot flushes, dry skin, and the odd glass of wine to cope with all the swings and roundabouts, but finding skincare that truly supports our changing skin shouldn’t be another battle.
The Aesthetics Rx® Biofemage Serum and Cream are smart, effective, menopause-friendly formulas that genuinely improve hydration, radiance and firmness.
If your skin is craving a reset, I’d say: give them a go. Because pro-age beauty isn’t about turning back the clock, it’s about embracing who we are, looking after ourselves, and feeling blooming fabulous at every age.
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