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2026 Good Housekeeping Beauty Award Winner for Best Hydrating Serum: Iconic Hyaluronic 

Elasticity gone? Skin feeling dry + tight? When estrogen levels decline, your skin can suddenly change. Break the dry spell and redesign your skin’s future with solutions designed for skin in perimenopause, menopause and beyond: NEW iconic hyaluronic and peptide architect.

Save $23.50 off the price of purchasing iconic hyaluronic and peptide architect separately!

Pause + Effect Duo: Iconic Hyaluronic and Peptide Architect

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save $23.50 on our targeted duo to hydrate, firm and nourish peri + menopausal skin

Skin Types: Oily, Combination, Dry, Sensitive

Skin Concerns: Dehydration, Dull Skin, Lines + Wrinkles, Loss of Firmness, Sensitivity + Redness

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2026 Good Housekeeping Beauty Award Winner for Best Hydrating Serum: Iconic Hyaluronic 

Elasticity gone? Skin feeling dry + tight? When estrogen levels decline, your skin can suddenly change. Break the dry spell and redesign your skin’s future with solutions designed for skin in perimenopause, menopause and beyond: NEW iconic hyaluronic and peptide architect.

Save $23.50 off the price of purchasing iconic hyaluronic and peptide architect separately!

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Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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Great product-test first with samples!!

"I really like this duo. My skin looked wonderful. But I, like another reviewer here, experienced an eye problem which I am still treating. Allergist and Opthalmalogist aren’t positive what is causing swelling, but I have cut it out for the time being. This has been going on for six months, within about three weeks of beginning this duo. BUT, if you do not react, you will be very pleased with the results!"

Jan B. (4/5)

Eye irritation

"Eye irritation and light sensitivity resulting in treatment with Rx eye drops for several weeks. May be related to sunscreen applied after product."

Norma K. (2/5)

Q&A

Hi! Just wondering if I should use the Pause + Effect Duo in the morning or at night?, I also use the youth serum and the night cream. What combo and time of day would you recommend to get the best results? Thank you
Hi Rhonda - These formulas are designed to be flexible, and can be applied at either time of the day. For example, if dryness is more prominent during the day, Iconic Hyaluronic would be ideal for morning use. If you experience more oiliness, you may prefer to use it in the evening to replenish hydration overnight. And you can alternate days with Age Activist Clinical Youth serum. After applying any of these serums, you can follow with an application of Sleepwear on top.
How would you compare the Peptide Architect to the Age Activist clinical youth serum? If using both would you use on morning and one night?
Hello! Peptide Architect is a cellular longevity serum with bioidentical + biomimetic peptides to help counteract the signs of collagen degradation caused by hormonal shifts in perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. It's ideal for those with fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Age Activist Clinical Youth Serum is an all-in-one serum to brighten, hydrate, smooth, minimize pores, and firm the skin. Ideal for anyone who wants to target aging with a retinol serum. You can absolutely use these formulas together - choose one at night and one in the morning.
Can I still use face lotion and eye cream with these? Or are they meant to be used alone? Thanks!
Yes! These are serums that you can slide right into your current routine. So you can still use your eye creme and facial moisturizer.

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