Stratia makes a line of simple and effective skincare products.

Driven by boundless scientific curiosity to figure out how skin works and what skincare products actually do, our founder Alli Reed obsessively read dermatology journals. After a lot of trial and error, Alli perfected the formula for her moisturizer. She shared this initial formulation on her blog and even shipped leftovers from her personal batches to readers who wanted to try it. After some more research and development, this eventually came to be known as Stratia’s best seller, Liquid Gold. Fast forward to today, Alli is still researching and testing out new product ideas and is committed to Stratia’s mission of creating simple and effective skincare products.

Alli Reed

Stratia

Beauty

Personal Care

Skin Care

This is a SOLID skincare brand... they know their ingredients, it's affordable, and most of all the products work! I LOVE Liquid Gold, it's a game changer when it comes to barrier repair!

Stratia is a game changer for me, it helps my skin looks better and more importantly helps me understand what I’m putting on my face. I couldn’t love Stratia more!!

Absolutely love Stratia!! 
All of their products are well formulated and they really focus on educating the customer. 

I'd been hearing about Stratia for quite some time on various skincare forums as a bit of an oldie-but-goodie that had made a big splash at one point, but always skipped it because I didn't think that barrier repair was something I needed. Until I suddenly did.

I have had pretty good skin since creating a robust routine a few years ago, but one of the risks of becoming a bit of a skincare addict is trying *all the new things*, which no matter how resilient your skin is, is bound to backfire sooner or later. Well, when it backfired for me it did so spectacularly. My once clear and predictable skin suddenly looked like the "before" picture in an accutane ad. My skin was red, inflamed, and itchy, I had huge patches of whiteheads and a sudden flare of cystic acne all along my jaw. 
I identified the problem product pretty quickly and stopped using it, but unfortunately the damage had been done. My tried-and-true routine just would not clear up the disaster that was my skin. Then I remembered Stratia. 

I purchased a set that came with the Velvet Cleansing Milk, Rewind Serum, and Liquid Gold Moistureizer. They came really quickly (thankfully!) and with a super cute zippered bag (that Im still using as a dopp kit!). With a wish and a prayer, I shelved my regular 7-step routine & used the Stratia set exclusively. 

I was *stunned*. The first time I used the Stratia products was pre-bed and I could see an immediate improvement the next morning. The redness was reduced, the texture was better/smoother and my skin just felt better. I continued to use just the Stratia products for about 10 days and saw a huge improvement in my skin, I absolutely swear that Liquid Gold saved my skin and I'll never be without it.

 I did gradually start re-introducing my regular products, but the only Stratia product I no longer use is the Velvet Cleansing Milk, I just prefer a bit more of a robust cleanser (but would *highly* recommend it to others who either do not want to double cleanse or who have drier skin than I do). I'll admit that I'm a bit ambivalent about the rewind serum. I do still use it but it's hard to isolate the effect. I will say that it has a great texture, no scent, and feels really good when applied. 

Liquid Gold absolutely saved my skin & I will never be without it. 

Best skincare brand I've ever used. I've suffered from acne for the past 9 years and this is the first set of products that have actually cleared up my acne!

Liquid gold really is liquid gold! It's a great moisturizer that kinda reminded me of a serum because of how hydrating it is! I love how it has sea buckthorn oil (which means it's like oil and moisturizer in one) and while using this product I can confidently say my skin barrier improved due to the formula which includes ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids. Using this really improved my skin health and 
I appreciate it being fragrance and essential oil free. 

The other products from the brand that I tried were solid too but Liquid Gold was the stand-out product that I will 100% will be buying again.

The Velvet Cleansing Milk is my HG cleanser.  I love that it's unscented, creamy, and washes off without leaving a film.  This unfussy, science-backed skincare brand has continued to innovate and make incredible products.  I also used to use the Liquid Gold moisturizer without issue, but the last few times I've tried it has given me cystic acne.  I'm not sure if the formulation has changed or if my skin has just changed as I've gotten older.  I'm looking to check out the sold out Interface moisturizer once it's back in stock to see if it will be a good moisturizer for me.  

sad i fell for the hype, the liquid gold is not very moisturizing on my skin. i decided to try it out alone without the help of any other serum or cream, i put on more then the recommended amount and my skin was super dry after 30 minutes.

Many users have reported positive results from using Stratia products. The brand's science-based approach to skincare formulation, coupled with the use of high-quality ingredients, has helped create products that are often praised for their efficacy. Stratia's formulations are designed to improve skin texture, hydration, and overall appearance, and many customers have seen improvements in their skin after incorporating Stratia products into their routines.

Liquid Gold rescued my skin barrier. My naturally oily skin was damaged due to recurring use of drying topical antibiotics. I had patches on the corners of my mouth and in between my eyebrows that would sting every single time they came in contact with a moisturizer, but Liquid Gold has healed those dry spots up in just a few days. However, four stars because I was expecting the niacinamide in this product to brighten/heal up my hyperpigmentation quicker but it has not. Phenomenal for skin barrier, eh for other uses.

I've been using Stratia for about two years and have used everything in their product line. My frequent repurchases would be Liquid Gold, which I've used everyday for years and has done wonders for my skin barrier, and Night Shift, which is a gentle retinol that I use a few times a week, when I need a break from prescription retinol. Interface, their newest peptide moisturizer is another great one--especially in combo with Liquid Gold. 

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