I Tested Pharrell's 3-Step Skin-Care Line, and These Are My Unfiltered Thoughts

First, I started with the Rice Powder Cleanser ($32), which is packed with rice particles and fruit alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to whisk away dirt while gently exfoliating the skin. I removed the screw cap, placed a dime-sized amount of powder into my hands, and mixed it with a little water. While this isn't my first rodeo with a rice powder cleanser — I've used Tacha's Rice Polish before — the one difference I noticed right off the bat was that it didn't lather as much as I wanted it to. The product is fragrance-free, and when I applied it to my face, it had a bit of a chalky smell. What I liked was that it didn't strip my skin of its natural moisture or make it feel tight, which was a nice feeling.

While I thought the product itself did what it promised, I wasn't in love with the lack of lather because I tend to like my cleansers a little more sudsy.

Next up, I used the Lotus Enzyme Exfoliator ($46), which combines a heavy hit of exfoliating acids — 8 percent glycolic acid and 2 percent fruit AHAs — to remove dead skin cells. I used the exfoliator twice a week, as directed, and I loved how gentle it was. I didn't feel any burning or tingling sensation like I do with most glycolic exfoliators. One thing to note with this product is that, while the cleanser and cream have a screw cap, this one is a pull cap. It took me a second to realize that, and I accidentally popped out the whole refillable section of the bottle. While it wasn't a big deal once I got the hang of it, the packaging didn't seem as intuitive as I'd hope it would be.

I finished the three-step routine with the Humidifying Cream ($48), which boasts ingredients like snow mushroom (to soothe) and squalane (to hydrate). I loved that the cream had a whipped feel to it — the formula felt moisturizing enough to treat any dry spots but also lightweight enough that it didn't make my skin feel oily over the course of the day, which is something I deal with often when it comes to thicker face creams.

Overall, I liked the products and what the brand stands for. While I found myself navigating back to my regular go-to cleanser over the rice powder, I continued to use the exfoliator and the cream. If you're looking to build a beginner's skin-care routine, these three steps are a good start. Or, these products can also be easily interwoven into a more complex, multi-step skin-care routine, which is what I'll personally be doing.

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