I rewatch the first season of True Detective every year. Every episode is perfect and it features career-high performances from Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, and, of course, Michelle Monaghan. And the actress is once again doing god’s work as Jaclyn Lemon in this season of The White Lotus. She looks stunning, of course, and her glowy complexion is, at least, thanks in part to my desert island skin care product, U Beauty’s Resurfacing Compound Serum. 

Monaghan recently told InStyle that she uses this serum “religiously,” adding, “First and foremost, my pores have been reduced, the texture of my skin improved, and [my skin] was noticeably brighter.” Though she is a newly appointed brand ambassador, a 1,000-plus five-star shoppers and myself can attest to its anti-aging and brightening powers. 

U Beauty’s Resurfacing Compound Serum

As a senior beauty writer, I receive hundreds of free products a month, and yet I have remained loyal to U Beauty’s Resurfacing Serum for more than two years. The simple answer is that it’s truly a unique product, it’s impossible to dupe or even slightly replicate. 

It’s a toner-serum hybrid that’s formulated with retinol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and a bunch of other goodness. The ingredients all have scientific backing, but I can also tell you that my skin is another bit of evidence. The Resurfacing Compound sloughs off dead skin and reveals a brighter complexion, it also lifts hyperpigmentation, making tone more even, it amplifies hydration levels, enhances bounciness, and keeps wrinkles at bay. 

Thanks to this U Beauty serum, one shopper said, “My skin is firmer and tighter…my facialist says I am aging backward.” Another shopper said it made their pores “almost nonexistent” and reduced their breakouts. 

Head to U Beauty to shop its Resurfacing Compound Serum. Although it’s a little pricey, shoppers and I agree that the thin consistency goes a long way and the results are worth it. Below, check out more of the brand’s Michelle Monaghan-used products. 

The Super Body Hydrator

The Return Eye Concentrate 

The Super Tinted Hydrator