We all want smooth wrinkle free skin right? So what’s the best way to get there? In my opinion, you have to be armed with information, especially in this day and age where snake oil salesmen abound. One of the key ingredients that I have found to be helpful in the battle of the wrinkle is Vitamin C. It has been proven that eating foods rich in Vitamin C can slow the aging/wrinkle process, so it would stand to reason that using supplemental skincare would further that process.

According to a published report on Smart Skincare.com, …read more

Warm weather equals lighter weight skin care for me.  But just because it feels light doesn’t mean I don’t want it to deliver results.  Jeune d’age Organics Anti-Age Serum has been on my radar ever since I heard about it earlier this year.  The serum is packaged in a beautiful box that is made from recycled ingredients and is crafted from certified organic ingredients (the box is  made from organic recyclable materials including flower seeds, you can plant the box when you are done and have pretty flowers).  The big deal here is that the serum itself is packed in …read more

Estee Lauder’s New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex has been revamped and reformulated to help with signs of premature aging. Environmental assaults can damage skin cells and their DNA. In fact, it’s the #1 cause of premature signs of aging.  Today’s environment is even more damaging than ever. All day, every day, your skin is assaulted by stresses from the environment, including air pollution, the sun’s aging rays, cigarette smoke, and even emotional stresses of modern life.  All of these different assaults can cause DNA damage in skin cells that may surface later as lines, wrinkles, sagging and age …read more

Drugstore products are defnitely stepping their game up as of late.  Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum is lightweight and has a gel-like texture (which I prefer for serums).  It is a highly-concentrated blend of amino-peptides that regenerates damaged skin, renewing the outer layer to give you a younger-looking complexion.  I used this for 14 days and I definitely noticed a difference (especially in the lines on my forehead).

It contains a host of great ingredients that actually work (which is great considering it’s a drugstore line)

carnosine (with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties)
vitamin E (antioxidant)
allantoin (anti-irritant)
green tea (antioxidant)

Also included is 2-3% Niacinamide (vitamin …read more

When the weather gets warmer, I like to use products that feel lighter weight.  My skin feels better for it, my new fave is from Lisa Hoffman Skincare. She makes a fabulous Vitamin A & C Serum.
This serum feels SO light but don’t let that fool you because it is actually a heavy duty formula.  The formula is water-free and has large doses of Vitamins A and C to provide anti-oxidant protection to maintain skin tone and provide firming action.  It absorbs into the skin QUICKLY…which is a huge plus and your skin is ready for your moisturizer.
I tried a …read more

Oh, the technological advances in the beauty industry continue to amaze me. And combining nature as in natural elements and important anti aging technology make HydroPeptide a first.
HydroPeptide is a cosmeceutical line combining eleven collagen boosting peptides, ten super-antioxidants and an exclusive blend of anti-aging ingredients.

I am intrigued by the Cellular Transformation Growth Serum.
This age-defying elixir encourages natural cellular activity to renew the skin. Hydropeptide Serum promotes natural collagen and elastin production, leaving your complexion looking and feeling younger and healthier. It diminishes wrinkle production to keep your skin as vibrant and healthy for as long as possible.
In independent studies, …read more

In doing my research for the most expensive and luxurious skin creams, I came across an article on Forbes.com all about Ultra-Pricey Cosmetics. Some are ones I have already covered here in my luxury skin care features.
They feature the following products with nice little descriptions and pictures:
La Mer Essence
$2,100 for 1.5 oz
RéVive Peau Magnifique Youth Recruit
$1500 for 0.03 fl oz
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
$650 for 3.4 oz
Crème de La Mer Miracle Broth
$1,200 for 16 oz
La Prairie Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold
$525 for 1 oz
Sisleÿa Elixir
$435 for .7 oz
Sisleÿa Daily Line Reducer
$405 for 1 oz
Elemis Pro-Collagen Wrinkle Smooth
$339 for .5 …read more

The search for the fountain of youth continues…
I have been seeing this on my local news all day. Supposedly women are calling and e-mailing local television stations to find out where to get the Number Seven Cream. Well, the cream is actually a serum, from Best Selling UK Beauty Brand Boots. Boots recently launched in the United States, and the PR people have certainly done a great job of getting this “anti-aging miracle serum” out there. From what I hear locally, it is selling out at Target.
So is this just great marketing? Public Relations? Or does this serum really work? …read more