Image: Dr. Grandel

The Dr. Grandel Timeless Rich Body Cream uses a special combination of active ingredients to tone, smooth and rejuvenate contours of your skin. It strengthens connective tissue to help enhance the skin’s elasticity and firmness. It also moisturizes and balances to leave your skin silky, soft and smooth.

This rich body cream also contains light-refracting pigments that visually flatter the skin, giving it a soft golden glow. Ingredients also include beech extract, biomine, lupin oil and epigran.

You can find Dr. Grandel Timeless Rich Body Cream – Firming & Anti-Aging at select available at beauty salons and spas. It’s priced at $34.00 for a 200 ml tube. You can learn more about the line at grandelusa-west.com.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Dr. Grandel Timeless Rich Body Cream

Kenzo sent me a sample of their new Kenzoki: Marshmallow Mask to try for review. Here are a few points about me that you might not be aware of 1) I love Kenzo and 2) I will try anything with the word “Marshmallow” in the name.

Kenzoki: Marshmallow Maskis part of Kenzo’s Sensual Rice line (I tried the Barefeet Fantasy Food Creamfrom the same line). The mask is designed for use by people with dry or normal skin. It is made with ingredients like cameline seed, cotton butter, shea butter, glycerin, bran water, cocao seed butter, and rice plant water. These ingredients were chosen for their hydrating and soothing properties.

Cameline seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and rice plant water has been shown to reinforce “the anti-radical activity of anti-oxidizing agents.” Simply put, this mask helps to slow the aging process. Use it and your skin could appear younger-looking.

I am typing this with the mask on my face for the third time. It feels very cool when you put it on. It smells great – they call the fragrance Rice Steam – it smells sort of like Love’s Baby Soft to me. (A favorite from my youth). It feels creamy when you apply it and then it sort of melts into your face.  You leave it on for 10 minutes and then you either rinse it or wipe it off. I used a wet facial cloth and if left my face feeling soft and hydrated. I have occasional breakouts, but using the mask does not break me out. It’s been very windy were I live this week and this mask has really come in handy. You can find the Kenzoki Mask at KenzoUSA.com.

*Here’s a tip for the next time you use a moisturizing mask – don’t limit the application to your face. Apply it to your neck, your upper chest, and the backs of your hands.*

Image credit: Michelle Smith

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Kenzoki: Marshmallow Mask

SkinMedica Aesthetics has multiple lines of skin care products that focus on “the science of the skin’s own healing abilities” to promote good personal skin care routines.  They strive to use the best scientifically advanced ingredients to reduce signs of aging and develop healthy skin.  They are most well-known for their celeb-favorite TNS (Tissue Nutrient Solution) line.

The Hydrating Complex is a hyaluronic acid rich serum that is added to your regular daily moisturizer to enhance your moisturizing benefits.  I was excited to do a little background research to figure out what hyaluronic acid is all about!

Hyaluronic acid has been a hot ingredient in skin care products lately because of its connection to long life spans.  Connie Chung did an investigative news story in 2000 about a Japanese village called Yuzurihara that became known as “the village of long life.”  The agelessness of these Japanese villagers became attributed to the large amount of hyaluronic acid in their diet.  Hyaluronic acid is a water-gelling molecule that cushions and lubricates in connective tissue.  When used as a topical serum, it is intended to help maintain skin elasticity.

The SkinMedica Hydrating Complex is great because it allows you to add to the moisturizer that you are already using.  You apply the serum after applying your moisturizer and you get the added hyaluronic benefits.  I have only been using it for a couple days so I can’t attest to its ability to give me a more youthful appearance, but I do love how it adds more nutrients to my regular skin care routine.

The SkinMedica Hydrating Complex is available online at SkinMedica for $80.  You can visit the SkinMedica website to find out more about their full selection of products.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Hyaluronic Acid Boosts Your Moisturizer

Cattier was established in 1968 as a line that valued alternative medicine and the use of clay-based products for medical and cosmetic use.  The Cattier Laboratory grew and developed over the years, but maintained priorities for the use of natural ingredients and environmentally-friendly processes.  In France it was originally recognized as an organic baby care line and was loved by “yummy mummies”, but now the Cattier line has established its presence in many areas in the organic skin care industry.  I think it’s a great idea to apply concepts for baby skin care products to adult skin care products!

I was given the opportunity to try the Cattier Nectar Eternal anti-age anti-wrinkle cream.  This organic moisturizer is thick and I liked it because it definitely lasted longer than many moisturizers I’ve used before.  Even many hours later my skin felt as if I had just applied the cream!  I’m in my late 20s so I’m too young to really worry about wrinkles, but I believe that it’s never too early to start using anti-age creams that contain nutrients for healthy skin.  The Nectar Eternal contains organic oils, vitamin E, and micro-alga extract to nourish and hydrate skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and to create a glowing complexion.

Cattier Nectar Eternal is available outside France only from Beautorium’s online store.  You can find many more organic beauty products by visiting the Beautorium website.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

New Cattier Organic Anti-Age Cream

Vitamin C is an important ingredient in many of Perricone MD products because of its extensive list of positive effects that it has on the human body, including boosting the immune system, neutralizing free radicals, and having a preventative effect against disease.  I chose two amazing products that contain Vitamin C as an active ingredient to give away to our readers.

Perricone MD 3 Steps to Beautiful Skin Sample Set

This sample set includes Citrus Facial Wash, Firming Facial Toner, and Face Finishing Moisturizer.  This is a fabulous three step method for your daily skin care routine that includes a make-up removing light cleanser, a non-drying toner, and an antioxidant rich moisturizer that helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy

The delicate area around your eyes is one of the first to show signs of aging, so I always recommend investing in a high quality eye area moisturizer like this one that will reduce puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles.

To enter the Perricone MD Giveaway to win either 3 Steps to Beautiful Skin Sample Set or Advanced Eye Area Therapy you must leave a comment on this post by Sunday, October 11 at 11:59pm answering the question:  Which product would you like to win from Perricone MD?

Three winners will receive each Perricone MD 3 Steps to Beautiful Skin Sample Set and two winners will receive each Perricone MD Advanced Eye Area Therapy. This contest is open to U.S. addresses only.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Giveaway: Skin Products with Vitamin C

The phrase “creme da vovó” actually means “grandmother’s cream” in Brazilian culture.  Katia Ribeiro chose this name for her “heaven in a bottle” because of the traditional recipe for the cream that has been in development for over 40 years by Ribeiro’s family.  The secret recipe uses special proteins, vitamins, and minerals that naturally heal the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.  I think “grandmother’s cream” is also appropriate because the cream is said to regenerate skin cells to decrease signs of aging and give users a more youthful appearance.

The most interesting ingredient in Creme da Vovó is a protein that is extracted from an egg shell membrane.  That sounds like a pretty complicated process!  But don’t worry…the cream doesn’t smell like eggs.  It has a very light and natural scent and a thick consistency that makes skin feel softer right away.

Vo2 Skincare is offering Splendicity readers a $26 discount off of the Creme da Vovó, which will make Creme da Vovó anti-aging moisturizer only $99 for 50mL.  Enter code splendicity09 when checking out at the Vo2 Skincare Online Store to receive the discount.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Vo2 Skincare Creme Da Vovo Discount

My first question was, what is a CoffeeBerry and how is it related to coffee?  CoffeeBerry extract is derived from the fruit of the coffee cherry that is harvested in sub-ripe growth stage from a coffee species called coffee arabica that is grown in Ethiopia.  The coffee bean that is used for the coffee that we addictively brew every morning resides within the coffee berry.  Each coffee berry contains two seeds, which are the coffee beans.

The CoffeeBerry extract gets attention because it is extremely rich in antioxidants, which prevents cellular damage in skin.  CoffeeBerry extract has possibly the highest antioxidant recording for any naturally occurring plant and significantly beats out green tea and pomegranate, which have also been popular for their antioxidant power.

Antioxidants are able to slow or prevent the oxidation of other molecules.  Oxidation produces free radicals that damage skin cells, which causes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  Antioxidants are an important part of the health care community as they are being studied for their positive effects on different areas of the body.  Skin care researchers are interested in the way that antioxidants can be used to slow the again process of skin and protect it from natural environmental damage.

Revaléskin Replenishing Eye Therapy is one of Revaléskin’s newest products.  It contains 1% of this fabulous CoffeeBerry extract ingredient.  The delicate skin around the eyes is one of the first areas to show signs of aging, so the benefits of CoffeeBerry could definitely be appreciated for this purpose.  I am a big fan of eye cream because I know that puffiness and dark bags can appear when you are still young if you don’t properly treat this delicate skin.  I love that the eye cream is light and doesn’t irritate my eyes when I apply it close to the area where crow’s feet might appear.  I also love that the Eye Therapy contains caffeine and collagen-boosting peptides to reduce puffiness.  I am really excited about these products and am definitely a new CoffeeBerry convert.

Visit Revaléskin’s website to find out more about the healthy benefits of CoffeeBerry and find a spa in your area that carries these products.  Revaléskin products are currently only available through aesthetic physicians.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

What Is CoffeeBerry and What Does It Do?

Image: Clinique

One of my favorite hand creams is Clinique Stop Signs Hand Repair. Using botanical extracts, this collagen-boosting product helps fade age spots, relieve dryness and diminish wrinkles while reducing future damage.

This antioxidant-rich formula leaves your hands feeling silky soft and protects them free radicals.

At just $18.50 for a 2.5 oz, it’s an economical buy. You can find Stops Signs Hand Repair at local Clinique counters and online at Clinique, Nordstrom and many other outlets.

What’s your favorite hand cream?

Leave a comment here and let us know.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Clinique Stop Signs Hand Repair

Image: Dr. Denese

Recently, I had an opportunity to try out a few of the Dr. Denese products and I found a new favorite — Dr. Denese HydroShield Tinted Moisturizer.

If you have always thought liquid foundation was too heavy, this tinted moisturizer is perfect for you. You get radiant, dewy coverage, a fabulous moisturizer and all the sunscreen protection that you need all in one product.

The oil-free formula offers self-adjusting sheer color that gives you a flawless, poreless-looking finish. It contains UVA/UVB SPF 15 to protect you from the sun’s harmful rays and leaves your skin super soft.

You can get Dr. Denese tinted moisturizer in light, medium or tan. It’s priced at $27.50 for a 1.5 oz tube. Though it might be a little more pricey than your traditional tinted moisturizer, I have found it to be worth every penny!

Learn more about the Dr. Denese HydroShield Tinted Moisturizer and other products from the line at drdenese.com.

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Dr. Denese HydroShield Tinted Moisturizer

These gels are described as “uplifting” in scentand are formulated with no parabens, no synthetic dyes, no petrochemicals, no phthalates, no silicone, no polycylic musks, no nitro musks, no mineral oil, no GMOs, and no triclosan.  That’s a lot of very good no-s.

Korres Exotic Fresh Collection
$21 value for $12

The little gels (1.69 ounce size) are the perfect size for throwing into a travel bag. They come in a trio of fresh scents – Mint, Melon, and Clementine.

Now for the good yes stuff… The shower gels are made of 90% natural ingredients. Including aloe, wheat protein, zinc, and vitamins C and E. These ingredients work together to reduce the signs of aging, moisturize the skin, and “enhance the natural immune system of the skin.”

Image credit: Sephora.com

Post from: Splendicity. Check out our new community features!

Fresh Smelling & Anti-aging Shower Gels