anti-aging – Page 34 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Perfect The Look of Your Skin With New Skincare and Foundation

Flawless skin can be achieved with great skincare to treat it and healthy makeup that also treats as it conceals blemishes.

The following are new products that I have been testing (sent to me for my honest opinion).

Looking for that effortless everyday protection? Zensation NEW Super Nourishing Cream SPF 50 ($85.00) shields, hydrates, and nourishes your complexion with intensely moisturizing botanicals and marine extracts. Scentless Camomile Extract infuses skin with moisture, and Sea Fennel Concentrate from coastal plants provides a natural skin guard. Dry skin is quenched and refreshed instantly and protected for hours. Multifunctional Salicylic Acid Ester gently exfoliates to give your skin a refined, smooth texture.

What I think: This is a luxurious cream! I have noticed that it is very hydrating, but not greasy. It is really light. I think this is a good cream for all year long.

Available at http://zensationbeaute.com/.

Algenist’s NEW Retinol Firming & Lifting Serum

The new Algenist Retinol Firming & Lifting Serum ($98 USD) is scientifically formulated to restore skin’s firmness while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin summer-ready and radiant. Alguronic Acid – Algenist’s patented ingredient extracted from Microalgae – is joined together for the first time with a superior retinol to deliver accelerated results by gently exfoliating and stimulating the skin surface to smooth texture and imperfections while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

The results?

· Measured and visible reduction in the appearance of wrinkle length and depth

· Visible improvement in the appearance of skin firmness, tightness, tone and suppleness

· Dramatic improvements in skin smoothness and softness creating a porcelain-like complexion

· The radiance and glow of healthy looking skin

Results are noticeable in just 10 days with long term results visible in a mere 28 days.

What I think: I really like this serum. I haven’t used a lot of retinol because my skin is sensitive. I use this once a day or every other day depending on how my skin reacts to it. But, I really like the results. My skin is smoother and my fine lines are less noticeable. I am a big fan of the Algenist brand and they are always introducing innovative products like this one!

Available at: Sephora, Sephora.com and Algenist.com

Pür Minerals introduces their new CC Cream with SPF 40 ($38.00 USD). Pür’s CC protects, corrects and perfects skin’s appearance with clinically advanced, plant based ingredients. This silicone-free formula works to erase brown spots, blemishes, redness and fine lines while balancing uneven skin tone.

Pür’s CC Cream is formulated with two unique ingredients:

DERMAPUR® HP – a special complex extracted from meadowsweet that’s rich in clarifying phenolic acids.

CLARISKIN II® – a unique agent made from wheat germ that targets the look of discoloration with key antioxidants.

Available in four shades: Light, Medium, Tan, and Dark

What I think: I am always curious about BB and CC creams. I love skincare and makeup combined. But I find that the colors are off a lot of the time and they are very thick.

I like this one. I received it in light. It is too light for me now, but will be perfect for the winter time. It is not too thick. It applies nicely and covers really well. And, it is not orange-hued, which a lot of the creams are.

Pür Minerals is available at ULTA Stores nationwide, professional spas and physician offices and online via www.purminerals.com.

Laura Mercier Undercover Pot ($34 USD) – This travel-friendly pot combines steps three and four of the Flawless Face into one convenient package for touch-ups. The compact product, available in four shades, features Secret Camouflage in the left pan, Secret Concealer in the right pan and Translucent Loose Setting Powder in the bottom compartment. It’s the perfect size to pack in a travel makeup case or keep in your bag for touchups.

What I think: I really like this concealer pot. With two shades of cream and the powder, you can really customize the level of concealing that you need to do. I keep it in my purse for touch ups.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20 ($45.00 USD) – This innovative update to the classic Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer features a lightweight crème formula that gives skin a dewy, natural-looking flawless finish, ideal for all skin types. With SPF 20 and a hint of color, this portable compact is perfect for travel and touch ups at home, or on the go.

What I think: This is the foundation that I am using now (in the shade Bisque). It is perfect over primer and concealer. Also, you can decide how much to used for what kind of coverage you need.

Available at www.lauramercier.com and fine department stores.

Enjoy!

Summer Skin Savers — Part 1

Summer is coming! To get ready for it, I have been stocking on some fab products to protect me from the sun’s harmful rays, and to sooth my skin afterwards.

I have received so many great products for my honest review, that I’ve had to split this up into two long posts. I hope this gives you some great ideas!

Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum ($42; travel size $20) – City Sunscreen Serum is a multitasking broad spectrum SPF 30+ daily repair serum for skin exposed to the sun, both in the past and the present. This ultra-light, Broad Spectrum SPF 30+ simultaneously protects skin, moisturizes on contact and combats premature aging. with Antioxidants E and B5 to optimize skin health, promote nutrient absorption and cell renewal and HYDROVOTIN 24 to simulate the skin’s natural moisturizing factor for hydrated and moisturized skin without a rich cream or thick lotion. The perfect first step SPF primer, post cleansing.

What I think: This is the first serum with SPF I have tried. It is a very lightweight serum that soaks right into the skin. I love that it gives anti-aging skin care benefits plus the SPF of 30.

Available at www.supergoop.com.

Kate Somerville Daily Deflector Waterlight ($48 USD) — This ultra-fluid, waterlight sunscreen—that blends effortlessly into skin—provides hydration, SPF50+ broad spectrum protection, and anti-aging benefits. A cutting-edge delivery system ensures that the Sunscreen stays in a reservoir on the skin’s surface, while Advanced Ingredients penetrate to restore optimal moisture levels and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 50+ sun protection
Unconventional, ultra-lightweight texture absorbs easily
Contains physical, mineral sun blocking ingredients, without any chemical sunscreens
Utilizes a unique reservoir technology that keeps sunscreen on the surface of the skin

What I think: This is a wonderful sunscreen that is so light you can use it over a heavier moisturizer if you need one. It also has great anti-aging benefits. Great if you are looking for a sunscreen to use with your normal skin care regimen.

Available at www.katesomerville.com

Naturals Skincare Sheer Zinc Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 by Peter Lamas ($44 USD) -offers the ultimate sun protection, this lightweight moisturizer is packed with powerful antioxidant-rich ingredients that help nourish and protect complexion from sun damage. A synergy of active ingredients, which includes natural Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide, defends against free radicals and hydrates the skin while Grape Stem Cells help increase cell turnover rate to rejuvenate skin and repair damage caused over time by harmful UV rays. Zinc Oxide creates an invisible barrier against the sun to provide broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays, while photosomes help reverse UV-induced damage and help repair the skin’s DNA. Olive leaf extract—loaded with polyunsaturated acids—maintains moisture to help create a supple, more youthful-looking complexion.

What I think: I have been using this for a couple of weeks now. I love the SPF, but since it contains Zinc in it, you need to blend it well so white residue doesn’t appear on the skin. I also like to let it sink in for a few minutes before I apply my makeup.

Coming in June to PeterLamas.com.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 ($42 USD) – Many women prefer a light foundation when lounging by the pool or on a beach, as anything too heavy tends to melt away. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 offers sheer coverage, light moisturization and sun protection-! Toss this 3-in-1 multi-tasker in your beach bag to achieve the perfect dewy glow.

What I think: I have heard great things about this moisturizer, and I was not disappointed. This is so moisturizing that you can skip your normal moisturizer if you wish and apply it right over serum. It covers well, but is light enough to look natural.

Available at www.lauramercier.com.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Eventone BB Cream (Beauty Balm Cream,$11.99 USD) is a multifunctional formula that targets discoloration and spots while providing natural pigment-perfecting coverage and SPF 15 protection from the sun. Formulated with our Tone Enhancing Complex + Mineral pigment to even skin tone, renew radiance and leave skin with a flawless finish. It:

Targets discoloration
Provides superior moisturization
Protects skin from the sun
Provides lightweight coverage to conceal imperfections
Prevents discoloration from recurring
Brightens complexion
Reduces redness
Primes skin for makeup application

Available in two shades: Fair/Light and Medium/Dark.

What I think: This is the lightest BB Cream I have used. It is very moisturizing, but the coverage isn’t for those who want full coverage. It you want to wake up in the morning and just put this on, you will look very natural and receive skin care benefits.

Available at drugstores and mass-market retailers near you.

eos Smooth Sphere Lip Balm in Lemon Drop with SPF 15 ($3.29 USD) – Pamper your lips while you protect them from the sun with this irresistibly refreshing Broad Spectrum SPF 15 lip balm that’s bursting with natural flavor.

What I think: I love eos lip balms. These are fun and very moisturizing. They also taste great. This one is perfect for the summer since it has SPF.

Available at www.evolutionofsmooth.com and your local drugstore.

Enjoy!

Skincare Innovations — Try Something New to Improve Your Skin

Skincare is constantly evolving and improving. I LOVE trying new products, including these breakthrough ones below that were sent to me for my honest opinion.

PCA Skin Pigment Bar – pHaze 13 ($28 USD) — A cleansing, anti-hyperpigmentation bar for skin suffering from discoloration.

Pigment Bar is the cleansing companion in PCA’s pigment control program, designed to enhance and maintain the complexion-refining results produced by its sister products. pHaze 13 Pigment Bar helps control blemish outbreaks and discolorations as it cleanses the skin of dirt and debris. For pigment control maintenance, use two to three times weekly.

This is such an easy way to clean skin. It comes with three flat sponges that expand once wet. The jar contains a black solid (the bar). To use I wet the sponge and rub it on the bar for lather. I then wash my face with the sponge. It cleans without drying out my skin. I haven’t noticed any lightening of sun spots yet, but for a daily fash soap it works great!

Purchast at www.dermstore.com.

Algenist Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer ($42 USD) — With an advanced formulation that combines Alguronic Acid with 7 additional active ingredients, the Pore Corrector Anti-Aging Primer creates a satin-soft finish for long-lasting makeup application. Delivering more than your average primer, this formula also visibly refines pores, blurs fine lines and improves skin’s texture and tone, just in time to highlight that summer glow.

Currently this is my favorite primer. It instantly evens out my skin and blurs the appearance of my pores. It also smooths my skin and prepares it for foundation or bb cream.

Available at Sephora, Sephora.com and Algenist.com

MitoQ ($185 USD) is considered to be the most potent antioxidant on the market to date and is proven to be 1000 times stronger than CoQ, a molecule used in many anti-aging products. MitoQ is the only topical cream that can deliver ubiquinone to mitochondria at levels shown to have an immense effect inrejuvenating the cells, encouraging the natural production of collagen and elastin and leaving skin looking radiant with a lit-from-within glow.

I have been using MitoQ for a few weeks now and noticed improvements in my skin almost instantly. My skin looks so much better. It is less blotchy, more even and I don’t see any fines lines or wrinkles around my eyes. And my skin does glow!

Available at www.mitoq.com.

Orico Streetwise Oxygenating Day Cream ($42 USD) –Breathe new life into the skin. Streetwise Oxygenating Day Cream contains a clinical bioactive proven to help optimize cell respiration whilst smoothing, rejuvenating and protecting skin against daily urban pollution. This daily moisturizer with all-natural antioxidants Macadamia and Argan oil helps to reduce wrinkles, restore moisture levels, firmness and skin radiance. Fragrance free and suitable for sensitive skin.

As I get older, my skin becomes more sensitive. I love advanced anti-aging skincare like this that is also for sensitive skin. This is very moisturizing and gentle without being greasy or oily.

Available at www.oricolondon.com.

Save On Skincare With The Caudalie Friends and Family Sale!

Pick up great skin care for 20% at the Caudalie Friends and Family sale! Enjoy!

Get Your Skin Ready For Spring and Summer, Plus Don’t Forget To Enter My Giveaway!

**Don’t forget to enter my SeabuckWonders skin care GIVEAWAY! I’m giving away a skincare set worth over $70! https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/top-five-mammoth-mom-myths-revealed-plus-a-fab-skin-care-giveaway/

So…we will be showing more skin soon. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, skirts — even the dreaded swimming suit! Time to prime the skin and ready it for the upcoming (hopefully) warm weather.

Below I have listed some products to help get your skin looking it’s best!

First, lets Exfoliate:

Elemis Spa@Home Tranquil Body Polish ($38 USD) Leave your skin luxuriously soft, glowing and radiant. This smoothing body scrub contains a natural rice exfoliator to gently sweep away impurities and soften the skin. Cupuacu butter smoothes and conditions, whilst essential oils of patchouli, mandarin and ginger help enhance your mood.

Price: $38, available at www.timetospa.com

bliss fatgirlscrub ($38 USD) — Circulation-stimulating Himalayan pink salt is the star ingredient in this new exfoliant, which can help create a smoother, slimmer silhouette.

• promotes circulation through exfoliation and massage

• helps reduce accumulation of stagnant fluids that contribute to lumps and bumps

• sloughs off dead skin cells that may be blocking the penetration of slimming solutions applied after.

Price: $38, available at bliss spas, blissworld.com

C. Booth Ginger Sugar Body Scrub ($6.49 USD) — A dash of sweet and a pinch spice starts off the recipe for super soft skin! New c. Booth Ginger Sugar Body Scrub energizes and uplifts your senses thanks to fortified sugar granules that stimulate and smooth by removing dead cells on the skin’s surface. The added Coconut Oil will provide deep and real moisture leaving legs super soft.

C. Booth is available at Ulta, drugstore.com and other beauty and drug stores.

Babor Spa Mediterranée Perfect Beauty Manicure ($26 USD) Intensive salt oil hand exfoliation for silky soft hands. It is a:

A fast, effective treatment for in between times for visibly and noticeably softer hands
An intensive peel with a salt- oil basis for stroke-ably soft hands…
An effective nutrient-rich hand cream. Exfoliant grains leave hands feeling incomparably smooth, well-cared-for and soft to the touch.

Add a walnut-sized amount to the palms of the hands and massage the hands as if you were washing them. Include the fingernails and cuticles in the massage. Then rinse the hands thoroughly with lukewarm water. Massage the remaining oil into the skin. Use the peel 1-2 times a week.

us.babor.com

2nd — shave!

: Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment with Coconut Milk & Almond Oil Razor (9.99 USD). Coconut Milk & Almond Oil for Dry Skin. It includes:

Cartridge head pivot improvements inch pivoting inch follows her curves
Shave and moisturize in one easy step
Lathers; shaves and provides refreshing moisture in one easy step
Coconut milk and almond oil softens and moisturizes skin
You get 1 Handle 2 Cartridges 1 Hanger

The Schick® intuition pure nourishment razor with coconut milk and almond oil is the first and only razor system that lathers and shaves in one easy step, leaving your skin smooth and noticeably softer.A pivoting head with four blades provides greater flexibility and allows you to follow the natural curves of your legs and body. For a closer, faster shave that results in hydrated skin, the skin moisturizing solid surrounding the razor eliminates the need for shave gel, soap, or body wash.The razor’s ergonomic design offers a sure grip with a sleek, molded handle for comfort and flexibility. This formula includes coconut milk and almond oil, which softens and moisturizes skin. Schick intuition plus is the effortless way to lather, shave and moisturize in one easy step giving you more time for simple pleasures.

You can find the shaver at a mass market retailer or drugstore near you.

3. Moisturize!

c. Booth 4-in-1 Coconut Fig Body Lotion ($9.99 USD) The 4-in-1 Multi-Action Body Lotion promotes healthy cell turnover with a powerful combination of Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil to keep skin hydrated, and Caffeine to help firm and tone. Vitamins A and E provide antioxidant support to the skin, while Coconut Oil adds to the delicious aroma and strengthens the underlying tissues for legs you can’t help but show off.

C. Booth is available at Ulta, drugstore.com and other beauty and drug stores.

Shave Savour Hair Inhibiting Gel ($8 for 8, $20 for 20 wipes). After a shower, yoga, or spa treatment just swipe the Shave Savour all over for instantly refreshed, cooled, and moisturized skin. All this, and its quick drying formula also slows future hair growth. Imagine that.

Shave Savour is made in the USA with Earth friendly packaging and ingredients. Tested on us, not animals™.

Includes — Organic Aloe – a soothing, natural anti-septic with anti-bacterial properties, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties.

Organic Shea Butter – has a high content of non-saponifiable fats that are the best natural skin moisturizers and are also high in anti-oxidants.

Panthenol – a natural, hydrating vitamin when applied externally, it penetrates into lower skin layers adding essential moisture and increased collagen production.

Chaparral Extract – loaded with anti-oxidants this natural ingredient slows hair regrowth leaving skin softer for longer in between shaves.

RENEWS

Hyaluronic Acid – made famous by ABC’s 20/20. It is known as an anti-aging ingredient and sun damage repair treatment.

Retinol Palmitate – Assists with skin rejuvenation and cell turnover.

Learn more at www.whishbody.com.

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands ($7.99 USD) — O’Keeffe’s Working Hands is designed to effectively relieve dry hands that crack and split. The odorless, concentrated formula stimulates the skin’s natural repair process by hydrating the skin, adjusting pH balance, and retaining moisture.

Purchase at shop.okeeffescompany.com

O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet ($7.99 USD) is designed to effectively relieve dry feet that crack and split. The odorless, concentrated formula stimulates the skin’s natural repair process by hydrating the skin, adjusting pH balance, and retaining moisture.

Available at shop.okeeffescompany.com

Babor Spa Mediterranée Feet Smoothing Balm

Spa Mediterranée Feet Smoothing Balm ($34 USD) — Treat your feet between pedicures with this intensely conditioning cream. Echinacea extract helps to regenerate skin on the soles, leaving them feeling soft and smooth, while farnesol neutralizes odors. Olive oil, basil extract, bisabolol and tomato extract calms irritations and serves as an anti-bacterial.

BABOR is available at www.babor.com and the finest luxury resorts, leading day spas and cosmetic boutiques around the world.

Enjoy!

Top Five ‘Mammoth Mom Myths’ Revealed — Plus a Fab Skin Care Giveaway!

Below is a fun article on what NOT to get your mom for Mother’s Day! Keep reading because at the end, I will be announcing a fab Sea Buckthorn giveaway!!!

Reduce your risk of missing the mark this Mother’s Day by avoiding these popular beliefs or “Mammoth Mom Myths”:

5. Moms LOVE to spend their free time cleaning! A new mop, dish scrubber or toilet brush will make her feel more loved and needed and oh-so-special.

4. What all mothers REALLY want is to cater to their families 24/7, so give her that honor by wrapping up a brand new serving tray set complete with pre-made hors d’oeuvres to feed everyone in the family (make sure it’s got lots of Dad’s favorite snacks—Mom LOVES to please her man)!

3. Two words: Mom Jeans! That’s right—the kind that really emphasize the backside with HUGE pockets! Moms LOVE to look like their own mothers and can’t wait to ‘fill their mothers’ jeans.’ Make sure you sneak in her closet and find her pants size, and then go up a size or two to give her plenty of growing room—you know, the way she would always buy your shoes a little bigger. She’ll appreciate how thoughtful you were to actually investigate her current size and to anticipate her growing assets to boot!

2. Nothing shows how much you care like a brand new shiny cemetery plot! Wrap up her final resting place with a bright pink bow! Then surprise her with a Sunday drive and tell her you’re taking her to her brand new home! When she sees that plot of land that you painstakingly picked out just for her, she’ll cry real tears of joy. It’ll also fill her heart with pride that you’ve become such an excellent planner and that you’ve taken care of all the details so she can move onto the next life without a hitch!

And the number one mammoth mom myth to avoid…

“Surprise, Mom! We’re moving back in!” What would make a mother happier than to have ALL of her grown children move back home? And of course, you’ve got a spouse and kids of your own now—with ALL of her kids and grandkids back under her roof, a minute won’t go by without her getting to be a mother! She can re-mother you, mother-in-law your spouse, grand-mother your kids, and EVEN dog-mother your pets! WOW! This Mother’s Day will be epic!

YIKES! Make it STOP! Reboot! Put on the brakes! So what DOES Mom really want? Something pure – something personal – something pampering. She wants SeabuckWonders! Give her serenity, health and beauty in a bottle with SeabuckWonders’ personal care product line. These natural, non-GMO, cruelty-free, organic products are packed with a high concentration of sea buckthorn oil for maximum results. That means healthier, softer and more beautiful skin for Mom and for all those who add these products to their daily routine. Kick it up a notch by adding in some of SeabuckWonders’ supplements like the Sea Buckthorn Berry and Seed Oils and Omega-7 Complete. Among others, the respected Dr. Mehemet Oz of “The Dr. Oz Show” has been praising sea buckthorn oils and liquid supplements for their profound balancing, soothing and rejuvenating properties. This cherished “super fruit” is rich in antioxidants, essential amino acids, vitamin E, the rare Omega 7, and 190 other bioactive nutrients. (Plus, Moms think Dr. Oz is HOT!) You can find all of SeabuckWonders’ amazing products at www.seabuckwonders.com. Purchase online or find a store in your area, and make Mom happy this Mother’s Day. She deserves it!

LOL!!! I think I’d ground my kids if they got me mom jeans!

GIVEAWAY!!

I am giving away the Seabuck Wonders Sea Buckthorn Natural Skin Care Program (above, $73.84 USD) — Everything you need for great skin naturally. A complete skin care program that takes you from morning to night, leaving you with clear, smooth, beautiful skin.

Contains 1 bottle each:

Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion
Sea Buckthorn Facial Cream
Sea Buckthorn Facial Cleanser
Sea Buckthorn Hydrating Serum

To win, leave a comment letting me know that you need a new natural skin care regimen and would love to try Seabuck Wonders. If you let me know that you posted this contest info on Twitter and included @fortyflirtyfab in your tweet, you get a second entry. Yay! I will choose a winner in two weeks, on Friday April 26th.

For another way to win, enter Seabuck Wonder’s “Tasteless Mother’s Day Gift” Contest on their facebook page with the following link: https://www.facebook.com/SeabuckWonders.

Effective Skin Care For Anti-Aging Skin Troubles!

I review a lot of anti-aging skin care. I love being able to review different products and the fact that I will be 45 this year (I know), I feel the need to try as much as I can for my awesome readers as well as myself!

Unfortunately, aging does not only show itself in wrinkles. There are so many wonderful (ha!) skin problems that we encounter as we age such as enlarged pores, redness, sensitivity and dark spots.

Most of the products below help more than one symptom of aging skin and may help you look even more radiant than you do now!

Algenist Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Concentrate ($75 USD) — Formulated with Alguronic Acid and multi-perfecting ingredients (salicylic acid, oligosaccharides), this oil-free serum has a unique lightweight texture that instantly tightens pores, smoothes roughness and refines skin texture. Enlarged pores and discoloration are visibly reduced for a more even, radiant complexion.

What I think: This is a very light serum that instantly absorbs into the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, but not tight. I notice that on my first use of both this and the Gel Moisturizer below, my skin looked smoother and now that I have been using them about once a day for a few weeks my pores are less noticeable.

Algenist Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Gel Moisturizer

Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Gel Moisturizer ($65 USD) — Formulated with Alguronic Acid and multi-perfecting ingredients (salicylic acid, oligosaccharides), this oil-free gel-cream absorbs quickly to lock in moisture, smoothes away roughness and brightens dull skin. Enlarged pores are visibly reduced for a more radiant and smooth complexion.

What I think: I love Algenist anyway, such fab breakthrough formulations! They always make my skin look great. And the older I get, the bigger my pores get — so these products have been greatly helping my complexion! My skin looks smoother and pores are less noticeable. This is a light get that leaves skin soft.

Learn more and purchase at www.algenist.com.

Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash ($12.95 USD) Cleansing removes the dirt, oil and impurities from your skin before bed. However, you don’t want your cleanser to strip too much from your skin. Dermatologist developed, this nourishing, non-irritating formula is suitable for the most sensitive of skins. Rapidly absorbed and non-greasy, it restores your skin’s natural balance of pH 5.5, providing natural protection from the elements.

What I think: My skin becomes more and more sensitive as the years pass. Some skincare is so strong that I just smell it and my face gets red and irritated! This was is gentle to use all over the body. It soothes my skin and definitely does not irritate!

Sebamed Q10 Cream ($29.95 USD) 28 days to a visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Efficacy and excellent skin tolerance clinically tested. It is a known scientific fact that the skin begins to age as early as 21, becoming more delicate and sensitive in the process. Consequent skin care management is the imperative prophylaxis to prolong the youthful vitality and appearance of your skin. sebamed Research & Development formulated Q10 Protection to support the natural metabolic processes and receptivity of the skin to facilitate its regeneration.

The active ingredients in Sebamed Anti-Ageing Q10 Protection are absorbed optimally by the skin to promote its equilibrium. Co-enzyme Q10 is an important catalyst, which activates the metabolism of oxygen in the cells. Its production in the skin decreases noticeably from the age of 30. Panthenol supports the regeneration process of the skin cells. Vitamin E neutralizes free-radicals caused by environmental contaminants and UV radiation, which cause premature ageing. It reduces fine lines and protects the cellular elasticity against other age-related changes in the skin.

What I think: This is a great anti-aging cream for those with sensitive skin. Unfortunately, many anti-aging products irritate my skin. This does not. And it keeps my skin smooth, hydrated and has helped reduce some of my fine lines (I don’t have deep lines yet. Probably because I use so much anti-aging products, LOL)!

Sebamed Q10 Lifting Eye Cream ($29.95 USD) — Averaging 32% reduction in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 28 days. Co-enzyme Q10 production in the skin decreases noticeably from the age of 30. Replenishing this essential catalyst activates cells’ natural energy metabolism for more youthful skin function. Naturally protects the elasticity of the very delicate skin of the eye area.

Phytopeptides combined with mucopolysaccharides provide intensive moisture. The valuable, natural lipid resources of shea butter, avocado and almond oils smooth the skin. Natural bisabolol soothes irritation in this highly sensitive area. The physiological pH value of 5.5 safeguards the natural barrier function of the skin.

What I think: This eye cream is extremely moisturizing and soothing on the delicate eye skin. I think this is a good one for women of all ages.

This and the other Sebamed products are available on www.sebamedusa.com.

Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask ($65 USD) — The Instant Revitalizing Mask is the ideal coach for the skin: it delivers the nutrients necessary for hydration and regeneration while teaching it to breathe, stock up on energy and optimize its oxygen resources in rarefied conditions. The benefits are:

Optimize oxygen resources for a lasting youthful glow
Stimulates energy production
Controls oxidation reactions
Smoother skin

Apply twice a week on cleansed dry skin. Let mask activate and dissolve after several minutes, rinse face and follow with Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum and Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture.

What I think: I love this mask! It is really fun to use as the product appears in three states on your skin. first you apply it as a light-colored cream, then it foams up and finally dissolves and is clear on the face. You then wash it off and skin is smooth and clear! Fab!

Purchase at www.radicalskincare.com.

Youth Overnight Anti-Aging Night Repair Cream ($110 USD) — replenishes dehydrated, dry and mature skin with essential hydrators and nourishing moisturizers. The benefits are:

• Helps firm, tighten and increase skin thickness

• Skin appears lifted and firmer with fewer lines and wrinkles

• mySBP-189 helps reset the body’s skin-renewal process, while safflower oil helps maintain elasticity in the skin

What I think: Anti-aging powerhouse here! Smooth on this gentle cream at night and wake up to smooth, glowing skin! This really softens my skin each night. My main problem with my combination, aging skin is that it always looks dull, so I need to exfoliate often and moisturize every day. This gives me clear and glowy skin every day. Love it!

mybody Youthifye Anti-Aging Eye Treatment ($95 USD) — All-in-one protective, soothing and anti-aging eye treatment that reduces dark circles and under-eye puffiness. Benefits are:

• Instantly lifts and revitalizes the look of tired eyes

• Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• myR2X, an innovative retinol complex provides faster results with less irritation, reduces melanin and stimulates collagen production

What I think: I swear this eye cream has reduced my dark eye circles! I don’t look as sleepy as I used to (and I am still sleepy)! It is a thick, but not greasy cream that is quickly absorbed into the skin around the eye. So soothing and hydrating!

Learn more at www.lovemybody.com

Enjoy!

*Disclaimer — I was sent these products free for testing and my honest opinion!*

It Cosmetics Hello Beautiful Anti-Aging 5-pc Color Collection — QVC’s Today’s Special Value

For one day only — today, March 18, 2013 — this fabulous collection is on sale at QVC!

Hello Beautiful Anti-Aging 5-piece Color Collection gives you the power to achieve an airbrushed complexion, a gorgeous vitality-filled glow that lasts all day, plus beautiful lashes!

What is in the kit, you ask? Well…

0.30-oz Celebration Foundation
0.33-fl-oz Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara in Black
0.118 fl oz Tightline Full Lash Length Primer in Black–exclusive to QVC until 9/18/2013
0.24-oz Vitality Flush Color Stain Stick in Je Ne Sais Quoi, a sheer pink–exclusive to QVC until 9/18/2013
Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush

Celebration Foundation, a creamy full-coverage antiaging powder foundation, helps to provide a more youthful radiance, conceal imperfections, and help blur away the look of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer with skinny wand coats and primes your lashes. Clinically proven to quadruple the volume of your lashes, Hello Lashes 5-in-1 Mascara infuses your lashes with a blend of lash-enhancing and conditioning ingredients. Vitality Flush Stain Stick is a long-wear flush of naturally pretty color that doesn’t dry out your lips or skin.

How to use — With the Heavenly Luxe Buffing Airbrush Foundation Brush, swirl circles in Celebration Foundation to grab product. Buff into skin in circular motions.

Starting at the root of your lashes hold the Tightline Full Lash Length Black Primer Skinny Wand horizontally then wiggle and sweep through to the tips. For a more visible eyeliner effect, gently press the Tightline wand along the base of your lash line, filling in the gaps between your lashes. Move along the entire upper lash line for a beautiful eyeliner effect.

Starting at the base of your lashes, hold the Hello Lashes brush horizontally, then wiggle and sweep the brush up and through to the tips. Next, hold the brush vertically and push up your lashes. Finally, use the lash ball detailer to add definition and separation to your lower, inner, and outer corner lashes.

Apply Vitality Flush 4-in-1 Reviver Lip & Cheek Stain Stick to lips, cheeks, and any area you desire a beautiful sheer wash of vitality-filled color. To give your cheeks a pop of youthful color, gently pat and blend into the apples of your cheeks.
From It Cosmetics.

What I think: I recieved this kit complementary for my honest review. I like all of the products, but especially love the celebration foundation and the brush, the Tightline because it is cool and very different. The Vitality Flush is excellant on my lips, but it’s heavy get formulation is a little heavy on my cheeks. The color is gorgeous, though! And the Hello Lashes is a bit tricky to use, but give HUGE Lashes!

This set is available for one day only — March 18, 2013 until Midnight at http://qvc.co/ItCosmeticsfortyflirtyfab.

The Anti-Aging Skincare That I Have Been Using and Loving Lately!

My skin type is sensitive, combination and aging. I like to try all different types of products to perfect my skin (not an easy thing to do).

Below is a bunch of great products that I have been sent to review and that I really like. I have a lot to cover, so read on!

Bioré Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser ($7.99 USD) — This warming cleanser pampers skin as it whisks away buildup and oil. The powerful daily line of defense against clogged, congested pores contains Zeolite, a special mineral clay that warms on contact with water, and Salicylic acid, a powerful yet gentle ingredient that penetrates pores to help fight breakouts by dissolving clogged oil.

What I think: I do have blackheads around and on my nose. So when I first tried this I squirted a little on my Clarisonic, then scrubbed around my nose area. It really cleaned out those pores! It does heat up quite a lot (my teen daughter equated it to stepping in a hot shower), so be aware. But, it is a great pore cleaner. I suggest to use it 2-3 times a week.

Available at mass market retailers near you. Also, visit www.biore.com to learn more.

Customise your skincare. Focus your results with our NEW Intraceuticals+ Boosters ($49 USD Each). These are four powerful, targeted additives to use alone or combine with Daily Serum as revive, the first step in 3 step hyaluronic layering. The different boosters are:

Collagen + Booster — Restore, Tighten, Volume

Vitamin C+3 Booster — Smooth, Brighten, Strengthen

Antioxident + Booster — Detox, Revitalise, Balance

Vitamin A + Booster — Regenerate, Clarify, Refine

What I think: These Boosters are great either with or without being mixed with a serum. They are perfect when you have a targeted skin need. I especially love the Collagen one to tighten my skin and the Vitamin C+3 one to brighten my skin tone. Great skin treatments. Purchase at www.intraceuticals.com.

Introducing Avon Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser with patented A-F33 (Amino-Fill 33) ($39.99 USD)—the anti-aging breakthrough of the decade! A-F33 works unlike potent anti-agers AHA, retinol, injectable collagen. The look of deep wrinkles begin to fade in just one week. 100% of women showed visible improvement in fine wrinkles in 2 weeks. Over time, 27% improvement in the appearance of fine and deep wrinkles. Designed to work with any ANEW skin care regimen to help optimize results. TO USE: In AM and PM, apply to cleansed face and neck avoiding the eye area. Follow with ANEW moisturizer.

What I think: This is a wonderful — and affordable — anti-aging serum! I love how potent it is, but also it is quite gentle and soothing. It is designed to work with ANEW skincare, but I have found it is working with all of the fab products that I have been using. I have notices that is smooths my skin and has helped even out the tone and the wrinkles around my eyes. I have tried a LOT of expensive skincare and do believe that this is as good as any of the luxury serums I have tried.

Purchase at www.shopavon.com.

Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Peel ($16.99 USD). I received this free from BzzAgent to try (www.bzzagent.com to sign up!). Apply Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Overnight Peel every night, and leave it on all night. Your skin will absorb the lightweight formula for almost immediate results:

Overnight: See smoother, hydrated skin
In 1 week: See brighter skin
In 4 weeks: Spots and imperfections are significantly reduced

Created with Garnier’s innovative Glycolic Vitamin C Complex, the leave-on peel gently speeds exfoliation to fade spots and reveal smoother, brighter and remarkably more even-toned skin.

What I think: I like the ease of this affordable overnight peel. Just smooth on clean skin and leave on overnight. No rinsing needed. It is a little irritating on my sensitive skin, so I don’t use it every night. Just a couple of days a week. I have noticed that my spots are a little lighter and I am sure they will improve the more I use it.

Available at mass market retailers near you and learn more at www.garnier.com

Mattifying Oil Control Facial Moisturizer ($18 USD) — Lightweight moisturizer that helps control excess oil for a shine-free, matte finish while delivering skin perfecting, natural age-defense. Magnesium, Copper and Zinc stimulate skin cells’ production of energy, which encourages new cell creation for revitalized, younger-looking skin. These minerals also provide antioxidant defense against damaging free radicals.

Application of this clinically-tested, anti-wrinkle peptide promotes collagen production, which firms the skin by strengthening structural support within cells. Regular use results in visibly smoother, more supple skin. Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, articial colors and synthetic fragrances. 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals.

What I think: I like using this moisturizer in the morning because it is oil-free and keeps my skin matte and soft all day. It also has a very nice scent. I love that it includes minerals and is actually good for my skin!

You can purchase Mineral Fusion at www.mineralfusion.com

Freeze 24/7 Arctic Lift Firming Neck Cream ($95 USD) — Get high altitude for your neck with this luxuriously rich lifting cream that instantly hydrates, tightens and firms neck and chest area. ArcticLift™ smooths away imperfections and plumps up skin for a lifted, toned and youthful appearance. Formulated with Rejuvelle, a proprietary cactus pectin with amazing water binding properties, to immediately hydrate and fill sagging neck skin. Skin’s texture is perfected and strengthened, firmed and lifted.

What I think: I have only been using this for about a week, but I love it! With the first use, my skin felt firmer and every day I use it, my neck gets a little less saggy (the joys of aging)! With regular use, this is so effective and a great product to have in my anti-aging arsenal!

Learn more and purchase at www.freeze247.com.

Getting to the root of wrinkles through an innovative and proprietary combination of high-potency natural antioxidants and medically-directed compounds, the Vitaphenol skin care line targets discerning women who are looking to avoid invasive cosmetic procedures.

“While it’s true that most women don’t enjoy the aging process, the key is to take good care of skin. Exclusive, potent and powerful Vitaphenol appeals to women who understand the power of phenomenal skin and are willing to do something about it. It’s a premium top-of-the-line brand for the type of woman who is committed to aging with beauty and who demands exceptional skin care that actually works,” said Tricia Buenvenida, VP/Brand Director at SciDerma Medical, the specialty cosmeceutical and dermatology company which holds the exclusive U.S. sub-license for the Vitaphenol skin care collection.

The formulation was created by a world-renown dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon using a mix of scientifically-advanced compounds with naturally effective anti-aging remedies in each of the products. At the heart of all the products is the Vitaphenol Complexä, a unique blend of four naturally-derived AHAs: white and green tea extracts, mangosteen, and pomegranate. When combined, they rejuvenate and protect the skin.

The Vitaphenol skincare collection consists of seven products, ranging from $45 for the Ultra Daily Gentle Cleanser and Anti-Aging Toner to $195 for the Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum (CRS). Dermatologists have used CRS as the cornerstone of skincare for their patients. CRS features the recombinant growth factor, TGF-beta 1 (transforming growth factor), known to increase collagen synthesis, which restores the structural integrity of the skin and controls inflammation, and encourage elastin production for smooth, velvety skin.

CRS is supported by published clinical studies, with 58% of patients noticing an improvement in wrinkles, and 68% of patients noticing an improvement in skin texture after its use. The recommended Vitaphenol regimen consists of a using a 4-step/4-product system, and the product combinations differ according to dry, oily, normal, and acne-prone skin.

What I think: I have been testing the Ultra-Gentle Daily Cleanser ($45 USD), the Anti-Aging Toner ($45 USD), the Oil-Free Anti-Aging Serum ($95 USD), Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum ($195 USD) and the Daily Fortified Moisturizer ($95 USD).

I am loving this system. Especially the very gentle cleanser, the oil free serum and the moisturizer. They are all so gentle on my skin. I have only used the Cellustructure serum a few times as it irritates my skin a bit. But the rest of the products are effective anti-aging skincare that work so well with my skin. All I really need to use is an SPF on top of the daily moisturizer and I am good to go! I am seeing younger-looking skin with this system!

Learn more and purchase at www.vitaphenol.com.

EnjoyQ

Lumene Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20

Have you tried a BB Cream yet? Makeup, skincare and SPF in one. What is not to like about BB Creams!

Check out the newest launch from Finnish skincare brand, Lumene! Perfect your complexion and delay signs of aging the NEW Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20. It is affordable and easy to find!

The Claim: What separates this BB cream from the others? Arctic cloudberry. This amber-colored berry contains antioxidant-rich Vitamin C and offers superlative anti-aging benefits, while also rejuvenating and visibly brightening skin. Lumene is renowned for its expert formulations developed with only the most resilient Arctic ingredients to illuminate your natural beauty. The utmost efficacy of the Arctic cloudberry is unlocked by handpicking the berries when they are most ripe in order to deliver optimum levels of uniquely beneficial nutrients, which are infused in the new Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 to achieve smooth, perfect skin.

The innovative Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 harnesses the power of Arctic cloudberry to deliver six essential benefits: it brightens like a primer, evens skin tone like a foundation, hydrates like a moisturizer, corrects blemishes like a concealer, delays signs of aging and offers sun protection. In addition, this powerful cream uses Arctic cloudberry nectar to enhance skin’s luminosity and improve elasticity for an overall more youthful appearance.

Available in two shades Light and Medium, the Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 can be used alone, after applying day cream, or under foundation.

What I think: This is one of my favorite BB Creams so far. I have it in light and it is fairly close to my skin tone. Most “light” BB Creams are too dark or orange for me. It melts right into my skin and gives a very natural, dewy finish. A little powder and concealer and I’m good to go. I have also noticed with use my skin is clearer and looks a bit firmer! Great product for the price!

Available at CVS/CVS.com and Dermstore.com.

Enjoy!