anti-aging – Page 43 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Protect Your Flawless Face With Sue Devitt Primer and Foundation With SPF

Sue Devitt creates beautiful skincare and makeup with sea minerals and blue algae for glowing and natural-looking skin. Many of their foundations have SPF which will protect skin while smoothing it out. My favorites are:

Microquatic™ Blue Anti-Aging SPF 30 Primer ($48.00 USD) — This luxurious anti-aging primer offers skin powerful protection against harmful UVA/UVB rays through SPF 30, infused with soothing Blue Algae Extract to combat redness and naturally formed anti-irritant crystals sourced from the coast of Spain. Protect the future of your skin by stimulating skin’s natural collagen production with this skin primer’s high performance anti-aging ingredients Ceramide 2 and Matrixyl.

What I think: This primer worried me a bit at first because it is a very light blue color and when I first applied it, I thought I saw a light blueish-white cast to my skin. But when I smoothed it on my skin that went away and my skin was smoothed and glowing. My pores and lines also appeared smaller, which is a plus! Very nice primer!

SpaComplexion™ Hydrating Marine Minerals Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($40.00 USD) — Achieve a healthy, radiant spa-treated, natural complexion. This lightweight, mineral tinted moisturizer features extraordinary hydrating and refreshing properties of the sea, encapsulated in a proprietary delivery system that increases skin’s moisture level and vitality. Its sheer, fluid formulation with SPF 15 coverage also offers antioxidant benefits while protecting the skin from harsh environmental exposure and premature photo-aging.

What I think: This is a medium-coverage tinted moisturizer, so although this hydrates the skin, it is also gives good coverage and a very pretty glow. Combining this product with the primer, you not only get a flawless face, but 45 SPF means that you are well protected!

SpaComplexion™ Hydrating Marine Minerals Loose Powder SPF 30 Compact ($32.00 USD) –This skin-protecting loose powder provides a perfect finish, while offering continuous hydration and concentrated environmental protection with SPF 30. A unique formulation offers extraordinary hydrating and refreshing properties of the sea, encapsulated in a proprietary delivery system that increase skin’s moisture level and vitality. Natural-looking, high performance minerals deliver nutrients to the skin in a portable compact with mirror perfect for touch-ups throughout the day.

What I think: What I love about this mineral foundation is that my skin does not feel dry when I apply it. I have a lot of trouble with loose mineral foundation because it tends to settle in my fine lines and pores. Yuck! But this foundation does seem to hydrate and refresh throughout the day. It also looks very natural and not cakey at all.

Learn more about these and many more fab products at www.suedevittbeauty.com. Enjoy!

Grassroots Research Labs Triple Mushroom Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Cream

I try a lot of anti-aging skincare. I haven’t tried Grassroots Research Labs – or any skincare brand sold at Kohl’s – and didn’t know what to expect. I can say now that I have been using it for a few weeks, I love it! But before I explain why, check out the product info first:

Triple Mushroom Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Cream WITH WILD GINSENG ROOT (regular $32.50, check sales) Known as the ‘elixir of life’, the mushroom has been revered in Eastern medicinal practices for centuries. Its ability to boost the body’s self-healing mechanisms is well documented in the history of ancient herbal tradition.

Now Grassroots Research Labs has applied the restorative powers of the mushroom to visibly reduce wrinkles. This intensely moisturizing cream blends a potent complex of three mushrooms with wild ginseng root for a highly effective anti-wrinkle formula.

Reishi and Hoelin mushrooms work to smooth the appearance of existing wrinkles while the Chaga mushroom helps prevent future lines and wrinkles from forming. This powerful mushroom trio rebuilds elastin to help reduce and repair existing lines and wrinkles. Skin immediately looks smoother and less aged, helping to recreate a less-lined, youthful skin surface over time.

SKIN FACT:
- Skin aging leads to surface-level lines and wrinkles caused by biological deceleration at the cellular level, undermining skin’s natural structure and its moisture reserves. By boosting skin’s defenses, this appearance of premature skin aging can be reduced.

Benefits:
- Immediately:
  - 96% of subjects reported softer and smoother skin.
  - 73% increase in moisturization.
- After 4 weeks:
  - 33% measurable reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
- Details
  - 1.7 oz.

This collection also includes an eye cream ($27.50 regular price) that I haven’t tried yet.

What I think: This is a light and airy cream that feels like a drink of moisture on my skin. I’m always afraid to use creams (instead of a lighter lotion) on my face in the summer, since my skin is oilier at this time of the year. This cream is not greasy or heavy and feels fantastic when I use it at night. I notice that my skin seems glowy and smoother right after I apply it. I don’t have tons of wrinkles, so I can’t say if it reduces wrinkles, but I can say that my skin looks better after I use it.

You can learn more about this product and Grassroots Research Labs at www.kohls.com. Enjoy!

Korres Quercetin and Oak Instant Lift Age-reversing Eye Cream

Is eye cream an integral step in your skin care routine? It is for me. I use eye cream around my entire eye in the morning and night. It makes a huge difference in helping me look younger. When I skip this step, after a few days my eyes begin to look tired.

So I am always looking for a new eye cream to perk up my peepers. Korres Quercetin and Oak Instant Lift Age-reversing Eye Cream ($42.00 USD) is a great one to try.

The info: Based on Nobel Award-Winning research, Patent-Pending Quercetin&Oak Instant Lift Eye cream is clinically proven to reverse the signs of aging – where you need it most. Revolutionary technology stimulates cell growth and protein synthesis to dramatically reduce eye wrinkles, significantly increase skin elasticity and reduce puffiness and dark circles. Skin is instantly lifted, rejuvenated and returned to its youthful state.

Clinical Results show:
·        97% saw a reduction in wrinkles
·        97% saw visibly firmer skin
·        94% saw a reduction in eye puffiness
·        84% saw a reduction in dark circles
·        100% saw improved skin texture

What I think: This is an exceptional cream that is priced well for what it does. This is creamy, but not greasy, and feels great! I notice that the skin around my eyes looks tighter and smoother immediately after use, and after using for a few weeks my eyes looks much younger. So nice!

Visit www.korresusa.com to learn more and to purchase this great eye cream!

FusionBeauty IllumiFill Line Filling Luminizer with Amplifat

FusionBeauty has introduced a product that both fills in lines and wrinkles and highlights areas of the face that need a bit of a boost! The product is IllumiFill Line Filling Luminizer with Amplifat™ ($49.00 USD). This roll on cream is described as, “this formula’s light-reflecting particles impart a youthful glow and instantly disguise wrinkles and shadows, especially on the cheeks, nasal-labial lines, and forehead lines. A dose of hyaluronic acid instantly fills out lines and wrinkles. A concentrate of Amplifat™ and No-line™ suspended in calcium-based microspheres helps stimulate the body to produce collagen, promoting increased density and facial volume over 28 days, when applied twice daily.”

What think: The roller application is fantastic, especially in the summer, it feels so cool — almost cold — on my face. I also just roll the applicator under my eyes without the product for the cool feeling it gives. The formula is also fabulous. The glow that you get is so subtle and pretty. I like to apply this to my cheeks, nasal-labial lines, and forehead. It really does give the appearance of youth, because my lines appear smaller. I apply it under my makeup in the morning and sometimes in the afternoon over my makeup. So nice!

You can purchase this at www.sephora.com. Enjoy!

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum

Ladies (and gents), if you are over 30, it’s time to try a serum? Don’t want to add an extra step? I understand, but I think a good anti-aging serum is such and important step in skincare. The reason is that you can find one that will greatly help your aging skin improve. There are serums that help lift the skin, reduce the appearance of pore size and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Plus many serums include vitamins and antioxidants that will make your skin healthier.

A leader in anti-aging skincare, Olay, has recently introduced a new serum — the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum ($29.99 USD). This serum claims to lift and firm the skin and contains a super-concentrated amino-peptide + B3 complex. It also complains that it provides specially designed hydration to give you significantly firmer skin and regenerate skin’s appearance. This exclusive formula is dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores).

What I think — I have been using this for a few weeks. I like that this serum is not greasy and absorbs fairly quickly into the skin, so I can apply my moisturizer over it. The first benefit to my skin that I noticed was that it looks brighter and smoother. After another week or two, I noticed that my skin seemed lifted around the chin and cheeks. I am going to keep using it as I do look younger and more rested, which is awesome!

Visit www.olay.com to learn more and you can purchase this at drugstores and mass-market retailers near you! Enjoy!

Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydration

Have you been searching for a quality (but fairly affordable) daily moisturizer? Try Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydration ($22.99 USD). It provides the benefits of 7 anti-aging therapies in one essential product with the added cool burst of freshness.

The 7 anti-aging therapies in this daily moisturizer with vitamin & mint-extract complex are:

Line Minimization: Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles
Cooling Moisturization: Soothes dry skin with refreshment
Energizes Appearance: Gives skin healthy radiance
Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture
Pore Refinement: Minimizes the appearance of pores
Free Radical Defense: Helps prevent damage to skin’s surface
Subtle Lifting: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance

The claim is younger-looking, fresher-feeling skin every day. It is dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), oil-free and fast-absorbing plus it is safe for sensitive skin.

What I think: I really enjoy this non-greasy moisturizer. After application, I find that my skin texture looks smoother and my pores appear a little smaller. I also can tell that my skin is more luminous. This can work as a day and night moisturizer, just don’t forget to use sunscreen over it in the day time!

visit www.olay.com to learn more, plus you can purchase this at mass-market retailers near you. Enjoy!

Estee Lauder Introduces America’s Night to Repair

Time for some free stuff, ladies (and gents)!

Today, Thursday July 22nd, Estée Lauder will kick off its largest sampling program to date – America’s Night to Repair. To anniversary the success of last year’s first annual America’s Night to Repair, for 4 synchronized hours – from 5:00pm – 9:00pm (all local times) – Estée Lauder Beauty Advisors will be distributing a total of 360,000 deluxe samples. Customers can choose either a 10-day supply of NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex or Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex at ALL Estée Lauder department and specialty store counters nationwide – one sample per customer while supplies last. You can visit http://www.esteelauder.com/AdvancedNightRepair/ for additional information.

I haven’t tried the new eye serum, but I reviewed the night serum last year. Here is the link to that review; https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair/.

So go get yourself some awesome free serum and look years younger!

Purchase Kiss My Face Peace Soap to Support Seeds of Peace

Want to make a difference in a child’s life! Support the Pledge for Peace. For every 10,000 pledges that are made, Kiss My Face will send one camper to the Seeds of Peace summer camp during the 2011 season (a value of $6,000). There is no limit to the number of kids that Kiss My Face will sponsor! The campaign will be running through September 21st, 2010. The “pledge” is free and simple – all one needs to do is log onto the Kiss My Face Facebook page or Thepledgeforpeace.com and click the “like” button.

Given the current Arab-Israeli conflict, it is easy to overlook the positive efforts and significant progress being made to foster universal acceptance among the youth in areas of unrest. Seeds of Peace is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization dedicated to empowering young people from regions of conflict with the leadership skills and interpersonal networks necessary to advance reconciliation and coexistence.

The specific objectives of Seeds of Peace programming are to humanize the conflict; provide conflict resolution and leadership training; facilitate open dialogue; and to create a network of young leaders who will become a core constituency for peace. What began as a camp program with 46 Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian teenagers has expanded into a global operation with offices in over ten cities around the world and over 4,000 young leaders (called “Seeds”) working for peace.

This mission is, of course, made possible by sponsors like Kiss My Face, who will support Seeds of Peace with “The Pledge for Peace” and by donating 10% of all profits from Peace Soap to the organization. As the company brainstormed the creation of a product to help raise funds for the much applauded organization, they felt offering should be one that could be used by all campers in a variety of ways – expected and unexpected. They landed on a 100 percent natural, multi-purpose castile soap, as it is a universal formula that can be used by anyone, much like the values and tools Seeds of Peace strives to instill in its participants.

I have tried the Peace Soap. I used it for washing dishes and cleaning counters, plus washing my hands. This is a fresh smelling soap, which I like because it will leave your house (and you) smelling nice and chemical-free. Visit www.kissmyface.com to purchase.

Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum

Thomas Roth FIRMx Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum ($150.00 USD)

What it is: A youth-activating, firming treatment with a concentrated, patent-pending blend of Growth Factor Extreme NeuroComplex™ at 52%.

What it is formulated to do: This potent, patent-pending blend of growth factor and neuropeptides triggers ten different skin responses constantly “reminding” the skin to act and look younger. The result is that aging skin cells are eliminated faster and healthy skin cells remain for overall younger-looking, firmer, more contoured skin.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petrochemicals
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan

What else you need to know:
The 52% Growth Factor NeuroComplex™:
– 10% Growth Factor Extreme helps activate the skin’s natural repair mechanisms, telling your skin to look younger.
– 5% Neuro-Blokk™ inhibits line-inducing facial expressions.
– 5% BoNt-L is clinically proven to reduce the depth of expression lines and promote skin elasticity.
– 10% Serilesine® to promote elasticity for a more supple appearance.
– 10% Calmosensine™ to encourage skin to look firmer and more youthful.
– 2.5% Glistin to help reduce redness, irritation, and skin roughness.
– 2.5% Glutrapeptide to help promote cell longevity and decrease cell deterioration.
– 7% is a combination of Suberlift™, Chromabright, and Chronospheres to instantly brighten and lift skin.

Research Results:
An independent four-week clinical study supports the claims of FIRMx Growth Factor Neuropeptide Serum; the study was conducted on women between the ages of 41 and 60 using twice-daily application.
Reported results by percentage of participants:
– 100% FIRMx instantly improved skin, increasing softness, smoothness, and hydration.
– 100% Skin feels firmer.
– 100% Overall appearance is firmer and more youthful looking.
– 100% Fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced.
– 100% Face and lower jaw line look more contoured.
– 100% Felt an improvement in the elasticity of their skin
– 100% Skin tone, clarity, and texture visibly improved.
– 100% Skin looks more radiant and luminous than before.
– 97% Skin improved instantly.
– 88% Felt like they had a mini face lift.

What I think: I love this serum. I use it twice a day under moisturizer. It instantly makes my skin look smoother and my dreaded forehead wrinkles almost disappear! I have used this for 4 weeks and skin does appear firmer and more radiant. I will continue using this product, because I really like what it’s done to my face!

Visit www.peterthomasroth.com to find out more. Enjoy your youthful skin!

Redken Time Reset Collection

I think that anti-aging hair care is a brilliant idea. Although we can color the grays, we can’t cover the fact that our hair is getting dryer, more fragile and thinner.

Redken’s Time Reset Collection claims to help the following effects on hair from chronological & hormonal aging:

The combined impact of chronological & hormonal aging can leave hair with six visible effects that lead hair to become porous, lifeless, and extremely difficult to manage:
1.       Change in Texture
2.       Diminished Density
3.       Increased Dryness
4.       Surface Dullness
5.       Fragility / Breakage
6.       Gray Hair

“Most of us are well-versed on the impact of age on the skin, and less attention is spent on the effects of aging on the hair,” states David Cannell, Redken Research and Development Expert. “Redken research has identified two main categories of aging hair: chronological aging caused by mechanical, environmental and chemical distress – the combined effects of these external factors can leave hair dry, sensitized and/or porous. The second category is hormonal aging which occurs as a result of the physiological changes that women experience as they grow older. This ultimately results in slowed scalp activity and the decline in melanin, the hair’s natural source of protection and defense against age-accelerating aggressors.”

“Everyone’s hair ages differently, some of us earlier than others,” explains Cannell. “Below is a general timeline that captures the changes women commonly observe:
–          20s: Hair is at the peak of thickness and strength; Scalp produces ample sebum giving hair healthy shine
–          30s: Damage incurred during your 20’s becomes visible; Slight decline in sebum production can cause hair to lose its natural luster
–          40s: Diameter of hair shaft begins to shrink, resulting in thinner and more fragile strands; Decline in melanin levels can lead to emerging gray hairs
–          50s: Most women are 50% gray by the age of 50, caused by a steep decline in melanin; Follicles continue to shrink leaving hair finer and thinner around hairline and top of scalp
–          60s: Nearly 40% of women will experience some degree of hair loss by age 60, mostly around the crown, leaving hair thin-looking and lackluster.”

Although you can receive Redken Time Reset Collection treatment at the salon; the care is continued at home with advanced, age-fighting formulas that renew texture, enhance density, replenish moisture and shine, and help defend hair against free radicals for hair that looks and feels younger and more resilient from root to tip. Time Reset at-home regimen includes Shampoo, Conditioner, Youth Revitalizer replenishing deep treatment and Corrective Defense protective softening lotion.

I have tried the Conditioner, Youth Revitalizer and Corrective Defense. I particularly like the Youth Revitalizer because in just 5-15 minutes of leaving it in then rinsing it out, my hair became softer and noticeably less damaged.

You can learn more about these products at www.redken.com and find a salon near you where you can purchase this fab age-defying hair care!