anti-aging – Page 45 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller and DNA Superstructure UV Cream SPF 25

Olay has changed so much since my mother began using it years ago. I believe her Oil of Olay first came in a jar and had a very distinct scent to it. She, and many other women swore by it (my mom still looks super young and still uses it). At the time, it was one of the only accessible drugstore brands of anti-aging skincare.

Now there are so many brands of skincare, and Olay has kept right up with them. One of their popular lines is the Regenerist line. This collection claims to regenerate the skin’s appearance once cell at a time.

I tried the following new Regenerist products:

Regenerist DNA Superstructure UV Cream SPF 25 ($24.99 USD) This new anti-aging moisturizer is touted to help rebuild cellular surface structure and restore firmness, regenerating a more youthful appearance. It contains SPF 25 and anti-oxidants to protect the skin.

This moisturizer is a perfect light day cream, and the SPF is so important. I don’t know if it is rebuilding my cellular structure, but my skin looks very smooth since I began using it. It also has a nice, light floral scent that is not overpowering.

The Regenerist Anti-Aging Eye Roller ($22.99 USD) “features precision micro-rollers that gently massage in a concentrated, hydrating anti-aging treatment to not only help reduce eye puffiness, but also regenerate skin’s appearance to diminish fine lines and wrinkles.” This formula is Dermatologically Tested and Non-Comedogenic (Won’t Clog Pores).

This is a fun product to use. You click the button on the bottom to release the serum, and then massage it under (and all around) the eye. It feels cooling on and seems to decrease puffiness. I don’t have many eye wrinkles, but the skin under my eye seems smoother.

I plan on trying more Regenerist products in the future. Learn more at www.olay.com.

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque

Need a little help with your skin this Winter? Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque ($43.00 USD) is touted to help environmentally damaged, irritated and hypersensitive skin.

This effects from this mask are described as “Super-concentrated antioxidant vitamins and botanicals dramatically reduce the inflammation and redness associated with stressed, prematurely aging skin. Antioxidant Vitamins A and C help promote collagen and elastin production for increased suppleness.”

I have used this mask 3 times in as many weeks. I smooth it on my skin and leave it on for 15 or 20 minutes then rinse it off. Afterwards, my skin is SO soft, dewy and the redness on my cheeks and around my nose is lessened. Plus, the more I have used it, the better my skin looks.

I highly recommend this anti-aging treatment, it’s quite a help in the cold, dry winter!

Visit www.dermalogica.com/us

Skin Nutrition Nutrissentials

Always looking for effective skincare that will help me look younger, I’ve tested a couple of products from the new Skin Nutrition Nutrissentials range. Their websites states, “the Nutrissentials range of products is a unique, highly bioactive range of skin care products that are naturally clean and utilize patent – pending nano-encapsulated nutritional extracts such as super-berries, plankton derived omega 3, fruit & seed oils, and spinach for its high bio-available mineral content. Also included is a super-hybrid lipid soluble vitamin C, which is more than 50 times more effective than ascorbic acid (regular vitamin C), as well as highly bio-available forms of amino acids and other phyto-active botanical extracts.”

What does that mean for the skin? The claim is that these ingredients will work well with the body’s natural biological processes will help reduce cellular inflammation, flush out toxins, and regeneration cells. This process should slow down the premature aging process and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, making skin appear younger and healthier.

I tried the:

Complexion Revitalizing Serum ($70.00 USD) — I have been using this on clean skin before moisturizer twice a day for at least a month. This clear, thick serum smells amazing and only takes a couple of minutes to sink into the skin. I think that it instantly smooths my skin and gives me a glow. I have noticed that my skin seems clearer and smoother lately, and I am looking pretty young!

Moisturizer ($70.00 USD) — I follow the serum with this moisturizer. It comes out of the tube thick, but smooths on easily and you can apply makeup in just a few minutes. I have been using it day and night, and I think it works well for both times of the day. It is thick and rich, but not greasy at all! It leaves the skin soft, with an almost matte finish.

I haven’t broken out while using these products, which is a plus. I think they are a luxury that is worth the price! Visit www.skinnutrition.com to learn more and to purchase these fab skincare products!

ReVersital MicrodermaStick

Is your skin getting dry in the cold air? In the winter it is so important to exfoliate skin. It keeps it from getting scaly and uncomfortable. There are many great exfoliation products on the market, but which ones to use? Some irritate skin. That’s why I tried ReVersital’s 3-in-1 MicrodermaStick. It’s touted to exfoliate, moisturize and stimulate collagen production.

I like that this product is not a messy cream and that it come in a convenient stick. You just twist it up and rub on your dry spots. The website states “Resurfacing crystals are suspended in a solid anti-oxidant hydrating matrix (activated with a water rinse) producing a protective long-acting moisturizing shield on the skin and stimulating collagen production. Our invention takes advantage of the stick form to apply substantive and occlusive moisturizers to the skin during the Microdermabrasion process combined with beneficial herbal and anti-oxidant ingredients to provide a long-term (8-12) hour moisturizing and anti-inflammatory activity, non-irritants and skin firming agents. ” The product does leave a bit of a moisture film on the skin, but when it dries it is unnoticeable except for the fact that your skin is very soft!

I have the MicrodermaStick for body, elbows and feet ($80.00 USD and $90.00 USD for the MicrodermaStick for face, throat and decollete). To use, I wet the stick to activate it and use is on my hands, feet and any place that is dry. I have also used it lightly on my face to get rid of scaly patches. Don’t use it on your face if you have sensitive skin, though!

The MicrodermaStick has a wonderful fresh scent and is a nice luxury skin care product if you need good exfoliation! Visit the website at www.reversital.net to learn more.

Sephora Favorites Gifts Sets Have Somthing for Everyone!

Sephora has recently released five limited edition deluxe samplers of beauty products from some of their most popular brands. The cool things about these are they let you try many different products before doling out the cash to purchase full-sizes. The two that I have tried are:

Lip Service Deluxe Sampler ($119 Value) $38.00 USD — Do you love lipstick as much as I do? This is a way to try different colors and brands and to see what looks good on you. I often have a hard time deciding what I like at the counter. I like to wear it for a day or two. This collection includes neutrals, pinks, reds and berries and a great clear gloss from Smashbox. You get:

– 0.05 oz Duwop Private Red
– 0.12 oz Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Sheer
– 0.02 oz Sephora Nano Lip Liner in Beau Bordeaux 11 or Radiant Rosy 14
– 0.086 oz NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Roman Holiday (vibrant pink sheen)
– 0.06 oz Korres Guava Lipstick in Wine Red (burgundy wine)
– 0.14 oz CARGO Plantlove Botanical Lipstick in Muir Woods (sheer spiced mauve)
– 0.8 oz Tarte Vitamin Infused Lipstick in Hatha (shimmering berry rose)
– 0.04 oz Laura Mercier Lip Coulour-Crème in Pink Champagne (cool rose)

Radiant Skin Regimen Deluxe Sampler ($143 Value) $38.00 USD — I enjoy trying skincare samples before I buy, because it is hard to tell what will work well with my skin. The deluxe samples in this collection allow for a couple of weeks with the product, which helps decide if it’s something you want to buy. It includes:

– 1 oz Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash
– 1.35 oz Cosmedicine Medi-Morphosis Self Adjusting Exfoliator
– 0.5 oz Perricone Advanced Face Firming Activator
– 0.23 oz DDF Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer Moisturizing Serum
– 0.24 oz Kinerase C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment
– 0.14 oz Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF15
– 0.4 oz Philosophy Hope in a Jar
– 1 oz Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
– 0.5 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion

The three other collections are the LashStash Mascara Deluxe Sampler, Glitz and Glam Shimmer and Shine Deluxe Sampler, My First Makeup Kit Deluxe Sampler. Visit www.sephora.com to learn more about them or pop into your local Sephora today!

Skincare by Anastasia Beverly Hills

I love Anastasia Soare’s eyebrow product. The stencils, tweezers, powders and gels make it easy to have professional looking brows by doing them yourself. After making brows a priority (they do frame the face), Anastasia is launching a skincare line on December 26, 2009.

Anastasia returned to her native Romanian roots to discover healthy products that naturally improve the texture, tone and appearance of skin. She developed Balkan Botanical™ Infusion, a blend of rare plant and herb extracts found only in the rich soils of Romania. A few of these ingredients are Marshmallow Leaf, Lemon Balm Leaf, Bilberry, and Green Tea, which combine to soothe and restore the skin’s natural radiance. The result is a long-lasting and more youthful appearance!

The three “hero” products from the new skincare line are:

Line Erasing Serum ($45.00 USD) – This is a product I have reviewed a couple of months ago. This refreshing serum claims to help crows feet and lift the eyes. This lightweight serum contains a unique blend of natural hydrators, Instalift Goji, and Anastasia’s exclusive Balkan Botanical™ Infusion. Check out my full review at https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/anastasia-line-erasing-serum/.

Sheer Moisture Crème SPF 30 ($40.00) – I love this very light SPF 30 day cream. It is fragrance-free and designed to soften the skin while providing protection against broad-spectrum UVA/UVB rays and free radicals that can cause signs of aging. The cream contains hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and natural oils. I used it morning and night and it smooths and soaks into the skin; it is never greasy, which is a plus in the morning before makeup application. I have noticed that my skin is very smooth and radiant while using these products.

Hydrating Oil ($40.00) — is an unusual product; an aromatic and hydrating oil that soothes the skin and the senses! This product is specifically designed for absorption and hydration. It claims to soften and brighten the skin. The silicone and oils are infused together so there is no separation, allowing the oil to completely absorb into the skin. I love the herbal scent, but it is a bit too oily for my combination skin. For someone with dry, winter skin, this is a perfect treatment to keep skin hydrated.

Remember this fab line is launching December 26, 2009. Visit www.anastasia.net to find out more when the time comes.

La Mer Holiday 2009 Gifts of Beauty plus Gift with Purchase

Want to spoil yourself or know someone who could use a little spoiling? La Mer has introduced some fab luxury sets just in time for Holiday shopping. Some of my favorites are:

The Connoisseur Collection ($395.00 USD) — This beautiful set includes Creme de la Mer (2 oz), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (6 oz) in a festive keepsake box. This is gift that not only will make someone feel pampered, but is transformative for the skin!

The Signature Collection ($240.00 USD) — This travel-ready set includes Creme de la Mer (1 oz), The Lifting Face Serum (16 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (6 ml) in a traditional Creme de La Mer box. This is a great idea for those ladies who like to take a bit of luxury with them while traveling.

Legendary Luxury ($1390.00 USD) — Here is the ultimate gift for ladies who love Creme de la Mer! 16.5 ounces of Creme de la Mer will keep you or someone you love looking beautiful for a long, long time!

Looking for a little extra with your purchase? visit www.lamer.com online, and when you spend $300.00, you will receive the Small Miracles Collection. A perfect stocking stuffer, this kit includes Creme de la Mer (.24 oz), The Lifting Face Serum ( .17 oz) The Eye Concentrate (.1 oz) and The Hydrating Infusion (.5 ox). Enjoy!

Mama Mio Boob Tube

Mama Mio is a skin care brand that began specializing in helping pregnant women with their skin care needs. Now, besides pregnancy skin care, Mama Mio creates safe products that give strong, elastic, healthy, well-toned, and fit skin.

I tried the Boob Tube (funny!) Bust & Neck Firmer ($45.00 USD). As the website so sadly states, “Girls, let’s face the facts, our boobs are on a slippery slope heading south. People say the first place you can tell a woman’s age is her hands. Forget about it – it’s your décolletage.” This is because the chest and neck are exposed a lot of the time, (of course not the whole chest). The skin is exposed to the sun and gravity. Use Boob Tube claims to “fight sag and droop by improving skin’s strength and elasticity. It gives you a more beautifully textured, well toned neck and bustline. Boob Tube has become our best-selling sensation which means there will be a lot of gorgeous cleavage out there, thanks to Boob Tube.”

I really like this product. I have been using it on my next and chest every morning and evening. I don’t know if my skin has become firmer, but it looks smooth, especially my neck and upper chest area. It has a pleasant citrusy scent that reminds me of lemon-lime soda. It contains CoQ10, Avocado Oil, Fenugreek, Shea Butter and Milk Thistle. It does not contain Parabens which is great.

Visit www.mamamio.com to learn more about this product and more.

Korres Quercetin and Oak Age-Reversing Collection

Korres Quercetin and Oak Collection is described on their website as, “Age-reversing skin care for younger, firmer, more elastic skin while dramatically reducing wrinkles and restoring skin elasticity and firmness”. As a forty-something woman, I could definitely use that! So I have been testing the Quercetin and Oak Age-Reversing Day Cream for Normal to Dry Skin and Age-Reversing Night Cream for about 10 days now and I am really enjoying them.

I use the Quercetin and Oak Age-Reversing Day Cream for Normal to Dry Skin ($48.00 USD) every morning after cleanser and serum. Some of the ingredients and benefits of the cream are:

• Regenerative Oak Extract firms and plumps aging skin, while radically boosting collagen and elastin production.
• Powerful Quercetin Active- The most active, well-established polyphenol for maximum antioxidant protection. It catalyzes Proteasomes in our cells, dramatically Improving Skin Cell Functioning: cells are turned back to a youthful state, creating younger, healthier and more elastic skin
• Proprietary blend of Shea Butter, Sweet Almond and Hazelnut oils provides instant nourishment and hydration.
• Mourera Fluviatilis constantly regulates the optimum hydration of the cells, maintaining their health and improving their quality
• Myrtle active extract enhances intercellular communication visibly increasing skin density, protects collagen fibers, and significantly boosts skin elasticity

The Quercetin and Oak age-reversing night cream ($52.00 USD) has the same basic ingredients with the addition of:

• Barrier-Repairing Everlasting (Amaranth) Lipids are naturally compatible with the skin and successfully control moisture loss while effectively repairing and restoring damaged skin.
• Time-release proprietary blend of Jojoba, Grape and Pomegranate oils provides instant nourishment and hydration throughout the night.

Both creams are thick, but not greasy, although the night cream is heavier. The day cream soaks in quickly — but you just need a little bit! I feel that my skin looks smoother and definitely plumper. I have been also using it on the back of my hands and they look smooth and very young (I am big on treating my hands well as they can give away a lady’s age!). The scent of the creams are earthy, but mild.

I recommend these products to really moisturize dry skin and give a nice glow. I haven’t noticed reduction in lines, but I have not been using them for long. I love that Korres uses natural ingredients and feel good about applying them to my face!

Visit www.korresusa.com to learn more and to purchase these lovely face creams. Enjoy!

Dr. Michele Green’s Skin Care

“I chose Dermatology because it’s one of the happiest fields in medicine,” says Dr. Michele Green. “People enjoy coming to my office because they know they will look and feel better when they leave!”

Dr. Green is a board certified Dermatologist with a private practice in New York City’s Upper East Side who specializes in cosmetic dermatology. She relies heavily on patient feedback in designing new products in making recommendations. As a result, she is an expert when it comes to knowing “what women want, what they like, and what products they are asking for. “If I’m going to recommend a product, I really have to believe in it,” she says emphatically.

I was lucky enough to test some of her skin care products, the Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin, the High Potency Vita-C Serum and the Antioxidant Moisturizing Cream .

Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin ($15.00 USD) — I like to apply this gentle, lipid-free cleanser on dry skin, rub it in and then rinse. It leaves a thin, moisturizing film on skin that is touted to be helpful for people with rosacea, dry or sensitive skin. You can also apply it to wet skin. Either way it leaves skin soft and hydrated, not dry and it doesn’t irritate at all.

High Potency Vita-C Serum ($55.00 USD) — This serum has a high concentration of Vitamin C and claims to promote skin cell renewal and collagen stimulation, plus improving skin texture and radiance. This product contains alcohol so make sure you shake it before use and apply morning and night before moisturizer. I have been using it for a few weeks and my skin is clear and glowing (and less red).

Antioxidant Moisturizing Cream ($55.00) — My favorite of the three products, this anti-aging moisturizer includes Vitamins A, C and E which firms, reduces fine lines, strengthens and protects skin from free-radical-induced skin damage and sun damage. I love the deeply hydrating, yet non-greasy texture. I pile it on at night, because I love how it feels in the cold weather, when my skin is so dry, and it doesn’t get oily or greasy at all. Then, in the morning, my skin is glowing!

Visit michelegreenmd.com to learn more about and to purchase these great skin care products!