Tag: anti-aging

Omorovicza Gold Rescue Cream

Attention fans of La Mer and SK-II – I have a cream for you and you’re going to love it. Omorovicza Gold Rescue Cream uses a similar technique to La Mer, but is all natural. Like La Mer, it is a water-in-oil creme: the Gold Rescue Cream traps thermal water molecules for greater hydration. The formula is super rich, while the consistancy is almost gel like. It nourishes skin but still quickly absorbs, making it a pleasure to use.

My dry, sensitive skin drank this stuff up. I would compare it to the SK-II Signature Cream in that it is ultra-soothing with no unnecessary fragrance or active ingredients. I’ve been using in morning and night on my face and my neck. I’ve noticed a little bit more glow as I have incorporated loads of Omorovicza products. Note, I am “all in” using much of the line daily right now. See this Instagram of my vanity:

I’m inspired by the unique ingredients this company incorporates into their skin care. Things like gold and ruby just scream luxe. While those who love natural products will be thrilled with their approach to ingredient sourcing. Key elements to the formula:

Gold: A powerful anti-inflammatory, repairs accumulated micro-damage to repair and strengthen the skin.
Omega 6 Ceramide: Retextures the lipid matrix for a stronger barrier function.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide and Caprooyl Tetrapeptide: Polypeptides strengthen dermo-proteins such as elastin and collagen for renewed elasticity and vitality.
Ruby Crystal: Lends the skin instant radiance, helping to blur fine lines and minimize the appearance of imperfections.

A little more about Omorovicza: In 2006, Margaret and Stephen de Heinrich de Omorovicza began using an ancient healing resource in their skin care system. Their products harness the curitive properties that have been found in Hungary’s thermal baths for 2,000 years. And their packaging is elegant and harkens a glamourous age. Check out other Omorovicza product reviews here.

Video: Watch the Omorovicza Founder Talk About Gold Rescue Cream

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La Prairie Cellular Resurfacing 3-Minute Peel

I have been lucky enough to try out La Prairie Cellular Resurfacing 3-Minute Peel during some spa treatments, but I never have had the cherished stuff at home for some regular use. Now that is has been on my vanity for a couple weeks, I can official declare it’s even better than I thought. The results after periodic peels is exfoliated, smooth, soft skin.

This once-a-week peel is “professional level” exfoliation that you most certainly feel working. Professional strength AHAs, BHA, Salicylic Acid and Mixed Fruit Acids clean the surface and exfoliate, pushing fresh, younger cells to the surface.

The peel itself has a pleasant fresh floral scent. The large jar comes with a brush (it sits in a small slot at the base of the jar). I like the ritual of using the ultra-soft brush to get an even, complete application. You can get into those nooks and crannies around your nose. Immediately, I feel tingling, almost itchiness, but not to the point of discomfort.

When you rinse it off – literally after three minutes – somehow a silky texture moisturizes and calms the skin. The peel emulsifies into a silky gel that requires a washcloth to remove. My skin is a little red immediately after use, but calms down to be even and soft in 20 minutes. Despite this, probably better for evening use.

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Freeze 24-7 ArcticLift Firming Neck Cream

A neck cream, you say? Yes, I am going to recommend a cream just for your neck. This has been in the back of my mind lately, as I’ve been getting a lot of questions about firming, particularly along the jaw. And with party atire working its way into the rotation, a luminous, youthful décolletage is all the more important. With all this in mind, I have been diving into a jar of Freeze 24-7 ArcticLift Firming Neck Cream. How cute is this packaging, especially this time of year!?

Freeze 24-7 promised immediate results, although I was skeptical. I can confirm you’ll see results after just one use. I couldn’t believe the immediate tightening right after my first application but there it was. The moisturizer evened my skin tone and the delicate skin seems more firm. Overall, my neck and décolletage just look healthier.

Freeze 24-7 uses four ingredients to work its wonders:

Rejuvelle: A proprietary cactus pectin with amazing water-binding properties to immediately hydrate and fill sagging neck skin.
Rye seed extract: Increases tone and tension.
Polylift: A biopolymer of sweet almond protein that firms, smoothes and lifts.
Toniskin: A yeast extract that improves the appearance of deep wrinkles.

And there you have it. Yet another skin care product has made its way to my vanity. And I can confirm it is worth the extra step. So often a face will be youthful and wrinkle-free to just have a saggy neck betray all that hard work.

Natura Bissé Diamond Life Infusion

Natura Bissé Diamond Life Infusion is probably one of the most luxurous serums I have tried to date. I already swoon over anything Natura Bissé (check out the review of my favorite peel here) and it was a pleasure to try their latest and greatest. Diamond Life Infusion uses their diamond delivery system for deep penetration of 16 anti-aging ingredients.

This serum uses a natural magnetite to extend the life span of skin cells. The Bio-Magnet Nanosomes provide retinoid-like rejuvenation without those nasty side effects. Like other serums, this is a concentrate of the most active ingredients to promise the most potent of results. In vitro test (Gene array analysis of 64 skin-specific genes) revealed that skin looked appeared 3.9 years younger after seven days.

I’ve had this in the rotation for a little over a month, using on the face and decollete area, and I am already hooked on the luminous glow it gives. The creamy, spa-scented consistency is perfect to work in via a little mini-massage. I do think it helped me heal from massive dryness caused by an bump in my retinol prescription. And it is capable of preventing formation of dark spots. This would be a real asset in recovering from surgery or procedures. It has the properties of La Mer The Concentrate with a more nourishing feel.

I recognize this is super pricey for a small 25 mL/ 0.8 fl. oz. pump. However, Natura Bissé is known for producing products with absolute cutting edge technology. The company was started with a skin care line featuring free-form amino acids in 1979, and continues to be known for its innovative products. Diamond Life Infusion is a highly concentrated, super charged serum with loads of active ingredients. And the proven results make it all the more worth it.

Bliss ‘Firm, Baby, Firm’ Dual-Action Lifting & Volumizing Serum

I am a huge fan of Bliss anything and everything, but I mostly have focused on their body care products. I haven’t had much experience with their skin care offerings other than Bliss That’s Incredi-Peel! – a super charged glycolic acid treatment. Over the past couple weeks, I have been using Bliss Firm, Baby, Firm, a dual action serum that feels so darn good to use.

This facial serum helps boots collagen and elasticity for immediate AND long term effects. The dual action helps voluminize hollow areas, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, while also lifting – usually serums do one or the other making this a unique product. Powerful active ingredients like gardenia stem cells, cell-targeting X50 peptides and phyto-retinoids fuel the serum. These stem cells derived from fruit and plants are strong, but seem to play nicer with my sensitive skin.

The best part for me is the instant gratification of pleasant and nourishing lavender scented formula (from Bulgarian lavender oil). The creamy, aloe base adds moisture and instant smoothness. And a patented irritation-reducing technology gives the anti-aging ingredients I need without red flaky skin.

Kate Somerville Oil Free Serums

Anti-aging products tend to cater more towards dry skin that isn’t prone to breakouts. Somehow, the nourishing, oil-based feel has a corner on wrinkle-fighting serums. But I know plenty of people who desire anti-wrinkle and hydration serum but don’t want the nasty oil. Kate Somerville to the rescue. Two of her newest serums are oil-free, but still satisfy the needed moisture and anti-aging needs of those with acne-prone or oily skin.

Kate Somerville Quench Hydrating Face Serum is one of my all time favorite products. It gives a glow and makes my skin feel rejuvenated. Now it comes in a lightweight, water-based, shine-free formula that’s perfect for oily skin. Kate Somerville Quench Oil Free Hydrating Face Serum locks in hydration using Plumeria Flower Extract and Dynamic Moisture Complex™. Matrixyl 6, a peptide, fight against expression lines and wrinkles. Collagen builds firmness. And you get an immediate tightening effect.

Kate Somerville CytoCell P299 Anti-Wrinkle Serum uses P299™, a scientifically advanced stem technology polypeptide, to diminish the look of wrinkles and help fight the signs of aging by activating the natural renewal process that strengthens skin. This serum also helps with hydration by using hyaluronic acid and marine algae extracts, all while being oil-free.

These both can be used morning and night. I love the way Quench Oil-free looks under makeup. And CytoCell P299 is a powerhouse anti-aging fighter. I’ve been working this into my nighttime routine. Don’t forget to use this on your neck too!

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