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Resurface by Shani Darden Retinol Reform: Magic in a Bottle?
Initial Thoughts 2 Weeks into Testing Retinol Reform is a product certain celebrities swear by, and it’s known for providing maximum anti-aging results–with a whopping 5% retinol–without triggering the irritation one might expect from a powerhouse product. The based of Retinol Reform is quite moisturizing, with aloe as the third ingredient, along with skin-beneficial
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Rodan + Fields SOOTHE: Transformative for Sensitivity?
Rodan + Fields was founded by Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, Stanford-trained and world-renowned dermatologists who are also the creators of Proactiv Solution. Their inspiration for creating and launching Rodan + Fields came from their desire to make dermatology-inspired, results-driven skincare available to all, without a trip to a dermatologist’s office. The
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Farmacy Beauty: Harnessing Nature for Radiance?
With the description Farmer Cultivated, Scientist Activated, Farmacy Beauty appealed to me right off the bat. Who doesn’t love that idea? The folks there were kind enough to let me feature two of their most promising products, INVINCIBLE Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum and HONEY POTION Renewing Antioxidant Hydration Mask. INVINCIBLE Root Cell Anti-Aging Serum Invincible
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Review: SENTÉ Labs with HSA Technology
SENTÉ Labs is a privately held specialty aesthetics company leading the field in the development of differentiated medical grade skincare products based on the science of glycosaminoglycans. SENTÉ‘s motto is Firm. Elastic. Strong. The results, given a little patience, are just that. The Science: Why Target GAGS? Glycoproteins are emerging as an essential target for reversing skin aging.
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SkinMedica TNS Recovery Complex: Better than the Rest?
I was thrilled when SkinMedica gave me the opportunity to try and feature Tissue Nutrient Solution (TNS) Recovery Complex. SkinMedica is rooted in research and pioneered the concept and technology of growth factors in skin care. TNS itself is a physiologically balanced, stabilized mix of growth factors, cytokines, and matrix proteins obtained from human fibroblasts. At
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Reviewed and Recommended: GLOWBIOTICS MD MYHERO Triple-Action Age Reversal Serum & Probiotic+Firming Replenishing Lotion
GLOWBIOTICS MD is the first ever medical-grade probiotic skin care line–recently rebranded GLOWBIOTICS MD from mybody in order to better represent the transformative effects of their probiotic formulas. What caught my attention about GLOWBIOTICS MD is that the probiotic element is just one facet of their formulations; they blend their immune-boosting probiotics with targeted bioactives
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A Month with Synergie Skin, Premier Cosmeceutical Skincare from Australia
Dr. Tracey Lambert, the owner of Skin Elegance, the exclusive US distributor of Synergie Skin, Synergie Practitioner, and Synergie Minerals was kind enough to let me try and feature an exceptional Anti-Aging Starter Kit by Synergie Skin, an innovative Australian boutique skincare line that is gaining increasing international acclaim. The founder of Synergie Skin, Terri Vinson, holds
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Non-Irritating Retinoid with the Potency of Retin-A: Retextra in Uth Radiance Serum
I received a sample of Uth Radiance Serum in exchange for my review; my opinions are my own, and no additional compensation was provided. Recently, I have become very interested in finding retinoids that my inflammation-prone skin can tolerate. I have tried Retin-A (all-trans retinoic acid) for various lengths of time and at various stages
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Lifeline Skin Care Recovery Night Moisture Serum Review: Non-Embryonic Stem Cell Conditioned Media
STEM CELL SKIN CARE Venturing into the world of stem cell skin care lines, I soon realized that it can be difficult as a consumer to know what you are purchasing—because of the complexity of the science as well as less-than-transparent advertising. Many companies are not open about where their stem cells originate or make
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ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream: Does it Firm?
Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, from British spa brand ELEMIS, is widely lauded and the winner of 29 beauty awards. This single product is clinically proven to: dramatically boost hydration, soften wrinkles, and firm skin– within just 15 days (ELEMIS, independent clinical trials, 2014). For those with dry skin, the hydration is strikingly effective and lasting; within