New from Peter Thomas Roth - FIRMx™ FIRMING NIGHT MOISTURIZER

FIRMx™

STATEMENT OF IDENTITY:  FIRMING NIGHT MOISTURIZER

Weight Claim:  30 ML/1 FL OZ / | Price: $125 | Available:  January 2013

WHAT IT IS:

FIRMx™ Firming Night Moisturizer, straight from the PTR research facility, contains 34.8% Growth Factor Night Complex™. It is a youth activating night moisturizer that helps firm, tone, moisturize, and improve the appearance of elasticity and bounce. Growth Factor Night Complex™ is a synergistic cocktail of 17 extremely effective ingredients totaling 34.8% of the formula. Growth factor helps promote

cellular proliferation to help support skin’s natural repair mechanisms. Plant stem cells help skin recover elastic properties. Plant extracts help firm and tone the look of skin. A peptide blend helps improve the appearance of skin firmness and smoothness. Skin is bathed in immediate moisture that lasts all night for locked-in benefits. Awake to restored youthful looking contours, firmness and definition.

WHY NIGHT?

Beauty sleep is a term that should be taken seriously when it comes to your skin.  Biologically our bodies work on 24 hour cycles called Circadian Rhythms that control our key functions.  Our skin is the same.  During the day hormone levels rise defensively while the skin works hard in a state of high alert battling UV, pollution and the elements.  At night, the skin transitions to a reparative mode, helping to undo some of the damage incurred during the day and over time.  According to scientists, cell regeneration nearly doubles at night.  Additionally, trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) is the highest at night, so skin is the most dehydrated and dry.  Biologically skin is most receptive to repair and moisture during night hours due to this internal “clock”.

The ingredients in FIRMx™ Firming Night Moisturizer have been specifically selected to take advantage of this optimal time to replenish and restore the skin.  When facial muscles and skin are relaxed and at ease and when the body is most biologically receptive to repair and moisture replenishment.  Awake to restored youthful-looking contours, firmness and definition.

KEY INGREDIENTS & BENEFITS:

Firming, Contouring & Restoring Elasticity:

• Nutrex EGF at 5% - a NEW synthetically bioengineered Growth Factor that helps stimulate collagen and

   promotes cell proliferation in order to activate the skin’s natural repair mechanism.

• Citrustem™ at 3% - plant stem cells help skin to recover the elastic properties it had 12 years ago!

• Zirhafirm™ at 3% - helps to firm and tone skin, restoring skin elasticity and facial contours.

• Biopeptide EL™ at 4% - helps to improve skin firmness and helps decrease skin slackness.

• Gelalg® at 3% – a red seaweed extract that works to help moisturize, firm and smooth skin.

• Perfection Peptide P3 at 1% - helps encourage skin desquamation for a smoother look and feel.

• Peptide Vinci 02™ IS – a peptide that that helps promote skin hydration and smoothing.

• BioNymph Peptide – helps to promote collagen production, helping to enhance skin structure.

• AT Peptide™ IS – is an energy boosting peptide that helps to refine the appearance of facial contours.

• Dermocea® – a marine-derived active that helps firm and plump.

Moisturization & Soothing:

• Trimoist at 5% - creates a 3-part protective moisture film over skin to help keep it comfortable, smooth and strong.

• Aloe – helps soothe, calm and replenish skin.

• Avocado Oil – rich in natural fatty acids and omega-3’s, helps restore skin barrier function.

• Shea Butter - naturally moisturizing, helps replenish moisture and infuse Vitamins A & E.

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5) – a deeply penetrating moisturizer, helps plump and soothe.

• Caffeine – helps to firm via moisturization.

• Vitamin E – antioxidant that helps to fight free radical attack.

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Evening Skin Tone:

• Chromobright, Mica & Optical Chronospheres – help to significantly and immediately brighten and blur skin imperfections.

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DIRECTIONS: 

Apply nightly alone or over FIRMx™ Growth Factor Extreme Neuropeptide Serum and with continued use.

Lancome Bienfait Aqua Vital Cream Review

Infused with moisture, your skin will glow with vibrant health.

Containing a unique moisture complex of 16 essential elements found in young skin at its very best, this formula is an ultra-charged drink for your skin.

Absorbed instantly, Bienfait Aqua Vital continuously infuses ideal hydration for 24 hours.

Results

A surprisingly fresh, oil-free gel-cream texture: as comfortable as a cream, as lightweight as water. Your skin is instantly refreshed and makeup ready.

Oil-free.

Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist-tested for safety.

I have been using Clinique Moisture Surge as my day cream for past 4  years and I felt my skin needed a change. Also being involved in beauty industry makes me always look for something new, something better, more efficient, with new and improved ingredients etc... I came across Bienfait Aqua vital while still working as MUA/SA and trying to get to know Lancome's skincare better. At first I was drawn by beautiful luxurious packaging. I have to admit I never paid attention to Bienfait line before. Well I was ready to fix that! From the first time I tried this moisturizer I fell in love. It has silky and lightweight texture that absorbs instantly leaving skin radiant. It is not like gel moisturizers, it's texture is creamy but absorbs and feels lightweight just like gel ones. It has a blue color and light fresh scent - it's not usual heavy floral overwhelming French cosmetic scent. So If you are sensitive to fragrance in skincare products I don't think this one will bother you, it's that light.

Bienfait aqua vital would be a great choice for normal skin types year around. For combination skin for winter months while in summer they can switch to Bienfait aqua lotion that has even lighter texture. Dry skin types would benefit from it during hot summer months but might feel it's not enough for cold winters. My skin is normal with dry areas that get even dryer during harsh Chicago winter and I need all the moisture I can get.        I love pairing Aqua vital with Bienfait multi vital night - it's thicker and rich version that nourishes the skin during the night (we'll be reviewing this one too soon!).

One of the best things about Bienfait Aqua vital cream is how well it works as makeup base. I am not talking about your makeup primer but skincare that you use prior applying makeup. Since it absorbs so quickly and does not leave any sticky feeling plus it leaves skin so radiant I can highly recommend it as day cream for ladies who wear face makeup (foundation, powder etc...). It will create perfect base for any makeup you use.

Also I have to mention it is oil free, if that's your concern. It does not have SPF which some might find a problem but for me it's a plus. I already have different face cream with SPF that I specifically use if I know I will be exposed to sun. It bothers me that lately it's almost impossible finding day cream without a SPF.


Bienfait Aqua vital cream is like a glass of water for my thirsty skin. Love it and highly recommend it!

Texture up close

Retails for 45$ and can be purchased on Lancome website

Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief Review

Light, comfortable cream/gel plumps skin with hydration for a full 24 hours. Fine lines, flakiness and tightness are washed away. In their place—a sense of supple, firm, vibrant well-being, even through shifts in humidity. One ‘drink' and skin looks and feels happier, healthier. Oil-free.

Clinique Moisture surge has been my favorite face moisturizer for last 4 years. I have very sensitive skin and I break out so easily from anything so I had to find something that will give me enough hydration but not cause any brake outs. When I bought it the first time my skin was combination and Moisture surge provided just enough moisture for both day and night.

During the time my skin became more and more dehydrated due to harsh Chicago winters, cold weather, wind and indoor heating. I still use Moisture surge in the morning -it's absolutely amazing under the makeup. It absorbs super fast and leaves skin plumped. For night I switched to Clinique Super rescue Antioxidant night moisturizer during spring/summer and Clinique youth surge night during fall/winter.

As Clinique claims it is for all skin types. I can really see it working from dry to oily skin types. Very important is that will not give enough hydration for very dry skin. This gel cream is perfection for someone who has dehydrated skin, needs moisture without heavy feeling on skin.

It has very lightweight gel texture. 

Moisture surge can be simply described as a glass of water for your thirsty skin. It cools skin especially if you keep it in the fridge during summer months. It leaves skin hydrated, plumped and refreshed. It is also very gentle with no fragrance.

It can be also used during the day as moisture boost under or over makeup.

Clinique suggests that it can be also used as 5 minute moisture mask with applying thicker layer.

If you are looking for simple hydration and no SPF and you have normal/combo/oily skin try you might like Moisture surge.

Good thing is that a little goes a long way. Usually one jar lasts me around 4 months.

Clinique moisture surge texture:

Thicker layer applied on skin and gently rubbed:

One minute after the application. It's already absorbed leaving skin hydrated and glowy.