New Skin Creams Target Various Issues
A person's mind can easily become boggled by all the jars, tubes, and bottles of skin potions that promise to rid you of wrinkles, sun spots, and acne - and let's not forget those who make claims to be ‘similar to or better than Botox.' I've used many skin products on my face in my time as a certified product junkie, beauty writer, and salon and spa employee and manager. I can tell you very honesty what you already know in your sane mind and deep down in your heart ~ no skin product is going to get rid of the wrinkles or fine lines on your face.
It angers me when companies make these claims, because it is simply not possible for wrinkles to disappear unless you get some sort of filler to plump them up or paralyze the muscle the way Botox does. Even with the use of these treatments, remember that your wrinkles still exist! When the injectable wears off, you are faced with the choice of refilling or going on with life with your wrinkles in tow. Obviously this is a very personal choice. I would never begrudge anyone his or her chosen beauty routine no matter what it entails. Personally, I feel better about skin creams that say they can "soften fine lines and wrinkles," because that is an attainable goal with a topical product and it shows they know our level of intelligence. I want to buy skin cream from a company that respects me, and I want to use their creams and still respect them when I wake up in the morning!
Having said all that, here is a rundown of some of the newest skin creams on the market. I'll tell you what they claim to do and at what cost to you. The technology ands new ingredients coming to the market daily are nothing short of phenomenal. I am a firm believer in "to each his own" with anything relating to beauty products, as each person's body chemistry is different and products will have varying levels of success with each indivual. Now, let's get to the actual products:
Best Skin Creams
DermaLastyl-B $89.00 for two month supply with free shipping
This face cream says it renews the natural tropoelastin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help prevent the onset of new wrinkles. I like that it says ‘reduce' and doesn't claim to wipe them off your face forever. It is said to contain other ingredients to help relax facial muscles, promote collagen production, and to help protect against photodamage. The website contains clinical study information too, as well as a section called "The Science of DermaLastyl." DermaLastyl-E is their eye serum, which is also available through their website.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Night Cream $125.00 with limited free shipping offer
Prevage has really made a name for itself in the anti-aging category. The new night cream contains Idebenone, a powerful antioxidant and one of the current darlings of the skin care world. Claiming to soften, firm, hydrate and brighten your skin tone, the cream comes in a jar with what they call "customized one touch dispensing." I'm not quite sure how that works; I would certainly assume that with the push of a button, the cream shoots up out, but I'm worried that a lot of cream could be left in the jar that you can't get to with the one touch dispensing. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding and one touch dispensing helps you to be able to get every single drop of Prevage.
Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Cream $250.00 with free shipping
To "prolong skin's youthful appearance" is the promise of the new cream from Estee Lauder. Clarity and tone will visibly improve, and fine dry lines will be plumped away with moisture. They never say it will make lines a thing of the past; I gotta give them that! With 23 patents pending worldwide, Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Crème has a lock on "The Youth Molecule-ResveratrateTM." The website info says that day after day, year after year, your skin will look "vibrant, hydrated and healthy." They are obviously not worried about your skin becoming immune to the effects of their cream. Erin Lauder still looks young, but she is young. I wonder if she uses this?
Dr. Brandt r3p Cream $125.00
Described as "a superior anti-aging formulation of three intense polypeptides, and potent antioxidants to refinish, replenish and retexturize your skin," Dr. Brandt's cream boasts polypeptides, the BBF of Idebenone in the skin care arena. Using the term "diminishes" to explain what it can do for fine lines and wrinkles, I give props to the doctor as, once again, he is not claiming he is going to go Houdini on your face and you will wake up the next day wrinkle free. The doc recommends you use this at night, and apply extra moisture afterwards if you experience dryness or peeling. Oh how I loathe dryness and peeling!
Dr. Perricone StimulCell $155.00
Which side of the fence are you on in the stem cell debate? Well it really doesn't matter with this new cream-serum as the proteins, peptides and lipids which make up the StimulCell formula are the replicated signals delivered by skin stem cells that help restore and renew the skin's surface to a visibly more healthy, radiant and youthful looking state. Formulated for evening use, this cream-serum claims to make the skin more "smooth, supple and younger looking." By eating the doctors' 10 recommended super foods and using this revolutionary new cream-serum, he believes you will be well on your way to good health and glowing skin.
Yours in Beauty,
Glam Diva
