Since then, I have been all about the eye cream but as I've gotten older the issues surrounding all my skin, including my eyes, have gotten more complicated. When you're 25 skin care is a luxury. After 35 it becomes an absolute necessity.
Generally speaking, I use Skinceuticals products because they were recommended to me by my dermatologist's office and I find them very effective. About six months ago I reordered the Skinceuticals eye cream that I wear during the day and the nice people at SkinCare RX sent me a sample of the Skinmedica TNS Night Eye Repair Creme. I said "cool" and gave it a shot.
I really like it.
First and foremost, it doesn't irritate my eyes, which is huge. In addition to being prone to puffiness and fine lines and wrinkles, they are also incredibly sensitive to irritations. This stuff didn't make them swell shut, so it passed that test.
In the interest of full disclosure, I have to tell you that this cream contains "human fibroblast conditioned media". This means that it makes use of the same technology that is used to grow new skin for burn victims and that at some point, was developed from human tissue cells, most likely from the skin of donated foreskins.
The use of this technology may be morally offensive to some, or at least icky. It is neither to me. I think that if parents want to donate their children's foreskins to research, we should accept the outcome of that research. There are a lot of people on the web screaming that Skinmedica is packing it's products full of dead babies and that is just not so. If you really believe that, please do not buy Skinmedica products and go read someone else's blog, because I think you are hysterical and reactionary. I think that this type of research is really exciting, both for burn victims and for women over 40 who are just trying to hold it together. Let's face it ladies, beauty is not cheap and it isn't pretty. We need to take our help where we can get it.
Ultimately, this stuff makes my eyes look better and feel better. It is great with lines and puffiness and I've noticed a real improvement. Also, as an extra added super bonus, it appears to be making my eyelashes grow longer and thicker. I thought it was just me but then my facialist noticed it, too.
The price is a little bit steep, but a little goes a long way, and more importantly, it works. If you're looking for a good night eye cream, you may want to check this out.
Thanks for sharing the scoop on the eye cream. I may try it out. Here are a few products that I swear by:
ReplyDelete1. Johnson & Johnson's Purpose Moisturizer: oil free, water based moisturizer with SPF 15. Dermatologists loves this product, and so do I. I use it every day under a light foundation or concealer to have an extra layer of protection between my skin and the environment. I've been using Purpose since I was 16 years old (20 years ago!) and truly believe that it has helped stave off a lot of skin damage. It's good for sensitive skin, too, and it only costs about $10 at the drug store.
2. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: The best, best, best foundation ever! Super light, blends easily, looks very natural and makes my skin glow. You can find this product at Sak's and Neiman's (maybe even Bloomingdale's now, too) and while it is a bit expensive ($80, I think), it is worth every penny.
3. Cle de Peau under eye concealer: again, this product is a bit expensive, but it does an excellent job of covering under eye circles and evening out skin tone.
Thank you!!! I have been looking for a foundation. I will check it out.
ReplyDeleteI actually gave up on expensive moisturizers a while back and have been using Lubriderm and my skin looks so much better. But I'm going to try the Johnson & Johnson because of the SPF.
Do you use the Skinceuticals Vitamin C serum? I have been using the Vitamin C serum from Ramona Cline Skin Care. www.ramonacline.com Her products are amazing (Vitamin C serum, Firming Serum, Eye Treat Serum)- do not be put off by the somewhat cheesy web site. I have been lucky enough to have a few facials with her and she is a skin guru.
ReplyDeleteI use Skinceuticals Serum 15 AOX and the Hydrating B5 gel. I have tried the CE Ferulic and it made my skin break out and irritated my eyes. I just started using the Skinmedica retinol about 2 weeks ago and have noticed a nice change. And I use Skinceuticals eye balm during the day.
ReplyDeleteWhen you say makes us of the same technology do you mean it has it in it? Because if so, I find that to be pretty disgusting.
ReplyDeleteNo. The cell regeneration technology was originally developed from human cells but I'm sure it's industrially generated. It helps your cells regenerate. I don't think you're actually putting penis under your eyes. But I get if you're icked out by it.
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