The ones I’ve found in the past always seem to be good at moisturizing, but they don’t do much else. So, when my friend recommended HydroPeptide Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate, I thought it would be another cream with big promises but no results. Lucky for me, I was wrong.

I’ve been using the eye cream for six weeks now, and I’m really pleased with the results. My dark circles are definitely less noticeable. I can actually leave the house without concealer!

The cream has an iridescent appearance from pearl powder and mica, which act as light reflectors and instantly improve the appearance of dark circles.Vitamin K works to improve blood clotting, which prevents the capillary leakage that leads to darkness under the eyes.

This cream works great on puffiness too. By using it at night, I wake up with less puffiness. When I apply it in the morning it takes care of the remaining puffiness quickly. This improvement is the result of dipeptide-2, which improves drainage under the eyes and reduces bags. There are also a few other anti-inflammatory ingredients that reduce swelling.

The eye cream is thicker than others I’ve tried. It’s really concentrated, so a little goes a long way. It feels cool on the skin and moisturizes without feeling greasy at all. It contains two ingredients that draw moisture into the skin, sodium hyaluronate and glucosmaine HCL. These help the skin to stay moist and plump. It also contains Squalane, a moisturizer that smooths away roughness and keeps skin soft.

And those fine lines? Well, they’re gone. Argireline reduces muscle contractions and wrinkle depth, Dermaxyl and Matrixyl 3000 help repair damaged skin, improving collagen and elastin, which results in smoother skin.

Looks like I’ve finally found an eye cream I’ll stick with. Here’s to younger eyes!

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I’ve been trying two products from the Chella line: the Intensive Formula Eye Crema and the Skin Firming Serum.  These products are packed with ingredients including amino acids to increase collagen formation, hyaluronic acid for moisturizing, antioxidants, vitamins, and botanicals including butcher’s broom, calendula, horse chestnut, green tea, and pomegranate extracts. Well, something in them IS working!

Yesterday I received a wonderful compliment on my skin.  Sitting next to my mother at lunch, she commented that my skin looked so smooth with no visible pores  (leave it to your mother to give you all the details). I don’t think I’ve been complimented on my skin in my whole life.

You’re supposed to use the products twice a day, however I find that my silicone-based foundation makes the products rub off in the daytime, so I only use them at night.  Still, I’ve gotten great results.

I’ve also tried the Talika hand ritual kit.  This kit includes a sugar and salt exfoliator with vitamin C and apricot kernel oil and a skin serum with seaweed extract and orange oil.  These products are supposed to smooth, brighten age spots, and protect your skin.  I really didn’t expect much.  My hands aren’t rough and I didn’t see the need to exfoliate.

I was pleasantly surprised to find my hands really looked and felt better after using them… much smoother and softer.  I really liked that the exfoliating scrub completely dissolved (some products leave grit behind).

Guest blog post by The Mature Bunny (AKA Jen’s mom!)

]]> http://www.mybeautybunny.com/2009/anti-aging/feed/ 5 http://www.mybeautybunny.com/2009/beauty-for-mature-skin/ http://www.mybeautybunny.com/2009/beauty-for-mature-skin/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:23:48 +0000 chiefbunny http://www.mybeautybunny.com/?p=1390 Notes from the Mature Bunny (aka Jen’s mom!):

Sampar

My mature skin (which used to be an oil slick) now needs moisturizing every day. I tried Sampar Ultra Hydrating Fluid which claims to have aromatherapy, hydrating, and skin protection benefits. It contains white lupin – a wildflower extract that is supposed to renew the protective barrier of your skin. It has a nice scent and absorbs well. It also has a cooling effect probably because it contains a mint extract.

I’ve also tried Sampar’s Splendid Eyes Elation (this is a French company which may explain the over-the-top name). This product is supposed to solve all the eye area problems I have – wrinkles, bags, puffiness, discoloration, etc. It is a transparent gel that has a cooling and tightening effect. I’ll let you know later about long-term results of these products.

Another problem for Mature Bunnies – your eyelashes fall out! I didn’t expect this one. I always had full and long lashes, but now they’ve almost disappeared. I tried Mindy Shear Mascara and Lash Builder. They come with big brushes and what looks like a gloppy formula. But I found that they go on without clumps and do thicken and lengthen the lashes I have left. Much better than the drugstore brands I have tried.

Mindy Shear

And while we’re on this subject, guess what else Mature Bunnies are missing…eyebrows! They either turn white or fall out altogether. The Mindy Shear Brush On Brow product is a dark powder (I’m using black, but they also have brown) that I use sparingly.

It comes with a stiff little brush that you’d think would not work, but it’s exactly the kind of brush you need for this job. The powder stays on all day and so far I haven’t rubbed it off.

Guest blog post by Vicki, graphic and fine artist, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (AKA Jen’s mom)

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Pevonia Botanica Timeless Eye Contour

I think I’m falling in love with Pevonia Botanica.  I’ve tried a few of their products, and they’ve all been wonderful.

I’ve used eye creams on and off since I was a teenager, but I never really felt like they did anything.  I tried out the Pevonia Timeless Eye Contour recently and it’s amazing!  It’s one of those creams that actually plumps up and hydrates the skin on contact, so you can just hear your little skin cells breathing sighs of relief!  Ahhhh!  (Okay, my skin cells don’t actually talk to me, but if they did, that’s what they’d be saying.)

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I’ve seriously been telling all my friends about this product.  I let one friend try it and she loved it too.  The active ingredients in this wonder cream are:  caviar (useful moisturizing ingredient for mature and dehydrated skin – note: this caviar comes from fish already being harvested for food – you may want to avoid if you are vegetarian/vegan), marine collagen polypeptides (increases elasticity and reduces fine lines), safflower seed oil, okra seed extract (reduces fine lines), vitamin E, hyaluronic acid (moisturizes and reduces fine lines), retinol (vitamin A), algae extract, and chrysin (from the blue passionflower plant – reduces puffiness and dark circles).

The good people at Pevonia Botanica have given me the privilege of giving away one bottle of Myoxy Caviar Timeless Eye Contour (a $155 value)!  Trust me, you’ll love this stuff.

To enter, just add a comment below and tell me what eye cream you’re currently using. Make sure to leave an e-mail address, so I can contact you if you win (don’t worry, I won’t use your info for anything else).

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You must be a U.S. citizen, age 18 or older to win. Up to three entries per person please. Contest ends midnight (PST), 6/7/09.

Good luck!

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