My skin has been pretty perfect lately. And I mean, no breakouts, all dark marks faded, balanced, and soft. I'm pretty sure I owe it (almost) all to these three products. So now you know how this review's going to go.
After I'm done with my two cleanses and exfoliating toner (I've been lazy about the hydrating toner lately, to be honest) I go straight into the Eysilix eye cream. I really like this stuff. It's not as good as the Natura Bissé one I was using, but it's a LOT cheaper and great for those who are just trying to solve the basic eye problems a bit. It does work to hydrate, soften lines, de-puff, and fight off darkness. While it doesn't do it all to the extreme like the Natura Bissé, I still do notice a bit of a difference with all of those problems. It's also very smooth and makes my under-eye concealer look great (not cakey) for a long time. This is great for people that are looking out to prevent aging. If you have serious lines or wrinkles, I think it would be worth it to find a more serious treatment.
Ingredients: Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Arachidyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea), Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Octenylsuccinate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arachidyl Glucoside, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive), Tribehenin, Isohexadecane, Aminobutyric Acid, Barium Sulfate, Polysilicone-11, Polyvinyl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables (Olive), Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Medicago Sativa Seed Extract (Alfalfa), Ceramide 2, Steareth-20, PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide 3, Cholesterol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phytosphingosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5, Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Tin Oxide, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl, Benzylamide Diacetate, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrappeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Pentapeptide-18, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CL77891 (Titanium Dioxide)
Pepta-bright is my favorite product of the bunch. Despite the odd scent (it smells like the original Ricola cough drops - weird), this is heaven. It's somewhere in between a cream and a gel texture-wise, and it could be a bit heavy for day use. However, I love this at night. I've been using the Pixi Glow Tonic exfoliating toner twice a day, even though it'd be better to use it maybe once nightly or every other night, and that's been leaving my skin feeling a bit fragile and sometimes irritated. After I put this on though, my skin feels instantly soothed. It's an odd feeling: kind of like my skin was wrapped in a comforting blanket or like it was broken and someone was smoothing a repairing cement over it. It's very hydrating, even more than Hydraluron, and as far as brightening goes, this is probably one of the most effective treatments I've ever used. My skin (in combination with the Glow Tonic and spot treating with the new Effaclar Duo), is completely free of dark spots for one of the first times in my life. I love this product and highly recommend it to anyone with dark spots, fragile skin, dryness, and dullness.
Ingredients: Water, Caprylic Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Sodium Lactate, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Octadecenedioic Acid, Polyacrylate-13, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-100 Stearate, Triethanolamine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Dextran
Given Hydraluron's cult status, I also wanted to give it a try. I really like this. I put it on after the Pepta-bright and before moisturizer. My skin upon waking up in the morning is a lot more hydrated, and because of that, I think any spots I would get just don't pop up anymore. The gel texture is really nice and light, and I do think it would be suitable for all moments of the day. Hyaluronic acid in general is a great ingredient to incorporate into your routine because loss of hydration (as well as smoking and sun exposure) are you greatest agers. When your dermis is dry, that's when your collagen and elastin start to deplete. Hyaluronic acid holds a thousand times its weight in water, so it keeps the dermis nice and squidgy, and, therefore, helps you stay young. I also believe having water in the skin helps it to heal, which is why I think this works so great for preventing blemishes. My only gripe is the packaging; the product leaks into the lid if you don't have it standing up against something so the lid's not on bottom).
Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Overall, I am SO impressed with these products, and they are now a staple in my skincare routine. They're all simple and effective, and they're not too expensive for the technology. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find Hydraluron in the US, but for the British among us, you should be able to find it at Boots. However, I will (most likely) continue to repurchase Eysilix and Pepta-bright (US peeps can find them at drugstore.com).
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