Garnier Vital Restore - Perfect Mothers Day Gift!

Garnier's new Vital Restore Range for Mature skin is a perfect gift idea for Mums this Mothers Day & with the added beauty of Orchid extract all wrapped up in a perfect little tub where is the need for flowers! Orchids are not only known for their flawless perfection but they have a very long lifespan, inspired by this Garnier's skin experts chose to enrich their new range for Mature Skin with the extract.
Vital Restore is an over all anti-ageing range & with the Orchid Extract it helps to restore & revitialise mature skin, as we know after a certain age the skin will loose it's elasticity & firmness but with the Orchid Extract & Soy Bioprotiens the cream can rehydrate & reinforce the feel of he skin's structure, diminsh age spots & combat the effects of collagen & elastin deteriotation.
The range includes 4 products 'Complete Revitalising Cream SPF15 Day & Night' to hydrate & reinforce the skins structure as well as protect against age spots, as with all Garnier creams it has a fresh as well as velvet feel on the skin which is easily absorbed leaving the skin feeling instantly softer. The 'Vital Restore Beauty Serum' illuminates the skin & used underneath your daily moisturiser it revitalises & evens out skin tone plus stimulates cell activity. The fourth item in the range is 'Eye Complete Revitalising Cream' which will visibly reduce bags & dark circles. Using the full range together obviously will maximise the effects & leave the skin feeling firmer brighter as well as more youthful looking - defintely the best present a Mum could ask for next Sunday!

Latest Anti Aging Facial - Electro Acupuncture

The latest in beauty technology is the Electro-Acupuncture Facial which can eliminate fine lines & wrinkles without the aid of botox..
Without the use of needles the non-invasive therapy involves placing gold plated electrodes over certain reflex points on the skin as with acupuncture. A small micro current is then passed through to energise the skin cells to boost the skin's oxygenation & nutrition which boosts collagen production, this also helps to absorb the skin products that are used in the facial. Facials take around 45mins & unlike botox are pain free & relaxing... Prices From £60, 5 to 10 sessions are recommended.

Clinique's New Super Defense

Clinique have just launched their latest anti-aging cream 'Super Defense SPF25 - Age Defense Moisturizer' it claims to protect against the four main factors in premature aging - sun, pollution, time & stress. Recent findings have proven that stress can age the skin the same as the sun & pollution, Clinique's new moisturizer helps to 'insulate' the skin from aging by supporting is natural repair processes & providing a barrier to keep the skin firm & supple as well as protecting against future damage.
Also look out for their night cream 'Super Rescue - Antioxidant Night Moisturizer', it helps to repair any damage to the skin & keep it perfectly hydrated while you sleep..
Available at all Clinique counters from £24, there are 3 types - 'Very Dry to Dry Skin Types', Dry Combination Skin Types' & 'Combination Oily to Oily Skin Types'

New Skin Brightening Serum From Estee Lauder

Brand new from Estee Lauder is their CyberWhite Ex Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence (£55), it claims to dissolve all dark/age spots appearance on the skin as well as clarifying & giving a 74% increase in it's overall appearance.

It will help improve the appearance of 3 types of age spot, as Estee Lauder describe -

1. STUBBORN AGE SPOTS APPEAR VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE.
Fast-acting Melanin Dissolving Technology penetrates the deepest layers of skin's surface to reduce the appearance of stubborn age spots until they become virtually invisible to the naked eye.

2. SMALL SURFACE DARK SPOTS ARE CLEARED AWAY.
The sugar-derived refinisher N Acetyl Glucosamine helps skin speed away the smallest surface dark spots to reveal visibly brighter, clearer, beautifully even-toned skin.

3. FUTURE DARK SPOTS ARE VISBLY DISCOURAGED.
Super-potent Melanin Interception Technology reduces the visible skin-darkening effects of histamine release. Skin is visibly calmed, helping visibly discourage future spots. With continuous use, skin looks clear and even-toned.

The full CyberWhite EX Extra Brightening System range is also available & consisys of, Extra Brightening Gentle Cleanser, Extra Brightening Moisture Lotion, Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence, Extra Brightening Milky Lotion, Extra Brightening Moisture Creme & Extra Brightening Radiance Recovery Mask.

Carboxy Therapy - Latest Non Surgical Cellulite Treatment & Anti-Ageing Therapy.

The latest craze in anti-ageing as well as anti-cellulite treatments to make it's way across the Atlantic this year is, believe it or not, carbon dioxide injections, otherwise known as 'Carboxy Therapy'. It is described as the biggest breakthrough in anti-ageing since botox & can also treat cellulite, stretch marks to jowls & flabby upper arms. It works by carbon dioxide being injected under the surface of the skin, this causes the blood vessels to dilate within the tissue bringing a rush of oxygen to the treated area. The carbon dioxide will kill off fat cells & stimulate collagen production creating firmer, younger looking skin. Many have seen great results particularly in reducing the appearance of cellulite & stretch marks, normally it is recommended that you have 15-20 sessions (15 mins each) to eliminate cellulite with visible results after 8 sessions, once your course has finished you can expect the effects to last up to 6 months. It comes at a price though, £100 a session (maybe best sticking to our old faithful firming lotion if you ask me!). Contact Dr Jules-Jacques Nabet's Medical Rooms, Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT Tel: 020 7938 2195.

Anti-Ageing Superfood - Natto

The lastest Anti-Ageing craze to sweep LA is Formented Soya Beans 'Natto' from Japan, experts say that eating a few small portions a day can have a huge inpact on the condition of your skin, not forgetting the health benefits as well as it can help prevent heart attacks & strokes. It clears the complexion to give a youthful glow to the skin thanks to it's unique vitamin & mineral compounds that cannot be found in any other food or supplement.
Victoria Beckham has become the latest fan of this new superfood & friends say this is what is behind her new healthier figure & glowing complexion, she has recently she been happy to pose for pictures with barely scratch of make-up on as her confidence has grown so much thanks to her new diet (or maybe it's just all that LA sun!?)

Tri-Aktiline Deep Wrinkle Filler - Alternative to Botox?

With Botox, Collagen Fillers as well as the new celeb treatment 'Juvederm' (line filling injections) becoming the latest beauty must-haves, it is no surprise that since it's launch in the UK this year, wrinkle filling serum Tri-Aktline has been a huge hit as well as a growing obsession...!
According to it's science it works in 3 ways, firstly with plant extract 'Gatuline' which relaxes facial tension & reduces expression lines, plus seaweed extract 'Kombuchka' which helps to plump out & smooth the appearance of wrinkles, then finally 'Argireline' that stimulates collagen production in the skin. Their tests also showed that after 4 weeks 83% of users noticed a visible improvement in the appearance of wrinkles with some even noticing instant effects in certain areas.
After looking at feedback from users who have been trying it over the last few months, most have had postive results, some saying that as soon as it was applied they could see an improvement to certain lines & others noticing a smoother appearance to their skin with wrinkles decreasing after a few weeks of use. Most people who have used Botox before did find some similar effects with a smooth appearance near the eyes & mouth, although the results are not as effective as injections themselves, but if using the cream everyday lines & wrinkles will improve & stay away, great news for needle-phobes! One down side though is that the consistancy is a little thick & can be difficult to apply, also you cannot use it under make-up as it won't blend very well. Still over all a good product & certainly cheaper than botox! Available from Boots - £24.99.

Summer Skin - Receive A Free Nivea Q10 Sunkissed Day Cream!

Help us review Nivea's Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Sunkissed range, this is their day cream to combat the signs of ageing as well as sun damage with SPF15, but now with self tan to build a gradual sunkissed glow - what more could you ask for! We have 20 full sized tubes to give away for our readers to sample, all we ask is that you tell us in a few words what you thought of it & we can let everybody know how effective it really is when creating that all important summer glow!
Simply send your name & address to eyecandyblog@googlemail.com & say whether you woud like a 'Light' or Medium' Sunkissed Moisturiser & we'll get your freebie off to you! (UK Only).

Nivea Visage Q10 Plus Day Cream - Review

All week I have putting Nivea Visage Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus Light Day Cream (quite a mouth full!) to the test to see if does indeed live up to it's wrinkle bashing claims! The science behind the product is that it encourages the skin's metabolism through the aid of coenzyme Q10 & also protects against further ageing of the skin with improved UVA protection (SPF15). The claims are that fine lines are visibly reduced within hours, expression winkles reduced in 3 weeks & even deeper wrinkles are reduced after 4 weeks - too good to be true.....?!
After my first application I kept a close eye out for significant reductions in my fine lines (unfortunately I have a few these days...), first impressions of the cream though is that it is indeed very 'light' & as with most Nivea products it smells great, it is smooth to apply & feels fantastic on the skin leaving a really fresh clean feeling. Also it's gentle on the skin, as I find that some anti-wrinkle creams tend to sting at times on application especially near the eye area, of course you should always apply a separate eye gel/cream but your over all moisturiser does come into contact with this delicate part of the skin, but this cream feels cooling & smooth even just under the eye. Being non greasy & easily absorbed makes it a great base for applying your make-up as well, I noticed that my skin had an instant fresher appearance with my foundation looking even & natural when applied over the moisturiser which is a huge plus!
Of course most importantly, am I wrinkle free....?! Well recently I have noticed a very unwelcome fine line (becoming more wrinkle like every week!) near the top of my forehead, however after using Q10 Plus this week it has reduced significantly, most noticeably today which is the 5th day of using the cream. I have to say I'm very surprised, I was expecting a small difference with some fine lines which I have of course (although not within hours) & the few fine lines that were there are now virtually invisible, but the stubborn line on my forehead I was not expecting to disappear so quickly (I thought Botox would be the only answer!), so over all I am very very happy!!! I'll most certainly be continuing it's use as I've been surprised with the results, I would say it's an all round preventative product as well as repairing damage that is already there, however one thing to remember with all anti-ageing products is that you have to keep up the routine with them to see significant effects long term. Nivea Visage normally retails at £6.79.

Top Anti Ageing Treatment - 3LAB "H" Serum

The latest craze from the US to hit the British market is 3LAB "H" Serum, it is a hot celebrity favourite over in LA & was even handed out in A-Lister goody bags at the Oscars this year.
Basically it is another anti-ageing serum, it claims to regenerate the skin, soften out fine lines & wrinkles plus repair sun damage to the skin, it's top ingredient is the Human Growth Hormone. This has been quite a controversial ingredient for many years & was even banned for cosmetic treatments by injection due to serious side effects such as irregular heart beat & diabetes, of course the trials carried out were in very high doses & since then the product has been developed into a safe external treatment for the skin in the form of a serum. HGH is added to the serum & bio-engineered to penetrate deep into the skin & after £2.5million worth of research the 3LAB serum is quickly becoming one of the most successful anti-ageing products showing real results with tests proving that in only 2 weeks users found that wrinkles were reduced as well as the signs of sun damage significantly reduced too & the over all tone of the skin being much firmer & youthful. It certainly has a celebrity price tag at £125 but is said to be a worthwhile investment, Sharon Osbourne most definitely agrees!!! Available at Selfridges, see their website for more info - www.3lab.com

Poll Winning Anti Wrinkle Cream - Aldi's Siana Day & Night Cream at £1.89!

The latest beauty craze to hit the supermarket shelves is Aldi's Siana Anti-Wrinkle Day & Night Creams, just a few weeks ago the Waitrose Baby Bottom Butter was flying off the shelves & last year Boot's Protect & Perfect was causing queues around the block as women tried to get their hands on a tub... The Siana cream at just £1.89 has already topped many polls beating top designer brands such as Elemis & Helena Rubenstein, the day cream sales went up by 800% & sold 35,000 in just one day alone & the night cream is set to do the same wih Aldi now putting limitations on their stock. Tomorrow's 'How to Look Good Naked' on Channel 4 features the night cream in their beauty poll where it out performs Lancome's night cream at £51 to become top of the list! So if you want to try it out get down to your local Aldi store before the progamme airs tomorrow night!

Latest Anti Wrinkle Cream - Snail Gel Extract!

The latest craze to hit the beauty market is Snail Gel Extract, find out how these little slimies can improve your skin & give you a glowing complexion!!
The whole phenomena came about when a doctor discovered that workers on a snail farm had softer hands than other manual workers in the region and that any cuts and scrapes they had healed in record time, he began analysing the mucas from the snails & discovered that it is rich in Allantoin, Glycolic Acid, Collagen, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Elastin, all of which are the key to healthy skin. So to cut a long story short, it was bottled up into a nice cream that we would all be comfortable to put on our faces!
The cream has a gentle exfoliating effect, increases cell metabolism, moisturises, improves collagen production, increases elasticity, even out pigmentation, also even out oily skin as ell as dryness, improve stretch marks & even acne.

The company that is distributing the cream is Mia Beauty Ltd, the range is Babaria & consists of various face cream aswell as body lotions, hand lotions & sun care, check them out at www.miabeautyshop.com, prices from £5.95.

10 Years Younger with Mangosteen!

One of the latest 'Super Foods', Mangosteen has recently been heralded as the best source for the most powerful anti-oxidants available in nature to help fight against the ageing battle!! It is rich is 'Xanthones' which have properties that will help repair cell damage from free radicals, slow the ageing process & it is also believed that they can help prevent cancer, heart disease as well as general physical & mental deterioration associated with ageing. As if that wasn't enough to convince you that mangosteen is defintely a huge plus for not only your beauty routine but over all health, Kate Moss has recently been using Mangosteen juice in her detox regime & has seen fantastic results with youthful glowing skin as well as helping her to give up smoking, her celeb friends have even been quoted as saying 'she hasn't looked this good since her 20's'!
Defintely worth a few sips, afterall it's what you put in to your body that counts the most with the fight against ageing, also look out for Acai Berries & Goji Berries which are also from the 'Super Food' family, here's some sources for Mangosteen Juice - www.superfooduk.com & www.naturaljuices.co.uk

Snake Venom Is The New Botox

Move over Botox, Snake Venom is the new anti-aging craze to sweep America & now available in the UK it is set to become just as popular. The main ingrediant is 'Syn-ake' which mimics the paralysing effects of snake venom in order to smooth out wrinkles, similar to Botox it blocks the neuromuscular contractions that cause tension in the facial muscles, when these are frozen the wrinkles are then reduced. The best thing about this formula is that it is a cream so no needles required!!!! There are a few products on the market here in the UK, firstly there is 'Syence Skin Venom - Memory Cream', this one was a sell out in the US, although it has quite a hefty price tag at £180! Another cream that is availalble in the UK now is Planet SkinCare at £44.95, picture above. (www.planetskincare.co.uk).