Giorgio Armani Beauty Regenessence [3.R] Eye Rejuvenating Serum

Giorgio Armani Beauty's new skin care wasn't designed for me. It was designed for the woman in her 30s or 40s who is turning to skin care - either as she starts to see signs of aging or as she learns about the benefits of a good skin-care regimen. I still wanted to try the line, so I purchased Regenessence [3.R] Eye Rejuvenating Serum ($75). It's a great eye serum!

Called an innovative weapon for the eyes, the serum contains Giorgio Armani's exclusive [3.R] technology plus yeast extract, caffeine, and tensor agents for eye rejuvenation. Inspired by advanced regenerative medicine research pioneered by Dr. Peter Lorenz at the Stanford School of Medicine, Regenessence 3.R technology targets the three levels of the skin with three powerful ingredients: ProXylan, linseed extract, and vitamin CP (a form of vitamin C). This is L'Oreal's formula for brighter and smoother skin around the eyes, and I'm sure you know that Armani Beauty is a L'Oreal company.

I found this serum to be extremely effective in reducing puffiness from excess fluid. I doubt that was a result of its metal, beveled applicator, although that's one of its selling points. it was probably the caffeine. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles around my eyes - all good. The metal applicator has a cooling effect as you apply the serum, and if you use it to massage the serum into the skin, you will like it.

Fifty women participated in a test. They reported a 71% reduction the appearance of wrinkles in one hour! In six days, they felt their skin had rebounded, with an increase in radiance of 88%. In one month, the testers felt their skin had lost six years. I'd be thrilled to lose six years - those are extraordinary results. I didn't experience those percentages, but I did see improvements.

You might want to stop by your Armani Beauty counter at Saks or Neiman Marcus (and a few other stores). Check out the new Regenessence [3.R] line, which includes many new products in addition to the eye serum, including a face serum, cleanser, and moisturizer - especially if you fall into the target market for this line. Or you can visit the Armani Beauty Web site to learn more about the line and order.

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Natura Bissé The Cure Sheer Eye

I've been using Natura Bissé's The Cure Sheer Eye ($115) for about a month. I purchased it after Denise Thomas, Natura Bissé Product Specialist at Neiman Marcus, sent a sample home to me via Kathy Shoreman. I quickly decided I needed it. It was a good decision.

The Cure Sheer Eye is a tinted, creamy serum that contours the delicate skin around the eye (upper and lower lids) by firming it and visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles. The slight tint provides the eye area with exceptional radiance and luminosity, evening skin tone while it infuses the delicate skin with state-of-the art treatment elements.

The Cure Sheer Eye is said to prolong the lifespan of skin cells thanks to the infusion of SIRT-AP, a sirtuin modulating peptide that prevents premature aging. This cutting-edge formula includes an active combination of anti-wrinkle ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, fermentus glaciarum extract, and tripeptide-10 citrulline and tripeptide-1, which provide this delicious cream/serum with powerful anti-aging properties that help to modulate the activity of metalloproteinases (bad actors MMP-2 and MMP-3, which degrade the structure of the skin). The Cure restores the levels of young collagen and maintains the balance of collagen throughout its different cycles (production, organization, and protection). This exclusive ingredient mix mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factor, maintains the proper hydration level, and prevents dehydration, dramatically improving the texture of the skin and diminishing the visible signs of aging over time.

As if that weren't enough, The Cure Sheer Eye is formulated with a "Detox Diet Complex," based on sulphorane, which stimulates the skin's natural detoxifying process in order to smooth the skin around the eye contour area. Natura Bissé has included botanical extracts of water lily, ivy, and caffeine-carnitine complex, which work together to diminish dark circles, reduce puffiness, and effectively soothe, protect, and decongest the eye contour area, while preventing the appearance of signs of fatigue. There is also a biotechnology-created extract rich in vitamin Pp (niacin). These ingredients helps to eliminate excess fluid around the eye contour area.

The formula makes this eye treatment unique, but we aren't finished yet! This innovative formula includes pigments that "self-adapt" to every skin tone and diminish skin imperfections, leaving behind a luminous, even-toned, and healthy appearance to the eye contour area. When I pump The Cure into my palm to apply it, I marvel at how the color looks way too dark for my skin - and then totally morphs to work on my fair skin when I apply it. It disappears as it provides a "soft-focus" effect that creates multiple light micro-reflections, providing a luminous halo that softens dark shadows. It's absolutely amazing. I can wear it without concealer on top of it and still look polished, wide awake, and raring to go.

A little of The Cure Sheer Eye goes a very long way. I have been a little frustrated that one tiny pump yields more than I need. I end up wasting some every day. That depresses me, given how much I love it. I wish I could get the knack of pumping only what I need. When a product is this fabulous, you don't want any of it going down the drain!

You can purchase Natura Bissé The Cure Sheer Eye at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and other Natura Bissé counters.

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