The Best Wrinkle Creams Reviewed

Do Stem Cell Wrinkle Creams Really Work?

Contributor — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:39:04 +0000

One of the newest ingredients in anti-wrinkle cream technology is plant stem cells. It started with a company in Switzerland that began touting the regenerative benefits of apple stem cells. Why apples you ask? Scientists have shown that a rare Swiss apple had an extraordinarily long shelf life when compared to standard apples and other fruits. In an effort to determine the reason for this extended life, researchers determined that this particular variety of apples had a very active set of stem cells. Much like humans, plant stem cells play a key role in cell regeneration. As the story continues, a method for extracting these cells was developed so they could be incorporated into skin care products while remaining in an active state.

Many people have met this new technology with a great deal of skepticism. First, how could a plant stem cell help to activate or regenerate a human stem cell? Second, would topical application be enough to provide any long-lasting benefits? These questions have been asked many times over and while the medical community has been slow to endorse this new form of anti-aging therapy, the skin care industry has embraced it. Almost all of the top cosmetics and skin care brands now have some type of plant stem cell cream or therapy in their lines. There is a reason why the biggest names in skin care have rushed to develop products using this technology; customers love them! Just look at any skin care discussion group or forum and it is easy to see that those who have used products with plant stem cells love them. While not every review is a glowing endorsement, the overall theme is definitely one of satisfaction.

If you in the market for a product like this, it is important to keep the basic rules of skin care shopping in mind. First, not all products are created equally and some are going to perform better than others. Look for information on the concentration of the plant stem cell blend. Lower priced products typically achieve their “bargain” price status by diluting down the concentration of expensive active ingredients. Next, always look for reviews and feedback from real customers who have used the product. Do not put too much weight on a single review as you can never be 100% certain as to where it originated from. Look at the big picture and try to find patterns or a bigger theme across several reviews. You will be amazed at how quickly high-quality products bubble up to the surface. When customers love a product, they will definitely talk about it! Will a stem cell anti wrinkle cream work for you? The general consensus is that they are effective but the only way to know for sure is to find a product with a good reputation and give it a try!

The Adonia LegTone Anti Cellulite Cream

Contributor — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:46:35 +0000

A while back, we ran a story on a new treatment for cellulite called Adonia LegTone made by Greek Island Labs. The claim to fame of this super cellulite fighter was that it worked and did so in under ten minutes. Before taking a look at any detailed reviews of Adonia LegTone, we wanted to give it some time on the market to allow customers to try it and see how they responded so we could get an accurate picture of how it performed for actual users. So here we are, about a year later. Today we are going to revisit last year’s hottest anti cellulite cream and see how well it is doing. In case you don’t remember, Adonia LegTone is a natural home treatment for cellulite that works by applying a topical cream to areas where cellulite is present. A combination or organic Greek botanicals blended with a special plant stem cell culture works to minimize the appearance of cellulite starting the first time it is used and continuing on un til maximum results are achieved several weeks later (approximately a 71% reduction according to a study done by AMA Laboratories). So what do customers think? Overall, the product has received excellent reviews from several well-respected sources in the beauty industry. The following are a few write ups collected from around the web:

Instyle Magazine had a great write up on it and even shared the names of a few celebrities who are said to be using the product.

Instyle Magazine Adonia LegTone Reviews

More positive reviews were found on sites such as AOL Stylelist, Hubpages, and Merchant Circle.

Finally, here is a review posted by a customer who tested the product and wrote about the experience in an online article:

http://ezinearticles.com/?Adonia-Leg-Tone-Serum-Tested&id=2641017

Based on what we have seen so far, it looks like Adonia LegTone Serum has passed the test of time with consumers and seems to be as popular as ever. If you are looking for a solution to cellulite that gets your legs smooth and bathing suit ready this summer, this may just be something you want to take a closer look at. We don’t all have the time to spend 15 to 20 hours a week in the gym fighting cellulite so if we can get a little extra help from a cellulite cream that might actually work for a change, why not give it a try! The company backs the product with a sixty day money back guarantee and offers free shipping to customers worldwide. Orders shipping to Europe are shipped from their new local distribution center to provide fast delivery to any location they ship to. For more information, visit their website at: AdoniaLegtone.com

Fixing Puffy Eyes

Contributor — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:47:39 +0000

After a long week at work dealing with difficult people and even more difficult deadlines or trying to keep up with children can really take a tool on your eyes at times. If you look in the mirror and wonder if perhaps you got punched and just didn’t remember, you aren’t the only one! Dull and saggy eyes often result from stress and hormonal fluctuations that lead to fluid build up around your eyes. The natural reaction of most women is to try to cover them up with makeup so nobody can see them. While this can sometimes be an effective short term fix, it doesn’t really solve the problem in the long run and can actually make the problem worse by forcing your skin and already weak muscle tissue to support the extra weight and volume of excess makeup and concealer products. What you really need in that situation is a good puffy eye cream that will help encourage your body to transport that extra built up fluid elsewhere. Here’s a great article on why you should consider using an eye puffiness cream:

http://www.infobarrel.com/Why_You_Need_An_Eye_Puffiness_Cream

As you can see, part of the problem is that many of us are taking the wrong approach to deal with the issue. It’s no wonder I see some many reviews for eye wrinkle creams that complain about a lack of results for eye puffiness and under eye bags. It really is an issue that requires specialized treatment. It just goes to show you that rarely does a single cosmetic product ever solve all of your problems. You really do need to take a look at exactly what issue you are trying to resolve and make sure that the ingredient content of the eye product you are using matches up with what you are trying to get rid of. In a future post, I will try to highlight a few specific puffy eye creams that users seem to get good results with.

Are Wrinkle Fillers Better Than Wrinkle Creams?

Contributor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:54:37 +0000

Just like an anti wrinkle cream product, wrinkle fillers are a non-permanent solution for reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles. Over the past several years, the marketing campaigns surrounding wrinkle fillers have created a perception of being more of a long term solution to wrinkles. In reality, that depends on exactly what you consider to be long-term. Even the best wrinkle fillers currently available will last for a maximum of several months after which time to body begins to break down the filler material and treatment needs to be performed again to renew the results. Wrinkle creams are generally considered to be a short term solution to wrinkles because they usually require daily application.

Comparing Wrinkle Fillers to Anti Wrinkle Creams

The treatment process for wrinkle fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, and Restylane involves injecting a filler product such as collagen (or any one of several other synthetic blends) into the skin to plump up wrinkles and restore a smoother appearance. The injections are fairly safe and typically involve a minimal amount of pain during the procedure. Anti wrinkle creams on the other hand take a topical approach by focusing on providing valuable nutrients to the skin from the surface. These products are also very safe in most cases provided that you are buying from a trusted company or established brand.

The next area of comparison will focus on the cost of the two different approaches to getting rid of wrinkles. Wrinkle fillers are usually priced per treatment and average anywhere from around $280 to as much as $950. Keep in mind when evaluating the cost of such treatments that treatments occur approximately every six months so your cost per month is actually lower than the cost of a single treatment when you break it down. A treatment costing $900 would actually break down to $150 per month if the treatment was performed every six months. Wrinkle cream products on the other hand usually come in a one to three month supply and cost between $20 and $120 depending on the manufacturer and what ingredients are being used.

So which one is better?

That depends on how you look at it. If you can’t stand the thought of spending hundreds of dollars at a time to battle lines and wrinkles or if you are afraid of needles, choosing a good topical wrinkle firming cream is probably the best solution for you. If you don’t mind spending the extra money and are willing to deal with several injections, a wrinkle filler might be the way to go.

The Value of the Skin Care Dollar

Contributor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:04:25 +0000

While it makes for a catchy title, the currency known as the “skin care dollar” doesn’t really exist. It’s what I use to describe how much beauty and skin care related “stuff” you can get for your money in the current economy. While the economic downturn may have caused you to tighten up a bit on the purse strings and skip a few of the big ticket purchases you may have otherwise considered, it isn’t all bad news. The slowdown in retail spending has caused many of the largest skin care product manufacturers to slash prices on some of the most advanced skin care products and cosmetics on the market. What that means to you is that your skin care dollars can go much further than they used to! Here are a few examples of current bargains that are floating around out there:

We’ve all seen the explosion in popularity of eyelash growth and enhancement products over the last several years. Many of these products were originally priced at $139 and up prior to the recession. Now even some of the most popular products like Adonia LashAlive can be purchased for as little as $89! Other examples include products in the anti-wrinkle category where top wrinkle reducers used to sell for as much as $200. Now there are dozens of high quality wrinkle reducers that can be purchased for anywhere from $59 to $89. Want to save even more? Many companies are even offering free shipping on popular products in addition to reduced prices. While we may not have all the perks of a booming economy right now, at least we can take advantage of the opportunity to purchase some of our favorite beauty and skin care products at attractive prices that may not present themselves again for quite some time. Have a product you want to try? Now is a great time to find some new additions to your skin care collection.

Jergens Natural Glow Reviews

Contributor — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:20:03 +0000

As you know from my previous posts, I haven’t always been a huge fan of the cheap sunless tanners. For whatever reason though, they do always attract my attention on the store shelves and I always seem to be trying a new one to see if I can get better results. My most recent attempt was made with Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. This little guy is a self tanner that can be picked up for under $10 and I had heard some good things about it so I decided it was worth giving it a chance. Unlike many of the bargain basement products I’ve used in the past, this one didn’t immediately turn me off. The color was pretty good and it dried very quickly after putting it on which always scores at least a few points with me. I thought the affordable price combined with a lack of streaking and the quick application process made it an attractive option if you are looking for a value priced tanner. Here is another review in case you want another opinion:

http://hubpages.com/hub/Jergens-Natural-Glow-Daily-Moisturizer-Review

All in all, I thought it was a pretty good product. The biggest disadvantage in my opinion was that it did take “gradual self tanner” to a whole new level. You do have to apply quite a bit of this and it seems to take a long time to get any kind of darker color. I guess this would be good if you just wanted a little bit of a base tan. I also didn’t care much for the smell although I will admit that I didn’t read too many other reviews where users shared that same opinion. All in all, this was probably one of the better cheap self tanners I’ve tried but for now I’m going to stick with my favorite which I’ve posted about in the past.

Have You Read Your Skin Care Product Labels?

Contributor — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:01:08 +0000

We all love a great skin care product but very few of us actually take the time to read the labels on the products we use regularly. Fortunately, more and more skin care companies are turning towards natural and organic ingredients or at the very least, ingredients that haven’t been linked to any potentially harmful side effects. There are still plenty of things out there that you wouldn’t want to put on your skin and the only way to protect yourself is to educate yourself. It’s up to you as the buyer to take the time to read the labels of your skin care products and know what’s in them. That doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite skin care products, just read up on a few key ingredients of interest and decide how much of them you are willing to accept in your skin care routine. Here are a few that you would want to keep an eye out for: Mineral oil and other petrochemical or petroleum based ingredients, Paraben preservatives, 1,4 Dioxane – most commonly found as sodium laureth sulfate, and synthetic polymers.

What makes a great skin care product?

Contributor — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:31:38 +0000

We spend a lot of time covering great skin care products but not nearly enough time examining just what that means. Today we will focus on outlining the qualities of a truly great skin care product. Here are some of the things we look for in a best-of-class product. First and foremost, it has to perform. If and only if the product in question does what it says will it be eligible for consideration. In almost every case, we are purchasing skin care products because we want them to be highly effective at giving us a particular beauty result whether that is bronzing, plumping, smoothing, moisturizing, exfoliating, etc. Next, we look at the ingredients and potential for unwanted of harmful side effects. Skin care should be just that and anything you put on your skin that could do damage is something we do our best to avoid. With those things in place, we look next to the application process. I know most women are very busy and don’t have the extra free time in their schedules to deal with products that are difficult or time consuming to apply. Finally the price point plays an important role as well. To a certain extent, there will always be a price to pay for quality. Good products contain good ingredients and are manufactured under strict quality standards and all of these things cost money. With that being said, we strive to identify products that are both effective and affordable to the average skin care buyer.

Finding the Best Anti Wrinkle Skin Care Products

Contributor — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:53:48 +0000

Treating lines and wrinkles is serious business and cosmetic companies are quick to try to cash in on the growing popularity of these wrinkle fighting products. It seems like every time we turn around there is a new anti wrinkle skin care product being released. Each one claims to be unique and better than all of the rest. While it is true that the quality of these products does continue to improve as new advancements in skin care science develop and are incorporated into new products, the truth is that a lot of these products don’t perform the way they would lead you to believe. So how can you separate the gems from the junk? Fortunately, some of the newer online social networking communities and websites are making it faster than ever so get information from other consumers as to what kind of experience they’ve had with an anti wrinkle skin care product or company. User generated content on many of these sites allows skin care product buyers to immediately share feedback with other users. Get a sneak peak at which products are currently scoring good reviews on the recently published list of the best anti wrinkle skin care products for 2010. It doesn’t take long for trends to develop and it will quickly become clear just which products are performing as advertised and getting a positive response from users. Be sure to help the rest of the community by sharing your own reviews and adding any products that you may have tried recently. Together we can identify the must have anti wrinkle products and avoid wasting money on products that don’t get the job done.

Eyelash Growers and Eyelash Growth Stimulators

Contributor — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:05:09 +0000

OK, so you’ve had it with eyelash extensions and you’re tired of messing around with mascara; all you want is naturally longer and fuller eyelashes without all the hassle. Is that too much to ask? Thanks to some pretty amazing new cosmetic products that can enhance the length and volume of eyelashes within a matter of just a few weeks, this dream is becoming a reality for many women who thought they were stuck with short brittle eyelashes for life. These eyelash growers come under a variety of different brands and manufacturers but the growing consensus is; they really do work! With that being said, each product is made differently and some may work better than others so it is important to choose your product wisely. One great place to get information about the performance of the different eyelash stimulators is RateitAll.com where they have an extensive section where customers can post their reviews of various products. Here is their list of the top eyelash growth product reviews. It quickly becomes pretty clear which products customers are having the most success with. This should also help you steer clear of the bad ones. Prefer to take a natural approach? Here is some information about the top eyelash growers that use mostly organic ingredients and may be a bit more gentle on your eyes. If you want to bring out the full potential of your natural eyelashes, it may be time to give one of these products a try. One big benefit to consumers that has come out of the current economic situation is that the pricing for many of these eyelash growth products which used to top $160 has been nearly cut in half creating a good buying opportunity for beauty bargain hunters.