Monthly Archive for April, 2009

Review: Dead Sea Premier Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask

That’s it! I want an ageless future! I’m just saying that I’m noticing drastic changes to my skin in the last few years – and sister, it ain’t good! I’m getting little wrinkles around my eyes, and of course, the really big ones at and above my brow line that I’ve already told you about.

I’m getting older, and it is frankly not a concept I’m in step with. So, as the next step on my quest to defy the effects of aging, I decided to try the Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask by Dead Sea Premier. Who could deny that the name alone is very enticing?

Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask by Dead Sea PremierBasics: It’s a mask (yep, that’s why it is in the name). It is low maintenance – no special 5-step process or ritual. Simply put, it measures out pretty much as much as you need in 2 pumps. You spread it thinly across your face and neck. It goes to work to detoxify your skin, and “helps to eliminate the four signs of aging: fine lines [I have those], uneven skin tone [don't even get me started], poor skin texture [not yet, but I'm going to fight that], surface dullness [yep.]”

Extravagance: I’ve been trying to find a way to describe how this product feels. I’ve toyed with many over-the-top descriptions… some that I was flat out told were not conveying the magic in it’s workings. So, here’s my non-descriptive description – it foams (actually it’s really more of a bubbling) when you apply it. I let it sit on my skin as all of these tiny, itty-bitty, microscopic bubbles pop. The first time I used it, I giggled. The second time, I giggled. The third… I’m sure you get my point. It tickles, and it feels really good. My husband described it as an “invigorating tingling sensation.”

So, the best thing I can liken it to is having a million little fairies blowing on your face… Meh, maybe that’s going too far. How about hundreds of teeny fingers giving you a massage? I don’t know. I think you’re going to have to try this one yourself.

Also, the packaging is beautiful – small glass bottle, with a good sized pump to make application easy. And you won’t be ashamed to have it out on your counter, if you choose.

Imperfections: None. Seriously. I will, however, offer this advice… moisturize after you use it. It will leave your skin feeling a little tight – which, to those of us who were taught that the #1 key to keeping youthful skin is moisturizing, is a no-no.

To Sum It Up: All-in-all, it is pretty rad. It’s quick enough that you can add it to your morning routine – wash your face in the shower, apply the mask (in lieu of a toner), rinse and moisturize. You will have firm, supple, even-toned skin for the day. I haven’t been using it long enough to speak to the “ageless future”, but I’m hopeful.

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Dead Sea Premier Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask

Review: Dead Sea Premier Night Cream Complex

Okay, so I’m on the quest for the age controlling products. I have no claim to expect that I will reverse the damage I’ve done to my skin – fair skin in the sun for most of the eighties, and too many years of smoking… but I’ve been diligent enough with my skin care that I don’t look ten years older than I am.

I will always be searching – until I find the perfect products. My most recent trial: Dead Sea Premier’s Night Cream Complex.

Basics: It is a night cream with anti pigmentation elements, and claims to disappear damage done by sun and age. I’m in!

Night Cream Complex

Extravagance: It’s one of the Dead Sea Premier’s double duty products. I love that! There is a gel that you sparingly apply, let sit for 30 seconds, then rinse with water. The gel is supposed to “absorb the oxygen from the water to your skin.” Not sure what that means, but I’m sure it is really cool! And it smells good!

Imperfection: The cream is really heavy, which I’m certain is part of why it works to really moisturize skin. I did have a couple of very small whiteheads pop up the morning after I used the product, but my skin was very smooth and supple.

To sum it up:
The cream may be a bit heavy for my skin, but I think it is mostly in the effect that I can feel it  on my skin. It did not wreck my efforts for clear skin, and left my face feeling and looking fresh. I’ll keep using it, though I have to admit, I probably won’t make it an every night thing.

Dead Sea Premier Night Cream Complex

Dead Sea Premier Anti Aging / Anti Wrinkle Cream

Review: Adovia / SeaOra Mineral Facial Toner

Stress. It sucks. True story. And you wouldn’t believe what it does to my skin. I’m sure you’ve experienced it too… angry bumps, uneven skin tone, general ickiness. Well, I had the joy of random pimples just showing up about two weeks ago. Eeps!

So, I tried the Mineral Facial Toner. Yay!

Adovia Mineral Facial TonerBasics: It is a mineral toner that promises to refine pores while removing stuff that causes and contributes to acne – dirt and sebum (that’s a secretion from the sebaceous glands that plugs up your pores and causes acne. eww!)

Extravagance: It has NO ALCHOHOL! No drying, no flaking, no red irritated skin. And, it controls shine!

Imperfections: Not a one that I can think of.

To sum it up: It prevented my little blemishes from turning into big old nasties! It eased up the red spots, and my skin is clearing up delightfully!

A funny story, I have a former co-worker who is the biggest fan of this toner (let’s call her Toned in L.A.), and boy was she happy to find it for an affordable price at Dead Sea Market. She’s forty-something, and I have to admit that her skin is fantastic! She completely attributes that to the Mineral Facial Toner. I’m inclined to agree with her.

Adovia / SeaOra Mineral Facial Toner

Adovia / SeaOra Mineral Facial Toner