[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Cleansing Balm Review

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[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Cleansing Balm has got to be the best kept secret to the world of cleansing balms. This sacred balm, made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, has an oil-gel texture that transforms into a milky emulsion when introduced to water. You simply use the wooden spatula to remove a tiny amount of balm from the glass jar and then massage it into your skin and neck. After a minute, or so, add water to your fingers to emulsify the balm and then rinse with water, or remove it with a warm, wet towel. If you tend to double cleanse, then you can simply rinse your skin once and then use your second cleanser. This balm, which is Certified Organic, has such a gorgeous and satisfying texture, and it is fragrance-free. 

It effectively removes makeup, including eye makeup, and the organic buriti oil works wonders in its ability to break down and remove makeup. I have not tested it against waterproof mascaras, because I tend not to wear them, but it has removed my eyeliners and eyeshadows with ease. I try not to get it into my eyes since it is oily and milky and it can cloud your vision until it washes away, but it doesn't irritate my sensitive eyes. After cleansing, my skin is left feeling very comfortable, and never dry or irritated. Instead, it is left soft, smooth and supple and hydrated. 

According to [ comfort zone ],

Fragrance-free organic balm cleanser for face and eyes with organic Buriti oil. In contact with water, it turns into a milk. It effectively removes makeup and impurities. For young and mature skin.

Benefits:

• Gentle double cleanser and make-up remover for face and eyes
• Moisturizing, silkening and protects the skin barrier
• Perfect to revitalize normal to dry skin
• Certified organic formula
• Fragrance-free

Efficacy Test Claims:

• Ophthalmologically tested
• CONSCIOUS SKIN SCIENCE
• 100% natural origin ingredients.
• 26.1% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.

COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to COSMOS standard. Free from animal derivatives, silicones, MGOs, artificial colorants.

Directions: Using the wood spatula, take a small amount of the balm and apply it to the face and neck and massage. Rinse with water or use a wet cotton towel.

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil / Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Aqua / Water / Eau, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sucrose Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Tocopherol, Sucrose Cocoate, Glycine Soja Oil / Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sucrose Palmitate.

Overall Assessment: I can't believe the incredible texture of this balm! Not only is it highly effective, but it is a tremendous pleasure to use– even in the absence of a tantalizing aroma! A+

$38.00 for 3.84 oz. from [ comfort zone ], Nordstrom and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. Copyright © 2022 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved. 

[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Hydra Cream Review

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[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Hydra Cream is one of my recent favorite moisturizers, made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, and I am so happy to be able to extol its many virtues. While this face cream is formulated for dry skin, this antioxidant-rich power-broker is perfect for my balanced to combination skin (but mostly balanced), and it is the perfect cream to transition into the fall and winter seasons. It is lightweight, incredibly emollient and it melts into the skin in the most luxurious and satisfying way. It is very concentrated, and therefore I only use a tiny amount, and it leaves my skin incredibly soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. Furthermore, it lightly plumps fine lines and gives skin a dewy glow without any hint of a residue left behind. It has a delectable light fruity herbal aroma that is informed by its natural ingredients, not added fragrance. It just makes my skin look and feel incredible, and I have to say that [ comfort zone ] really knows how to make very effective skincare that one savors. I slow down my skincare routine and enjoy every step of the process because their products feel and smell amazing, and they are safe and highly effective.

According to [ comfort zone ],

Organic moisturizer for dry skin with antioxidant Scientific Garden ExtractTM and firming Japanese cedar gems extract. It reinforces the skin barrier and preserves its beauty and youth.

Benefits:

• Protects from free radicals to prolong skin youth
• Increases skin resilience and tone
• Biomimetic dermocompatible texture
• Non-comedogenic
• Certified organic formula
• 100% natural fragrance

Efficacy Test Claims:

• Scientifically tested antioxidant effectiveness;*
• Skin hydration increases by 28%;**
• *ORAC testing by an independent laboratory.
• **Testing by an independent laboratory. Instrumental evaluation of 20 people using hydra cream, 30 minutes after application.

Conscious Skin Science:

• 99.7% natural origin ingredients.
• 30.7% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
• COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to COSMOS standard.

Directions: Apply morning and evening to clean, dry face and neck. Massage to facilitate absorption.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water / Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil / Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Coco-Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Peel Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Olivate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Lysolecithin, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Magnolia Officinalisbark Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Pullulan, Cryptomeria Japonicabud Extract, Limonene, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Sambucus Nigra Fruitextract, Cellulose Gum, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil / Citrusaurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil / Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil / Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil,Glycine Soja Oil / Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Silica, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Sodiumbenzoate, Myristica Fragrans Extract / Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract, Potassiumsorbate, Citral, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil / Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil.

Overall Assessment: I am going to buy another jar as soon as I finish this one because it is really a wonderful cream. A+

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Beauty Empties to Write Home About in July 2022

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In July, I managed to use up 8 full-sized products and 4 deluxe samples, and I am pleased that I was able to spare them from the garbage can. My ability to do this each month is my pragmatic approach: I simply make everything I am focussed on finishing very visible. Onto the counter, into the shower, and always within reach, and at eye level whenever possible. I just feel so wasteful and guilty when I am forced to toss out something that turned bad before I finished it. Here is what I finished in July:

Arcona Toner Tea Bar ($42.00 for 4 oz. from Nordstrom): This is a wonderful antioxidant cleanser for aging, normal, oily or problem skin. It has a delectable smell that is reminiscent of steeping tea, and it feels absolutely amazing on the skin. It leaves the face soft, supple and hydrated, but never stripped or dry. It can be used alone, or with a cleansing device like the FOREO LUNA. Purchase Again? At some point, but I have quite a few cleansers to use before I consider purchasing another one.

Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel ($14.00 for 8 oz. from Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom, Bluemercury, Space NK, Macy's and Bloomingdale's): This is a gentle non-foaming cleanser that removes every trace of makeup. This hardworking cleanser lifts dead skin, oil, dirt, and makeup, but does so without stripping the skin. After use my skin is left unbelievably clean, silky and soft. I have even used it on my feet because it leaves them soft, smooth and gently exfoliated– thanks to the enzymes that sweep away dead skin cells. Purchase Again? I recently opened another bottle!

Tata Harper Illuminating Eye Crème ($120.00 for 0.50 oz. from Tata Harper, Nordstrom, Space NK UK, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Cult Beauty and The Detox Market):  Described as an, "age-defying eye cream with a universal pearl blush tint that minimizes the look of lines and wrinkles and instantly illuminates with diamond dust"– I thought that this would be the perfect combination of a luminizer and a nourishing eye cream, and it does not disappoint.

If you love Tata Harper skincare, then this eye cream definitely lives up to the rest of the line. It is a lightweight cream that has a creamy and smooth texture and consistency that resides somewhere between a serum and a lotion. It melts into the skin upon contact, can be used on the eyelids as well as below the eyes, and feels refreshing against the skin. It is filled with nourishing ingredients and hydrators, such as Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, and all sorts of active extracts and oils that smooth and plump fine lines, reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles and leave skin soft, smooth, hydrated and supple. Additionally, the "Diamond Dust Mineral Blend" subtly illuminates the skin and optically blurs imperfections. It has a light pink tint, that is pearl infused, as you can see in the swatch below, but when it sinks into the skin it imparts no color, but just a light luminosity.

It has a very light herbal aroma from the natural ingredients, not from artificial fragrances, but it in no way irritates my very sensitive eyes. It takes very little to make my eyes water, and there is absolutely no hint of irritation or discomfort for me when using this cream. Purchase Again? Oh yes, this is spectacular!

Derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub ($32.50 for 2 oz. from derma e, Ulta): This is a wonderfully effective facial scrub. This exfoliator features tiny, and densely populated, exfoliating particles suspended in a creamy base that has enough grit to sweep away dead skin cells effortlessly. The formula is gentle, effective and non-stripping. Skin is left soft, silky smooth, supple and refreshed. It is a very concentrated formula– so this 2 oz. jar should last a long time unless you are using it on your face and body. Derma e suggests that it can be used on your hands, elbows, feet, knees– or anywhere you need to exfoliate rough skin, and I definitely agree that it is quite effective on rough skin in those regions as well. Purchase Again? I just opened a fresh new jar!

Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar ($40.00 for 3.4 oz. from Erno Laszlo, Nordstrom, Sephora, Amazon and Look Fantastic): Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar does an exceptional job cleaning and exfoliating my skin, and it does so without drying, stripping or irritating. Skin is left soft, clear and luminous, and while it is now said to be formulated for all skin types, it used to be for normal, combination and oily skin types. I would say that dryer skin types would only use it periodically for its deep cleaning and exfoliating abilities, but not as a daily soap. I do like to use it with a cleansing oil, but sometimes I use it alone. My one grievance is that the bar used to be a hefty 6 oz., which was far more satisfying to use, and now it is nearly half the size. Purchase Again? I am currently using a full-size bar, and I have an unopened bar waiting!

Erno Laszlo Detox Cleansing Oil ($64.00 for 6.4 oz. from Erno Laszlo, Nordstrom): It is not very often that a deluxe sample sells me on a product since you don't get enough product to get a really good sense of how well it will work for your skin, but that wasn't the case here! I immediately fell in love with this cleansing oil and I am plotting a purchase. It is described as a lightweight clarifying oil that "harnesses the power of Charcoal and Shea Butter Seedcake Extract to deeply cleanse, dissolving surface impurities and makeup without leaving skin feeling tight or dry. Through Color-Change Technology, the dark oil turns creamy-white upon application for activated cleansing you can see." It has a wonderful creamy texture and it pairs perfectly with the Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar. Purchase Again? I have only used this sample, but I plan to buy a bottle when they have their next sale!

Erno Laszlo Firming Essence ($86.00 for 6.7 oz. from Erno Laszlo, Nordstrom): According to Erno Laszlo, "This firming gel-essence delivers a surge of moisture for a complexion that’s visibly plumped and lifted. Super hydrator Hyaluronic Acid binds water to the skin alongside skin-conditioning Spirulina Maxima. Through our Cooling Technology, these actives are encapsulated until the moment they burst upon the skin, releasing the full potency of their revitalizing benefits." I liked this, and while it was definitely hydrating, it didn't really stand out as any more hydrating than any of the other Hyaluronic Acid-based products that I have. Purchase Again? I have limited experience with this product, since I have only used this one sample, but I didn't fall in love with it, and therefore I have no plans to purchase a bottle.

René Furterer 5 Sens Enhancing Dry Oil ($48.00 for 3.3 oz. from René Furturer, Amazon and LovelySkin): This is a beautifully fast absorbing dry oil that can be used on the hair and body. It has a lovely soft aroma that is a treat to the senses, but it isn't long lasting or in the least bit cloying. When I use it on my body, it melts into the skin and leaves it soft, supple, hydrated and nourished. For the hair, it offers extraordinary hydration and leaves locks soft, smooth and manageable. It tames frizz and fly-aways, and it gives hair a glossy shine. Purchase Again? This was my last sample, and I have a full-size bottle in use!

Ooh La La Bay Runner Handmade Soap with Olive Oil and Shea Butter ($6.50 from Ooh La La): Like the Bay Runner Silky Foaming Hand Soap, the scent of this bar soap is truly divine– it is a delightful spicy orange with hints of patchouli, clove and cinnamon. This soap thoroughly cleans, has a very satisfying creamy lather, and it leaves skin moisturized, but without an oily residue. Purchase Again? Most definitely!

Viori Citrus Yao Conditioner ($13.00 for 2.8 oz. from Sephora, Viori and the Viori Amazon Store): The delectable citrus aroma is extraordinarily pleasant and delightful. This nourishing conditioner leaves my hair very manageable and my scalp comfortably hydrated. It detangles hair, fights frizz and leaves hair soft, silky smooth and shiny. It does not weigh hair down or leave behind an oily residue. Purchase Again? I have one more of their shampoo bars to use, but once I finish it, I will purchase another!

Davines OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion ($48.00 for 4.56 oz. from Davines, Nordstrom, Cult Beauty and Amazon): This is a mid-weight silicone-based hair oil that effectively hydrates, tames frizz and fly-aways, detangles, adds shine and makes even the most temperamental hair manageable. It does wonders for my naturally curly hair, and it is so concentrated that only a tiny amount is needed for excellent results. It can be used on wet or dry hair, and I tend to pump a small amount into the palm of my hands then work through my hair. I either let my hair dry naturally or use my blow dryer, and la voilà! It has a very faint nondescript scent, but it isn't long-lasting. Purchase Again? Yes, but I need to use up a few products first.

As I was digging through the pictures that I took of the Viori products that I had tested, I found this picture of my beloved Lola sniffing what was being photographed. It absolutely broke my heart, but also made me smile as I remember that day so vividly. The 6 month anniversary of her death, which is on August 2, is rapidly approaching, and I deeply miss her and I continue to grieve this tremendous loss. However, I thought that I could spread a little joy with this picture.

René Furturer Triphasic Reactional Concentrated Serum ($74.00 for 12 vials x 0.16oz from René Furterer, Dermstore, LovelySkin and SkinStore): This is a 100% drug-free leave-in serum that is formulated to treat temporary thinning hair. This means that it isn't for genetic hair loss, but instead temporary hair thinning that is caused by hormonal changes, such as pregnancy, and stress. I purchased it during the pandemic because I noticed that I was shedding a bit more hair than I normally would, and this was incredibly effective. I used it for three months, and now my hair is back to normal. After running a few tests to see if I was having any sort of health issues, my doctor said everything was normal and that it was simply a stress reaction to a scary global pandemic. I also used their shampoo and conditioner, and will be posting my review of all three very soon. Purchase Again? Only if I ever need it again, but this is absolutely first rate!

PRODUCT BENEFITS:

• Addresses the three main factors that contribute to sudden, temporary hair thinning. 
• Lotus Mineral Complex minimizes the effects of stress on the skin and preserves the scalp's natural balance.
• Pfaffia extract helps maximize the supply of nutrients available to the scalp and optimize conditions for strong, healthy-looking hair.
• Lemon essential oil helps to stimulate microcirculation and revitalize hair.
• ATP provides an essential source of energy to the hair follicles.

Overall Assessment: I am pleased that I finished up all of these products, and hope that I do as well in August. What did you use up, toss out, give away or return in July? Any real winners or duds to report?

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[ comfort zone ] SUBLIME SKIN Cream Review

 

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[ comfort zone ] SUBLIME SKIN Cream is yet another product, made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, about which I am deliriously happy. This nourishing cream, which is very emollient and hydrating, is lightweight, fast-absorbing and it leaves behind no oily residue. The texture is velvety smooth and creamy, and the experience feels luxurious and indulgent when massaged into the skin. Formulated for normal to dry skin, it offers deep hydration, because this is a Hyaluronic Acid-based cream, and therefore it plumps fine lines and leaves skin more firm in appearance. Skin is left indescribably baby soft, supple, smooth in texture and luminous. It pairs perfectly with the [ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Intensive Serum (Reviewed HERE), day and night, or it can be used on its own. It has a faint aroma, which might be described as an herbal/floral scent, but it is neither long-lasting, nor is it in the least bit cloying.

According to [ comfort zone ],

A Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream that plumps, smoothes, and brightens the skin. It contains anti-aging botanical Achillea extract that nourishes, hydrates, and firms the skin. This hyaluronic acid face cream can be used together with Sublime Skin Intensive Serum to help moisturize normal or dry skin. This nourishing Hyaluronic Acid face cream creates a youthful, radiant glow and is a perfect addition to your skincare regimen.

Directions: Apply in the morning and evening after cleansing or after the Sublime Skin Intensive Serum for a boosted anti-aging and nourishing effect.

BENEFITS:

• Firm and plumps skin.
• Nourishing texture.
• Recommended for normal or dry skin

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau*, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycerin*, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*, Octyldodecanol*, Squalane*, Pentylene Glycol*, Canola Oil*, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil*, Achillea Millefolium Extract*, C12-16 Alcohols*, Behenyl Alcohol*, Mannitol*, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate*, Hydrogenated Lecithin*, Microcrystalline Cellulose*, Palmitic Acid*, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum / Fragrance*, Lauroyl Lysine*, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract*, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil*, Sodium Hyaluronate*, Mica*, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide*, Kaolin*, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum*, Agar*, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate*, Linalool*, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol*, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil*, Sodium Phytate*, Glycine Soja Oil / Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Sodium Hydroxide, Eugenol*, Citric Acid, CI 77491/ Iron Oxides*, Citronellol*, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Geraniol*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9.

CONSCIOUS SKIN SCIENCE™ product with 98,9% natural-origin ingredients with- out silicones, animal derivatives, mineral oils, artificial colorants, ethoxylates (PEG) and acrylates.

Overall Assessment: What a lovely achievement this is, and it is proof positive that 

[ comfort zone ] is committed to creating incredibly effective skincare products that deliver tangible results, and that are a delightful sensory experience.

$129.00 for 2.13 oz. from [ comfort zone ], Nordstrom, SkinStore and Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own. Copyright © 2022 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Youth Serum Review

 

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[ comfort zone ] SACRED NATURE Youth Serum is yet another reason that I have fallen head-over-heels in love with this magnificent Italian brand. This antioxidant-rich serum, which helps to fight free-radical damage, plumps fine lines while it delivers intense moisture to the skin. Formulated for all skin types, it leaves skin very soft, smooth, supple and unmistakably luminous. It melts into the skin immediately and leaves behind no residue whatsoever. It has a light fruity/herbal aroma, that is informed by its ingredients, but it does fade quickly. It is an ultra-luxe serum that is very effective and a joy to use.

According to [ comfort zone ],

This antioxidant-packed organic face serum is scientifically proven to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Made with Kangaroo Paw, Tamarind Extract, and Vitamin C, it instantly boosts your skin health by infusing moisture and preventing lipid depletion. Made with 100% natural fragrance, 99.6% natural ingredients, and perfect for sensitive skin. This serum delivers age-defying results without harsh chemicals. 

BENEFITS:

• Triple anti-aging concentrate that moisturizes, protects and firms
• Biomimetic, highly dermo-compatible texture
• More compact, firmer skin. Fine lines are less visible
• Certified organic formula
• 100% natural fragrance
• 99.6% natural origin ingredients.
• 27.5% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.
• COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to COSMOS standard.

Directions: Apply morning and evening to clean, dry face and neck. Massage to facilitate absorption. Subsequently apply Hydra Cream or Nutrient Cream, depending on your skin condition.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water / Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Lauroyl Lysine, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract,Punica Granatum Peel Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lysolecithin, Benzyl Alcohol, Pullulan, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Limonene, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Glycine Soja Oil / Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil / Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil / Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract / Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract / Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil / Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Silica, Citronellol, Linalool, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Myristica Fragrans Extract / Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract, Citral, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil / Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil.

Overall Assessment: [ comfort zone ] has quickly become one of my most used and coveted brands, and this serum is yet another reason that I am head-over-heels in love with their products. A+

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[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Intensive Serum Review

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[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Intensive Serum is an ultra-luxe, creamy and emollient anti-aging serum that effectively plumps the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and it firms, lifts and leaves skin very smooth. Additionally, this serum, which is made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, also moisturizes the skin and gives it a luminous glow. It is lightweight and very fast-absorbing, and it leaves behind no oily residue. It has a very faint, and slightly sweet, aroma, but it is barely detectable, and it fades away as soon as it sinks into the skin.

Formulated for all types of skin, people with oily skin or who live in hot climates, may be able to use this serum in lieu of a moisturizer (particularly during the months of summer). People with mature, dehydrated or dry skin will want to use this before applying face cream and sunscreen.

According to [ comfort zone ],

Firming serum with a comprehensive anti-aging effect that counteracts cellular aging. Reduce the visibility of wrinkles and get a youthful glow with this plumping serum made with Archi-lift™ technology.

Features:

• Counteracts signs of aging.
• Filler effect on wrinkles.
• Suitable for all skin types and climates.
• Reusable packaging with refill

Directions: Apply morning and evening on your face and neck. For those with oily skin or those living in hot climates, apply on its own. For those with mature or dehydrated skin, apply prior to your face cream.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau*, Glycerin*, Propylene Glycol*, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Pentylene Glycol*, Squalane*, Achillea Millefolium Extract*, Canola Oil*, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate*, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate*, Diglycerin*, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*, Lauroyl Lysine*, Sclerotium Gum*, Lysolecithin*, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate*, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Parfum / Fragrance*, Sodium Hyaluronate*, Mica*, Pullulan*, Xanthan Gum*, Hydrogenated Lecithin*, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide*, Kaolin*, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate*, Linalool*, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Eugenol*, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol*, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8.

CONSCIOUS SKIN SCIENCE: 99% natural-origin ingredients without silicones, animal derivatives, mineral oils, artificial colorants, ethoxylates (PEG) and acrylates.

 

Overall Assessment: What a superb serum, and another very clear indication that 

[ comfort zone ] makes extraordinary skincare products. 

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[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Eye Cream Review

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[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Eye Cream is seriously the most obsession-worthy eye cream that I have used in a very, very long time. This lovely anti-aging eye cream, which is made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, is a nourishing and peptide-filled cream that is formulated to reduce puffiness, to soften the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, and to offer the skin serious and sustained moisture. It is a very emollient, and yet lightweight and fast-absorbing, cream that melts into the skin without leaving behind a greasy residue. I also noticed that it leaves my skin decidedly luminous and smooth. Additionally, there is no added fragrance, and no detectable scent, and therefore it should pose no problem for people with sensitive eyes, like me.

BENEFITS:

• Reduces puffiness and appearance of wrinkles.

• Filler effect.

• Ophthalmologically tested.

• Fragrance-free.

According to [ comfort zone ],

Anti-aging eye cream that reduces puffiness and the appearance of wrinkles. Formulated with caffeine and anti-aging botanical extracts, it gives the eye contour a younger, firmer, and smoother appearance. Our peptide eye cream is formulated with a powerful combination of peptides, caffeine, and wrinkle-fighting botanical extracts to restore the lost youthfulness of your eye contour. It provides instant rejuvenation as this lightweight formula goes to work on reducing puffiness and wrinkles while also smoothing away fine lines. Achieve a youthful appearance that's sure to impress with this peptide eye cream.

BENEFITS:

• Reduces puffiness and appearance of wrinkles.

• Filler effect.

• Ophthalmologically tested.

• Fragrance-free.         

Directions: Apply in the morning and evening to the under eye area, tapping gently from the inside towards the outside for microcirculation.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau*, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Glycerin*, Propylene Glycol*, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate*, Oleyl Erucate*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Behenyl Alcohol*, Pentylene Glycol*, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate*, Achillea Millefolium Extract*, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine*, Zea Mays Starch/ Zea Mays (Corn) Starch*, Caffeine, Glyceryl Stearate*, Escin*, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil*, Sucrose Stearate*, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract*, Mica*, Xanthan Gum*, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide*, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol*, Sodium Phytate*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil*, Glycine Soja Oil / Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate*

CONSCIOUS SKIN SCIENCE™ product with 96,6% natural-origin ingredients without silicones, animal derivatives, mineral oils, artificial colorants, ethoxylates (PEG) and acrylates. No added fragrance.

Overall Assessment: With a drawer filled with eye creams, this is the one that I have been reaching for twice a day. A+

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[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Oil Serum Regenerating Night Oil Review

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[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Oil Serum Regenerating Night Oil, which is made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, is a truly sublime nighttime oil serum. If you love Davines haircare products, as I do, then you will be thrilled by their thoughtfully created and highly effective skincare products. I was given the opportunity to try products from their Sublime Skin Collection (Active lifting, deep renewal and skin re-densification) or their Sacred Nature Collection (Bio-regenerative organic skincare for youthful and resilient skin), and both sounded incredible, but anything that has "sublime" in its very name demanded my attention. I do want to try their Sacred Nature Collection as well, but for now I am gleefully using their Sublime Skin products.

[ comfort zone ] Sublime Skin Oil Serum Regenerating Night Oil, which is intended to address the needs of aging skin, has a wonderful gel texture that melts into the skin in the most luxurious and satisfying way. It is rich and emollient– yet it neither causes my skin to break out, nor does it leave behind an oily residue. It immediately nourishes, moisturizes, soothes and pampers the skin– leaving it with a delectable velvety texture. I imagine this gorgeous sensory experience, which is enhanced by its beautiful quasi-floral aroma, has a lot to do with naming this collection Sublime. This overnight serum leaves my skin soft, smooth, supple, luminous and my fine lines are plumped. While this serum is formulated for deeper wrinkles and menopausal skin, my normal/combination skin with fine expression lines seems just as well suited. I think that this would also be wonderful for dry skin as well, and I imagine that it would be a very effective overnight serum for most skin types during the colder months of the year.

According to [ comfort zone ], 

Nourishing, regenerating night oil serum with Cell-Support TechnologyTM, designed for the specific needs of menopausal skin. With Maracuja and Abyssinian Seed Oil for a regenerated, nourished skin.

Benefits:

• Concentrated oil-serum texture.
• Gently regenerates from the inside, without using acids.
• Long-lasting nourishment.

Efficacy Test:

• +54% increase in synthesis of hyaluronic acid*;
• +16% increase in synthesis of collagen*;
• +17% increase in synthesis of elastin*;
• *In vitro test on fibroblasts, application of the Sublime Skin Oil Serum.

Conscious Skin Science: 99.5% natural-origin ingredients. Free from synthetic fragrance, silicones, SLES, SLS. Suitable for vegans. Produced with energy from renewable resources. CO2 compensated packaging.

Directions: At night, apply a small quantity to face and neck at night and massage until completely absorbed. Follow with cream if skin is very dry.

Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil / Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aqua / Water / Eau, Sucrose Laurate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Parfum / Fragrance, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate.

Overall Assessment: Sublime, indeed.

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/skin regimen/ ginger cleansing oil review

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/skin regimen/ ginger cleansing oil is made in Italy by the Davines Skincare Division, and thus I had very high expectations for this product. I love Davines haircare products, and I have used for many years– therefore, I was delighted when I first learned that they had a skincare line.

This cleansing oil is extraordinarily lovely from its texture, to its smell, to its unmistakable efficacy. It is a mid-weight oil, with a gorgeous light ginger aroma, that feels like velvet on the skin. I apply it to dry skin and I massage it for about a minute before I wet my hands and continue to massage it into the skin. As soon as the oil is introduced to the water it turns into a creamy white emulsion. It lifts impurities, dirt and  makeup with tremendous efficacy and it leaves skin soft, smooth and hydrated. You can use it alone, or as the first step in your double cleansing routine. I love to double cleanse, most of the time, and when I do I simply use my cleanser after I emulsify this cleansing oil. This is the embodiment of the perfect cleansing oil, in my humble opinion.

According to /skin regimen/,

A gentle cleansing oil that is particularly suitable for undernourished skin. The soothing oils also help relax the face muscles and counteracts the effects of stress. Its full-bodied texture is rich in skin-compatible oils that help remove makeup, SPF, and pollution. It leaves the skin pleasantly soft and lightly scented with subtle notes of ginger. For All skin types.

Directions: Massage a small amount of product onto the face. Moisten your hands with warm water and continue to massage with circular movements, then rinse with warm water.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Ginger Essential Oil: obtained by steam distillation, preserving the characteristic olfactory notes of the fresh root. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action, supports microcirculation and helps relieve muscle tension. The antioxidant action protects the skin from the action of free radicals responsible for aging. Its aroma is also a tonic for the mood, promoting energy and positivity.

Sweet Almond, Jojoba and Macadamia Oils: rich in emollients and nourishing fatty acids. These oils deeply hydrate even the driest skin. These oils restore softness, elasticity and strengthen the skin barrier.

THEIR MISSION: "To be the best for the world, creators of good life for all, through beauty, ethics and sustainability."

Overall Assessment: This is such a lovely and effective cleansing oil, and it is a true pleasure to use. A+

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