NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device | Review

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While I have been aware of, and curious about, the NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device for a long time, it wasn't until my spectacular Rodial Facial at Space NK, with Cari Orr, that I experienced it firsthand (featured here). I was so thoroughly impressed by the immediacy of the results, that I vowed then and there that I would own one of these wonder-devices. It lifts and tones the skin, and essentially approximates the results of a face lift without surgery. Continued use assures cumulative results, and I have noticed that my skin is more taut, my fine lines are diminished, and that my skin has a noticeably lifted effect. I only have the dual sphere attachment that comes with the Trinity, but I am very interested in getting the NuFACE Trinity Effective Lip & Eye Attachment and the NuFACE Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Attachment because I am so impressed by the results of this game-changing anti-aging device.

According to NuFACE,

Improve your facial contours, skin tone and overall youthfulness in as little as five minutes a day with the NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device. The FDA-cleared tool provides you with unparalleled professional results in one easy system that works through interchangeable treatment attachments to help rejuvenate and improve your appearance. It features a smart skin sensor for customized delivery; a beautifully engineered ergonomic design; as well as push buttons, an auto-shutoff and rechargeable battery for total comfort and ease.

NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device is a, "multi-solution, skin care device innovatively-designed with interchangeable treatment attachments, helps rejuvenate and improve your appearance."

NuFACE asserts that while exercise tones and sculpts the body, that their NuFACE microcurrent devices contour and tone the face with visible, long-lasting effects with continued use. In fact, they call NuFACE "Fitness for Your Face."

The underlying idea is that as the body ages that the" body’s natural current begins to slow down (like our metabolism) leading to sagging skin, loss of contour & wrinkles." The NuFACE Trinity seeks to redress this sagging by toning facial muscles while simultaneously improving skin tone, improving contour, and by reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

What is Microcurrent Technology?

Microcurrent is one of the hottest innovations in the anti-aging industry and is used in top spas and medical offices for facial contouring, toning and firming of aging skin. Microcurrent is a low-level current that mimics the body’s natural current and can provide both instant and cumulative results. Because microcurrent works sub-sensory, the treatment is soothing and most users feel nothing at all.

Microcurrent is capable of facial stimulation, sending soft, gentle waves through the skin, tissues and down to the facial muscles. Microcurrent has been shown to stimulate ATP production, which drives the creation of key structural proteins, such as collagen and elastin.

This increased ATP also energizes the facial muscles, similar to how exercise energizes the muscles of our bodies. Unlike anywhere else on the body, the facial muscles are directly connected to the skin, so the result of energizing the muscle is often an improved, lifted appearance.

The NuFACE Trinity® Toning Kit comes standard with the NuFACE Trinity® Facial Trainer, a microcurrent treatment attachment FDA-cleared for facial stimulation to gently stimulate the larger surface areas of the face.

Set Includes (Anti-Aging Infusion Serums and extra attachments sold separately):
• NuFACE Trinity® Device
• NuFACE Trinity® Facial Toning (microcurrent attachment)
• 2 oz. NuFACE Gel Primer
• Charging Cradle and Power Adapter
• 1 year warranty

Features:
• Smart skin sensor for customized delivery.
• Beautifully engineered ergonomic design.
• Rechargeable battery with power adapter.
• Push button controls.
• 3 level intensity control.
• 5-second treatment timer.

NuFACE Trinity General Specifications:

Device Measurements: 5" L x 3" W x 1" D

Charging Base Measurements: 4" L x 3" W x 3" D

Device Net Weight: 6.4 oz.

System Kit Gross Weight: 2.8 lbs.

Anatomy of the NuFACE Trinity:

1) Power On/Off Button

2) Intensity Control Up

3) Intensity Control Down

4) Intensity Level Indicator

5) Facial Trainer Attachment

6) Attachment Release Button

7) Soft-Touch Grip

8) Charging Cradle

9) Sphere

10) External Power Adapter (Not Shown)

11) Speaker (Not Shown)

1. Ascending beep = Device is turning on
2. Descending beep = Device is turning off
3. Single beep = Move to new position on face

Directions: Charge the NuFACE Trinity for 12 hours before use.

1. Prep: Wash face with an oil-free cleanser. Cleansers that contain oil interfere with the efficacy of the microcurrent device, and should therefore be avoided. Apply NuFACE Gel Primer to the area being treated before gliding the device over that area. Do not apply the gel to your entire face all at once, but instead to each area as you treat the individual areas.

2. Lift: Turn the NuFACE Trinity on high and then glide the device over face as directed (see the 5 and 15 minute video tutorials below). If you feel the current apply more gel. If you still feel it, then lower the setting. Do not skip the application of the Gel Primer– it is an absolutely essential step for all microcurrent treatments. The NUFACE Gel Primer, "ensures maximum microcurrent conductivity and allows your device to easily glide across the skin for optimum results."

I would suggest doing one side of your face at a time, and then looking in the mirror to see the difference between the left and right sides of your face– you will be astonished by the difference.

N.B. When I had my Rodial/NuFACE facial, I asked Carrie whether or not the NuFACE Trinity could be used on the neck to tighten and lift the skin in that particularly vulnerable area, that tends to age rapidly. She said that it was inadvisable because of the proximity of the Thyroid Gland, and that it should be strictly avoided. I therefore never use the Trinity on my neck.

3. Finish: Remove NuFACE Gel Primer with a damp cloth.

Treatment Areas: 

The Facial Trainer is designed to stimulate larger surface areas of the face, such as the jawline, cheekbones and forehead.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the areas to treat with the double sphere attachment that comes with the NuFACE Trinity:

FACE:

1) Jowl and Jaw: Place one she rep on the jawing with the other sphere slightly outside the corner of the mouth. Slowly glide to the lower ear until the beep sounds (5 seconds) Move to Position 2.

2) Lower Cheeks: Place one sphere under the corner of the mouth. Slowly glide to the hairline at the mid-ear until the beep sounds (5 seconds). Move to Position 3.

3) Upper Cheeks: Place one sphere outside the corner of the mouth with the other sphere above the first sphere (both spheres should be on the nasolabial fold). Slowly glide to the hairline at the upper ear until the beep sounds (5 seconds). DO NOT PLACE THE SPHERES IN THE EYE AREA; GLIDE ALONG THE ORBITAL BONE. Return to Position 1 and repeat.

FOREHEAD:

1) Thick of Brow: Place both spheres horizontally above the thick of the eyebrow. Slowly glide upward to the airline until the heel sounds (5 seconds). Move to Position 2.

2) Arch of Brow: Place both spheres horizontally, slightly above the arch of the eyebrow. Slowly glide upward to the hairline until the beep sounds (5 seconds). Move to Position 3.

3) Thin of Brow: Place both spheres horizontally slightly above the thin of the brow. Slowly glide upward to the hairline until the beep sounds (5 seconds). Return to Position 1 and repeat.

NuFACE Serums:

NuFACE Anti-Aging Infusion Serum Trio (Sold Separately $74.00)

The Anti-Aging Infusion Serum Trio includes three sample size serums formulated to provide anti-aging benefits and be the perfect complement to your NuFACE treatments.

What's included:

• Nourisher Infusion Serum (0.25 oz) - promotes the effectiveness of all Infusion Serums and repairs, nourishes and protects the skin using breakthrough stem cell technology.
• Smoother Infusion Serum (0.25 oz) - smoothes fine lines and wrinkles and slows the aging process with a concentrated complex of 6 powerful anti-aging peptides.
• Lifter Infusion Serum (0.25 oz) - helps achieve maximum lift and brightening using the antioxidant power of Vitamin C while supremely hydrating the skin with hyaluronic acid.

How to use your serum: Apply 4-5 drops to face, neck and décolleté. Use in the following order: Nourisher Serum, Smoother Serum and Lifter Serum.

Nourisher Serum Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture (Apple Stem Cell), Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Algae Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract (Grape Stem Cells), Isomalt, Sodium Benzoate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract (Alpine Rose Stem Cells), Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol , Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract.

Smoother Serum Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Polyglyceryl Methacrylate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl®), Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline®), Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein , Oxido Reductases (Regu®-age), Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone , Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Eyeliss™), Algae Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate (Syn-Ake®), Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol , Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract.

Lifter Serum Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, PEG-8/ SMDI Copolymer, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Pyridoxine Dipalmitate, Disodium EDTA, Ergothioneine, Allantoin.

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS:

NuFACE Trinity ELE Attachment ($149.00 from Space NK):

The NuFACE Trinity ELE (effective lip & eye) Attachment is a targeted microcurrent attachment, FDA-cleared for facial stimulation to be used with the NuFACE Trinity Device.

The Trinity ELE gently stimulates hard-to-reach areas around the eyes, eyebrow furrows, crow’s feet and smile lines. The Trinity ELE is equipped with innovative treatment wands to deliver targeted facial stimulation, improving the appearance of the eye and lip areas.

NuFACE Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Attachment ($149.00 from Space NK):

The NuFACE Trinity Wrinkle Reducer Attachment is a red LED treatment attachment, FDA-cleared for the treatment of full-face wrinkles to be used with the NuFACE Trinity Device.

The Trinity Wrinkle Reducer delivers a precise combination of red, amber and infrared light that penetrates different depths of the dermis, targeting fine lines and deeper wrinkles. The Trinity Wrinkle Reducer naturally reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ideal for – Beauty Seekers who want to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Space NK Special:

If you are interested in purchasing the NuFACE Trinity Toning Devise, then I would suggest purchasing it during the Space NK Beauty Edit on September 12 (get the details here) since you will get the amazing gift bag for free (over $400.00 value)!

Overall Assessment: The NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device is an anti-aging beauty breakthrough the likes of which I have never seen before. This is a Holy Grail game-changer anti-aging device that is extremely high quality, FDA-cleared, and worth every last cent.

NuFACE Trinity $325.00 from Space NK.
NuFACE Gel Primer $29.00 for 5 oz. from Space NK.
Press Sample Courtesy of Space NK and NuFACE. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Copyright © 2015 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Pink Ribbon Beauty Finds for BCA | Drugstore to Luxury

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube 

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many companies are currently selling products from which a portion, and in some cases all, of the proceeds are being donated to a variety of Breast Cancer organizations. If you are pondering pretty pink purchases for a worthy cause, here are a few lovelies to consider. Whether you are strolling the aisles of your local drugstore to replenish your deodorant or lip balm, or planning a luxury purchase for yourself-- there are a plethora of choices that proudly display the Pink Ribbon, and are worthy of your consideration.

Here are but a few:

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube 

A quartet of mini long-lasting nail polishes

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube features 3 limited-edition shades of nail polish to benefit breast cancer awareness and create a perfect at-home manicure. These feminine lacquers feature a safe recipe without the use of toluene, formaldehyde or DHP to protect nails with a chip-resistant finish. Mix and match for a personalized appearance or toss in your purse for touch-ups. 

Essie 2014 Breast Cancer Awareness Mini Cube includes:

• Pink Happy - bright pink (0.16 fl. oz)
• Pinking About You - baby pink sequin (0.16 fl. oz.)
• I Pink I Can - pastel pink (0.16 fl. oz.)
• Grow Stronger Base Coat (0.16 fl. oz.)

$17.00 from Dermstore and Nordstrom.

EOS Limited Edition Pink Smooth Sphere and Smooth Stick Lip Balm and Hand Lotion Set  

Includes Pomegranate Raspberry Smooth Sphere Lip Balm, Limited Edition strawberry Sorbet Smooth Stick Lip Balm, and Berry Blossom Hand Lotion.

Lip Balm Flavors: Pomegranate Raspberry Smooth Sphere, Strawberry Sorbet Smooth Stick

USDA-Certified organic formula; 100% natural.

Enriched with nourishing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil

Provide long lasting moisture for sensationally soft and smooth lips.

Soft-touch, ergonomic, recyclable packaging on Smooth Sphere lip balm is easy to find in even the largest of bags.

Superior Hand Lotion is 96% natural providing 24 hour miniaturization. Fast-absorbing and non-greasy, so hands are super soft and silky smooth.

$7.99 Available from Drugstore.com and Ulta.

Sonia Kashuk Proudly Pink 

professional quality makeup brushes

Beautiful eyes are works of art, and here's how you create them. This set of Sonia Kashuk Proudly Pink professional quality makeup brushes come with clean white handles, chic silver accents and pink plush bristles. And it's all wrapped in a silver carrying case with pink lining. Set includes powder/blusher brush, concealer brush, eye shadow brush, crease brush and bent eye liner brush.

Target is donating 15% of the purchase price (excluding sales tax) from the purchases of this item at Target and Target.com to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).  For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org. 

$15.99 Available from Target.

Soft & Dri Aluminum Free Deodorant Solid, Powder Fresh 

For generations, Soft & Dri® has been dedicated to helping women let their confidence and beauty shine through by keeping them fresh and dry, while being gentle on their skin all day, every day – no matter what life throws their way.

As part of this commitment, Soft & Dri® has once again partnered with Play for P.I.N.K, a non-profit organization that uses lifestyle and sporting events to raise funds for breast cancer research, in hopes of creating a world where women can feel confident knowing they can live their lives without the specter of a disease that has impacted the lives of far too many.

From May 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014 sales of specially marked Soft & Dri products sold in North America will support Soft & Dri’s $10,000 donation to Play for P.I.N.K.

Soft & Dri® Aluminum Free deodorant provides highly-effective all-day protection from odor only, with a gentle fragrance that gives you that confident feeling of clean.

Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, PEG-6, Methyl Ether, Triclocarban, Red 33, Fragrance. Made in Canada.

$2.29 from Drugstore.com.

Jane Iredale Smell the Roses Hydrating Spray

All profits from the sales of Smell the Roses Hydration Spray are donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer.

Smell the Roses Hydration Spray by jane iredale gives you a quick pick-me-up whenever you need it. The facial spritz contains rose flower oil and extracts to calm and support your skin’s function while its rosy fragrance refreshes and lifts your mood. Organic rose damascena flower water is an excellent skin tonic, cleansing the skin without disturbing its natural protective shield, while rose damascena flower oil and extracts penetrate deep into the layers of your skin, nourishing, tightening, cleansing, detoxifying and increasing blood circulation all while calming and supporting the skin’s functions.

How to use: Lightly mist onto your face from about an arm’s length away whenever your skin feels dry or when exposed to a drying atmosphere. It can also be used to set minerals and help conceal pores and fine lines, to moisturize oily skin, to use on makeup brushes to intensify eyeshadows or as static control for your hair.

$29.00 Available from Nordstrom, Pharmaca and SkinStore.

Arcona Magic Pink Ice

ARCONA will donate $2 for every Magic Pink Ice sold in the month of October to Cancer and Careers.

Daily hydrating gel moisturizes deep within the dermis without clogging pores, to protect against environmental damage and leave skin fresh and dewy.  Moisturize skin with white cranberry complex, hyaluronic acid and mucopolysaccharides.  Neutralize free radicals with a proprietary mineral complex of beta-carotene, vitamins B-5, C and E.  Clarify skin with anti-microbial totara extract.

Like all products in ARCONA's skin therapy regimen,  Magic Pink Ice  is cosmeceutically formulated with pure, natural ingredients, cold-pressed in small batches to keep them fresh, active and super-effective.  For optimal results, we recommend using this product within six months of opening.  change may be immediately noticeable;  however, full benefits are derived as skin is brought into balance by regular use. All Skin Types. Made in the USA.

$40.00 Available from Arcona, SkinStore and Beauty.com.

Bobbi Brown Pretty Pink Ribbon Lip Gloss Collection (Limited Edition)

Gloss for a cause — four ultra-pretty pinks that will make lips shimmer: Pretty Pink Sheer Lip Gloss, Pink Tulle High Shimmer Lip Gloss; Bright Lilac Lip Gloss and Soiree Pink Shimmer Lip Gloss.

When you purchase this gorgeous limited edition set, Bobbi Brown will donate $12 of every sale to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Bobbi’s award-winning Lip Gloss gives lips beautiful, brilliant dimension and stays color true without that sticky feel. Enriched with emollients and Vitamins C and E, High Shimmer Lip Gloss will condition, protect and moisturize lips.

Wear it alone or on top of your favorite Lip Color — either way our new tapered applicator lets you apply like a pro.

$60.00 Available from Bobbi Brown, Nordstrom, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods and Bloomingdale's. 

Clarisonic Mia 1

InStyle Editor's Pick - Best Beauty Buy (Best Face Tool)

It’s time to think beyond the washcloth and elevate cleansing to a sonic level. Traditional methods of cleansing don’t get your skin as clean as you’d think. Fortunately, the lead inventor of Sonicare discovered a breakthrough in how we cleanse. Clarisonic’s patented sonic technology works with skin’s natural elasticity to gently remove the impurities traditional methods leave behind—cleansing 6X better than your hands alone. In just 60 seconds, the sonic action removes impurities from pores so creams, serums and moisturizers absorb better. And with regular daily use you’ll notice a reduction in dry patches, oily areas and blemishes. Cleaner skin is healthier skin and healthier skin is more radiant and more beautiful.

The perfect compact cleansing system for use at home or on the go. Mia 1 is the, go-anywhere Sonic Skin Cleansing System in a great compact size. The one-button, one-speed Mia 1 fits your active lifestyle for beautiful, glowing skin wherever life's adventures take you.

$99.00 Available from SkinStore. 

NuFace Trinity Value Set - Petal Pink 

A portion of the proceeds from every NuFace Trinity Petal Pink will be donated to the Look Good...Feel Better campaign. This organization is dedicated to improving the self–esteem and quality of life for people undergoing treatment for cancer.

Known as the 5 minute face lift, the NuFace Trinity delivers beautiful, unparalleled professional results in an easy to use at-home system. Built on the same soft wave microcurrent technology that made the NuFace Classic the best-selling handheld device to lift and tone your face, the NuFace Trinity will gently stimulate the facial muscles to improve your skin's appearance. The NuFace Trinity is beautifully engineered with an improved ergonomic design to deliver an amazing user experience.

With the addition of the Wrinkle Reducer and ELE attachments for added functionality, the NuFace Trinity will make it even easier to achieve beautiful results in as little as 5 minutes a day. Trinity's included Microcurrent Facial Trainer attachment easily removes and is interchangeable with the Trinity Wrinkle Reducer or ELE attachments. The Wrinkle Reducer and ELE attachments are sold separately.

In a Recent Clinical Study:

85% of clinical study users experienced significant improvements in facial contour.

80% of clinical study users said their face felt more toned.

73% of clinical study users experienced significant improvements in skin tone.

$325.00 Available from SkinStore.

100% of net proceeds through October benefit the Noreen Fraser Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for women's cancer research and creating awareness of the importance of early detection.

Stella & Dot Benefits Breast Cancer Research STRENGTH BRACELET

Strength is beautiful. Inspired by the power and loyalty of the elephant. Shiny gold plating on a malleable brass bar with cutout elephant detail sits atop a hot pink leather band. Easily adjusts to fit SM-LG wrists with buckle closure.Adjusts to SM-LG with buckle closure.

$39.00 from Stella & Dot.

Stella & Dot Benefits Breast Cancer Research INSPIRE BRACELET

Delicate can be so powerful. Inspired by the strength and design of a braided rope. Shiny rose gold plating on a malleable brass bar with cutout rope detail sits atop a neutral metallic leather band. Easily adjusts to fit SM-LG wrists with buckle closure. Adjusts to SM-LG with buckle closure.

$39.00 from Stella & Dot.

Have you made any Pink Ribbon purchases in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month? If so, what wonderful products did you find?

Copyright © 2014 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Rodial & NuFACE Microcurrent Retexturizing Facial at Space NK: An Extraordinary Experience and Review!

 Complimentary Facial and Press Samples (Affiliate Links)

When Space NK in Sherman Oaks and Rodial invited to have a very special Rodial & NuFACE Microcurrent Retexturizing Facial featuring Rodial's NEW Superacids Probiotic Line-- I was just thrilled by the prospects. This event was not just the opportunity to celebrate the launch of Rodial's new Super Acid Skincare Collection, but it was also a wonderful opportunity to receive a magical facial from the much celebrated Rodial esthetician Cari Orr. If ever you have the opportunity to receive a Rodial facial from this gifted woman-- I strongly urge you to do so. Mine was nothing short of truly amazing!

Cari used a variety of Rodial products on me, but she was very excited about introducing me to their new Super Acid Skincare Collection. This amazing new line is "formulated with a powerful selection of resurfacing acids, enzymes and probiotic technology to further aid the exfoliation of dead skin cells and increase the rate of cell renewal to help retexturize, resurface and refine." It nourishes and protects skin while exfoliating and retexturing the skin, and while removing dead skin cells it softens and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, "fruit acids and powerful enzymes brighten and refine, reducing the appearance of age spots while probiotic technology helps to strengthen and protect the skin from daily external aggressions."

Cari began my facial by using Rodial's Dragon's Blood Cleansing Water, a product that is so amazing that Rodial can barely keep it in stock!

Dragon's Blood Cleansing Water ($36.00 7.04 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): Dragon's Blood Cleansing Water removes "all traces of make-up and give skin a burst of freshness with dragon's blood cleansing water, a gentle, hydrating and soothing cleansing water for the eyes and face." It is such a gentle and soothing formula that it didn't bother my sensitive eyes in the least! I now understand why this is such a popular product, and definitely need a bottle in my life!

This non-sting, no rinse formula is infused with refreshing Rose Water to remove make-up and impurities whilst Dragon’s Blood soothes sensitive and stressed skin. Vitamin B3 illuminates and evens skin tone for an instant burst of energy and an instantly brighter complexion. Gently cleanses away dirt, grime and makeup.

Additional features:

• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Anti-redness properties

Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/ Capric Glycerides, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol.

Cari then used the Rodial's Glamtox Cleansing Balm to remove all traces of any remaining makeup, but also to nourish the skin.

Glamtox Cleansing Balm ($59.00 for 3.52 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "Rodial Glamtox cleansing balm gently melts away make-up and cleanses the skin. Almond, jojoba and wheatgerm oils nourish the skin while a blend of vitamins helps brighten the complexion and reduce the appearance of age spots and pigmentation. This rich cleanser slides on like a balm and turns into a milky toner when rinsed with water." This is the most luxurious cleansing balm that I have ever encountered-- it is utterly divine, and yet another product that I really want to have in my personal collection.

Features:

• Reduces the appearance of age spots
• Nourishes and softens skin
• Ideal for jet set/fast paced lives resulting in dehydrated skin
• Restores moisture to extremely dehydrated skin
• Helps to calm sensitive or irritated skin from cosmetic procedures

Ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycerin, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Polyglyceryl-3-Diisostearate, Tribehenin, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Behenate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Salycilic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Palmytoylproline, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Nymphaea Alba (Water Lily) Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol

Rodial Super Acids & Rodial Stem Cell Super Food lines

The next step that Cari took was using the new SuperAcids X-Treme Acid Rush Peel on my skin, and let me just say this is one potent and highly effective peel!

SuperAcids X-Treme Acid Rush Peel ($94.00 1.7 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "Unveil a fresh, even and a more luminous complexion with this ultimate resurfacing facial peel to completely rejuvenate the look of skin." Truth be told, my skin looked and felt so good after this peel that I would have been thrilled by the results of the facial if it had ended here, but this was just the beginning of what was to come!

A potent combination of azelaic, glycolic and lactic acids effectively exfoliate and retexture, revealing a new layer of skin with the appearance of imperfections and fine lines and wrinkles reduced. A complex of pronalen fruit acids™ and powerful prozymex® enzymes brighten and refine, reducing the appearance of age spots, skin blotches and uneven skin tone. Beneficial biotilys® probiotic technology helps to strengthen and protect skin from daily external aggressions by boosting hydration. The complexion is left looking smooth, clear and with a renewed youthful glow.

Features: 

• Significant brightening effect after 30 days
• Prevents and corrects sun damage
• Corrects and evens out skin tone
• Brightens and increases radiance

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP Copolymer, Glycolic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Lactate, Azelaic Acid, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Parfum (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol Denat, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Quadrangularis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Protease, Subtilisin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol.

Rodial Dragon's Blood Collection

It was in this next step that I really got to see the effects of this Microcurrent Retexturizing Facial. Cari used the Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel and Dragon's Blood Hyluronic Mask in conjunction with the Dragon's Blood Hyluronic Tonic and NU FACE Microcurrent device. The sensation of using the three Dragon's Blood products with the NU FACE Microcurrent device is one that is best described as having a therapeutic warming sensation. I found the experience so pleasant that I never wanted it to end. However, what is even more amazing is the metamorphosis that my skin underwent as a result that makes me want to get my own NU FACE device!

Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel ($98.00 for 1.7 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "Rodial's Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel is an innovative anti-aging formula that helps to volumize and define facial contours." This is an amazing plumping and volumizing product that is a must-have to reduce the appearance of fine lines, and it is wonderful on the lips because of its plumping properties!

Dragon's Blood works by forming a unique second skin-like film around the face which effectively protects, reduces redness and firms for a smoother, plumper more youthful looking complexion.

Features:

• Plumps and adds volume to sagging skin
• dragons blood protects against external aggressors
• Reduces redness

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Laureth-4, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Lupinus Albus (White Lupin) Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Dehydroacetic Acid, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract

Dragon's Blood Hyluronic Mask ($48.00 for 1.78 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "Drench your skin with moisture with this amazing plumping and soothing face mask." Drench your skin, indeed! This mask unbelievably soothing and moisturizing! It felt amazing on the skin!

Hyaluronic Acid and tensors immediately plump fine lines and tighten wrinkles whilst providing comfort to dehydrated skin. It works to reduce redness with anti-oxidant benefits whilst Gransil smoothes imperfections for a smoother and firmer complexion. 

Features:

• Dragon’s blood hyaluronic mask has a subtle and refreshing peach and rose scent.
• Plumps fine lines and tightens wrinkles
• Smoothes imperfections
• Deeply hydrates and reduces redness

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Squalane, Sucrose Palmitate, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Geraniol, Linalool, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract.

Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Tonic ($42.00 3.52oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "The instant skin reviver! Dragon's blood hyaluronic tonic is an innovative Hyaluronic formula that locks in moisture for 24 hours." Cari kept spritzing this delectable tonic on my skin, and it felt utterly divine!

Dragon's blood hyaluronic tonic is packed with skin soothing Rose Water and Dragon’s Blood to comfort sensitive skin whilst protecting against external aggressions.This skincare essential is ideal for an instant energy boost, soothing in-flight refreshment or to set make-up. Vitamin B3 and Zinc instantly brighten for a refreshed and even complexion. Skin is deeply hydrated, firmer and pores appear more refined.

Features:

• Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Hydrates and smoothes the appearance of skin
• Helps to brighten and refresh skin
• Can be used to set make-up in place
• An instant skin reviver, ideal for an instant energy boost

Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol.

NuFACE Microcurrent Therapy Anti-Aging Skin Care System

The NuFACE Trinity is, "a multi-solution, skin care device innovatively-designed with interchangeable treatment attachments to help rejuvenate and improve your appearance. The Trinity was clinically-tested for improved facial contour, skin tone and wrinkle reduction in as little as five minutes a day." 

Improve your facial contours, skin tone and overall youthfulness in as little as five minutes a day with the NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device. The FDA-cleared tool provides you with unparalleled professional results in one easy system that works through interchangeable treatment attachments to help rejuvenate and improve your appearance. It features a smart skin sensor for customized delivery; a beautifully engineered ergonomic design; as well as push buttons, an auto-shutoff and rechargeable battery for total comfort and ease.

To learn more about this wonder-device visit www.mynuface.com. I can tell you right now come hell or high water I am getting a NuFACE Trinity because it makes that much difference in the appearance of the skin!

Rodial Glamoxy Snake & Bee Venom Collections

After Cari finished using the NuFACE Microcuurent device on me she applied the Bee Venom Moisturizer all over my face.

Bee Venom Moisturizer ($190.00 1.76 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "The revolutionary bee venom moisturizer is an advanced formula that revitalizes and renews for naturally younger looking skin. 72% of trial volunteers felt the cream left their complexion looking firmer." This Bee Venom Moisturizer has serious plumping properties, and not only did it radically plump my fine lines, but it also did so gently and without any discomfort whatsoever.

Containing plumping agents to smooth the appearance of fines lines, hyaluronic acid for intensive hydration and working in synergy with plant stem cells for an overall more youthful appearance and combat the damaging effects of the Menopause on skin.

Features:

• Revitalizes and renews the skin
• Promotes skin elasticity
• 96% of trial volunteers said skin felt intensively hydrated

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyldodecanol, Squalane, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Phenoxyethanol, Gryceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Tribehenin, Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceteth-20 , Steareth-20, Glyceryl Behenate, Ectoin, Lecithin, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Capsicum Annuum Meristem Cell Culture, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Laureth-7, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bee Venom.

Glamoxy Snake Serum Pen ($95.00 from Space NK & Rodial): "Freeze time and unlock younger looking skin with our celebrated GLAMOXY™ snake range. Containing a selection anti-ageing essential ingredients with advanced neuropeptides and oxygenating Syn-ake to help freeze and lift, skin will feel instantly smoother and younger looking." All I can say is WOW! This is the most effective, immediate and efficient line plumper that I have seen. This is the perfect product to eliminate the "11" between my eyebrows. While I have few lines on my face-- I do have the "11" because I have a rather animated and expressive face, and this is the perfect product to banish the number 11 from my life!

Attain a younger, more relaxed look with this highly-concentrated oxygenated serum. It contains a double dose of peptides to smooth lines, fill wrinkles and give your face a youthful glow. The clever pen delivery system provides a massaging effect to further release expression lines around your forehead, eye and mouth.

Cari then applied the Bee Venom Eye Cream to my eyes, and once again I really need to buy this eye cream-- it made my eyes look amazing!

Bee Venom Eye ($140.00 for 0.88 oz from Space NK & Rodial): "The revolutionary bee venom eye is a targeted eye treatment to immediately plump and smooth whilst reducing the appearance of dark circles with a unique blend of 6 active ingredients." A definite must-have because it not only plumps, but it likewise treats dark circles! It is for these reasons I absolutely want this eye cream in my life!

It is specially designed for the eye area and delivering intense moisture, increased cell vitality and a plumper, more smoothed appearance. It has also been proven to help combact the damaging effects of the Menopause. Bee Venom works in synergy with plant stem cells to help visibly improve skin tone and elasticity, whilst Cyclopeptide-5 smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the delicate eye area. Haloxyl™diminishes the appearance of dark circles for a brighter, wide-awake look.

Features:

• Delivers intense moisture to the delicate eye area
• Plumps and smoothes the appearance around the eye area
• Diminishes the appearance of dark circles

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Ethylhexyldodecanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Gryceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tribehenin, Steareth-20, Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceteth-20, Ectoin, Lecithin, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Capsicum Annuum Meristem Cell Culture, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Geranylgeranylisopropanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Laureth-7, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Hydroxycitronellal, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Citronellol, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bee Venom.

After retexturing and peeling my skin, Cari naturally applied a healthy dose of sunscreen to my face in order to give my skin added protection, and she used Rodial's Stem Cell Superfood Day Cream SPF15 for added moisture, and then followed it with their new SPF 30 X-Treme Dark-Spot Sun Filter.

Stem Cell Superfood Day Cream SPF15 ($62.00 1.7 oz. from Space NK & Rodial): "Stem Cell super-food day cream is the SPF day cream with a difference from Rodial. This illuminating moisturizer hydrates skin for complete nourishment with a super-food complex of Rose Hip Seed Oil, Goji Berry, Wheat Germ Oil and Pomegranate Extract." This is a beautifully moisturizing and illuminating day cream that makes skin look and feel wonderful!

Fortified with Functional Fillers to optically enhance skin tone’s appearance and designed with advanced stemcell technology from the PhytoCellTec™ Alp Rose, skin’s vitality appears boosted and hydration levels increased to help bring out the radiance of healthy, youthful looking skin.

Features:

• Instantly illuminates skin while reducing redness and imperfection
• Promotes a healthy and youthful complexion
• Protects the skin with essential vitamins and fatty acids

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Homosalate, Propylene Glycol, Benzophenone-3, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Polysilicone 11, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Parfum (Fragrance), C13-14 Isoparaffin, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Laureth-7, Dehydroacetic Acid, Isomalt, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Isomethylionone, Lycium Barbarum (Gojiberry) Fruit Extract, Limonene, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)

Cari applied Rodial's new SPF 30 X-Treme Dark-Spot Sun Filter all over my face, neck and décolleté so that my walk from Space NK to my car would not be unprotected from the sun's harmful rays-- particularly given that my newly texturized skin needed added protection.

SPF 30 X-Treme Dark-Spot Sun Filter ($56.00 1.7 oz. from Rodial): "An ultra-defensive sunscreen moisturizer which offers broad spectrum protection against harmful UV rays and combats the visible signs of aging."

This easily absorbed, multi-beneficial formula contains chromabright™ to correct the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone and help prevent further damage. Aquaxyl® offers extreme and long lasting moisturisation whilst optical blurring gransil reflects light particles to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and simultaneously mattifies shine. Biotilys® probiotic technology further helps to strengthen and protect skin from daily external aggressions by boosting hydration and preventing irritation.

Features:

• Significant brightening effect after 30 days
• Prevents and corrects sun damage
• Corrects and events out skin tone
• Brightens and increases radiance

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsequioxane, Polysilicone-11, Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Anyhydroxylitol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xylitol, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Dimethiconol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Linalool, Laureth-7, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Sodium Benzoate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Potassium Sorbate.

Then Cari finished by adding the Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel to my lips in order to plump them, and even protected my lips by applying the Stem Cell Superfood Day Cream SPF15 to them.

Bee Venom Collection

Super Acids

Overall Assessment: Cari Orr is, without question, an exceedingly gifted esthetician, and she's such a lovely person that just being around her is a transformational experience. When you consider her great skills used in conjunction with Rodial's utterly amazing products-- you end up with a winning combination that would be very difficult to replicate! I love and want all of the products that Cari used on me, and definitely plan on collecting them.

While my skin is good to begin with, thanks to taking good care of it (and my genes), it was definitely taken to the next level after the Rodial and NuFACE Microcurrent Retexturizing Facial. My skin was lifted, hydrated, retexturized, and utterly transformed after the facial. The following day when I woke up, my skin looked rested and completely rejuvenated.

I urge you to call your local Space NK to see if they are planning a Rodial Facial Event, and book an appointment if it comes to your area! There is a Rodial Facial Event at the Santa Monica Space NK tomorrow (July 26, 2014), but I don't know whether or not it is already booked full.

Facial provided free of charge courtesy of Space NK, Rodial & NuFACE. All views expressed are categorically my own (Affiliate Links).
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