La Mer Introduces The Eye Balm Intense.

I am on the constant search for the holy grail of eye creams and treatments. Just when I think I may have found it, a better one comes along. Such is this new beauty from La Mer that launches this month. The Eye Balm Intense is everything I could want in an eye cream, and more.

The Eye Balm Intense is powered with a triple concentration of La Mer’s seaborne elixir—The Miracle Broth™, state-of-the-art Marine De-Puff Ferment™ and exclusive Lifting Ferment™. What does that mean? It means it works with some of the most powerful ingredients made, and it works well and fast. I have only been using the Eye Balm Intense for a few days and some results are almost immediate.

I love how the Eye Balm Intense immediately comforts my entire eye are with a gentle cooling sensation as I apply. It noticeably hydrates the area and depuffs as it smoothes it overall. Over time, I am told that I will continue to see the results as puffiness will dramatically decrease and fine lines and wrinkles smooth out even more.

Do not let the name "balm" fool you though. When I think of a balm, I think of a lip balm or a more solid form of treatment. While Eye Balm Intense looks rich, it goes on feeling like a lotion, not heavy at all, but hydrating.

I do not use the applicator when applying, but purchasing the Eye Balm Intense at full size, comes with its special cooling silver-tipped applicator. This applicator was created to help stimulate micro-circulation, working in synergy with The Eye Balm Intense to help aid in de-puffing, while specifically designed to pick up the precise amount of product needed for each application.

The Eye Balm Intense, which will retail for $145, will be available this month at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and online at lamer.com.

*Press sample(s) of the product(s) featured was provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.

Two New Ceramide Innovations from Elizabeth Arden.

Last week, I enjoyed a much needed facial at the Red Door Spa and some of the Ultra Restorative products were used.  My skin looked and felt more than amazing after.  When I was told that there were a few more Ceramide products being added to the line up, I was quite excited.   Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15 and Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra All Night Repair and Moisture Cream for Face and Throat are sure to be at the fore front of anti-aging innovations as arethe rest of the products in the line.

Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15 is a lightweight yet intensive eyecare formula, which plumps up the look of fine lines and crow’s feet as it lifts and firms the appearance of skin in the delicate eye area for a younger, more rested look.

Paired with an eye cream, what would be a better match than a soothing, highly moisturizing night cream, perfect to keep your skin looking renewed and fresh for the morning? Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra All Night Repair and Moisture Cream for Face and Throat is an intensive rejuvenating cream that helps to plump, lift and firm the look of skin for a more contoured, sculpted appearance as it boosts essential moisture. 

You can check these new beauties out at your favorite Elizabeth Arden counter or online at ElizabethArden.com.

Are the Effects of Time Finally Reversible?

Are the effects of time finally reversible? Could there actually be a solution that helps us really diminish fine lines and wrinkles once and for all? CHANEL says yes.

CHANEL has created a new line of products that are said to be revolutionary in anti-wrinkle treatments. They are calling it Ultra Correction Line Repair. The proof in the before and after pictures are all the proof I need and I cannot take these new products for a test drive.

"ULTRA CORRECTION LINE REPAIR, helps to naturally prevent and correct the appearance of lines and wrinkles at the source."

"In a breakthrough discovery, CHANEL scientists proved that FN3K, a natural enzyme located at the heart of the skin, has the ability to fight the uncontrolled binding of sugar to collagen fibers, which contributes to wrinkle formation. However, as levels of FN3K decrease with age, sugar continues to bind, collagen fibers rigidify, and time leaves its imprint on the skin.

In an effort to restore FN3K levels, CHANEL scientists discovered that the leaves of the Bay Cedar tree, traditionally used by Indonesians for skin rejuvenation, were the key to naturally stimulating production of this critical enzyme. A proprietary purification process isolates the active molecules from the natural Bay Cedar leaves, to create the pure and powerful Bay Cedar PFA."

I know that is a lot of scientific speak. It sounds good though, right? Like I said earlier though, is that the proof is in the pictures. Check these out!

That is what I call proof. In CHANEL studies, this is what they have found:

• Even the deepest wrinkles diminish.
• Collagen network regains its youthful flexibility
• Dermal volume and plumpness are restored as new collagen is produced
• Wrinkled areas regain vitality and density
• Up to 33% reduction in the number of wrinkles after 3 months
• Up to 53% in the number of wrinkles after 6 months

The Ultra Correction Repair Line Repair products are suitable for all skin types and were created to work together immediately and over time to help restore smooth, radiant skin from within.

• Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream SPF 15 - $125.00
• Anti-Wrinkle Day Fluid SPF 15 (Oil-free) - $125.00
• Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream - $135.00
• Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate - $185.00
• Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream (Oil-free, Fragrance-free) - $85.00

Look for this new line from CHANEL at department and specialty stores, as well as on CHANEL.com in July (though it is on the CHANEL site for sale right now).

I will be putting these to the test and will circle back with my results after trying them out.