Nip + Fab No Needle Fix Review

Ever since I tried Nip and Fab's Eye Fix, I've been dying to try more of their products.  I've been hearing a lot of buzz about their newest product just released a few weeks ago, and already sold out on their website in the U.S. and on Target's website, although it is available in Target stores as of right now.  I was there last week buying Eye Fix, and didn't see it, but when I went back a few days ago, they had No Needle Fix in stock- so of course, I bought one! 
For $19.99, this stuff has some pretty hefty claims.  Here are some packaging shots:

The main ingredients are: 

Cell Active Form- this enhances the skin's elasticity, firming and plumps by moisturizing and supporting lipid deposition.  

Osilift- This is an ingredient that's made with sugars extracted from oats.  It has a tensing effect, and when applied to the skin, it forms a continuous, elastic film that adheres to the skin and lifts it up.  Studies have shown that it gives a short term anti-wrinkle effect within 30 minutes and a long term effect on smoothing wrinkles over time with continued use. 

Indinyl- This is extracted from an Indian plant and has similar effects to Hyaluronic Acid, plumping, smoothing and softening the skin. 

This comes in a pump, which I love, because it's sanitary and easy to use. 

The product itself is a thick serum that has a pearly sheen to it: 

The first time I used No Needle Fix, I was in love with it.  Shortly after application, I would say within 5 or 10 minutes, you can feel it tensing your skin.  It's a weird sensation, kind of like it's mildly being pulled tight, yet it feels moisturized.  

After an hour, I looked in the mirror again, and my skin looked lifted and less lined.  I went to bed, and by the next morning, my skin looked even more smooth and plumped. I've noticed that my makeup goes on easier too!  I feel like this takes 5 years off my face at least, and in my early 30's, feeling like I look like I'm in my 20's again is a good thing.  

I think this would work best on people like me who have just a tiny bit of fine lines and want to firm up a little.  I doubt it will have drastic results on those who have deeper wrinkles, but I'm sure it will help soften them quite a bit.  I've tried other firming creams (some that were really expensive!) and this works better than any of them.  At $19.99, it's a steal!  Run to your local Target before everyone else catches on, and this disappears! :)

Garnier Ultra Lift 2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer Serum + Moisturizer Follow Up

About a month ago, I reviewed Garnier's new Ultra Lift 2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer Serum + Moisturizer, and I was really happy with the immediate wrinkle-plumping effects- it made them disappear!  However, the next morning, they were back.  So I wanted to see if it actually reduced wrinkles over time.
I've used it twice a day since I got it in the beginning of January, and I'm happy to report that my wrinkles have softened quite a bit! 
The pictures below have not been retouched at all, and both were taken right after washing my face before putting any skincare products. 


So here's my before: 

And here's my after ( the wrinkles are barely visible now!) : 

So needless to say, this has worked amazingly well for me!  My skin is also smoother, more even toned, and more moisturized, even after cleansing, so I'm really really happy with this product!  
Skincare products always take at least 4 weeks to work, so don't give up if you don't see improvement after 2 weeks.  I really didn't see much of a difference until the very last few days.  


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Boots No. 7 Protect and Perfect Intense Serum Review

I've been hearing tons of buzz about Boots No. 7 Protect and Perfect Beauty Serum's, from it being a celebrity cult favorite product, to rumors that Target can't keep it on the shelf.  So of course, I went to Target hoping I would find it.  There were very few left, but I saw a few different options: The regular version, and an Intense option.  I chose Intense, because who doesn't want more wrinkle fighting/skin perfecting power? 

There were also two different packaging options- either a pump or a tube.  I decided to go with the tube because I find them easier to use, but it's nice to have the option of being able to choose. 

I did some research into the ingredients and learned that this has some super potent wrinkle fighters in one serum.   It contains: 

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl-Oligopeptide. When used together, they boost the growth of the connective tissues and increase the production of collagen in the skin. When the production of collagen is increased, the skin can heal and rejuvenate itself.

Lupinus Albus seed extract: This has the ability to increase the synthesis of collagen to give skin firmness and elasticity.

Sodium PCA: This is a naturally occurring humectant found in human skin derived from amino acids. Sodium PCA has high water absorbing properties, and also has the ability to absorb moisture from the air. It can also bind moisture to cells, and hold several times its weight in water.

Sodium Ascorbyl phosphate: Very stable form of Vitamin C that waits until it’s absorbed before it turns to ascorbic acid.  It may also stimulate collagen and has whitening properties to help clear up dark spots.

Galactoarabinan: Galactoarabinan is extracted from larch trees. One of its properties is that it reduces particle size, which helps ingredients disperse into the skin, and can improve the SPF properties of a product with sunscreen. Studies have shown it can minimize fine lines, perhaps because it acts as a gentle exfoliant and inhibits moisture loss.

Cyclohexasiloxane: An emollient. When applied to the skin, it gives a silky & slippery feeling to the touch and acts a mild water repellent by forming a protective barrier on the skin. It can also fill in fine lines/wrinkles, giving the face a temporary “plump” look.

Here's a shot of the packaging: 

As a serum, the texture is light, and feels velvety soft on application.  My skin was super soft and smooth immediately after use, and it helped my makeup to glide on smoothly as well, almost as if I had applied primer.  

Here's what the product looks like after it's dispensed: 

And after it's slightly rubbed in- you can see the light, yet almost balm-like texture:

After using this for about a week, I've noticed that my skin looks better- smoother, and more even toned.  I'll post a follow up after I've used it for a month to see if it's decreased my wrinkles at all.  So far, I'm really impressed by the potent ingredients, the texture/feel, and the results I'm already seeing.  

I'd love to know if any of you have tried this, or are using it, and what your thoughts are! 

Neutrogena Clinical Review

 I wrote a post a while back on the new ion technology skincare, but I hadn't purchased it because I was still using my Garnier Ultra Lift Pro Gravity Defying Cream which I love and will definitely buy again! But, curiosity got the best of me- I can't resist a product that promises to prevent and eradicate wrinkles. 

So I purchased the starter kit at Walgreens, which has one tube of the Ion2 Serum, one tube of the Eye Activating Cream, and one Tube of the SPF 30 Activating Day Cream.  The kit orignally retailed for $40, but Walgreens was running a special for $10 off the Starter Kit.

According to the package:
"Healthy skin naturally restores itself with positively charged ion flow, which facilitates cell-to-cell communication. Dermatologists are now recognizing that as we age, this flow diminishes, leading to a breakdown in collagen that causes skin to lose shape and definition."

First, you apply the Ion2 Serum, which is gray in color (it goes on clear) and feels very silky, almost like primer.  Then you apply the eye cream and face cream to activate the serum.

Pros:  

• Makes the skin feel amazingly smooth and gets rid of redness. 
• Leaves skin perfectly primed for makeup. 
• After 4 weeks of use, the few wrinkles I had are, in my opinion, 90% gone!!
• The eye cream is one of the few that can be applied all around the eye, even on lids. 

 Cons: 

• The price is a bit higher than other drugstore anti-aging products. 
• The sizes of the tubes are smaller than other drugstore products.

Overall: 
I am extremely happy with this product!  It has worked better than any high-end product I've tried from Sephora and department stores.  It took a few weeks to see results, but that's normal in the skincare world.  Your skin takes about a month to shed and generate new skin cells, and many people get frustrated with a new product when they don't see results in a week.  My advice is be patient!  Oh, and try Neutrogena Clinical- it's amazing.

Here is a picture of results from their website www.neutrogenaclinical.com: My wrinkles weren't as deep as the ones in the before picture...more like the after pic, and this made them practically disappear.