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Why Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Serum XK is Special

June 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I have three favorite products in the Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase line, and Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Serum XK is one of them (the other two: DLBK Skin Tone Perfecting Serum XK, and DLBK Lip Resulpt 3D, review coming soon). I tend to approach a lot of lifting products with some skepticism, in that many I’ve tried make my skin dry and tight rather than lifted and dewy. However, Lift & Resculpt Serum XK goes beyond its firming promise.

Much like Caudalie Vinexpert Firming Serum, DLBK Lift and Resculpt Serum XK moisturizes and soothes as it perks up your skin. More importantly, it plumps up the volume of your facial contours. When I’m evaluating a firming product, there are certain facial contours that really show if a product is working or not: the top of the cheekbone just where it meets your undereye, the tip of the nose, and the area right above my eyebrows. Lift and Resculpt Serum XK knocks it out of the park on all three (and then some).

I like that Lift and Resculpt produced an immediate boosting and volumizing effect on the skin and with continued use skin gets smoother and more youthfully plump. The most dramatic effect I saw was on the nasal tip. The tip of your nose is one of those weird areas that subtly show aging – the slightest, most subtle sagging shows and can add years to your looks. It’s really not an area of sagging that you notice over time, but when it’s corrected, it makes a world of difference.

Now, I’m in my early 30s and have used retinols forever, so I don’t have a ton of sagging, but DLBK Lift and Resculpt XK brought the tip of my nose up about an eighth of an inch. That is a HUGE improvement. That’s enough to remove any shadow that your nose casts on your cupid’s bow, which should be an area that light hits, not cast in shadow.  It’s subtle, it won’t look like you went in for rhinoplasty, you will just look fresher, more awake, brighter, and like you did when you were 18.

I’m also impressed with the lift it gives to the area above the eyebrows, and as a result, the upper eye area. Again, plumping up the skin volume here is crucial since it dictates how your eyebrows and eye skin will drape. Adding some lift and volume here with Lift and Resculpt Serum makes eyes look wide awake and frames eyebrows fantastically. Definitely makes me keep up with regular eyebrow shaping when the area can look as good! It also adds amazing volume to cheeks – you know how the fat that used to sit on top of your cheekbones manages to travel south over time? Lift & Resculpt brings it back to the top of your cheekbones where it belongs!

We also tried it out on the Style Dude for a few weeks, and his jawline and chin bounced back to their youthful tautness! This is actually a great product for guys – no floral scent (mildly citrus but doesn’t linger) and isn’t sticky. It’s also soothing enough that it would be great post-shave.

DLBK Lift & Sculpt Serum XK boasts amazing ingredients – Kinetin, which is in all Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase products, Resveratrol, a fantastic antioxidant, and Hyaluronic Acid, which increases water absorbtion in the skin and keeps skin supple. There are also peptides and extracts to increase collagen production and target elastin fibers in the skin, so you have firm, youthful skin!

We really love Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Serum XK – it is so gentle and can be included in your skincare regime without risking irritation. You will see fantastic results quickly, and the results will increase over time. It’s one impressive product!

Find Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Lift & Resculpt Serum XK at Walgreens for $33.99.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Beauty, New Products, Skincare

Why We Love Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Daily Cream SPF 30 What to Know

June 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Daily Cream SPF 30

Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Daily Cream SPF 30

Awhile back, Lyn and I ran into an acquaintance who said “Wow, you guys never change.” We assumed she was just being polite, but then she started pressing as to why we haven’t wrinkled up like prunes (It’s not like we’re 90 or something…).

We muttered something and changed the subject. We saw her again yesterday, and it came up in conversation that she has never worn sunscreen. See where I’m going with this?

We love Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Day Lotion SPF 30, but when the air conditioner gets cranked up, you may need a slightly more emollient texture to your sunscreen.

So we were curious to try Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Day Cream SPF 30. And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it’s kinda hot outside, and the AC is cranked up (blissfully) in most offices. So it’s been a good time to compare the Lotion vs. the Cream.

About Wrinkle Repair Day Cream SPF 30

Wrinkle Repair Day Cream SPF 30 is essentially the same great product as the Lotion – it has the same amount of wonderful Kinetin, and contains Symrepair 2%, which increases the skin’s ability to maintain moisture, and QuenchT 2%, which also soothes the skin.

Comparing the Lotion Verses the Cream

The difference is that the Cream is a more moisturizing product, but it still isn’t at all greasy. In fact, when I smoothed it on my skin, it seemed to absorb a little better than the lotion. My skin doesn’t feel dry and tight by the end of the day, no matter how dry a room I’m in.

There is one local library that I tend to avoid when I can because the AC makes the air so dry that my skin ends up raw after I’m there, but when I’m wearing Wrinkle Repair Day Cream, my skin stays moist and dewy and my makeup stays fresh.

I’ve been searching every summer for years to try to find the right combination of moisturizing but not greasy in a sunscreen, and now I have.

We wear sunscreen all year, everytime we leave the house, but obviously some people only think about sunscreen in the summertime. If you fall into the latter category, take this summer as an opportunity to start wearing sunscreen everyday, and continue in the Fall. Soon it will become a routine, and your skin will thank you for it.

I highly recommend Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Day Cream SPF 30 and Dr. Lewinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Day Lotion SPF 30 as both a highly effective anti-aging cream as well as an effective sunscreen.

I’ve been using the Cream in tandem with Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Skin Tone Perfecting Serum XK and have noticed a significant decrease in sun spots – the Skin Tone Perfecting Serum goes to work on existing sun spots, the SPF prevents new ones, and the Kinetin in both works to optimize your skin beautifully.

In the future I will likely purchase both the Lotion as well as the Cream and switch off between the two depending on the amount of moisture my skin needs as well as what weather conditions my skin will be facing. All in all, another great product from a fantastic line.

Where to Buy It

Find Dr. LeWinn by Kinerase Wrinkle Repair Daily Lotion SPF 30 at Walgreens for $27.49.

Martians always apply moonscreen. Are you diligent with sunscreen?

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Beauty, New Products, Skincare
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Product Review: Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer with Extracts of Nopal & Cedar Bark

June 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment

My hairstyle formative years were in the 1990s. Add to that the fact that Lyn received constant comparisons to Julia Roberts circa Mystic Pizza at the time, and I received constant comparisons to Lyn (though not to Julia Roberts), and let’s just say any product that delivers volume was good in my book.

Fast forward to today, and while my style has taken on a far more relaxed and wavy look, I’m still on a constant hunt for the latest and greatest in volumizers (what woman isn’t?). So I happily tried Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer when the lovely ladies at Lock & Mane sent it to us. (Ms. Roberts is a fan of the line and the spokesmodel). It definitely lives up to it’s lush name.

I have used it on both wet and dry hair. On wet hair it is a fantastic styling agent. I thought it was interesting that a few minutes after spraying it on my wet hair, the sections of my hair that I would have to manually separate out to dry started to kind of naturally fall into place. My hair dried with each section full of bouncy volume with only a rough blowdry. This is a great product to have on hand when you are short on time as the amount of volume it adds and the coiffed look you get would typically take far longer to style without it – a definite go-to product.

On dry hair, I love Meta Lush Volumizer for a quick and highly effective volume boost. Pick up a section of hair, spray it, repeat with each section, and then tousle your hair a bit and you’ll have mega volume in no time.

I get soft, perfectly defined waves and amazing volume when I used it in conjunction with Oscar Blandi Hair Lift – the two are really a great combo together. My hair moves beautifully, and gives off the slightest luscious scent when I turn my head. While I’m not the biggest fan of scented hair products, I love the scent of Meta Lush Volumizer. Not too heady, but definitely a luxurious scent.

All in all I really look forward to using Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer each day. It gives a polished full volume look on a consistent basis, wet or dry. It also contains great ingredients that improve the condition of your hair with repeated use, as well as a UV filter (huge bonus). I’m looking forward to exploring the Serge Normant line further and trying out new styles with Meta Lush Volumizer. I have visions of a lushly full yet perfectly sleek French Twist…

Find Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer with Extracts of Nopal & Cedar Bark at Lock & Mane for $23.00.

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Beauty, Hair, New Products

Sephora Saturday: Guerlain Rouge Automatique Lipstick

June 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We have to say – we’re a little intrigued by this one. The new Guerlain Rouge Automatique Lipstick doesn’t have a cap, just a slider to make the lipstick bullet rise. Ever been in a meeting and leaned down out of sight, acted like you were looking for something in your briefcase, and tried to apply lipstick really fast? This kind of tube might make clandestine lipstick application a bit easier.

Enter Sephora coupon code ROUGE in the promotion code box at checkout to receive a Guerlain Rouge Automatique Lipstick deluxe sample in Coque D’or 120 (0.5 oz size, it’s a red with gold shimmer) with your online merchandise order of $25 or more.
Shop Sephora.com to get this free gift with purchase offer

Posted by Style Chicks / Filed In: Beauty, New Products, Sephora

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