Starting my anti skin aging journey with Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity range

When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother, "What will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?" Here's what she said to me "Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. The future's not ours to see. Que sera, sera. What will be, will be". 

For the first 20 over years of my life, I was never really worried about looking old because all I was worried about back then was how to have fun, my study, my friends. However this changed slowly when I hit my 20s… fine lines begun appearing around my eyes and forehead… Then in my 30s, fine lines become more pronounced, I started to get duller skin, my skin feels drier, pores getting larger and there’s hyperpigmentation too. Over time, wrinkles, a loss of volume and a loss of elasticity become noticeable if we don’t take care of our skin properly from young.

Our skin ages for a variety of different reasons. While many of the causes of skin ageing are entirely natural and cannot be altered, there are, however, several factors that can cause skin to age prematurely, and these can be influenced. A holistic approach to lifestyle and skincare can help to reduce the visible signs of skin ageing and prevent premature skin ageing. Understanding the way that internal and external factors affect the skin’s structure and function can help to inform choices about treatment and care. 

To be honest, I started taking care of my skin when from my mid 20s (I never really put on sunblock when I was in high school!). I remembered I woke up one fine day and saw there are fine lines at my eyes & laughing lines and I totally freak out...hence I start googling for solution. How I wish I have learnt how to prevent premature skin aging. And back then internet is a luxury for us and today all these information was available at a click of your finger. 

As your body ages, you can expect gradual changes, at your body's own pace. Although how our body ages largely depend on our family (genetic) patterns of aging. There is an external factor i.e our lifestyle choices that have a more powerful impact on how well your body ages as well. Fortunately, we can control your lifestyle choices. A healthy lifestyle may slow many of these normal effects of aging. Skin. With age, the skin becomes less elastic and more lined and wrinkled. Fingernail growth also slows. The oil glands gradually produce less oil, making the skin drier than before. While we can slow skin-aging naturally by protecting the skin from the sun with sunscreen, avoid air pollution area and have a healthier lifestyle habits such as exercise, and healthy food intake, it’s important to use the right anti aging skincare to help to prevent and treat all signs of ageing such as sagging skin

And recently I was given a whole set of Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity range to try. This range is inspired by exclusive and unmatched anti-aging innovation (with clinical proof) to strengthen skin’s elasticity for firmer, fresher, and more radiant skin.

In case you didn’t know Eucerin is a German skincare brand that has more than 100 years of expertise in the science of skincare. Since its launch, the brand has been leading innovation in the science of skincare. Eucerin is now one of the world’s most trusted dermo-cosmetic brands, endorsed and recommended by dermatologists and pharmacists to help keep skin healthy and beautiful. I read that this brand is committed to research, development and testing to deliver innovative and effective products for the face and body i.e it’s the only brand that stands for MEDICAL SKIN SCIENCE THAT SHOWS.

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity range is designed to lift skin in these five (5) key areas: 

1. Forehead
2. Expression lines (crow’s feet) 
3. Cheekbones 
4. Jawline
5. Neckline 

The key ingredients in this range that helps boost elasticity and improve skin radiance are: - 

• Hyaluronic acid – boosts skin hydration and plumps up wrinkles 
• Burdock plant extract – improves skin elasticity and firmness 
• Lady thistle plant extract – improves skin radiance

This is the latest series to Eucerin’s family of Hyaluron-Filler range, Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity range consists of Serum, Day Cream, Night Cream and Eye Cream. And these are the recommended retail pricing for each product 

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity Eye Care - RM169 

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity Facial Oil (Serum) - RM269 

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity Day Cream - RM229 

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity Night Cream - RM239

In a study conducted by Spincontrol Asia, August – November 2016, more than 97% of women felt that their skin elasticity improved and their skin felt smoother as well after using Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity. This is amazing, don’t you think? I am excited to try these products out soon myself and share my review with you guys here. Please stay tune!

Review : Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme and Limited Edition Sweet Violet and Grapefruit Mist

I got this product in late October and I thought it was the right time to try since I just came back from my holiday and I think my skin feel dehydrated & look dull due to the constant exposure under the sun & dirt exposure. I embarked on the Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme a new two-step treatment works with the skin’s natural renewal cycle to deeply replenish and restore radiance.  This range is specially formulated with botanical concentrates that are designed to help to revitalise your skin and leaving it looking luminous. 

It's the perfect 28 days program that you can incorporate into your daily skincare routine anytime to rejuvenate tired or dull skin, preparing your skin for a special event, or whenever your skin needs an intensive radiance boost.

Inside this Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme has two tubes which are known as Step 1 and Step 2.

Why 28 days if you asked? It's because our skin renews itself every 28 days, sloughing off old dead skin cells and replacing them with fresh new ones—but only if we practice good skin care. This great skin care routine locks in moisture, keeps chemicals out and gives skin the proper nourishment to help you to look better in 28 days or less. However there are some factors which will slow down the natural renewal process - the sun, hormones, pollution and other external aggressors and they leave the skin feeling dry and looking dull and tired. Hence the Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 days Programme works with skin’s natural renewal cycle to restore radiance over two steps.

The instruction is to use Step 1 for the first 2 weeks (i.e 14 days) and Step 2 for the remaining 14 days of  the programme.

Step 1 of Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme

This cream is really lightweight and antioxidant-rich lotion gently exfoliates to help even skin tone and texture, and assist with the renewal of your skin. This lotion is to be applied after serum and before moisturiser and all you need to use a small pearl-sized amount which I warmed between my fingers and then gently pressed onto my skin, down my neck and onto my decolletage. There are three key ingredients in this product

Spilanthes: Grown, harvested and extracted at our Jurlique Farm in the pure Adelaide Hills, this helps tone and purify the skin. 

Kakadu Plum: As the world’s richest natural source of Vitamin C, this powerful Australian super-fruit extract helps improve skin tone and radiance, and helps reduce the appearance of discolouration. 

Willow Bark: The natural exfoliating properties of this concentrated botanical extract help improve the skin’s tone, texture and appearance. 

Step 2 of Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme

This cream is more creamy compared to the previous one. This cream is designed to smooth, protects and deeply replenishes for optimum vitality for the final 14 days of the programme. There are also three key ingredients in this product

Echinacea: This pure botanical extract from our Jurlique Farm in the Adelaide Hills helps soothe and restore your skin, and protect it from environmental aggressors. 

Kakadu Plum: Just like in Step 1, this Vitamin C-rich extract of the powerful Australian super-fruit helps renew skin luminosity and restore radiance. 

Peach Leaf: This concentrated botanical extract helps revitalise and soften skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and discolouration, and restore radiance.

 

And to boost penetration of the product I'm using my Philips Visa Boost to massage my face after each application. 

After using Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme for 4 weeks I feel my skin was softer, hydrated and overall complexion has evened & brighten. I used to have some white heads due to stubborn congestion around my nose and chin and after I have gone through this programme I think it's pretty much gone. Honestly this programme is so easy & simple to use because I could just incorporate into my daily skincare routine. As this is a booster program you can't use it daily but you can use it whenever your skin needs an intensive radiance boost. Jurlique Radiance Renewal 28 Day Programme is currently at RM450 for 2 x 20ml at all Jurlique stores.

And in conjunction with the Christmas seasons, Jurlique has launched a NEW Limited Edition Sweet Violet & Grapefruit Hydration Mist. Love how this bottle comes in beautiful violet glass bottle, very sturdy. This new mist is infused with all-new blend of Sweet Violet, Grapefruit and concentrated natural antioxidants. Together they help improve skin’s moisture levels as its uplifting scent refreshes the senses leaving you feeling calm, refreshed and ready to spread the joy over the coming Christmas season.

I read that Sweet Violet has been used since Ancient Greek times to calm tempers, promote relaxation, and awaken feelings of love. While the scent of Grapefruit helps energize and invigorate the senses. It’s the perfect blend for bringing the joy back to this very special time of year.

Steps to use : Lightly mist onto face, or mist into hands and gently press onto the skin. Use twice a day following cleansing or any time skin feels dehydrated.

The first time I used this Sweet Violet & Grapefruit Hydration Mist I do think it was a little bit too sweet for me and after a while I kind like the sweet fruity scent as it was really refreshing and uplifting. I rotate this between my Rosewater Balancing Mist depending on my mood. I usually keep a bottle of Jurlique mist on my bedside table and working table so that I can quickly give a hydration & refresh booster anytime I need it. Try it out today :) Jurlique Sweet Violet & Grapefruit Hydration Mist is currently at RM147 for 100 ml at all Jurlique stores.

For more information about Jurlique, please visit

www.jurlique.com

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