Primers are basically moisturizers that’s been designed for specific skin types and cosmetic purposes: whether it’s for oil control or filling in fine lines. Therefore, I usually advocate using your regular moisturizer and/or serum as a primer. However, I figured it’d be fun to see which primers I’d recommend for use as a regular moisturizer! http://www.futurederm.com/2013/01/10/can-i-use-a-primer-as-a-moisturizer/
Here are a few suggestions for those of you who are still scrambling to buy Christmas presents! Feel free to share some of your favorite or intriguing skin care gift sets! http://www.futurederm.com/2012/12/20/skin-care-holiday-gift-guide-2012/
Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher: ($48.50/$76 for 1 oz/1.7 oz) Positives: There are high amounts of the monosaccharide N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG), which is a substrate precursor to hyaluronic acid (HA). In vitro, it has been demonstrated to enhance the proliferation and collagen expression of fibroblasts as well as upregulate HA production. Furthermore, in vitro studies have shown that NAG inhibits melanin production by upregulating epidermal … Continue reading
Estee Lauder Perfectionist [CP+] Wrinkle Lifting Serum: ($55/$80/$135 for 1.0 oz/1.7 oz/3.4 oz) Positives: There are high amounts of the antioxidants skullcap, black mulberry, and grape extracts. Due to its arbutin and therefore hydroquinone content, the black mulberry extract can theoretically inhibit melanin production, which can result in a more even complexion. However, you aren’t going to get anywhere near the results … Continue reading