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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Derma e Product Review: Vitamin A Retinyl Palmitate Creme

For all the beauty junkies out there: It takes lots of money, trial, & error to find something that works for you. Not to mention, everyone's skin is unique - what works on one person may not work on another. Product reviews/testimonials have been extremely helpful for me. This is why I'm doing a series of product reviews myself.



I'm a big stickler for ingredients. (Seriously, you should see my friends laugh at me inspecting each product at the store, lol). I'm also big on anti-ageing: It's easier to prevent problems than to treat them. Key ingredients for antiaging products are Retinol (Vitamin A), Alpha Hydroxy Acids (such as Glycolic Acid), Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Vitamin E.

Derma e Vitamin A Retinyl Palmitate Crème contains several key ingredients. Besides the advertised Vitamin A derivative, it lists Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Glycerin, and Panthenol (Provitamin B5) among its ingredients. It also contains a number of moisturising oils derived from all-natural sources: Safflower Seeds, Avocados, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Soybeans, and Cedar wood.

I've only recently begun using this as an overnight cream. I can already see the difference in my skin - it's more smooth and even. It completely smoothed out my nasolabial lines (granted, they were slight to begin with). It also helped "fill out" my acne scars, making them much less noticeable. This product wasn't overly drying like other Retinol derivatives I've used - this could be due to the Vitamin E and other moisturising oils in the mix.

The only downside: Jar packaging. Air-exposure can weaken ingredients, causing them to lose effectiveness over time. Overall though, I highly recommend this product. It has kept my skin looking fresh and smooth.


Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Great Site For Artwork

Don't know about ya'll, but I'm enjoying, art.com. They offer a variety of quality art, supplies, and services. They seem to have some nice deals, too (35% off all orders, etc.). Between this:


And this:


I'm in love. You can also join their community to share your own art, and follow others' work.