Thursday, April 20, 2006
FAST-ACTING products may not offer long-term results, but they do have some benefits, said Dr. Diane C. Madfes, a dermatologist who is a clinical instructor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
"Without having an invasive procedure like Botox, you do look a little better for a short time," she said.
To test product claims, Dr. Madfes examined the ingredient lists on several quick-fix skin care items. She also tried the products on herself.
CLINIQUE, Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector, $16.50
clinique.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "Instantly refines the look of pores with a natural-looking, long-lasting matte finish. De-shines."
ANALYSIS The silicone in the product has an instant visible smoothing effect while silica should work throughout the day to absorb oil, preventing pores from looking larger, Dr. Madfes said. "This is a very nice product."
DARPHIN, Instantly Radiant, $65
darphin.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "This unique touch-up stick delivers an instant sheer radiance as it hydrates, soothes and brightens."
ANALYSIS Silicone creates instant smoothness while zinc oxide and titanium dioxide camouflage dark circles, Dr. Madfes said. "I tried it on my hand, and it instantly lightened the dark spots."
FUSION BEAUTY, LiftFusion Micro-Injected M-Tox Transdermal Face Lift, $140
sephora.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "Get a lift — in 10 minutes or less!"
ANALYSIS LiftFusion has smoothing ingredients as well as proteins that help the skin retain moisture. "This feels beautiful when you put it on, and the smoothness creates a reflective surface that makes your skin look better," Dr. Madfes said. "But it is not going to help your skin in the long term."
TRACIE MARTYN, LotuSculpt Quick Fix Eye Pad Activator ($45)
bergdorfgoodman.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "Firms and brightens, minimizing the appearance of dark circles."
ANALYSIS The product had an immediate plumping effect, Dr. Madfes said. In the long term, LotuSculpt should help decrease darkness under the eyes because it includes acetyl hexapeptide-3, a protein that is supposed to strengthen blood circulation, she said.
GIVENCHY, No Surgetics Visible Resurfacing Serum, $110
sephora.com
WEB SITE CLAIM Helps "smooth fine lines and minimize dark spots."
ANALYSIS No Surgetics helps the skin look better instantly, Dr. Madfes said. It includes a pentapeptide protein that should spur collagen production. "You'd need to use this for a couple of months for the long-lasting effect to work. But this may be the product that really causes a result."
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/20/fashion/thursdaystyles/20sside.html
"Without having an invasive procedure like Botox, you do look a little better for a short time," she said.
To test product claims, Dr. Madfes examined the ingredient lists on several quick-fix skin care items. She also tried the products on herself.
CLINIQUE, Pore Minimizer Instant Perfector, $16.50
clinique.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "Instantly refines the look of pores with a natural-looking, long-lasting matte finish. De-shines."
ANALYSIS The silicone in the product has an instant visible smoothing effect while silica should work throughout the day to absorb oil, preventing pores from looking larger, Dr. Madfes said. "This is a very nice product."
DARPHIN, Instantly Radiant, $65
darphin.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "This unique touch-up stick delivers an instant sheer radiance as it hydrates, soothes and brightens."
ANALYSIS Silicone creates instant smoothness while zinc oxide and titanium dioxide camouflage dark circles, Dr. Madfes said. "I tried it on my hand, and it instantly lightened the dark spots."
FUSION BEAUTY, LiftFusion Micro-Injected M-Tox Transdermal Face Lift, $140
sephora.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "Get a lift — in 10 minutes or less!"
ANALYSIS LiftFusion has smoothing ingredients as well as proteins that help the skin retain moisture. "This feels beautiful when you put it on, and the smoothness creates a reflective surface that makes your skin look better," Dr. Madfes said. "But it is not going to help your skin in the long term."
TRACIE MARTYN, LotuSculpt Quick Fix Eye Pad Activator ($45)
bergdorfgoodman.com
WEB SITE CLAIM "Firms and brightens, minimizing the appearance of dark circles."
ANALYSIS The product had an immediate plumping effect, Dr. Madfes said. In the long term, LotuSculpt should help decrease darkness under the eyes because it includes acetyl hexapeptide-3, a protein that is supposed to strengthen blood circulation, she said.
GIVENCHY, No Surgetics Visible Resurfacing Serum, $110
sephora.com
WEB SITE CLAIM Helps "smooth fine lines and minimize dark spots."
ANALYSIS No Surgetics helps the skin look better instantly, Dr. Madfes said. It includes a pentapeptide protein that should spur collagen production. "You'd need to use this for a couple of months for the long-lasting effect to work. But this may be the product that really causes a result."
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/20/fashion/thursdaystyles/20sside.html
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