PRODUCT REVIEW: LUMINESCE ULTIMATE LIFTING MASQUE

If you’re a regular reader of my blog you’d know that I absolutely love the products from Luminesce, so when I was asked to trial the Luminesce ultimate lifting masque* I happily accepted. But then I moved house, and well moved into a holiday house for a few weeks, before moving house, and well, then we moved house again, so yep, we are now in the fourth house this year since February, talk about exhausting! And in between all the mess of moving, things just got a little ‘lost’ between all the boxes. But luckily the house we are in now is big enough to leave a whole three bedrooms as storage area with all our unopened boxes which will stay that way until we will finally move into our newly built house sometime next year. But it has also meant that we’ve been managed to sort through and re-arrange some boxes, so I finally managed to find my missing box of ‘blogging stuff’, so without further delay, here are my thoughts on the Luminesce Ultimate Lifting Masque; 

What They Say:
Luminesce ultimate lifting masque combines the natural powers of tara and chicory root to instantly lift and hydrate skin. Designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this masque is bolstered by a patent-pending stem cell technology exclusive only to Jeunesse.

RRP: $76.95 (118ml) - Available from Luminesce

What I Say:

This facial mask contains botanicals from the forest of the Andes, which bind to the skin’s surface and produce an instant lift while distributing moisture fundamental to skin repair.

It gently exfoliates dead skin cells, while helping to revitalise and nourish the skin.

The mask has the following benefits:

• Instantaneously lifts while providing long-term hydration
• Deeply nourishes to produce supple skin and smooth wrinkles
• Contains special blends of vitamins and antioxidants
• Effectively diminishes the appearance of ageing
• Contains cucumber extract to soften skin
• Cleans all skin types and removes top layer of dead skin to help revitalise appearance
• Gently expels bacterial contaminants like blackheads and blemishes
• Tightens and firms skin

The mask has the consistency of a thin gel mask that you spread thinly over the skin, leaving it on for 15-20 minutes to dry. Hereafter you peel off the mask and rinse your face with warm water before applying your usual serum and moisturiser.

The mask contains among others cucumber extract to help provide the skin with long lasting hydration as well as a blend of vitamins to enrich the skin and diminish the appearance of age spots. It also contains a growth factor complex to help restore the skin’s natural luminosity


And as soon as I’ve peeled off the mask, washed and dried my face, I can both see and feel the difference. The mask has clearly removed all dead skin cells, and my skin is left incredibly soft and smooth and with a nice healthy glow. My pores seem to be tightened and blemishes seem minimised. However, I am not sure that I can see that that my pigmentation has faded or that fine lines and wrinkles have been smoothed out, but I can tell that my skin is deeply hydrated and consequently it does look plumper and therefore more youthful. And used regularly, once or twice per week as recommended, I do feel that I can tell that my skin in general does look healthier and more glowing, as if I’ve just come back from a relaxing holiday or have had the best night’s sleep ever.

At $76.95 for a 118ml tube, this is definitely one of the more expensive face masks that I’ve ever tried. But having said that, the mask is very concentrated so it will give you countless of treatments, plus, the effects are not just instant, the ingredients work to improve the condition of your skin long-term, so if you like me are concerned with anti-ageing, then you’ll love this mask, I know I’m in love!!! 

*Product was kindly provided for consideration, and has reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.


Ever tried any of the products from Luminesce? Use anti-ageing masks?

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WINTER CARE FOR BODY

In the next instalment of products to provide extra care during winter, I look at the products that have so far helped me through the first part of winter;

 

 

Premium Spa Frangipani & Coconut Body Wash*

Everything starts in the shower. Firstly start with an amazing scented body wash such as this Frangipani & Coconut Body Wash from Premium Spa. I am not the biggest lover and not the biggest fan of coconut scented products but luckily the frangipani is the dominating scent here, and I love the scent of frangipani, one of my favourite flowers (that I despite of several attempts still have been unable to grow in my garden in Melbourne). This Australian made body wash is free from chemical nasties including parabens, mineral oils and SLS, and it instantly transforms my bathroom into a tropical paradise, and leaves my skin feeling clean without drying it out.

RRP: $9.95 (300ml) – Available from Priceline and BigW

 

Dove Soft Peeling Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Cream Bar*

 

On the days you are in a hurry you cannot go past the Dove Soft Peeling Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Cream Bar. The soap bar contains not only 1/4 moisturising cream it also contains tiny beads, so it not only cleanses your skin, it also gently polish the skin and moisturises it at the same time. A true multi-tasker. It works into a nice soft later, that rinses off easily, and it leaves the skin feeling lovely smooth and soft. It is so gentle on the skin that it is perfect for everyday use, even on the most sensitive skin. And having a delicate and gentle scent, its perfect for your hubby to use too!

RRP: $4.49 (100g) - Available from Supermarkets, Priceline and select pharmacies

 

People for Plants Papaya, Quillaja & Apricot Body Scrub*

Another option is the Papaya, Quillaja & Apricot Body Scrub from People for Plants. It is made from 85.4% organic ingredients, and contains micro beads of apricot in a formula made from apricot kernel oil, macadamia seed oil, shea butter and aloe vera, which helps moisturise and soothe the skin. It is loaded with vitamin A, minerals, and Omegas 9 and 6, and the anti-oxidants from the papaya help to protect the skin, while lime, lemon and orange peel essential oil helps tone and uplift the skin and make it smell amazingly zesty and refreshing. And while it contains physical granules to exfoliate the skin and slough away dead skin cells, it is so gentle on the skin, yet it leaves it feeling soft and smooth and radiant. I love that it is Australian made and owned, and has been made without sulfates, and you know exactly how large percentage of certified organic are used in the product.

RRP: $19.95 (150ml) – Available from People for Plants and Priceline, David Jones and select pharmacies
 

Premium Spa Frangipani & Coconut Sugar Body Scrub*

 

What better way to give your skin some glow and rid it from all the dead skin cells than give it a good scrub. And this Frangipani & Coconut Sugar Body Scrub Premium Spa is the perfect choice. It is made with certified organic jojoba oil, and naturally exfoliating cane sugar, as well as coconut and frangipani oils, and smells absolutely divine – The scrub has just the right amount of sugar to give the skin a good buff getting rid of dead skin cells, but without being too harsh, and once rinsed off, it is soft, smooth and glowing, and luckily you can still smell the beautiful frangipani lingering on your skin.

RRP: $14.95 (250g) – Available from Priceline and BigW

 

Boots Laboratories Serum7 Protecting Body Serum*

Serums are usually intended for the face and eye area, but not this Protecting Serum for the Body from Boots. It has been designed with an antioxidant complex with includes active anti-ageing ingredients including lipo-peptides and white lupin that promises to help boost and maintain the skin’s elasticity and leave it visibly smoothed. And after using it for just a week, I can already see and feel how much softer and more radiant my skin is. In spite of being called a serum, the serum has the consistency of a light lotion, and it is quick and easy to spread over the skin, and instantly leaving it feeling soft and with a nice sheen. It has next to no scent which I quite like too, so it won’t clash with my perfume.

RRP: $19 (150ml) – Available from Amcal

 

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion*

You probably recall me declaring my love for the Aveeno body products, and this Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion is no exception. Compared to the other Aveeno body lotions this one is extra thick and creamy, targeting extra dry and itchy skin (where were you when I was pregnant, and that belly as so annoyingly itchy!!) , and it does take a little while to absorb into the skin, but it instantly soothes the skin. And it is so perfect for winter, and already after just a few uses the dry skin on especially my legs and shins is back to its healthy self. And the cream makes sure to leave the skin feeling soft and moisturised all day, without the need to reapply.

RRP: $12.99 (354ml) – Available from supermarkets, Priceline and selected pharmacies

The Jojoba Company Tuberose + Clementine Body Souffle*

 

This body cream has the most gorgeous light and airy whipped texture that is so lovely and luxurious to use. It contains hydrating Pure Australian Jojoba, which is rich in antioxidant and Vitamins A, D+E, softening cocoa butter, clementine and rose geranium to calm and soothe the body and mind, tuberose Oil to stimulate blood circulation as well as camellia seed oil for its anti-ageing effects.

The soufflé spreads so easily, and absorbs instantly into my skin, yet in spite of being so light in consistency, it is extremely moisturising, leaving my skin feeling smooth and velvety soft and all day. The souffle is Australian made and free from chemical nasties, and it comes in an attractive frosted plastic tub that you can easily mistake for being made of glass, so it looks quite deluxe. It has a gorgeous fresh floral scent from the tuberose and you can also just detect a slight hint of citrus from the clementine, and this scent lingers on your skin for hour after you use it, so it’s perfect for those days where you don’t want to use a perfume.

RPP: $39.95 (250ml) – Available from select pharmacies and health stores

 

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Lotion*

 

This body lotion is no ordinary body lotion, is an anti-ageing body lotion for mature skin that thanks to organic pomegranate seed oil, apricot kernel oil and shea butter that prevents premature aging and stimulates cell renewal and protects skin from damaging external factors. I really like that, using anti-ageing products on my face for decades, I think it is about time to start using some on that old body too! It comes in easy to use pump bottle and the thick cream makes the skin extremely moisturised and feeling so velvety soft and smooth. It has a beautiful gentle and fruity scent of pomegranate that continues to linger on the skin for long after the cream has absorbed. After just a few days of use, my skin feels incredible soft and subtle.

RRP: $24.95 (200ml) – Available from Weleda Online and select stockists

 

Luminesce Essential Body Renewal*

 

I have previously reviewed this body cream, and absolutely adore it (check out my full review here). This body cream is another anti-ageing body product, that not only gives your skin intense moisture, but it also works as an anti-ageing treatment for the body at the same time. It targets wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin, containing antioxidant botanicals that help stimulate cellular renewal and protect the skin’s cells and encourage the body’s natural processes to produce more collagen and elastin to make it look younger. It absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving it feel incredibly soft and smooth, and over time with continued use, skin does look significantly younger and more even toned too. It comes in a gorgeous silver tube with a nifty twist lid that makes it so easy to use.

RRP: $48.35/150ml – Available from Jeunesse Global

 

Elemis Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend*

 

If you want to splurge a little more and like to use a body oil, this Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend from Elemis is nothing short of amazing. The aromatherapy oil is the ultimate multi-tasking product, suitable for absolutely everything from caring for your nails and cuticles, to taming and adding moisture to hair and scalp and keep your skin soft and moisturised, and not to forget, it may help reduce the appearance of scars and assist in the prevention of stretch marks – and as it is free from chemical nasties and contains no parabens, SLS or SLES, DEA, mineral oil, artificial colours or silicones, it is perfectly suitable for use during pregnancy too. I so wish I’d come across this before, and especially while I was pregnant. It has the most gorgeous and gentle floral scent from the camellia, and the lightweight oil absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving it so incredibly soft and with a nice sheen. And as I love the scent so much, I do enjoy using it as a cuticle oil too, so I can smell it on my hands, and when I’m done, I simply smooth any remaining oil over my hair to tame any frizz and give my hair a moisture boost too. It comes in a beautiful red glass bottle that looks stunning in the bathroom, and it has a small spout allowing you to get just the amount of oil without any wastage. Just beautiful!

RRP: $62 (100ml) – Available from FacialCo

 

ModelCo Everyday Gradual Tan*

 

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I have to admit, that I am not the biggest fan of self-tanners, and the main reasons are that I rarely have time to take the time to apply it to make sure it is streak-free, and secondly, that I am just not that fond of the smell that develops along with the tan. But in saying that, there is no denying that in the midst of winter and my skin gets paler and paler, I do feel that I consequently also look more washed out and consequently more tired too. And that’s when I give in and reach for a good self-tanner. A good suggestion is the Everyday Gradual Tan from ModelCo that is like a body moisturiser that goes on clear, and within a few hours a tan is gradually developing – and as it is a gradual tanner, where you can slowly build up the colour by using it every day, or ever few days once you’ve got the desired colour and to maintain the colour, there is no risk of getting a streaky look either. And you get such a nice natural looking colour that doesn’t look orange of make you look like an oompa loompa. And the beauty is that you technically can skip using your usual body lotion to save time, although I do recommend using a cream on dry areas of the body first. The cream has a fresh fruity scent and while slight scent does develop during the day along with the tan, the scent of the cream does somewhat mask this.

RRP: $14.95 (230ml) – Available from Priceline, Woolworths, Target, selected pharmacies and ModelCo Online

So there you go, these are the body products that helps keep the skin on my body healthy this winter.

* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you tried any of these products? Do you feel you need to step up your skincare regimen for your body during winter? Which products do you use?

PRODUCT REVIEW: LUMINESCE CELLULAR REJUVENATION SERUM

If you are a regular reader of my blog, you would have seen my previous rave reviews of the Luminesce products, so I was excited when I was also asked to trial the Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum;

 

 

What They Say:

A rejuvenation product unlike any other. This silky serum has our highest percentage of growth factor complex to super-charge cell regeneration. Use it twice daily after cleansing and as a primer to our daily moisturising complex or advanced night repair.

 

RRP: $148.45 (30ml) – Available from Jeunesse Global

What I Say:

The Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum encourages your skin to replace dead, damaged skin cells with healthy ones. According to Luminesce, part of the natural ageing process also means that dermal fibroblast cells become dormant, your skin loses its natural elasticity and circulation lessens. The Cellular Rejuvenation Serum helps activate dermal fibroblast cells and works in tandem with your body’s natural processes to stimulate the production of more collagen, elastin and other matrix proteins that are important for renewing your skin.

 

In short, the serum promises to:

• Replenish your skin's moisture levels
• Delay the appearance of the ageing process
• Increase firmness, elasticity and smoothness in the texture of your skin at the cellular level
• Renew youthful luminosity to your ageing skin
• Replenish your skin's natural stores of rejuvenation factors and proteins that can become depleted with age

Sounds just what my skin needs. I am sadly starting to see beginning lines, and my skin tone is more and more dull as pigmentation is getting worse by each passing summer. My skin is also plagued by scars and marks from past acne.

As recommended, I use the serum twice daily after cleansing and before my moisturiser – sometimes serums are sufficiently moisturising on my combination skin, but in this case, I do feel that I need to use a moisturiser too. Maybe also because it is not heading towards colder weather and my skin is generally getting drier. The serum has the consistency of a very light gel that spreads quickly and easily over the skin, and just one small  pump is sufficient to cover my whole face. And having combination skin, prone to breakouts, I really like the lightness of this gel, and I am also happy to say that it has not caused my skin to break out, which is sadly the case for many concentrated anti-ageing products.

 

And after using for a month, I really like the results that I am seeing. My skin simply looks so much healthier. It seems to be firmer and fine lines appear to have been blurred, and my skin doesn’t look so tired, it is more even and simply glowing. It looks better than it has for a long time. And I’m not quite sure, but my acne scars possibly do look slightly softened, but to be honest, these scars are decades old, so I doubt much will make a major difference – but in saying that, I do look forward to seeing what continued use of this serum will do, but to my !

The serum comes in a silver pump bottle with a clear lid, and it looks so luxurious that you’d want to keep it out on display on your vanity.

 

Unfortunately the serum is rather expensive at almost $150 for a small 15ml bottle – although it is so concentrated it will last you a few months. Worth the splurge, in my opinion, anything that will make your skin look more glowing and luminous, and like you’ve had a good night sleep, even though you haven’t (and been up all night again with a teething baby) and make your skin look younger as it is more even and less lined – well to me, that is well worth it!

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Ever heard of Luminesce? How much are you willing to splurge when it comes to skincare? Do you splurge on some items and save on others?

Product Review: Luminesce Advance Night Repair

Once upon a time, using the same moisturiser day and night was sufficient for my skin. But these days, I feel that my skin is needing a little more at night time, and not to mention, day creams these days usually contain SPF, which I don’t find ideal using during the night, as I think it often contributes to my skin breaking out. However, having combination skin, finding the right cream is often a challenge. Here are my thoughts on the *Luminesce Advanced Night Repair;

What They Say:

"The Luminesce Advanced Night Repair works while you sleep. This powerful cosmeceutical is designed to enhance specific metabolic pathways involved in the ageing process. It includes naturally derived ingredients that combat the appearance and signs of premature ageing."

 

RRP: $79.15 (30ml) – Available from Jeunesse Global

What I Say:

I have recently trilled the Luminesce Essential Body Renewal, and as it is such an amazing body cream, I was excited to be trialling the Luminesce Advanced Night Repair as well.

The Luminesce Advance Night Repair contains among others a blend of vitamins including A, B, C and E to help replenish and rejuvenate the skin with antioxidants. It also contains apple, lentil, watermelon and cucumber extracts to help prevent trans-epidermal water loss by locking in hydration, and Baicalin which promotes new cell growth and allows for easier exfoliation of old cells, creating a younger looking skin surface. Finally it also contains hyaluronic acid, which helps plump and soften the appearance of the skin. And a thing that I love is that it is hypoallergenic and free from parabens.

As mentioned, I have ageing skin with the first signs of ageing starting to show, including fine lines and wrinkles, and what’s bothering me even more, a dull skin tone with increasing pigmentation. And with combination skin prone to breakouts, I am always worried when trialling new cream, especially night creams as they are simply often too rich and heavy for my skin, making it congested and break out in no time.

The Luminesce Advance Night Repair Cream is packaged in a stylish silver jar, - I do normally prefer moisturisers in a pump as it is a little easier to use, and not to mention more hygienic, especially when you as me have combination skin and need to use so little cream that a jar will last you forever. But what I love about the Luminesce Night Cream is that it actually comes with a spatula, such a small thing, yet something you sadly rarely get with moisturisers in jars! Big bonus points.
 

The cream is concentrated and it spreads so easily that about a pea size of cream is more than enough for my face – so after about a month of use I have only used about a third of the jar, so I expect it to last a good three months.

Unlike other night creams which are often extremely thick and heavy, the Luminesce Night Cream is very light, almost a gel. And it absorbs instantly into my skin leaving it so extremely soft and without that greasy feeling that I often get from night creams.

And with most night creams, often I wake the next morning to a face that is shiny and so greasy, but that is not the case with Luminesce Night Cream – my skin is soft and clearly thoroughly moisturised, yet there is no grease in sight. More bonus points!

The cream has a subtle fruity fragrance, no doubt coming from the cucumber, apple and watermelon extracts – and this scent is so lovely that I’d love it to linger for a bit, but unfortunately , but it quickly fades after the cream has absorbed into the skin.

So how has this cream performed after using it for about a month – well I’m happy to say that it has not caused any breakouts, on the contrary I actually think it has helped minimise them! My skin is so thoroughly moisturised, and fine lines and those annoying frown lines seem to have softened in appearance, and my skin just looks healthier. I am impressed!

At $79.15 for 30ml this is a little expensive, but then again it is in line with similar quality high end branded night creams sold in the department stores.

What I Like:

• That is such a light gel that absorbs quickly into my skin, and doesn’t leave any greasiness
• It is hypoallergenic and free from parabens
• That it doesn’t make my skin breakout
• That my skin looks healthier and fine lines and frown lines seem softened
• The stylish packaging and that it comes with a spatula
• The beautiful fruity fragrance

What I Don’t Like:

• The price
• That it is only available for purchase online

Overall, I am really impressed with this night cream from Luminesce as it has really delivered on its promises as I can really see and feel a difference in my skin after just a month of use, - with a baby I am rarely (read no longer!) getting my required beauty sleep at night, but I am convinced that this cream helps make it look like I’ve had more Zzzzzz than I really have -  so I can only imagine the difference and improvement the cream would make with long-term use, and in connection with the other products from the Luminesce Advance line.
As it is so perfect for my combination skin, I can imagine that it would also be suitable for those with more oily skin types, while I am not sure that it would provide sufficient moisture for those with dry skin. My skin is absolutely loving this cream, and if you can afford the expensive price tag, I am sure you will love it too!

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you ever tried any of the products from Luminesce? How much would you be prepared to pay for an anti-ageing night cream? Which anti-ageing night cream is your favourite

Product Review: Luminesce Essential Body Renewal

I don’t have particularly dry skin body, thought I have to admit that it always gets a bit drier during winter, especially on my legs. And regardless much in a hurry I am, I always do my best to apply body lotion once I have showered. And even though it now officially spring, and my skin is already feeling and looking better as it is no longer as cold, now is the time to prep and prime the skin in time so the bare pins are ready to show off with shorts, skirts and dresses. And then there’s the topic of anti-ageing. I am at the age where I always use anti-ageing products in my face, so it would be about time to start using some on my body too. Here are my thoughts on the *Luminesce Essential Body Renewal;

 
What They Say:
Luminesce™ essential body renewal delivers the ultimate in deep hydration. This exclusive body lotion has been specially formulated with optimal ingredients under the expertise of world-renowned dermatologist Dr. Nathan Newman to help boost collagen formation, improve skin elasticity and protect against the signs of premature ageing.

RRP: $65.95 (150ml) – Available from Jeunesse Online

What I Say:

Late last year I was offered to trial some products from Luminesce, but being pregnant, unfortunately I had to decline the offer as the products contained ingredients not safe during pregnancy – I had been looking forward to trialling the products, so I was quite disappointed when I realised I couldn’t, so I was quite excited to now be trialling the Luminesce Essential Body Renewal.

Luminesce Essential Body Renewal is not just a body lotion keeping the skin soft, subtle and thoroughly hydrated, it also helps to stimulate cellular renewal, containing contains potent antioxidant-containing botanicals to help protect your cells and encourage your body’s natural processes to produce more proteins like collagen and elastin.

Luminesce Essential Body Renewal uses a special phospholipid delivery system that reaches deep into the dermis where it is most effective, allowing for an increased absorbency of the target hydrating ingredients, and among others has the benefits of:

• Long-lasting antioxidant protection and helps combat photo-ageing
• Help to maintain and restore a softer, smoother, more youthful skin texture
• Reconditions thirsty skin by stimulating microcirculation and accelerating the natural rejuvenation process
• Soothes and rehydrates dry skin
• Help to delay the appearance of the ageing process
• Help visibly rejuvenate dry, damaged skin by reducing flaking and locking in moisture and nutrients
• Naturally lubricates your skin’s surface, giving your body a softer, smoother appearance

 

 

The cream contains a range of fruit extracts, including apple, watermelon, passion fruit, black elderberry and cucumber, which among others help to soothe and soften the skin,  lock in hydration, neutralise free radical damage and improve skin elasticity, and increase the water content in the top layers of the skin.

It also contains Luminesce Rejuvenation Factor Complex, which helps restore skin's natural protein levels. Niacinamide, which improves your skin’s protective barrier and helps maintain proper moisture levels by increasing the skin's production of ceramides and fatty acids. And finally I also contains

Microccus lysate, a natural ingredient that that helps protect skin and enhances natural repair and Superoxide Dismutase, a patented super powerful ingredient that helps protect the skin internally from free radical damage.

So after now using it for a few weeks, did it live up to its claims?

The Essential Body Renewal is extremely moisturising, yet it is a light cream that absorbs quickly into the skin without making it feel greasy or sticky. And my skin is instantly left feeling incredibly silky soft and hydrated, a feeling that lasts all day, or actually until I shower again the next morning.

Having quite some pigmentation, especially on my chest area, I was also keen to see how it lived up to the claims of combatting photo-ageing. And in fact, as the pigmentation is of greater concern than dry skin, I decided to only use this luxurious cream on my upper body, and not waste it on my legs!!

And after about a month’s use of the cream, I do find that I can see some slight improvement in the pigmentation and brown spots on my chest area, although they are still quite visible – but as these are a result of decades in the sun, I also didn’t expect to see any miracles in just a month. Rather I think it requires not only continuous treatment, as well as avoiding exposing this area to the sun.

The body lotion has a gorgeous floral scent, which lingers around for a while even after it has been absorbed into the skin, but as it is such a beautiful scent, I don’t mind one bit. And I love that it does not contain any artificial fragrances, so the beautiful scent comes from the fruit extracts used in the cream. I also love the fact that it is silicone free and non-comedogenic

The cream comes in a stylish and luxurious looking silver tube with blue writing and a silver lid. And it’s not just any lid, as when you twist it a hole opens up, which disperses the cream. Simple yet so easy to use.

 

 

At $65.95 for 150ml this is not a cheap body cream, and it is certainly a lot pricier than what I would normally purchase. It is quite concentrated, and after using it on my upper body for about three weeks, I’d say that I have approximately used half the tube – so if you do like me, and skip using it on the legs, you should be able to get 6-8 weeks use out of the tube.

What I Like:

• The gorgeous scent, and that it doesn’t contain any artificial fragrances of colours
• That it contains a combination of natural fruit extracts and active anti-ageing ingredients
• That it is silicone free
• That all ingredients used as listed on the back of the tube

What I don’t Like:

• The price
• That it is only available for purchase from Luminesce online

Overall, this is an amazing body cream, and I love that it contains anti-again properties. As mentioned, I feel that I see a slight improvement in pigmentation after just a few weeks, so I am convinced that continuous use would give some amazing results. If you can afford to buy it, you won’t be disappointed.

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you ever tried any of the products from Luminesce? How much would you be prepared to pay for an anti-ageing body cream? Do you use anti-ageing products on your body? Which body cream is your favourite?

 

Product News: Introducing Luminesce by Jeunesse Global - & Giveaway

I am starting to see the signs of ageing, including fine lines and pigmentation, so I am always on the lookout for new skincare products that can help stop and delay these unfortunate signs. That’s when I discovered Luminesce ™ by Jeunesse Global. And make sure to keep reading… as you will have the opportunity to win some of these amazing products from Luminesce.

Luminesce is an advanced Anti-Ageing skincare range that uses the latest innovations in stem-cell technology for skin rejuvenation. As we age, the production of natural rejuvenation factors within your skin is reduced, most noticeably through free radical activity, inflammation, dehydration, lifestyle & environmental factors, intensifying the visible effects of ageing.

The proprietary Luminesce growth factor complex comprises human adipose derived adult stem cell conditioned serum– the first of its kind in Australia. This technology helps stimulate your body’s natural ability to replenish, moisturise and rejuvenate the appearance of your skin.

The re-introduction of these factors through the daily application of Luminesce products containing more than 200 growth factors encourages your skin to replace dead, damaged skin cells with healthy ones. Part of the natural ageing process also means that dermal fibroblast cells become dormant, your skin loses its natural elasticity and circulation lessens. Luminesce cellular rejuvenation serum helps activate dermal fibroblast cells and works in tandem with your body’s natural processes to stimulate the production of more collagen, elastin and other matrix proteins that are important for renewing your skin. The Luminesce range has been especially formulated to help fight this ageing process.

As well as a body lotion, the Luminesce Essential Body Renewal, the skincare range consists of a Cellular Rejuvenation Serum, a Daily Moisturising Complex, an Advanced Night Repair as well as a Youth Restoring Cleanser.

 

Luminesce Cellular Rejuvenation Serum is based on the latest available technology, using an exclusive patent-pending formula that helps coax your skin back to a healthy, regenerative state. It gently transforms the appearance of your skin by encouraging your body’s natural processes to produce more proteins like collagen and elastin. The result is younger, healthier and more radiant-looking skin. RRP: $148.45

Luminesce Daily Moisturising Complex is a powerful anti-wrinkle moisturiser with sunscreen that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by helping to stimulate the skin’s natural ability to rehydrate. This brilliant facial cream helps transform your skin by infusing even the deepest layers with essential hydration, giving your face a more healthy, smooth and youthful appearance. It contains an exclusive patent-pending formula that gently encourages your body’s natural processes to produce more proteins like collagen and elastin, helping you reveal a renewed complexion. RRP: $76.95

Luminesce Advanced Night Repair combines the expertise and technologies of renowned physicians, to works while you sleep. This powerful cosmeceutical is designed to enhance specific metabolic pathways involved in the ageing process. It includes naturally derived ingredients that combat the appearance and signs of premature ageing. RRP: $109.95

Luminesce Youth Restoring Cleanser helps you take your first step towards a younger-looking you as it is a unique facial cleanser that allows your skin to protect its natural hydration while gently removing impurities from deep within your pores. Formulated with carefully chosen ingredients under the expertise of world-renowned dermatologist Dr Nathan Newman, it helps detoxify your skin without stripping away the essential nutrients or moisture that are needed to support the cell renewal process. RRP: $49.45

Luminesce Essential Body Renewal delivers the ultimate in deep hydration. This exclusive body lotion has been specially formulated with optimal ingredients under the expertise of world-renowned dermatologist Dr Nathan Newman to help boost collagen formation, improve skin elasticity, and protect against the signs of premature ageing. It gently nourishes, restores, and softens all skin types, particularly in rough and dry areas, without clogging your pores. RRP: $65.95

How impressive does this skincare range sound!! And why have I not heard of this Luminesce skincare range before?? Well, possibly because the range has only been available in Australia since end of October 2013!

For more information, and to purchase, visit Jeunesse GlobalOnline.

GIVEAWAY

Well now onto the good news – the generous people at Luminesce would like to give one lucky reader the chance to win a Luminesce skincare pack consisting of a Luminesce Daily Moisturising Complex and a Luminesce Advanced Night Repair, with impressive total value of $186.90!!

How good does that sound. I wish I could enter this myself!!
 

Entry is very easy, simply follow the prompts on the Rafflecopter form below. Select how you want to enter and do as it says. Follow all steps, and you will have a total of forty-nine (49) entries. How easy is that!

Note that this giveaway is open to AUSTRALIA ONLY, and will be drawn on the 28^th February 2013. The winners will be selected from random using Rafflecopter.

From contacted, the winner has 2 days hours to respond with their address details. Failure to respond within this timeframe will result in a new winner being drawn.

Note, Luminesce will send the prizes to the lucky winner. I take no responsibility for lost, misdirected or damaged mail.

Good luck to everyone!

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