Recently, a reader pointed out to me that palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, an ingredient in Olay 14-Day Intervention, is a component of Matrixyl, an established anti-aging peptide complex. After some reading, it turns out that Matrixyl is indeed the trademark for Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, owned by Sederma and Proctor & Gamble. According to the Sederma website (provided by the reader – thank you), Matrixyl is a combination of six different ingredients: Glycerin, Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, and Palmitoyl...
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Follow Friday: The Best of the Beauty+Style Blogs, Week of September 16, 2011
I love perusing the internet for interesting articles. What excites me about Friday is I get to do just that in the name of “research.” Without further ado, here’s the best of the...Product Review: Avon Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System
Photo courtesy Avon.com Avon Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System ($28.00, Avon.com) claims to combine “increasing intensities of Dermatologist-Grade Polishers” with an “Advanced...Product Review: L’Oreal Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Day Cream for Very Mature Skin
One of L’Oréal’s latest products, Age Perfect Pro-Calcium Day Cream for Very Mature Skin ($24.99, Walgreens.com) is targeted at the 60+ crowd. Fortified with Calcium Microspheres, Soy Proteins...Product Review: Patricia Wexler M.D. Dermatology Sensitive Skin Collection
If you’ve ever read this blog before, you know that I have sensitive skin – and also loooove Patricia Wexler’s products! Dr. Wexler devoted much time and research into the development...Battle of the Best-Selling Blushes: Smashbox O Glow vs. NARS Orgasm vs. tarte Cheek Stain
Ah, blush. Despite the fact the color cosmetic makes you look naturally flushed, more and more women say they feel embarrassed to leave the house without it. When applied properly, blush accentuates...