The Skin Society: Eye Treatment Serum

Hello ladies,

For the past six weeks, I have been using Eye Treatment Serum from The Skin Society with noticeable results. The formula contains the botanicals calendula and nymphaea alba flower along with nutritive oils such as borage and flax seed. Eye Treatment Serum performs beautifully as a firming agent. It works effectively to moisturize and smooth over fine lines around the delicate eye area.   

I apply Eye Treatment Serum after cleansing every evening before bedtime. The formula is concentrated, so I discovered I need less product than with most eye creams. The consistency is a cross between a gel and a cream. It absorbs readily, leaving my skin soft with no oily residue. 

The first day after applying this serum, I noticed firming results.  It also does a notable job in reducing puffiness. Fine lines diminished during the first two weeks of regular use. Shortly after I began using this product, my neighbor asked me to recommend an eye cream. I am always pleased when I can see subtle changes that my skin care routine is working. When others notice results and want to try the product themselves, it's even better. 

For those with extra dry skin, the serum can be layered under another moisturizer. I found it functions well on its own. It's good to know layering is an option for colder weather when skin needs extra hydration. 

If you are accustomed to slathering on copious amounts of eye cream, I will advise against this. Putting on too much product caused some temporary eye irritation, a mild stinging that went away after a few minutes. Using a moderate amount of Eye Treatment Serum resulted in a much better experience. In caring for my dry skin, it's fantastic to achieve the perfect moisture levels with a standard amount of product. 

The packaging features an air tight bottle for hygienic dispensing. I appreciate that the cap can be unscrewed to allow for the contents to be used in entirety. I will admit to fishing out one last application of Miracle Lift with a cotton swab. I am certain I will use the same technique when my bottle of Eye Treatment Serum is almost empty.

The skin care glossary provides a helpful breakdown of the ingredients. Many of the components, even those with chemical sounding names, are naturally sourced. 

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Isononyl Isononoanate, Coco-Caprlyate, Squalane, Glycerin, Acrylates Polymer, VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester, Hydrolyzed Sesame, Protein PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Escin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centalia Asiastica Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Schinus Terebinthifolius Seed Extract, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Borage Oil, Flax Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Arachidyl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Proline, Retinol Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Magnesium Palmitoylglutamate, Sodium Palmitoylsarcosinate, L-Alanine, Polyacrylate 13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Dipalmitoyl, Hydroyproline Palmitoyl, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Capryloylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl  Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Natural Fragrance.  

Escin is derived from horse chestnut. It helps with circulation and strengthening capillary walls. If you are prone to broken capillaries, escin is a very useful ingredient. 

Nymphaea alba flower, commonly known as white lily, is soothing to sensitive skin and aids in reducing inflammation. It also works as an anti-oxidant to help prevent signs of premature aging. 

Borage oil contains gamma linolenic acid, a fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in the essential fatty acid omega-6. Borage oil is an emollient that replenishes skin's natural moisture. It can help with sensitive skin issues like rosacea and acne.  

Eye Treatment Serum is the perfect choice if you are looking for a product to firm skin and minimize the look of fine lines around the eyes. It definitely gets my recommendation. I have had very positive results with products I have tried from The Skin Society and feel confidence in the quality of the brand. 

The Skin Society Eye Treatment Serum was sent to me for review. This product can be purchased from theskinsociety.com and overallbeauty.com. A one ounce (30ml) bottle retails for $45.50.

Would you like the chance to win Eye Treatment Serum and Night Serum from The Skin Society, along with polishes from BB Couture, eye shadows from Overall Beauty Minerals and an owl pendant? Drop by the You're A Goddess: Giveaway! to enter. 

Happy painting, ladies!

You're A Goddess: Giveaway!

The giveaway is now closed! Thanks so much for entering! I should be posting the winner's announcement in the next two weeks. 

Hello ladies,

Welcome to the You're A Goddess: Giveaway! Here you will find objects of adornment and balms to soften your skin and enhance your natural beauty. 

Let's take a look at the prize package one lucky winner will receive:

• The six piece BB Couture A Touch of Greece Collection/Ladies.
• Winner's choice of six eye shadows from Overall Beauty Minerals.
• The Athena's Owl pendant from Blendo, a boutique in Philadelphia's Antique Row. 
• Fabulous Night Serum and Eye Serum from The Skin Society. 

BB Couture A Touch of Greece Collection/Ladies.

BB Couture Gaia and Selene.

BB Couture Hemera and Aphrodite.

BB Couture Cybele and Nike.

Select your six favorite eye shadows!

Imagine, Jungle Grass, Camelot, I'm Not An Angel, I Want a Gold Star!, Visions of Violets

The Athena's Owl Pendant 

Fabulous Night Serum.

Eye Serum.

Many thanks to our sponsors: Overall Beauty, Blendo and The Skin Society. The items featured in this post were provided for consideration. The prizes will be shipped to the winner directly from the sponsors.

As a special thank you to readers of painted Lady fingers, Blendo is offering a 15% off discount on your next visit to Philadelphia. Blendo is located in the historic Antique Row district at 1002 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. If you see a boutique item featured at painted Lady fingers that interests you, Blendo will be happy to ship it to your location.

The You're A Goddess: Giveaway! is open internationally for followers and e-mail subscribers. The contest runs through the end of the day July 9th. To keep this simple, I am willing to count the date as the last available time zone worldwide. As long as it is July 9th somewhere on the planet, you may still enter.

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory:

1) Become a follower or e-mail subscriber of painted Lady fingers. If you are currently a follower or subscriber, that certainly counts! Please let me know in the comments which option you choose for keeping up with painted Lady fingers. For example: I follow via Google Friend Connect or I subscribe via e-mail. Be specific. I check entries very carefully.

If you follow via Google Friend Connect, log into the proper account when you leave your comment. If you follow via Google Friend Connect, your account has to have some public aspect. It is okay if you don't follow publicly, but there needs to be some signs of humanity on your profile page. If you subscribe via e-mail, your e-mail address must be confirmed through feedburner. If you have never received an e-mail related to painted Lady fingers' blog posts, you do not have a confirmed account.

2) Include your e-mail with your entry to qualify. If you forgot to write your e-mail in with your contest entry, leave me another comment with your e-mail address.

Both 1 & 2 together = 1 entry.

Optional extra entries. A change this time: I will be verifying entries while the giveaway is still running. Please be sure to have any tweets or posts visible before leaving your comment. 

3) Let me know: Who is your favorite Goddess and why? Choose from any myth or pantheon worldwide. 1 entry

4) Which six eye shadows would you choose from Overall Beauty Minerals? 1 entry

5) What product most interests you from The Skin Society? What about that product makes you want to try it? 1 entry

6) Blog about the contest in a post or add contest info to your sidebar. Please use this url to connect to the giveaway: http://www.paintedladyfingers.com/2011/06/youre-goddess-giveaway.html. I will definitely count your entry if your blog is not written in English. I will also count your entry if your blog is just getting started and has a small number of followers. These extra entries are meant to be inclusive and fun. Please provide a link. 2 entries. If you use the contest photo, add another entry. Please mention that you used a photo.

7) Tweet about the contest. Only once, please. Please mention @ladyfingersblog in your tweet so I can count your entry. You can also retweet one of my contest announcements to qualify. Here is the tiny url: http://tinyurl.com/62u34wk

8) Have painted Lady fingers on your blogroll with the updated url: http://www.paintedladyfingers.com/. Please provide a link. 1 entry

9) In appreciation, I am going to add an extra entry for those who comment regularly on non-giveaway posts. I do enjoy reading your feedback! Thank you! Not to worry, I am very inclusive with this extra entry. 1 entry.

You are welcome to put all your entries in one comment or return to the contest post with comments for each entry. Either way works for me. Your entries don't have to be sequential. Enter in any way you like whenever you like before the end of the day July 9th.

You are wholly welcome to enter this giveaway even if you have won recently. I will certainly honor Fortune's favor if you are lucky!

Best wishes and have fun, ladies!

The Skin Society: Miracle Lift

Hello ladies,

I have been using Miracle Lift by The Skin Society with visible results. This product moisturizes, improves skin texture and softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A serum infused with vitamins A, B5, C, and E, it offers skin healing botanicals and proteins. It is a beautifying treatment I look forward to using each day.

The bottle offers these amusing directions: Use when you go out and want to look fabulous! I apply Miracle Lift as a morning skin treatment. The formula has a light consistency, between a gel and a cream. I allow the serum to absorb fully before layering my daily sunscreen.

I believe Miracle Lift would benefit a variety of skin types, depending on usage. Those with dry skin could utilize this serum under face cream or sun protection. Normal or combination types could wear it as their primary moisturizer. For areas on the face and neck where firmness is particularly desired, it can also be applied as a localized treatment.

The results of Miracle Lift are immediate and impressive. My skin texture looks firmer minutes after application. This serum enacts a temporary plumping action for the skin, minimizing lines and refining texture. My face appears fresher and softer after applying Miracle Lift.

I was not surprised to learn, Michel Hegi, the creator of Miracle Lift is a doctor. This serum has the quality of a professional grade formula or a treatment one would receive during a spa facial. One of the delights of being a blogger is to learn about skin care lines produced by smaller companies and be able to share the results with readers.

The scent of this product is thoroughly enjoyable. The natural fragrance reminds me of tangerines. It has a sweet and tart scent that makes me think alternately of a fresh fruit bowl and gourmet jelly beans.

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate, Squalane (From Olive), Glycerin, Acrylates Polymer, VP/Polycarbamyl Polygylycol Ester, Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein, PG-Propyl Methylsilanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea alba flower extract, Polyacrylate 13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behehyl Alchohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Retinol, L-Alanine, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Palmitoyl proline, Magnesium palmitoylglutamate, Sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate, Capryloylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Gylcol, Sodium Phylate, Natural Fragrance.

Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein offers skin smoothing and anti-wrinkle benefits. This is a common natural ingredient found in firming treatments.

Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, and Xylitol are natural sugar compounds that help maintain moisture levels by stimulating the skin's production of hyaluronic acid.

Nymphaea alba (white lotus) flower extract has antioxidant and skin healing properties.

I can definitely recommend Miracle Lift, a moisturizing serum that encourages firmer skin. I love the results this product offers!

Miracle Lift was sent to me for review. This treatment can be purchased from theskinsociety.com and overallbeauty.com. A 1 fluid ounce (30mL) bottle retails for $44.50 USD.

Happy painting, ladies!