Purlev Pure Touch Retinol Anti aging Cream and Purlev Pure Silk Anti aging Serum [#sponsored #review]

Skincare products containing Retinol have been long touted as preferred sources for preventing the signs of aging that seem to haunt everyone when they look in a mirror. It's true! Retinol as an ingredient does lend itself to the care and keeping of one's skin.

The products Purlev Pure Touch Anti-Aging Retinol Cream and Purlev Skincare Pure Silk Anti Aging Face Serum can each be used day/night but it is best to not use both during the same application. When both products are used, it is suggested using the serum in the morning under a lighter moisturizer, and the cream at night on cleansed skin.

Purlev Pure Touch Anti-Aging Retinol Cream

My thoughts: This lovely cream is a dense, white cream that I lightly apply to my entire face, neck, and décolletage areas. After dabbing, or patting, the cream over the areas, I begin to massage it into the skin using gently rotating upward motions enabling the cream and retinol to be fully absorbed by the skin and awakening the tissue to work with the ingredients. Purlev is absorbed into the skin beautifully and doesn't leave a sticky feel. (I don't care for products that leave a sticky feel to my skin.) Once fully absorbed there should be not show any "white" of the cream, only softened skin.

For a few minutes after applying this cream, I tend to feel a slight stinging which indicates to me that the ingredients are doing their work. My skin is not sensitive and this slight stinging is very short lived. There is no peeling or lasting redness when I am using Purlev.

After using Purlev for a week, my skin feels softened, pores diminished, skin brightened, and I really believe my "lines" a bit diminshed. Makeup looks especially good now that I've been using this lovely cream on my face. I believe that continued use will help protect it from further effects of aging. The goal is to reduce lines and wrinkles and I think it is helping!

I am using the Purlev Retinol Anti-Aging Cream at night just prior to bedtime. As with any products that contain retinol, or that are not made specifically for use around the eye area, I do avoid getting this product around the eyes.

About the product from Amazon - find it http://bit.ly/purlev-cream

• fight aging signs and dark spots. 
• minimize blemishes and tighten pores. 
• calm, soothe and hydrate your skin. 
• increase smoothness and elasticity! 
• enhance radiance and boost glow. 
• improve evenness and softness. 

• TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN: Enjoy a velvety soft and younger looking skin with our Pure Touch anti aging Retinol face cream. No more skin dryness. No more excess oil. No more redness. We’ve got you covered. Our Retinol facial cream moisturizer will leave your skin silky soft, smoother than ever, hydrated and clearer! Can you resist?
• TACKLE AGING SIGNS & SPOTS: Packed with Retinol aka Vitamin A, our facial moisturizing cream is here to save the day and deeply nourish your skin. Vitamin A can increase cell turnover, boost elasticity, improve the appearance of sun damage, erase fine lines and soothe expression wrinkles as well. 1 cream so many benefits.
• EASY TO USE – WORKS FAST: Being extremely easy to use, this anti aging facial cream has a thick consistency and plush feel on the skin. Apply with gentle and upward strokes all over your face, forehead, cheeks, neck and décolletage. Combine with our majestic serum for faster results. Nourish and hydrate your skin all day long.
• SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES: Using a combination of high quality ingredients and natural extracts, our age defying face cream will never let you down. It contains no additives, no chemicals and no masking fragrances. 100% safe for all. For women and men of all ages. Great for those with a truly sensitive or acne prone skin.
• ENCOURAGE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION: Help your skin get that lost glow back with a Purlev anti aging Retinol cream by your side. Feel better about yourself again and gain that lost confidence back. Speed up collagen production, constantly hydrate your skin without stripping its natural moisture and get that youthful glow back.

Purlev Skincare Pure Silk Anti Aging Face Serum 1 Oz With Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid & Tri-Peptide | Ageless Gel 

My thoughts: This serum is different from the general run of the mill products. First, it is a gel which makes it easier to apply and you feel it is more effective in adhering and absorbing. It contains ingredients other serums do such as Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid but it also has Tri-Peptide. These are the amino acids (or proteins) that our skin needs. And Tri-Peptide means it contains 3 amino acids. Amino acids help our skin know to make more collagen. (see material on this - click here)

I really like using serums on my skin to add a layer of care and protection. I use it after cleansing the skin and prior to applying moisturizer. So the routine is cleanse, serum, moisturize, makeup. Then I'm ready for my day.

I truly like this gel serum as it feels so silky to my skin and I think it is doing a great job protecting against aging.

Using this serum under moisturizer is great for day wear. At night I think the Purlev AntiAging Cream works well.

About the product (from Amazon) find it http://bit.ly/purlev-serum

• GET THE SKIN OF YOUR DREAMS: Enjoy silky soft and super plump skin, just like the one you used to dream about. No more dull looking skin. No more imperfections. No more expression lines making their appearance. Cherish a youthful looking and bright skin again. Make everyone wonder.
• TACKLE WRINKLES & FINE LINES: Your secret weapon against wrinkles and fine lines has just been released. Wait no more. Purlev presents the most potent anti aging face serum. Firm your skin, improve its elasticity, boost Collagen production, tighten your pores, achieve an even skin tone and take years off your face.
• HIGHLY CONCENTRATED – FASTER ABSORPTION: Enriched with high quality extracts and thanks to its highly concentrated formula, this ageless serum ensures lightning fast absorption and a smooth finish. It contains antioxidant Vitamin C, Tri-Peptide and Hyaloronic Acid! Everything your skin needs on a daily basis!
• GLORIFY YOUR FACE & HYDRATE YOUR SKIN: Is your face looking a little bit meh? No more worries! Drench with this fast acting Purlev anti aging serum and find your peace of mind again. Bring back the lost brightness. Restore the pH balance of your skin and enjoy a luminous and radiant face from now! You deserve it after all.
• ERGONOMIC & COMPACT BOTTLE: Our age defying pure silk serum comes in a wonderful and practical 1 Oz (30ml) airless pump bottle for accurate dosage. It is compact and fits anywhere you want. Your makeup bag, travel bag, suitcase and even your tote bag. Freshen up even on the go and make all eyes stare at you.

DISCLOSURE: I received these products at little or no cost and may have been compensated for this review. Opinions are my own and a positive review is not required. I only recommend products that I can use or that a member of my family can safely use.

Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum [product review & giveaway]

I have found the Valentia line of skincare products to be quality products that feel good on my skin, don't irritate the skin, help my makeup go on nicely, and help manage the affects of aging that we all seem to succumb to whether we want to or not. Valentia helps us age beautifully and gracefully.

Today's product is the Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum. As many of you are aware, retinol is considered one of the best ingredients for skin tone and diminishing wrinkles, but using retinol is not without small risks. It is important that it be used at night only and that during the day you make certain you utilize a UV blocking screen SPF. That isn't hard as many day creams and makeup foundations include SPF for you.

I found the Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum a surprising serum in that it has a thick, milky consistency that spreads beautifully and liberally all over my face and neck. Most serums are thin, clear, and quite watery. This was a nice surprise. It feels so soothing and smooth. I applied it in a rotating upward sweeping motion all over my face and neck making certain to avoid the eye area.

Having used it for just over a week, I think I am seeing a slight lightening of the few dark spots on the side of my face - help to even out skin tone. My imagination? Who knows? I know the reputation of retinol is strongly encouraging for help in this matter. There is virtually no scent and it feels nice.

About the Product Valentia Night Revive Retinol Serum - Find it - A transformative retinol serum that fights wrinkles and provides hydration, for visibly smoother, rejuvenated skin. This Retinol Serum Will:

• Diminishes wrinkles
• Stimulates collagen
• Improves skin tone
• Manages breakouts
• Conditions skin

KEY INGREDIENTS - Specially selected ingredients work together to achieve optimum results.

• Retinol (Vitamin A): Works at the cellular level to stop winkles, manage breakouts, and evens out skin discoloration.
• Vitamin C: Guards skin against environmental free-radicals to prevent premature aging.- Vitamin E: Provides intense hydration to diminish the drying effects of retinol.
• Squalane: Derived for pure olive oil to soften and condition delicate skin.

Find it online at: Amazon   Valentia   Instagram   Facebook

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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary product to try so I could write this review of my honest opinions. I was not compensated. This is a sponsored (product) post via Brandbacker.