LEAVE A COMMENT 2011 November 21

Clientele, claims that its Peptide Wrinkle Concealer Duo Wand (retail value: $30) will “lubricate away crow’s feet,” “protect the delicate tissue around your eyes,” “fight the appearance of wrinkles,” and, if that’s not enough, “It’s a wonderful base to hold eyeshadow fresh all day.” Each stick comes in two shades, neutral and tan, and contains a “special peptide” promising to “erase your age” without overdrying skin. But what did our FOF testers think?

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Were the directions given to you clear and understandable?
The directions were clear and understandable but not complete. The product was thick and sticky and I felt like I had to pull my skin too much to apply it.

How quickly did you see results?
After about 3 days of use, I stopped using it on my eyelids and instead, just used it over my outer eye creases. The cream filled in the creases immediately.

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Did the product meet or exceed your expectations?
I used the product for 3 weeks. I don’t believe it actually improved my skin, it just temporarily filled in the wrinkles.

Would you use this product again?
No.

What could make this product better?
I’m not sure. It was just a temporary cover-up and I would like to see something that would help to soften lines and wrinkles more permanently.

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Were the directions given to you clear and understandable?
The directions were understandable, and the concealer was very easy to use.

How quickly did you see results?
I used the concealer now for two weeks and noticed great coverage immediately.

Did the product meet or exceed your expectations?
This product exceeded my expectations. I love using it on my eyelids [as a primer] and it makes the eyeshadow I apply in the morning last until evening.

Would you use this product again?
I would definitely use this product again.

What could make this product better?
I have no improvements. It works just as it is.

What was your overall experience with this product?
Positive. My crow’s feet are diminishing and unlike other concealers I’ve tried, it does not give me a white-eye effect. I do not feel it is greasy or too heavy. I am very pleased with the results and will definitely purchase and continue to use it in the future.

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Were the directions given to you clear and understandable?
Yes.

How quickly did you see results?
Immediately.

Did the product meet or exceed your expectations?
In some ways, yes, others, no. It was a little greasy and hard to blend in, almost the consistency of sunscreen. At first I thought even the neutral shade went on too light but after it settled in (and I blotted the greasiness), I noticed that it gave very good coverage to my seriously dark circles.

Would you use this product again?
Possibly, if they made some changes to the ingredients.

What could make this product better?
Perhaps they could use an emollient other than petroleum so it would be less greasy.

Please describe your experience with this product.
Besides that it was greasy and hard to rub in, I was pleased with the results and excited that I might have found an even better concealer than the expensive one I currently use. But, unfortunately, after a few days, I began to develop psoriasis on my eyelids (an off-and-on problem, that I haven’t experienced in many years). It seems that putting petroleum products on my eyelids has caused psoriasis flare-ups. I didn’t check the ingredients prior to using the Clientele product, but after the flare-up, I checked and, sure enough, discovered that it was petroleum based. Once I stopped using it, the psoriasis quickly disappeared. If this company would switch their formula to an organic emollient base, such as beeswax or plant oils, I think this product would be a winner! But in the meantime, I will stay away from it because of the reaction my skin had.

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Were the directions given to you clear and understandable?
I was initially confused by the instructions. “Apply under the eye. When absorbed, used the handy sponge applicator or wand to gently pat concealer under eyes.” This lead me to believe there were two products; the one that I apply under the eye and the concealer to pat on after the first was absorbed. Once I asked and got that straightened out, I was okay.

How quickly did you see results?
I never did see it “lubricate away crow’s feet.” However, it did give me a nice unblemished base under my eye to work from.

Did the product meet or exceed your expectations?
The product was not what I expected. It was too thick and sticky for my skin type. However, I didn’t expect it to absorb into my skin as much as it did, so it ended up okay. It was also very white, and made me look a bit scary until I applied some foundation.

Would you use this product again?
I would not go out and purchase this, but I will most likely finish using what I have.

What could make this product better?
A lighter texture and consistency.

Please describe your experience with this product.
This product reminded me of the ‘pancake makeup’ that actors wear. I felt like I was preparing for the stage rather than my daily life. I am sure the product is wonderful for the right skin type, but the area under my eyes is thin-skinned, and this was simply too dense. The consistency made it hard to get just the right amount on my eyes and I needed to spend a lot of time blending it.
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Were the directions clear and understandable?
Yes.

How quickly did I see results?
I did not notice any results.

Did the product meet or exceed my expectations?
It neither met or exceeded my expectations.

Would I use it again?
No, I would not.

What could make it better?
If it was creamier so that it went on more smoothly. Also, I wish it did not get lighter in color as the day went on.

What was your overall experience with this product?
I found this product hard to use. It was quite firm and was hard to apply. When I tried to dab it on my skin with the applicator, I felt like it was pulling. I tried patting it on with my finger and this worked slightly better, but I found that it was going on much too thick.

Also, it kept getting lighter in color as the day went on. A couple of hours after I applied it, I looked like I had pale circles under my eyes. As an eyeshadow base, it was okay.

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Were the directions given to you clear and understandable?
I felt the directions supplied were very confusing. They contained directions for two different products–wrinkle treatment and firming eye cream. After reading it several times, I wasn’t quite sure how to use it, or what to expect. The fact that the cream had two compartments with what seems to be the same product was also confusing.

How quickly did you see results?
I do not feel that there were any lasting effects with this product.

Did the product meet or exceed your expectations?
No.

Would you use this product again?
Probably not.

What could make this product better?
Better directions and a more spreadable consistency. I was not able to easily blend it into my skin.

Please describe your experience with this product.
The product did not blend very well on my skin. Once I was able to blend it using a combination of my finger and the sponge provided, it did provide some coverage of fine lines and brightening under my eye. However, I can’t say there has been any permanent reduction in fine lines and crow’s feet.

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Were the directions given to you clear and understandable?
No. Visually, I couldn’t tell the difference between the two compartments and there was no labeling on the box. Of course, I eventually figured it out, but for $30, I’d hope for more clear instructions.

How quickly did you see results?
I really didn’t see a difference at all.

Did the product meet or exceed your expectations?
I had hoped this 2-in-1 product would be better than others I have used, but it wasn’t.

Would you use this product again?
I don’t think I would purchase this product and prefer what I was already using.

What could make this product better?
This product would be a lot more user-friendly if the compartments were labeled!

Please describe your experience with this product.
I really did want to love this…

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{Product Testing} Lash Food Eyelash Conditioner

{Product Testing} Dermelect 3-Step System

{Tested} Palovia Skin Renewing Laser

Palomar, the company that makes laser systems used by dermatologists, recently released the PaloVia® Skin Renewing Laser® (available at palovia.com, retail value of $499) for use at home. Palomar claims it is the only at-home laser treatment that’s FDA-cleared and clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. It works by emitting short pulses of micro-fine laser light that reach deeply into the skin’s sub-layers, where wrinkles form. According to Palomar marketing materials, “It doesn’t just give the appearance of younger-looking skin, it actually renews the skin with fresh collagen and elastin.”

The PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser® is the 2011 winner of Allure magazine’s “Beauty Breakthrough” award.
But, what did our FOF Beauty Testers think?

Was this product easy to use?

Yes, Very easy. Takes very little time.

Did you notice a difference in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes?

Yes.

What changes did you notice?

The depth of the lines decreased, some are all together gone. Stick with it, it does take time.

Would you continue using it to maintain the results (2x/week?)

Yes, absolutely.

Would you recommend it to other FOF members?

Yes.

Was this product easy to use?

Yes, the product was very easy to use. The directions were very easy to follow. If you have never had laser treatments there can be a slight sting to the treatment but it is well worth the results.

Did you notice a difference in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes?

Yes, by the end of the third week I had less wrinkles around my eyes. By The end of thirty days my wrinkles are little to none and really are not that noticeable like before.

What changes did you notice?

I did notice that I had some dryness and redness to the skin around my eyes where I was using the laser. I found that using a good moisturizer did the trick. I also noticed that my wrinkles were starting to diminish as the weeks passed. I had laser treatments at a spa and this little gift to women worked. It’s magic around my eyes so that by the month’s end I was elated with the results.

Would you continue using it to maintain the results (2x/week?)

I am continuing to use it with positive results!

Would you recommend it to other FOF members?

I would definitely recommend this to other FOF’s! No more costly spa treatments!!!

Please describe you experience with his product:

I waited until the last minute so to get every bit of treatment. My enthusiasm for the promise of a more youthful appearance was tempered by my low maintenance regime. I’m not one to use gadgets or experiment much. But it was TIME. This product couldn’t be easier to use and delivered by reducing fine lines. I love to laugh and it showed on my face. I still crinkle up when smiling but when composed my eye area looks smoother. Yes, I would recommend it to FOF’s.

Was this product easy to use?

The product is very easy to use and I like how it encourages me to remember to wash my face every night. I have to be a little, extra steady and patient to attain a steady go light. I sometimes will have to lift and let the unit “rethink it” if it’s being fussy. I sometimes will wipe the gel off the unit at that point, too. With only 25 hits allowed it’s never a long process.

Did you notice a difference in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes?

At first I was concerned because it created such puffiness and a bit of bagging but with repeated use there seemed to be less of that. I usually take a day or two break after 4 days of use. Once the puffiness phase passed the results were immediate. It definitely softened lines…I’m hoping for complete disappearance of those lines…too much to ask?

Would you continue using it to maintain the results (2x/week?)

I will absolutely continue a maintenance plan.

Would you recommend it to other FOF members?

I highly recommend this product to FOF members