Product Reviews: Three New Items For The "Over 30" Set

I have purchased such a ridiculous array of lotions, creams, soaps etc. over the years for both my own use and for my family, that I am now weary of all of the enticing packaging, lofty promises and cabinets full of reminders of my foolish spending. I do try to use inexpensive, natural, sustainable products as much as possible. But sometimes, I do make exceptions if I am really, really hopeful. My main rule is that I will not any longer move on to try the next best thing unless I am out of it's predecessor. That said, here are three items I am trying out. I thought I'd post about them, so I can remember (it's that over 30 thing) and also so you can benefit from my dollars. I will post back in about a month to tell you what I think.



Bio-Oil: I just started using this. I am planning on using it only at night as it is rather oily. My forehead especially is starting to show signs that I am over 30. I have a few scars, wrinkles and skin discolorations. I like the ingredients and the price of this product. Walgreens has a 30 day return policy if you try something and don't like it. Bio-Oil recommends 3 months, but I figure I should see some kind of progress within 30 days. I'll let you know what I decide.

A Review I Found:
http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=77822



FanciFull Touch Up Stick: If you are a brunette and you've ever had grow out, especially if you are over 30 like me and starting to get some gray, then you will appreciate this product. I can't tell you how many times my hair has grown too fast, I don't want to recolor too soon and damage it, and I resort to touching up with my old mascara. I remember my step-mom using Fancifull rinse when I was a kid. Now they have a temporary touch up stick. So far I LOVE IT! One source calls it a "hair crayon". I agree.




Olay Regenerist: My Almay Facial Cleanser broke on my road trip last week so I had to toss it. With my now over 30 skin, my gumption to use only natural products has come and gone - one age spot too many on my forehead. So, while I held to my "don't buy it unless you need it " policy and refrained from buying every product they offer, I did buy the Regenerist Cleanser. It took all of my resolve because their spf moisturizer 15 also has a Touch Of Sun product. But I set my stubborn streak to "function" and used it to my benefit for once.

Consumer Reports tested several popular skin care lines last month. One they tested was La Prairie, which you can buy at Nordstrom for prices up to, and maybe exceeding, $550.00, for just one product (including "skin caviar"). Apparently famous faces such as Angelina have given it their approval. The name Angelina=Red Flag it is going to be spendy. I don't remember all Consumer Reports tested, but Olay Regenerist came out on top for results. Today I paid $18.99 at Walgreens...again, just for the cleanser. Not the cheapest, but comparatively, I guess I won't complain. If I don't like what I see during 30 days, I will return it. I am from a family who has used Olay products quite effectively for years. I used to use it myself, but I became allergic to it. I am excited to give this new generation "not my grandma's Olay" a try.