Products to Help Get back the Glow and Give Yourself a Lift

Kassie’s letter led me to write a series on how to design your own anti-aging skin care program, so I have yet to answer her specific original questions.

Kassie said …

My main concerns are the dark circles with the fine lines under my eyes; as well as the dullness and loss of elasticity that I notice on my 35-year-old face. I know that you like the Peter Thomas Roth UnWrinkle Serum; - which I most likely will try as well. I think I will probably try your recommended PTR Mega Rich Eye Cream too.

Can I add on the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream for more moisture? What about adding another retinol product on top of the PTR UnWrinkle?

I just want to look more lifted after the bedtime routine. Should I add on a "lifting" product?

Sorry about the long list, but I appreciate any suggestions. BTW, I have used the entire line of Re Vive. The one thing that I noticed a big difference[with] is the Re Vivé Intensité Volumizing Night Serum.

Jean says …

If you want something specifically formulated to treat dark eye circles and eye bags AND if your dark circles are due to thinning skin (rather than excess melanin), read about Regu-Age which is found in True Radiance Lineless Eye Cream.

Yes, you can layer a moisturizer like Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting on top of a serum like PTR UnWrinkle. Just let the serum soak in for a few seconds. I frequently do this myself in the drier months.

If the powerful exfoliating combo of Retinol and Glycolic Acid found in PTR UnWrinkle is not revealing the new glowing skin beneath the surface, you can try adding another Retinol product, but I would do so cautiously. Start with Skinceuticals 0.5% Retinol. If your skin tolerates it well and you feel you need more exfoliating power, try the Skinceuticals 1% formula.

As for lifting facial contours and slowing the glycation (inflammatory damage) which caused them, both of the PTR products you have selected contain the best lifting peptides available. Read about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in our Cosmeceutical Peptide Glossary.

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