Optimera Night And Day Creams
A Review of the Products (not the business)
A Review of the Products (not the business)
As a fashion writer and creative
producer it’s not often I talk about beauty products since I can’t call myself
an expert on the subject. Not to be vain however, sometimes keeping a decent
appearance is quite important for me especially having to meet clients for the
first time, and not wanting to leave a bad first impression. Hence I would
still pay close attention to new facial products, always look for the latest
state-of-the-art skincare for myself.
Recently I received one of
Nerium’s latest products called Optimera
Night and Day Creams, which is now available across Canada as of summer
2014. Testing new products can be risky given if you have sensitive skin. Apart
from previous experience with other skincare products, Optimera Night and Day Creams are relatively more delicate, and the best of all they are not scented.
Before I get into my little review on the product, here’s some facts about the
Optimera creams:
Optimera Night and Day Creams
include patent-pending SAL-14 extract, the only skincare products out there
containing this patent-pending ingredient, produced with a cutting-edge plant
cell duplication technology. Though not entirely sure what the molecular
mechanisms the extract pertains, SAL-14 is a mixture of bio-botanical products
including organically harvested Bidens Pilosa (Spanish Needles for lesser fancy
words) from Brazil. In Chinese medicine, Bidens Pilosa is often used in “remedy
soup” and it’s said to have functions treating hormonal imbalance, and may be beneficial
to individuals with liver problems and diabetes (For further read - Original research article: Hsu YJ et al (2009) in J Ethnopharmacol. Titled: Anti-hyperglycemic effects and mechanism of Bidens pilosa water extract).
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The Optimera line is formulated
without parabens, gluten, propylene, glycol, sulfates, DEA or synthetic
colours, which is an advantage for users with sensitive skin, and is said to be
suitable for all skin types. The Day Cream contains additional moisturizing
agents to keep skin a long lasting softness feel throughout the day.
From the result of their clinical
trials, Optimera found that 93% of their participants had improvement on
physical appearance of wrinkles and 97% of the participants seen improvement in
their skin radiance. Additional results include reduced skin discoloration and
uneven skin texture, and aging skin.
Here’s my experience with
Optimera Day and Night Creams after using it for seven days – I do feel an
immediate difference with the texture of my skin after applying the Day Cream
for the first time. The cream was quite delicate and soft. I do feel my skin
hydrated nicely and smooth for a large portion of the day.
The texture of the night cream
was quite similar, except the skin felt more tightened. None-the-less, it
helped maintain moisture of the skin throughout the night and waking up feeling
smooth and fresh.
With the dry weather in Calgary,
typically any sort of moisturizing products would help reduced skin cracking or
forming fine lines appearance. Hence Optimera would also perform this same
function. Beyond that, I did feel the texture of skin became more fined and
even after seven days. Most importantly, it did not give me an allergic
reaction or any irritation.
For best result, personally, I
will wash my face with a facial cleanser then towel dries the skin by gently
dapping the face. Pump approximately 4-5 droplets of the Optimera Day (or
Night) cream, rub it evenly in my palms and applied a thin layer over my face and neck. Similar amount can be used on elbows, arms, knees and areas
where I see dry skin. A second layer is applied if skin becomes dry again
throughout the day.
Overall, I liked the cream and it worked for me - but then again, every skin type is different so I suggest to test it first before using it daily.
Overall, I liked the cream and it worked for me - but then again, every skin type is different so I suggest to test it first before using it daily.
The Optimera Night Cream is
retailed at $125, and the Night and Day Creams pack is $188. They are both
currently available in Canada.
Website: http://www.mynerium.com
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