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MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + SPRAY: Does it Meet the Hype?

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MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + spray

MAC COSMETICS Prep + Prime Fix + micro-mists green tea, cucumber & vitamins onto skin for soothing hydration to foundation and skin.

WHY USE MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + SPRAY

Harsh forced heat and air conditioning within many apartments and office buildings can make skin dry and makeup crack. We’ve tried out a few setting sprays lately, and have come to love MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + to make our foundation stay put while our skin looks dewy, supple and hydrated.

If you live in a cold climate, makeup can dry out and crack. Makeup can melt in a hot one. Forced indoor heat pulls moisture out of foundation, leaving a dry, unnatural looking look. Can a makeup setting spray help? And how do you find the right one for your skin type?

ABOUT MAC PREP + PRIME FIX +

MAC says the MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + is “a lightweight water mist that gently soothes and refreshes skin and finishes makeup.” It contains vitamins and minerals, green tea, chamomile, and cucumber to soothe and refresh the skin.

Makeup is refreshed, but there is not a glittery glow or weird wet, slippery look. It absorbs quickly to give an instant boost of hydration while delivering a soft sheen to refresh and finish makeup. Existing makeup is not disturbed by the micro-spray mist.

WHY NOT JUST USE A WATER SPRAY OR WET SPONGE?

These tactics can work, but I find it does not help the makeup stay fresh in the first place, it only helps blend out creasing makeup before applying more makeup. This may seem like one of those makeup products that you don’t need because a damp sponge can rehydrate dried out makeup. That is only one of the benefits.

When I use Prep + Prime Fix + to set my foundation in the morning, I do not need to reapply foundation during the day (except for touching up with YSL Eclat for some brightening, more to look awake under harsh gray lights than reapplying for coverage). Dabbing Prep + Prime Fix + with a Beauty Blender mid-day or before going out after work is also a way to refresh concealer and any foundation that has settled into fine lines around the mouth or folds of the nose.

DRY & SENSITIVE SKIN

If your skin is sensitive or dry, it helps keep the foundation moist. Sensitive skin will like the soothing cucumber and green tea to keep redness and irritation at bay during the day. Dry and delicate skins will also appreciate that this setting spray does not sting like those that contain alcohol.

OILY SKIN

If you have oily skin, MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + keeps the color of your foundation color true so that it does not get darker during the day, but some oily skin gals report that the spray does not help set their foundation and they still need a mid-day foundation re-touch. If you have oily skin, you may prefer one of the Urban Decay setting sprays.

HOW TO USE

I shake the bottle, hold it about 12 inches away, and mist my face after doing my foundation or foundation and powder as the last step before I do mascara and liner. If my face is exceptionally dry, I mist my face once before foundation application as well.

During the day, I spray it again on before any concealer or foundation touch-ups and dab with a beauty blender to smooth out any caking or creasing. MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + comes in a smaller purse size bottle as well.

My makeup stays dewy even in cold, harsh weather or in a very dry office environment.

WHY WE LIKE MAC PREP + PRIME FIX +

A few things I prefer about MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ over other misting and setting sprays is that it is Ophthalmologist tested and Non-acnegenic. I was surprised to see how many acne-causing ingredients appear in some well-known brand sprays.

It also leaves skin feeling smooth, not sticky. There are a few setting sprays that leave more of a light hairspray type of tacky stickiness on the skin, that I do not like.

I also like that it smells only of the green tea and cucumber, there are no overpowering scents, I smell nothing once it dries down.

My makeup doesn’t crack or crease during the day, any touchups are minimal, even on long days.

MAC COSMETICS Prep + Prime Fix + micro-mists green tea, cucumber & vitamins onto skin for soothing hydration to foundation and skin.

MAC PREP + PRIME FIX + spray

WHERE TO FIND IT

MAC Prep+ Prime Fix+ is $24 for the 3.4-ounce size and $12 for the purse size. Right now, three limited edition versions are also available: a lavender, a rose, and coconut scented Prep+ Prime Fix+ sprays.

Find MAC COSMETICS PREP+ PRIME+FIX at MacCosmetics.com, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Ulta

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream

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Epionce Medical Barrier Cream reduces signs of aging on dry sensitive skin. Sensitive skin often cannot tolerate the strong actives required to combat signs of aging. Epionce developed a formulation using natural ingredients to help sensitive skin tolerate this effective anti-aging product.
Medical Barrier Cream

Medical Barrier Cream is a gentle soothing emollient

 

About Epionce Medical Barrier Cream

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream addresses the hydration needs of red, irritated, scaly dry skin. It is hydrating and moisturizing.

Why It Is Special

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream is special because it works on very sensitive or susceptible skin, including compromised skin. This barrier cream is ideal for skin conditions such as eczema or skin compromised by skin irritations such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, or aggressive topicals. It does not contain harsh chemicals or preservatives that can irritate the skin. It DOES contain soothing and nourishing botanicals. Let’s take a look at the skin-friendly key ingredients:

Key Ingredients

Beeswax

Beeswax is a bee by-product that softens the skin. Beeswax comes from the honeycomb. Beeswax is useful in skincare because it has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining precious skin moisture. It is a natural skin conditioner that is anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory. Packed with vitamin A, beeswax helps with healing, stimulates cell turnover, protects against UV radiation, and fights against the free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. Beeswax is an excellent addition to this formulation because it protects from irritants and acts as a long-lasting protective barrier layer from environmental irritants and extreme weather.  

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is a moisturizing plant oil loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (linoleic acid – 51%, linolenic acid – 19%, and oleic acid – 20%). Rosehip Canina Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E. They provide nutrients, fade acne scars and promote cell turnover. Rosa Canina Seed Oil is an emollient. It contains tocopherols (vitamin E) and carotenoids (pro-vitamin A), giving it antioxidant properties. Rosehip Canina Seed oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [1]  

White Water Lily

White Water Lily Extract

White water lily extract is hydrating and conditioning, creating plumper, brighter and smoother skin. It’s anti-inflammatory and helpful to skin sensitized by harsh topicals, rashes, or skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea.
 

Onion Bulb Extract

Research suggests onion extract can improve the appearance of burns and scars, and reduce pain and itching on dry, damaged skin.  

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.  
Safflower

Safflower

Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil is high in Omegas 3, 6, and 9. It hydrates dry skin, soothes irritation, and enhances skin texture and appearance. Safflower Seed Oil delays premature aging and tightens and brightens the skin.  
Apple Stem Cells

Apple Extract

Apple Fruit Extract

Apple Fruit Extract is anti-aging and skin-smoothing. Rich in antioxidants, it helps skin retain elasticity, and it is a very mild exfoliant.

   

The Experience

It is a rich emollient texture but it does not leave behind a residue. It spreads easily on the skin and absorbs well. It dries down without being greasy. There is a notable but pleasant scent. It leaves my skin soft and smooth. Medical Barrier Cream is a gentle soothing emollient  

Where to Find It

Find Epionce Medical Barrier Cream at https://www.epionce.com/product/medical-barrier-cream/

References

  1. Grajzer, Magdalena, et al. “Characteristics of rose hip (Rosa canina L.) cold-pressed oil and its oxidative stability studied by the differential scanning calorimetry method.” Food chemistry 188 (2015): 459-466

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Epionce Medical Barrier Cream was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured. Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.  

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

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Epionce Renewal Calming Cream is ideal for those of us who live with chronic dry skin or skin irritation due to retinol, aggressive peels, or skin conditions such as eczema.

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

 

About Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

Clinically proven to relieve the symptoms of eczema, including itching, redness, and dryness.

Harnessing the power of beeswax to provide skin calming benefits

What Makes it Special

Beeswax comes from honeycombs

Renewal Calming Cream is formulated to protect the skin barrier and hydrate and repair extremely dry, sensitive skin, even eczema and atopic dermatitis.

It is ideal for skin that is resistant to sensitizers and preservatives typically used in standard moisturizers.

It is also special because Epionce uses beeswax in its’ product range. What is so special about beeswax?

Beeswax has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining moisture. It protects from irritants and acts as a long-lasting protective barrier layer from environmental irritants and extreme weather.

Dr. Thornfeldt, Clinical Dermatologist and Founder of Episciences, and creator of Epionce, says:


“beeswax soothes irritated skin making it an excellent choice as a healing skincare ingredient”

 

In addition to beeswax, Renewal Calming Cream includes key natural ingredients to soothe and treat.

Let’s take a look:

Key Ingredients

Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal Oatmeal is finely ground oat grain. It is an emollient and FDA classified as a skin protectant. It blocks an inflammatory response on the skin, which stops redness and itching.

Colloidal oatmeal contains a polyphenolic antioxidant highly effective on eczema and other forms of atopic dermatitis to halt inflammation and itching. [1]

It is the active ingredient in this formulation at 0.03%.

 

White Water Lily Extract

White water lily extract is hydrating and conditioning, creating plumper, brighter and smoother skin.

It’s an anti-inflammatory and helpful to skin sensitized by topicals, rashes, eczema, psoriasis of rosacea.

 

Ceramides

Ceramides are naturally found in our skin cells, partially compromised of fatty acids. They are part what structures and maintains the water permeability and barrier function of our skin. [2]

Many skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and contact dermatitis have diminished skin barrier function.  [3] Lipid composition in diseased skin is characterized by decreased levels of ceramide and altered ceramide profiles have a diminished barrier function due to a decreased ceramide content or pattern. [4]

 

Beeswax

 

Beeswax

Beeswax is a bee by-product made from honeycombs. It softens the skin. It has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining precious skin moisture.

It is a natural skin conditioner.

 

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is a moisturizing plant oil loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (linoleic acid – 51%, linolenic acid – 19%, and oleic acid – 20%).

Rosehip Canina Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E. They provide nutrients, fade acne scars and promote cell turnover.

Rosehip Canina Seed oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [5]

 

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.

 

Apple Fruit Extract

Apple Fruit Extract is anti-aging and skin-smoothing.

Rich in antioxidants, it helps skin retain elasticity and it a very mild exfoliant.

 

Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil is high in Omegas 3, 6, and 9.

It hydrates dry skin, soothes irritation, and enhances skin texture and appearance.

Safflower Seed Oil delays premature aging and tightens and brightens the skin.

 

Paraben-Free | Sulfate-Free | Not Tested on Animals

The Experience

The formula absorbs in well without feeling tacky on dry-down.  If you have chronic skin dryness this is a godsend to ease red, itchy irritated skin.

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream is not only a go-to formula for chronically dry skin, but for irritation caused by topicals such as peels and retinol. I love it after a glycolic acid peel.

If you can’t tolerate retinol use, Epionce Renewal Calming Cream makes an excellent retinol partner to get through red, peeling stage.

Where to Find It

Find Epionce Renewal Calming Cream at https://www.epionce.com/product/renewal-calming-cream/

References

  1. Fowler, Joseph F Jr. “Colloidal oatmeal formulations and the treatment of atopic dermatitis.” Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD vol. 13,10 (2014): 1180-3; quiz 1184-5.
  2. Coderch, Luisa et al. “Ceramides and skin function.” American journal of clinical dermatology vol. 4,2 (2003): 107-29. doi:10.2165/00128071-200304020-00004
  3. Ibid
  4. Choi, Myeong Jun, and Howard I Maibach. “Role of ceramides in barrier function of healthy and diseased skin.” American journal of clinical dermatology vol. 6,4 (2005): 215-23. doi:10.2165/00128071-200506040-00002

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Epionce Renewal Calming Cream was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Friday Favorites with Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

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This week’s Friday Favorite is Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil. Learn about the beauty benefits of one of our favorite dry oils!
Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil contains collagen-building Red Raspberry Seed Oil, rich in ellagic acid.

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil contains collagen-building Red Raspberry Seed Oil, rich in ellagic acid.

Why We Love It

This golden, silky, dry oil combines three power oils for stellar skin results. One of those oils is Red Raspberry Seed Oil.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, builds collagen, improves elasticity, and reduces wrinkles and fine lines.

Red Raspberry Seed Oil is gentle yet effective in addressing many skin issues associated with acne and aging.

Raspberry Seed Oil Facts

  1. Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in Ellagic acid which reduces the destruction of collagen as well as protects against Ultraviolet sun damage. [1] Ellagic acid is also a moisture sealant.
  2. Raspberry Seed Oil contains collagen-building Salicylic Acid.
  3. Raspberry seed Oil also contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
  4. Raspberry Seed Oil has been shown to reduce the destruction of collagen as well as protect against Ultraviolet damage from the sun. Raspberry Seed Oil contains phytosterols that promote new collagen production.
  5. Red Raspberry oil has a high Vitamin E content. Vitamin E reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin aging.

Waterless Beauty

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil is also a waterless product. Yet it retains moisture without diluting the ingredients.

Water is usually at the beginning of the ingredient list- most of the time making up almost 70 to 80% of the formula. Cutting water from the formulation actually creates a more hydrating product because it won’t interfere with our skin’s natural sebum protective barrier.

The Experience

Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil spreads well. It leaves skin with a non-sticky, non-greasy glow. It seals in skincare products without pilling. 

Just a few drops cover the face, throat, and upper decolletage.

Read More

Find out more about Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil, read our Raspberries to the Rescue: Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil

References

  1. Bae JY, Choi JS, Kang SW, Lee YJ, Park J, Kang YH. Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(8):e182-e190. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.01044.x

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Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

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Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum is part of the apothecary collection. It brightens while it hydrates because of the synergy between the natural ingredients of the raspberry seed oil and pomegranate.

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

What It Is

A gentle, refreshing eye serum packed with skin-nourishing ingredients for the delicate eye area. It’s so packed with ingredients that it contains no water!

What It Does

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum brightens the eye area skin while building collagen and hydrating the skin.

It packs a powerful punch against tired-looking, dark undereye circles. And BONUS: Pomegranate protects the delicate eye skin from the UV rays from computer screens!

Let’s take a look at this stellar ingredient lineup:

Key Ingredients

Raspberry Seed Oil

Raspberry Seed Oil moisturizes the skin, improves elasticity, and reduces fine lines.

Raspberry Seed Oil is rich in Ellagic acid which reduces the destruction of collagen as well as protects against Ultraviolet sun damage. [1] Ellagic acid is also a moisture sealant.

Raspberry Seed Oil contains collagen-building phytosterols and Salicylic Acid.

Raspberry seed oil also contains a high amount of Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids.

How Pomegranate Benefits Skin on StyleChicks

Pomegranate Fruit Extract

Pomegranate seeds deliver impressive collagen-building results. They are packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins A, C, K, and E plus folic acid.

Research shows Pomegranate Seed oil holds double its’ weight in water for superior skin hydration. Pomegranate contains three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [2]

The polyphenols are antioxidants that protect skin cells from oxidative damage. Other antioxidants reduce inflammation ranging from puffiness to acne and tackle oxidative damage like dark spots and sun damage. It increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.

Omega 5 fatty acid reduces skin inflammation and aids in skin repair for scarring, discoloration, and acne marks.

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is a light oil, it contains proteins and vitamins A, B, D, and E.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a natural skin replenishing emollient that creates a barrier on the skin’s surface, which helps to reduce skin dryness by decreasing the loss of moisture. [3]

It can make greasy ingredients leave a non-greasy finish. A gentle ingredient. Caprylic/capric triglyceride creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to reduce moisture loss.

Olives benefits the skin

anti-inflammatory and nourishing benefits

Olive Fruit Oil

Olive Oil moisturizes but won’t clog pores.

It has skin-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols. Linoleic acid has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil forms the lipid barrier that holds moisture in skin cells, which keeps skin hydrated

Abyssinian Seed Oil is lightweight and easily absorbed. It contains linoleic acid, the predominant fat in skin cells. Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid with skin barrier-strengthening, healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties.

Abyssinian Seed Oil uniquely contains ample unsaturated C22 fatty acids, making it highly resistant to oxidation.

Meadowfoam

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.

Tocopherol

A form of Vitamin E used in skincare. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles, making skin more pliable and elastic.

It is a potent antioxidant; it reduces skin damage and removes free radicals that contribute to skin-aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Best known as marigold.

Calendula flower promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.

Sunflower

Sunflower Seed Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil is hydrating, nourishing, and an excellent supporting oil base. It retains moisture in the skin and is also rich in vitamin E.

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum

Where to Find Dr Botanicals

Find Dr Botanicals Pomegranate Superfood Brightening Eye Serum at DrBotanicals.com 

Light weight non-sticky texture

Light weight non-sticky texture

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References

  1. Bae JY, Choi JS, Kang SW, Lee YJ, Park J, Kang YH. Dietary compound ellagic acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation. Exp Dermatol. 2010;19(8):e182-e190. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2009.01044.x
  2. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and Processing  Mar­a I. Gil, Francisco A. Tom¡s-Barber , Betty Hess-Pierce, Deirdre M. Holcroft, and Adel A. Kader*, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)
  3. Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. “Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata.” Arch Dermatol. 1998;134(11):1349-1352. doi:10.1001/archderm.134.11.1349

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