I am going to have a giveaway ( first ever ) on my 888 post.
The price is Trilogy Age Proof Triple Action Line Smoother ( Full size product, GWP, brand new, Expiry date 02/2014 ).
To enter, simply leave a comment here, telling me the 8 beauty products that you adore & can’t live without.
Open to all readers.
Entry closed by midnight 31 July 2011.
Winner will be selected randomly on 1 August 2011. Announcement will be posted on here.
Cleanse and renew skin for an ageless complexion you can take pride in.
Enjoy the silky, mousse-like texture of this cleanser whilst your skin enjoys the results: a smoother, more refined and instantly brighter complexion.
Active fruit enzymes from Papaya and Pineapple gently polish skin, removing the build up of old skin cells and impurities that can dull your complexion. Licorice and Mulberry extracts brighten and refine your skin tone, while pure plant oils Jojoba, Sunflower and Vitamin E help to nourish and soothe, leaving skin perfectly primed for maximum serum and moisturiser absorption.
Trilogy’s most luxurious cleanser to date, this silky formulation gently cleanses and polishes skin-dulling impurities to reveal smooth, refined skin with a bright and youthful glow.
It may not be the best cleanser ever, but so far the best in 2011, IMO. This mildly yet pleasantly scented emulsion removes light makeup effectively and when massaged onto the skin, turns into a rather luxurious mousse like texture; It rinses off easily, leaving my skin feeling superbly clean & polished, without any irritation.
A cleanser that purifies, exfoliates, nourishes & infuses radiance. What more can you possibly ask for? I am bulk buying this lovely mousse, in the names of divine cleansing, enzymes technology & age fighting/proofing.
With pure plant oils and extracts this cleanser delivers soft, clear, completely clean skin and gently removes eye make up.
This cleanser is a true beauty product; it does more than just remove makeup and impurities from face and eye. Its emollient action leaves skin supple and is the perfect preparation for your skin, morning and night.
Containing over 1/2 a bottle of Trilogy’s certified organic rosehip oil and other nutritious goodies such as evening primrose oil, jojoba, almond and carrot oil it softens and cares for skin whilst cleansing.
If you follow my blog, by now you probably know that I am a huge fan of Trilogy skincare range. I love this green beauty brand – simple, effective, affordable !
Trilogy Cream Cleanser feels soft & nurturing, melts on your palm, absolutely a pleasure to spread and massage this buttery cream cleanser on your face to dislodge & dissolve everyday grimes & debris. I use this to remove light makeup ( including light eye make up but not long wearing formulation ). I love the way this creamy emulsion cleanses my skin - softening, cushioning, rehydrating. I then use luke warm water to rinse this off.
This cream cleanser will neither foams nor rinses off completely without residue. It will leaves a veil of skin nutrients to feed your face after the cleansing process.
I personally double cleanse with this creamy cleanser ( 1st apply to dry face with dry hands, massage, emulsify & rinse, 2nd to damp face with wet palms ). My face feels comfortably refreshed & nurtured after using this regime.
I could even skip moisturising on hot summer nights if I use this cleanser, given its nourishing contents, without any skin irritation or breakouts.
This wonderful cleanser comes in a glass container with a dispensing pump, my only complaint is it doesn’t come in a size huge enough for me ! I would like the 500ml version, as it is such a great bathroom stable.
Ingredients : Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf, Glycerin, Glycerol Stearate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Stearic Acid, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Seed) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Persea Gratissima (Avocado Fruit) Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Oil, , Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed) Extract, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citral*, Geraniol*, Citronellol*, Linalool*, *Components of Natural Essential Oils
An exceptionally gentle and calming fluid designed for intolerant, easily irritated skin in need of peace, comfort and soothing hydration.
Combines natural spring water and calming extracts of Chamomile and Calendula with moisture-repairing plant oils ( Sweet Almond, Olive, Evening Primrose , Soybean ) to help calm your complexion and protect the weakened skin barrier of sensitive skin.
By now, you probably know how much I love Trilogy’s sensitive skin range; This Calming Fluid is no exception.
It’s a very light yet nourishing fluid that manage to hydrate, smooth, soothe & calm my skin. This fragrance free fluid absorbed almost instantly, leaving my skin comfortably moisturised.
Very concise, very basic fluid that delivers what it promises.
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (Purified Spring Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ormenis Multicaulis (Chamomile Flower) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Camilla Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Art work by Candybird.
An extremely gentle cleanser designed to care for even the most sensitive and easily irritated skin. Delicately cleanses and thoroughly removes all make-up.
Combines natural spring water, Camellia oil and Chamomile, ingredients chosen for their non-sensitising and soothing properties with pure plant oils to thoroughly cleanse without drying and protect the weakened skin barrier of sensitive skin.
Trilogy Very Gentle Cleansing Cream is enriched with Spring water, Camellia, Avocado and Almond to gently and effectively remove all traces of make-up while soothing sensitive skin. Gentle pure plant oils replace soap and detergents so the skin is not stripped of vital lipids.
This creamy cleanser is mild enough to be used on sensitive skin, I had been using it for the past 2 weeks as I started my pulses of anti-wrinkle Retin A Regime. My skin usually gets flaky & reddened when I initiate the treatment. This cleanser manage to keep my complexion smoothed & hydrated.
Its non foaming but very emulsifying; It claims to be able to remove make up but I would use a separated make up remover if I am wearing long lasting or waterproof make up; It’s efficient in removing light make up only, in my opinion.
I enjoyed massaging this creamy emulsion over my face and rinsing it off with a flannel cloth. This gently cleansing, intensely nourishing yet invigorating ( manual exfoliation with flannel cloth ) step leaves my complexion soothed & purified.
I would say this could be the Eve Lom’s version for sensitive / irritated skin. I highly recommend it to reactive, inflammed or extremely dehydrated skin.
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (Purified Spring Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Camellia Sinensis (Camellia) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado Fruit) Oil, Ormenis Multicaulis (Chamomile Flower) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Camilla Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Art work by Candybird.
Start your day with this stimulating shower gel. Leaves your body feeling revived and your mind relaxed and ready for action.
This gently scented, daily body wash delivers impeccably clean skin and refreshes both body and mind. Made from a delicate blend of aromatherapeutic oils, non-drying cleansers and pure plant extracts including Kawa Kawa, French Lavender and Amla fruit; It leaves skin feeling pure and soft.
I couldn’t refrain myself from using this versatile, gentle yet clean sensation, refreshing wash all over; It lathers up superbly, smells fantastic if not therapeutic and rinses off effortlessly.
I even use it as a shampoo & face wash without any trouble !
Seriously, Trilogy Botanical Body Wash could be the best all in one wash available, without breaking the bank.
While you wouldn’t expect to have the peachiness of youth at 40-something, you can still have lovely skin.
The big change is likely to be the breakdown of collagen, with a loss of elasticity. Sun damage in the form of brown spots and patches may appear, though less so if you’ve been vigilant with your suncare.
Skin Care
The key products are a creamy cleanser, gentle facial scrub, non-drying skin toner, day moisturiser, night cream and oil or serum, face mask, plus a multipurpose balm for lips, cuticles and the rest!
Moisturise as much as you can. Face, neck and cleavage in the morning and top to toe at night or after bathing. A serum is a must to supplement & augment your moisturiser. LPB would recommend products that loaded with antioxidants, retinol, fruit acids & essential fatty acids. You will be spoilt with choices, from Neutrogena to N.V Perricones. My favourites are Dr Sebagh’s High Maintenance, Trilogy’s Age Proof & Elemis’s Pro-collagen range
I also like to use Estee Lauder’s Perfectionist as a serum / primer.
I love rosehip seed, borage seed, passionflower seed, camellia oils, with argan oil being my favourite. There is evidence that botanicals can be as effective as high-tech ‘anti-ageing’ synthetic compounds, sometimes more so.
Gently exfoliate at least once a day with a soft face cloth. Use a more intensive exfoliating treatment once a week. Choose a type with smooth, spherical beads that buff wouldn’t scratch. Manual scrubbing will enhances the sluggish circulation.
Never under estimate the power of massage, this can helps to tone & perk up your facial musculature. I would recommend using essential oils from reputable manufacturers such as Aromatherapy Associates, Amanda Lacey, Caudalie & Darphin.
If thread veins and broken capillaries are a problem, go to a dermatologist or specialist vein clinic. The only effective method of removal I have found is laser therapy.
Stress can affects collagen production, as does lack of sleep, so find ways to relax, such as yoga and meditation, and balance these with exercise you enjoy, which can be as simple as a walking.
Make-up
I would recommend foundations that are sheer and moisturising; Forget about matte finish foundations that tend to accentuate flakiness or fine lines; Also beware of opaque, full coverage bases as these will age you more. Estée Lauder’s Futurist Age-Resisting or Re-Nutrix range is a good choice, so as NARS’s Sheer Glow, Lancome’s Photogenic range. Dewy finish is the key word here.
Make-up artist Bobbi Brown has a silky shimmer blush that looks fresh and natural; At 40s, you need some radiance to give your complexion a lift but beware of glitters that might lodge into your dilated pores. I like NARS Multiples for cheeks and eyes; the naughtily named Orgasm shade gives skin a fabulous glow.
For eyelids, I like beige and earthy tones ( Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier has a great palette ), plus a thin trace of gel eyeliner ( M.A.C. or Bobbi Brown ) over the upper lid line only. Apply the thin line close to your lashes with a thin, stiff brush. I find that rimming your eyes completely ( full lower lash lining ) at 40s seems to accentuate the lost of tone around your eyes.
To help define your complexion, contour / sculpt the cheekbones after ” popping ” the apples of your cheek with a rosier /pinkier blush ( cream blusher preferred ). I would recommend a cream bronzer such as NARS’s Multiples ( Malibu, Malaysia ) or By Terry’s liquid bronzer.
Barbara Daly advises using a lipliner pencil to create a crisp outline which looks youthful, but it must be in a natural colour – a dark line round paler lips is very ageing. I personally think a nude / pale/ beige lip colour is extremely ageing in your 40s. Perhaps you should be more adventurous as you are wittier, more resourceful, confident & charismatic by now, after what you have been through in life.
Artwork by Matt Armstrong.
When caring for sensitive skin, the fundamental requirement is to avoid contact irritants and to use gentle emollients to protect the fragile natural barrier provided by the skin’s own lipid production.
Trilogy Sensitive Skin range is fragrance and alcohol free, and has been dermatologically tested on sensitive skin. Each product is formulated with pure spring water and plant ingredients chosen for their purity as well as their non-sensitising properties.
These ingredients include :
Chamomile flower, Calendula flower, Marshmallow root and Evening Primrose Oil to soothe, calm and comfort your complexion
Oils of Almond, Avocado and Olive to protect the weakened skin barrier of sensitive skin.
Plant derived Hyaluronic Acid – nature’s ‘moisture magnet’ to firm, plump and hydrate so fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed.
Green Tea to help reduce the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as flight free radical damage.
Here’s an article about Catherine De Groot / Trilogy Co-Founder’s interview from trespassmag.com :
Catherine founded Trilogy with her sister, Sarah Gibbs, in 2002 when they fell in love with Rosehip oil and decided to create an entire skin care range around this remarkable ingredient. At that time she was a beauty journalist. They launched Trilogy with just five products including their hero product, Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. Eight years later, the Trilogy range consists of over 40 high performance skin and hair care products and is sold in 10 international markets.
What made you want to get into ‘green’ skincare?
When we launched Trilogy, natural skin care was still using old-fashioned formulas, heady overpowering scents and heavy oily textures. We believed that people wanted to make more natural and ethical choices but didn’t want to sacrifice quality. The opportunity was obvious. We had a wonderful ingredient and a niche market in need of a contemporary makeover. We knew what we wanted to do. Trilogy was born.
What is the philosophy behind Trilogy?
Three words inspired the name of our brand Trilogy – Simple, Pure and Vital. Each Trilogy product contains a simple blend of pure botanical extracts, in unique formulations, which restore the natural vitality and radiance of your skin and hair by working in perfect harmony with them.
Our mission is to produce high performance products with minimal environmental impact
“Maximum effect on your skin, minimum effect on our environment™.”
What is your best ‘greenie’ skin care tip?
Research the company you are buying products from:
a. Do they have integrity?
b. Is the brand up-front with the consumer?
c. Is the brand committed to ethical, cultural and environmental responsibility?
What is your beauty regime?
I like to keep my skin care regime simple. I cleanse, tone and moisturise morning and night, which takes less than five minutes each time, I use an exfoliating treatment twice a week and a masque once a week.
Nowadays my makeup also takes no longer than five minutes. I’m wearing less foundation (which has to be a good thing!), I no longer worry about lip liner and after 23 years, I’ve stopped wearing eye liner. I’ve taken a tip from my makeup artist friend who suggests a simple sweep of a matt eye shadow close to the eyelashes, giving a gentle depth to the eyes without the need for an eye pencil.
What are your top 5 beauty essentials?
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is definitely number one on my list. I massage a few drops into skin on my face and neck before applying my moisturiser. I also often add a few drops to my bath to help soften my skin all over!
I always cleanse morning and night with Trilogy Cream Cleanser which removes all my makeup, even the most stubborn mascara, and I follow this with a nutrient rich natural moisturiser. By day I use our Age Proof Daily Defence Moisturiser with SPF15 to protect my skin from the sun’s harsh rays, and by night I like to use a rich moisturiser such as Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Cream or Age Proof Replenishing Night Cream.
When it comes to cosmetics, the only two I always use are mascara and lipstick.
Those of you who follow my blog would probably know how amused I was when I tried Trilogy’s range; I honestly couldn’t believe something that affordable ( I use La Mer, EL Re-Nutriv, SK II…… ) could be that amazing!
Anyway, I couldn’t wait for my local pharmacy’s stock to arrive and ordered the new sensitive skin range online; I am currently using Very Gentle Cleansing Cream & Very Gentle Calming Fluid, will write my sincere review soon.
Illustration by Carmen Keys.
To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Age Proof range, Trilogy has given long-time favourite CoQ10 Booster Capsules a makeover.
The exact same, potent antioxidant formula in Age Proof CoQ10 Booster Capsules is now in serum form with a convenient, drop applicator.
Age Proof CoQ10 Booster Serum is an intensive antioxidant boost especially designed for dull, tired and stressed skin. The key ingredient Co-enzyme Q10 helps to produce collagen which aids skin repair and reduces the signs of premature ageing.
Also included is the breakthrough natural active Tamanu oil to deeply moisturise the skin and assist elasticity, firmness and smoothness.
This serum contains concentrated doses of vitamins and antioxidants including Co-enzyme Q10 for optimum cellular renewal.
The combination of these skin-boosting ingredients leaves skin looking rejuvenated and radiant while feeling soft and smooth.
This nourishing oil feels weightless, offers excellent slippage ( for massaging ) and has a rather “raw” & medicinal aroma.
It manages to keep my demanding ( should I say weather battered ? or lifestyle abused ) skin happy during the change of the seasons.
I use this booster after the age proof nutrient plus firming serum to seal in all the skin nurturing goodies. It also reduces flakiness on my nose, peeling on my lips & creepiness on my neck.
INGREDIENTS:
Macadamia integrifolia (macadamia nut oil), buxus chinensis (jojoba oil), tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), calophyllum inophyllum (tamanu oil), nigella sativa (blackseed oil), pelargonium roseum (rose geranium oil), boswelia carterlii (frankinscence) lavendula angustifolia (lavender oil), lecithin, co enzyme Q10, retinyl palmitate (vitamin a), colecalciferol, citral*, d-lomene*, citronellol*, geraniol*, linalool*. *Components of 100% natural essential oils.
This lightweight formula is easily absorbed, making skin feel revived and firmer, restoring a luminous complexion. An instant ‘pick-me-up’, this serum is a must for special occasions. Skin appears radiant and fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed.
Licorice and Mulberry extracts boost your skin’s radiance and hyaluronic Acid, nature’s ‘moisture magnet’ helps restore firmer, more radiant skin. Hyaluronic Acid, known as nature’s ‘moisture magnet’ is deeply moisturising and plumps the skin. Trilogy uses Hyaluronic acid derived from a process involving the fermentation of wheat.
Nourishing plant lipids from Olive, Avocado, Evening Primrose, Sunflower & Rosehips oils soften and protect your skin. Pure Rosehip oil contains natural tretinoin, a derivative of Vitamin A, and is proven to delay the effects of skin aging. It aids cell regeneration and boosts levels of collagen and elastin to create smoother, firmer skin.
Vital antioxidant vitamins A and E, green tea extracts fight the damaging effects of environmental elements.
Sounds too good to be true ?
Absolutely not ! This outstanding serum is extremely nourishing, yet feels so light and refreshing upon application, my skin just “drink” this miracle potion in, take about skin feast.
Trilogy age proof serum is very reasonably priced yet delivers amazing,almost incredible results; My skin looks smooth & radiant, feels plumped & firmed and nurtured.
I think this is another very well formulated, results ( not promises ) orientated, promising “green”products that has the potential of becoming a holy grail product. By the way, this serum is worth more than it’s priced, in my opinion.
I got this with my special 20% discount and currently Trilogy is doing a promotion where any 2 purchases from the Age Proof range will entitle you to a bottle of this fabulous firming serum.
INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (water) sclerocarya birrea (marula) kernal oil helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil olea europaea (olive) oil persea gratissima (avocado) oil calendula officinalis flower oil, glycine soja (soyabean) oil rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil, hyaluronic acid, sodium salt glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract morus alba (mulberry) root extract citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract cucumis sativus (cucumber) extract chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract aloe barbadensis leaf retinyl palmitate tocopherol actetate xanthan gum rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract. phenoxyethanol (and) ethylhexylglycerin Fragrance
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