Lifecell Wrinkle Cream Review

August 13, 2011 By Andrea Leave a Comment

If you are thinking about trying Lifecell wrinkle cream you might want to read this review first. I have researched the product and found everything I can about it, sharing the most important points here with you. I don’t work for the company, have not received a sample, and am not an affiliate. This is my unbiased review.

What is Lifecell?

Lifecell is an anti-wrinkle cream which the company claims can does the following:

Dramatically improves appearance of photo-damaged skin
Protects skin from future signs of aging
Revitalizing your skin
Eliminating appearance of lines and wrinkles
Improving skin's firmness and elasticity
Removes the appearance of unsightly "crow's feet"
Dramatically makes your lips look plumped up and provocatively pouty
Diminishes and bleaches the appearance of age-spots

Does Lifecell Really Work?

Based on the reviews which you can read below and on Amazon I would say no, it doesn’t work. I have not personally tried the product and will explain why in the following paragraphs.

Is Lifecell a Scam?

No, not really. It would be scammy if you ordered the product and they didn’t send it or if you signed up for their subscription offer and then they don’t let you cancel but I don’t think that is the case here. As far as I know they do send the product out and you can cancel your subscription at any time. Some people have said otherwise but I don’t think it’s much of an issue. There is of course the question of whether or not the product actually works and if it doesn’t work is that a scam? A lot of the reviews suggest it doesn’t work but then others say it does so if it works for some people it can’t really be a scam. I’m sure the FTC will be keeping a close eye on the claims they make on their website and I’m sure they will act if they believe it’s dodgy.

Lifecell Ingredients

This is the list of ingredients and what they are supposed to do. Found via the Amazon product listing.

Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid: According to the Mayo Clinic Dithiolane-3-Pentanoic Acid is an antioxidant that penetrates skin cell membranes, where it neutralizes free radicals and increases the effectiveness of other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. Ascorbyl Palmitate: Fat soluble form of Vitamin C. According to the Mayo Clinic, Topical vitamin C may reduce wrinkles, thicken skin and protect against sun damage. Vitamin C is an antioxidant nutrient that helps recycle vitamin E. Deanol: Considered a great ingredient to treat sagging skin. Speaking at the American Academy of Dermatology meet, Dr. Patricia Farris excitedly said... "This is the first time that we have seen evidence that any topical treatment could be helpful in treating the anatomic [muscular] changes that occur as a result of aging. Idebenone: A group of researchers developed the first ever protocol to compare the efficacy of antioxidants. They tested and compared 6 of the most potent antioxidants (including Ibedenone), known to science, on their effects on preventing free-radical skin-damage. Acetyl Hexapeptide-3: AH3 blocks the nerve signals (neurotransmitters) that control the contraction of facial muscles. This produces a significant reduction in both the depth and size of dynamic fine lines and wrinkles. Regu- LifeCell also has a proprietary Swiss formulation consisting of specially purified soy and rice peptides and yeast protein produced biochemically.

Lifecell Consumer Reviews

At first look, the consumer reviews are quite varied. Some are excellent, some claim the product does absolutely nothing. If you look closer, you’ll see that the positive reviews and testimonials come for Lifecell’s own site and from affiliates of the product (people who review the product and then get a commission from sales). Here is an example testimonial from their own website:

I'm 40, but I look (and feel) like I'm 28, again. Thanks to LifeCell, no one can tell me I can't look as young as I feel. LifeCell age-proofs my skin without surgery, Botox, or a Park Ave. dermatologist. Now I look my age... the one I feel.

Here are a some one liners from customers:

AnnaLynne McCord - "Oh my God. I don’t see wrinkles!"
Melora Hardin - "Wow! This is Great."
Paula Abdul - "Wow! It works...What a concept."
Joey Fatone - "This is amazing. Wow!"
Ashlan Gorse - "I totally see a difference. This is awesome."
Christina Milian - "This is amazing. I want one for my mother too."

All pretty positive right? But if you then look at the Amazon reviews which are not selected by the company but are a variety of consumers reviews and which are, for the most part, negative. For example:

I was really looking forward to trying this product. I was convinced after reading everything about it that it was the solution to fighting wrinkles. I ordered online from the website and was told it was back-ordered but would ship in ten days. One month later I had to call to tell them that I had still not received the product. They apologized and I received it in a week. I was so convinced I would have dramatic results that I took "before" pictures. I faithfully applied the cream twice a day every day, but I saw no changes. I even tried just doing one side of my face so I could compare the two...no difference. The write ups say that there may be a tingling feeling and a tightening feeling, but I didn't feel either. I wish I had, then at least I would have felt like it was doing something. As time went on I used a little bit more each time (to try to get some result), but you can only put on so much before your skin takes on a yellowish cast...not good. The worst part was that when I got down to the last bit of the cream my husband asked, "Whatever happened with that new wrinkle cream you were so excited about, is it still back-ordered?" Not exactly a rousing endorsement.

Before I bought this product, I was looking desperately for legitimate reviews on this product but couldn't find any. I've been using this product for three months and am disappointed, but not surprised, to see little to no results. I have fine lines, not deep-set wrinkles on my face, and they are still not visibly reduced. I think the cream works sort of like Vaseline in that as soon as you apply it, it will dull the fine lines and therefore make them appear less noticeable, but as soon as you wash it off, they are just as noticeable.

Complete disaster. I used it for 4 days and my face started getting dry and red and lines seem to magnify. the stuff about lines not being visible to the human eye with this cream is total sales pitch. It smells like a skunk when you put it on and drys your skin very bad. It is supposed to be a super moisturizer but I think it does the complete opposite. I had to apply vitamin E cream day and night for a week to undo the damage that this stuff does. I have used IS clinical products in the past and they work great. everybody should try the firming complex from them. It works fast and over time really gives you that 20 year old skin everybody is looking for. I have come to think that there is no cure for lines under your eyes and most stuff only masks it. I can't even say that for Lifecell. It is a total sales pitch and does nothing but worsen the problems you are trying to remedy.

There are loads of other similar reviews at Amazon which I am much more likely to believe over their own self-serving website.

Lifecell Price

Lifecell is priced at $189. The Lifecell website has a ‘trial offer’ but be aware that this is not a free sample, it is a marketing technique which can catch you out if you’re not paying attention. The 30-day trial offer works like this: You pay $4.95 in shipping in handling for a 2 month supply of the product. If you don’t like it you have 30 days to return the product. The 30 days starts from the day of your order so by the time you receive the product you’ll have a lot less than 30 days to test it. Don’t forget to save the original box so you can return it in that. If you forget to return it in time or choose not to, you’ll be charged $189 for the product. The trial offer is a subscription offer so you will continue to receive the product every 2 months (and be charged every 2 months) until you ring them and cancel your subscription. If you want to contact Lifecell customer service, here are their contact details: Toll-free (within the US) 1-866-977-1412 or via email at [email protected]

Buy Lifecell

If you decide you want to buy the Lifecell anti-wrinkle cream, I suggest you buy from Amazon where you’ll pay the one off price of $189 instead of ordering the above mentioned trial offer direct from the Lifecell website. But really, with all the negative reviews I’m not sure why anyone would want to buy this product.

Lifecell International

Lifecell skin creams are available direct from their website using their ‘trial offer’. In you live outside of the US the cost of shipping and handling will depend on your country. In the UK for example, the initial cost is $25.95. But don’t forget, if you don’t cancel your subscription you’ll end up paying $189 every two months for the product.

Summary

So that’s the end of my Lifecell wrinkle cream review. In summary, I believe the customer reviews speak for themselves and those reviews generally state that the product doesn’t work. I don’t believe it is worth spending $189 to test it for myself. Everything I have read about the product is marketing hype, nothing more.

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: anti-aging, cream, review, wrinkles

Aura Vie Wrinkle Reducer Review

August 13, 2011 By Andrea 1 Comment

I see a lot of these so called ‘wrinkle reducer’ creams around and the Aura Vie cream in particular caught my attention. I see ads for it all over the place and I wonder how many people order the product and if they have any positive results.

After one quick look at the product sales page I’d say it’s unlikely to work as far as reducing wrinkles goes. Well, I guess that’s not totally true. If you have very dry skin, wrinkles looks more prominent. If you then use a moisturizing cream, which AuraVie no doubt is, then your wrinkles will appear less pronounced and so they will be ‘reduced’. That’s the whole thing about marketing really, it’s all in the wording. So applying a little moisturizer will most likely make you look a little fresher but it’s not actually doing anything to get rid of your wrinkles. It’s just a temporary improvement which can be gained from applying any cheap moisturizer you can find at the supermarket.

Of course I could be wrong and Aura Vie could be the fountain of youth. It’s interesting if you look at the before and after photos on their website. I’m not going to republish them here because I don’t want to breach any copyright laws and I’m not going to link to them either because they don’t deserve a link. But if you find their website you’ll see the odd looking before and after photos. The before photos are of some poor barefaced woman looking like she just got our of bed. The after photos are taken once full makeup has been applied and either in better lighting or with a decent amount of Photoshopping. It’s hardly a before and after shot of just applying the cream.

Here is what Aura Vie claims to do:

lift, tone and tighten tired skin
promotes skin cell rejuvenation
diminish dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles
increase collagen production and skin elasticity
decrease age spots and sagging skin

That’s quite the miracle cream when you think about it. I’d be surprised if it can do half of which they claim and as I said, their testimonial before and after photos only demonstrate how good their makeup artist is.

Let’s look at the decrease age spots claim as an example of why I think this cream is rubbish. I live in France, the home of cosmetics, where you can find thousands of different creams in your local pharmacy, all of which claim to do different things. These products are really the crème de la crème of creams (pun intended). I went to the dermatologist to ask about reducing or removing the age spots on my hands. I was thinking about getting laser treatment but she suggested a cream treatment from the pharmacy. I was surprised a cream would actually work for age spots but I bought the cream and used it for a couple of months. So what was the result of using a dermatologist recommended anti age spot cream? The result was no improvement whatsoever. I was completely surprised as to why it was recommended when it clearly didn’t work. I later had laser treatment and am now free of age spots on my hands. In my opinion, the only way to get rid of age spots is by laser treatment and no cream is going to work. But again, maybe AuraVie is the miracle cream I have been looking for and maybe my dermatologist didn’t know about it at that time. Maybe I will call her and see if she now recommends it for removing age spots.

I think most of the Aura Vie claims are bogus and their ‘free trial’ offer isn’t exactly reassuring. Still, people love to try anti-wrinkle creams (me included) and I’m sure this sells very well but I wonder how many loyal customers they’ll end up with.

Filed Under: Face Tagged With: anti-aging, review, wrinkles

How to Avoid Getting Wrinkles

August 1, 2011 By Andrea Leave a Comment

There's no way to totally avoid getting wrinkles forever, but there are things you can do to lessen the chance that they occur. And if you already have wrinkles, there are things you can do to get rid of them or at least lessen them considerably. To get to this point, there are some things that you should avoid in life. Also, there are a few things you should do to make sure you avoid getting too many wrinkles. This isn't a foolproof system, but it has helped many women - some just like you - over the years.

What to Avoid

The Sun - Avoiding the sun is a priority if you want to avoid getting wrinkles as you get older. The sun's rays have a very harmful effect on the skin, making wrinkles appear worse. To avoid the sun - while not becoming a vampire - use plenty of sunscreen.
Stop Smoking - Smoking cigarettes is not only harmful for your lungs, it can really have a negative effect on your skin. The motions to smoke a cigarette can cause deep lines around the mouth, making you look older than you really are.

What to Do

Pay Attention - Paying attention to your facial expression throughout most of the day is important. Many women unknowingly walk around with a furrowed brow or a smile, etching the wrinkles into their face even more. If you're conscious about this, you can change your habits and avoid getting as many wrinkles.
Eat Nuts - Eating nuts can help replace some of the things your body needs but stops producing when you get older. Replacing the body's source with nuts (almonds and walnuts are good), you can make sure your skin has what it needs to stay looking younger.

Avoiding Wrinkles is Possible

If you want to avoid wrinkles, there are things you can do to help with this. If you avoid the things that help promote them, you're even better off. Tackling wrinkles is an age old problem, but today there is much information about how to stay looking younger longer. When you add that to some of the skin creams available today, there's no reason you can't take 5, 10 or even more years off of how old you look. Avoiding wrinkles plays a big part in this.

Filed Under: Skin Care Tagged With: face, skincare, tips, wrinkles

Get Help with Under Eye Wrinkles

June 22, 2011 By Andrea Leave a Comment

If you suffer from serious wrinkles under your eyes, you have given up trying to come up with a solution. While it is difficult, it's not an impossible thing to do. Removing under eye wrinkles is tricky, but if you know the facts about wrinkles and how they form and you put steps in place to combat them, you're going to be able to end up with a younger looking you. If this interests you, keep reading. Under eye wrinkles don't have to be a problem anymore.

The Cause of Wrinkles

Basically as we get older, our outer layer of skin begins to slowly break down, allowing moisture to escape from our skin. This causes the internal layers of skin to be affected as well. The dermal, for instance, begins to lose elasticity and as a result, wrinkles appear on the epidermal or outer skin. What does this mean for you without all the scientific mumbo jumbo? Well, as you get older your skin begins to break down and because of this, you should do everything you can to make sure your skin has what it needs. This will help you avoid under eye wrinkles.

Help With Under Eye Wrinkles

Drink Water - Drinking the recommended daily amount of water helps make sure your body (which is mostly water) has enough to flush itself and keep everything operating smoothly, including your skin.
Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine - While swell to drink, both of these remove water from the body, which can have a negative impact on your skin.
Cucumbers - Fresh cucumber slices placed on your closed eyes can do wonders to help revitalize your eyes, moisturizing your skin and fighting under eye wrinkles.

A Younger Looking You

If you can take care of your under eye wrinkles, you're going to be well on your way to a younger looking you. There are other places that wrinkles form and you should be conscious of those as well, but wrinkles under the eyes are one of the first places people see when they look at you. If there are wrinkles that make you look older, that's going to be the first thought that registers with people who meet you. To help with this, do something about your under eye wrinkles, even if that means using a special cream.

Filed Under: Eyes Tagged With: Beauty, eyes, tips, wrinkles

Why Sunscreen is Your Best Friend

June 21, 2011 By Andrea Leave a Comment

If sunscreen isn't your best friend yet, it should be. When it comes to avoiding wrinkles and looking your best, sunscreen is one of the best ways you can help yourself. Something so simple may not seem like it will help, but in the short term and the long haul, sunscreen can save your skin. To prove this to you, we're going to look at some of the benefits of sunscreen and how it can help you stay looking as young as possible. By the time you've read this, you should have a really good idea of why sunscreen is your best friend.

Benefits of Sunscreen

If you weren't aware, the sun's rays are actually pretty harmful to humans. Too much sun (even artificial tanning), can have quite an effect on your skin, and not in a positive way. Sunscreen benefits you by blocking these harmful rays, basically putting a barrier between you and the sun. You can't see it, but it helps you all the same. By blocking the sun, your skin will not suffer the damage it would if you weren't using sunscreen.

What This Means for You

Because of this, you should really consider using sunscreen whenever you go out into the sun for extended periods of time. You may think it's overly cautious or could get expensive with purchasing sunscreen, but if you want to stay looking young longer, it's a necessity that pays for itself in the long run. By using sunscreen, you can save your skin from the harmful effects of the sun and keep your radiant, young skin longer. This has been proven over the years.

A Younger Looking You Thanks to Sunscreen

Sunscreen isn't the be all and end all for looking younger, but it is definitely one of the easiest ways you can help protect your skin from the effects of time and aging. We all get older, but if you take the right steps - like using sunscreen - you can keep your youthful look longer. Sunscreen is your best friend because it's there for you no matter what. That's what a good friend does. And if you have sunscreen as a lifelong friend, you're going to keep your youthful looks longer. Finding a good, strong sunscreen that works is important for the best protection possible, so you shouldn't according to price alone.

Filed Under: Skin Care Tagged With: anti-aging, skin, sunscreen, wrinkles

StriVectin

July 10, 2010 By Andrea Leave a Comment

StriVectin is one of my favorite anti aging/anti wrinkle brands. I started using the face cream about 3 years ago and saw dramatic results. At that time, I was starting to get little lines under my eyes. I think they were caused by the way I sleep more than anything else but anyway, the point is, I was starting to get really stressed about these lines. I started using the StriVectin SD Intensive Repair cream twice per day and after about 2 or 3 weeks, the lines were gone and have never reappeared. I couldn’t be happier.

I’m in my mid 30s and don’t have a lot of wrinkles but I do have a fairly noticeable frown line which I’d love to get rid of. While the StriVectin didn’t make this wrinkle disappear, it is definitely less obvious now.

So I think this face cream can help get rid of fine lines and fine wrinkles and reduce deeper wrinkles - at least it did for me.

I’ve continued to use the StriVectin face cream since that time and now use the Eye Cream and sometimes the Deep Wrinkle Serum too. I plan to try the Facial Sculpting Cream in the future and will update this post when I do.

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