Review: Be.fine Food Skin Care Neck Cream

befineneck2.jpgWhat They Say: A firming, tightening and smoothing corrective cream. MUSHROOM extracts for firming. IRIS FLOWER for tightening. Added CAFFEINE evens out and smoothes while natural vitamins support collagen product. Correct and perfect. Brighten and tone. Can also be used on décolletage.

So what does it do?
Tightens skin and reduces wrinkles
What: Iris Florentina Root Extract
Why: Natural flower estrogens used to help the skin regulate its moisture content.

Firms and lifts skin
What: Mushroom Extract (Agaricus Bisporus)
Why: This extract has the capability to increase cell turnover and collagen synthesis improve skin hydration and firmness, and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

Provides antioxidant benefits
What: Tocopheryl acetate-Vitamin E
Why: Rice peptides help to deliver Vitamins E and F to renew and protect.

What Lisa Says: The best facial regimens and cosmetic surgeries cannot belie the fact that when the neck and décolletage are not cared for, generally woman's age is apparent for all to see. All too often these areas get the short shrift. I do try to take care of both of these areas (as well as my hands) and willingly gave up my regular products to give Be Fine a try. While I liked the idea of "food for the skin", I noticed not all of the ingredients were natural. There are some chemicals in this cream so those looking for organic make sure to read the label.

I used this product after my a.m. and p.m. cleansing routine. Packaging is very nice - a pump bottle that never once clogged and a top that snapped on and never fell off during all the travel I've done this summer. The product it's self is more like a lotion than a cream. It has an "allergen free fragrance" that is very subdued and smells fairly earthy. Not a bad scent but not one I particularly enjoy in a skincare product.

As for performance, after 2 months use, the only thing I noted was that this lotion absorbs quickly leaving your skin feeling very soft. I did not, however, notice any tightening, lifting or wrinkle reduction. It could be that because prior to testing this product I have always taken care of my neck and décolletage areas. Which leads me to my final point: my regular skin care has done more for my neck and décolletage than just about any specialty product made for those specific areas. Unfortunately, Be Fine fits into that category of creams as well.

Retail Price: $19.99 / 1.7 fl oz. (available on Befine's website)

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Posted on July 30, 2008 11:02 PM in categories: Be.fine, Body Lotions and Moisturizers

Review: Be.fine Eye Brightening Treatment

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What They Say: This exceedingly gentle serum helps to alleviate dark circles using technology that illuminates the skin. Seaweed peptides & Avocado oils lift, tighten and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Jamie's Thoughts: This interesting product focuses on natural ingredients as the key to the results they promise. I can definitely agree with the claims of brightening - I saw a difference in about a week. It didn't completely get rid of my circles (which is near impossible, given my allergies and genetic predisposition to undereye woes), but there was a marked improvement. I noticed it most often in the morning, during that one glance I allow myself to take in the mirror before getting ready. I looked more rested, and my eyes didn't frighten me with their puffy, dark bags.

I would recommend this to anyone who wants to be careful about what they are putting near their eyes (this cream is paraben and allergen free). It has no scent, and absorbs almost instantly.

That being said, I didn't see very good results in the refining, wrinkle-fixing department. No noticeable difference whatsoever, and I used this religiously for a month, AM and PM. So those with aggressive fine lines might consider another product.

Retail Price: $21.99 (BeFine.com)

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Posted on December 10, 2007 6:49 PM in categories: Be.fine, Eye Cream

Reviews: Be.fine Food Skincare Exfoliating Cleanser & Lip Exfoliator

What They Say:
befineexcleanser.jpg(about the Exfoliating Cleanser) "Deep cleansing to gently slough and moisturize. Almond, naturally high in minerals, removes impurities. Brown Sugar & Oat calm and heal. This non-irritating light buffing cleanser clears away dull and damaged skin. Use Every Day to give yourself a mini facial."

(about the Lip Exfoliator) "Banish the effects of daily stress on your lips. While enhancing their natural color, Pineapple enzymes exfoliate and reveal fresh new skin for soft baby lips. Contains emollients, botanical extracts and vitamins to deliver smoothness, condition and moisturize. Wash Lips every day."

befinelipexf.jpgWhat Melissa Says: (about the Exfoliating Cleanser) I like that this cleanser is really efficient at getting all that dry, dead skin sloughed off easily without irritating my skin. The formula isn't the most gentle I've ever used, but that is compared with jojoba beads, so this is really quite acceptable. The only think I would say is a slight negative is that the scent is a little bit like cereal, and I don't love it...but I don't hate it, either. Overall, an effective product that produced no negative side effects for me.

(about the Lip Exfoliator) I love this stuff. While in the past I didn't see much need for a lip exfoliant, more and more I'm realizing the nice little luxury of taking just a moment to create super-soft, smooth lips that feel moisturized and rejuvenated. That's what this product does, with no negative taste or super-strong smell. It's a little tube of lip-pampering. I like it!

Retail Price:
(Exfoliating Cleanser) -$15.99
(Lip Exfoliator) - $19.99
(in CVS stores or at CVS online or shop at the BeFine online store after their shopping area is complete)

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(Exfoliating Cleanser) -
(Lip Exfoliator) -

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Posted on October 22, 2007 11:23 PM in categories: Be.fine, Drugstore Find of the Week, Exfoliators, Masks, and Peels, Totally DeLush

Review: Be.fine Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

befinedaily.jpgWhat They Say: A feather weight, easily absorbed active collagen supporting formulation of Rosemary & Pomegranate: hydro balancing natural stimulants regenerate your skin. Rice provides natural protective moisture. Pomegranate increases the effect of spf15. Use to restore and protect.

Melissa Says: I actually liked this a.m. moisturizer's light feel. Though not as quickly-absorbing as the oil-free version I'd been using regularly, of course, this didn't take too long to soak into the skin. Unfortunately, this made me break out. The first time I noticed a few pimples where I don't even usually get them on my "off" days, I just thought "hmm, I wonder if it's this stuff? naahhh...", but took a break from it just in case. The second time there were just a few random ones again and I thought "oh great, is it possible this is just a bad coincidence?". One more try after about two weeks off, and the third time there was no question. There they were, on my forehead and either sidE of my nose. ENOUGH.

This could just be a reaction because of my skin type, so just use caution when deciding to use this if your skin is reactive sometimes to certain ingredients. It seems like it would be a good moisturizer otherwise, so if it doesn't bother you, go for it. And remember, if it does cause you to break out, you can always return the product to the drugstore to get a refund.

Retail Price: $19.99 (in CVS stores or at CVS online or shop at the BeFine online store after their shopping area is complete)

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Posted on October 10, 2007 9:33 PM in categories: Be.fine, Facial Moisturizer

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