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Truth In Aging
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Truth in Aging delivers the honest truth about the beauty industry, informing readers about what cosmetics really work and why.
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Makeup Memo: is there glitter in your eye cream?

Truth #6Light Reflecting Particles = GlitterOn the market today are dozens upon dozens of beauty brands that tout the use of “light reflecting particles” or “luminizers” in their products. Simply pu...

07 oct 11

Macadamia Natural Oil Rejuvenating Shampoo

Having had such a good experience with Macadamia Natural Oil Reviving Curl Cream, which gives a lovely light bounce to curly tresses imparting mostly (certainly not entirely, but definitely mostly)...

06 oct 11

SKIN by Nulastin Rejuvenating Formula – reader reviewed and recommended

Reviewed by MicheleI’ve been using SKIN by Nulastin Rejuvenating Formula for six weeks. I have been using it both morning and evening on my entire face. I use it over Cellbone Hyper-Peptides Se...

06 oct 11

Five Best for broken capillaries

Telangiectasia (a.k.a. spider veins and broken capillaries) are dilated small vessels near the surface of the skin. Typically they are caused by sun exposure, inflammatory conditions (such as acne or...

05 oct 11

Infotone Face Mist – reviewed and rejected

Back in May, Sunil wrote a rather skeptical article about Infotone Face Mist. After it was posted, an AquaLiv representative sent us a sample of the product, urging us to test Infotone before passing...

05 oct 11

Chella Lash Full-Fillment Conditioning Treatment – reader reviewed

Reviewed by JelenaTIA note: This review pertains to a prostaglandin-free, peptide based version of Chella Lash-Full Fillment Conditioning Treatment, which will be available on or about 10/15/11. It h...

04 oct 11

Vapour Stratus Instant Skin Perfector

Thanks to Sarah’s sleuthing , I’ve just become acquainted with a makeup that uses organic ingredients called Vapour Organic Beauty and I’ve trying out the 3-in-1 moisturizer, primer and no-color foun...

04 oct 11

Great-looking arms in only five minutes a day

Many members of the Truth In Aging community have been asking me about what I’m doing to get toned (but not bulky arms). First of all, thank you for noticing. So here’s the secret – and a wonderful o...

03 oct 11

Creo Care Nano Pro-Tec Body Wash- reader reviewed and recommended

By ClaudiaFirst off the scent of Creo Care’s Nano Pro-Tec Body Wash ($17), Grapefruit Ginger is marvelous. Both the grapefruit and ginger are evident but neither is over-powering. I prefer to u...

03 oct 11

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer – reader reviewed

Reviewed by TinaI just completed a 4-week treatment trial using Juice Beauty’s Stem Cellular Repair Moisturizer ($65 in the TIA shop) twice a day (morning & night) after cleansing and tonin...

02 oct 11

Radish root – alternative to phenoxyethanol and paraben preservatives

A new brand – I should more accurately say, a new brand to me – reached out to us here at Truth In Aging and straight away I had a hunch that I was going to find it interesting. Sevani focuses on nat...

01 oct 11

SenZen Slough It Off Ultimate Exfoliant – reader reviewed and recommended

Reviewed by CindyI’ve just finished my six week trial of SenZen Slough It Off ($42 in the TIA shop). My 62 year old skin has been showing its age a bit more lately, so I was anxious to see the ...

01 oct 11

Your Best Face samples worth $52 throughout October

Throughout October – while stocks last – orders of $50 and over when you shop in the Truth In Aging store will qualify you for $52 worth of Your Best Face samples. Darrell and Kimberley a...

01 oct 11

Why I started Truth In Aging

The other day, I started talking about my philosophy, why I started Truth In Aging and what I’m trying to achieve. Then it seemed like a good idea to try to capture it once and for all on video...

30 sep 11

ClearChoice TCA Moisture Peel – reader review

Reviewed by JustD*I recently purchased a coupon to have two laser photofacial (IPL laser) sessions done at a spa I go to from time to time. I was excited about the possibility of getting rid of some...

30 sep 11

Makeup Memo – the truth about models vs. real women

Truth #5 Models are real people with entourages and poor beauty habits. Real women are real people, period.On the heels of New York’s spring/summer 2012 fashion shows, I rushed off to Milan, Italy to...

29 sep 11

Getting under the skin of hyperpigmentation and dark spots

There are two key actives required for managing hyperpigmentation (dark spots, age spots, or whatever you want to call them): patience and diligence. A third requirement is to have realistic expectat...

28 sep 11

Juice Beauty Organics to Clear Skin – reader reviewed

Reviewed by MichelleI was one of those girls you hated in high school. My skin was practically flawless, nary a breakout, and when asked what I used? Water. No cleansers. No creams. No masks. I didn&...

28 sep 11

Radical Skincare Youth Infusion Age Defying Serum

I recently came across Radical Skincare, which is sold in high end department stores such as Barney’s. Radical’s approach (which is supposedly the result of years of research) is to create a potent b...

27 sep 11

Sugaring hair removal treatment- not as sweet as it sounds

My most recent bikini waxing appointment was both painfully long and exceedingly painful. The particular salon that I picked specializes in an all-natural, low-temperature wax that is supposedly favo...

27 sep 11

Dr Nabet’s Zen Attitude and formulating for the menopausal woman

Hello, hormones! Its is Menopause Awareness Month. I must declare that, officially menopausal though I am (the Mayo Clinic defines it as kicking in one year after the last menstrual period), that I h...

26 sep 11

Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 – reader reviewed

Reviewed by SuelyI was very pleased to be chosen to test the Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 PA++ BB cream.I am not a make up user; I have more of a natural style. But when you are in your 40...

26 sep 11

Shielo Smoothing Complexion Scrub – reader reviewed

Reviewed by DeniseI occasionally ask my 40-something year old friends with particularly healthy, glowing skin the key to their success. Invariably, their routine includes some form of exfoliation &#...

25 sep 11

Prana AU 24K Gold Serum- reviewed and recommended

Gold is one of those things that is reassuring and potentially unreliable at the same time. When the economy is volatile, investors view gold as a safe haven. Yet, gold is also associated with warnin...

24 sep 11

Waxelene – reader reviewed and recommended

Reviewed by CyndieI’m a Vaseline user and have been most of my life, until…I heard petroleum is unsafe (yuck). Waxelene list only 4 ingredients. Organic soybean oil, natural beeswax, vita...

24 sep 11

Nimble – an antioxidant energy bar

I think that the only thing that’s nimble about a new protein bar that claims to be the first ever to combine beauty and nutrition is the marketing speak. Balance Bar’s new Nimble ($15.99 for a box o...

23 sep 11

DNA EGF Night Renewal – reader reviewed and recommended

Reviewed by TriciaI am always a little hesitant to try “night” products. They are typically thick, heavy creams meant for dry, mature skin. I wake up with greasy skin and breakouts.DNA EGF Night Re...

23 sep 11

TIA celebrates female beauty industry leaders

Today is American Business Women’s Day, which was officially enacted in 1983 and celebrates all working women. In its honor, we here at Truth In Aging decided to give a shout out to some of our favor...

22 sep 11

YBF Refresh vs ReLuma Eye Cream

Reviewed by PatI am always on the quest for a miracle eye cream. I’m in my late fifties and although I do not have bags or dark circles, a couple of years ago, the skin beneath my eyes started to lo...

22 sep 11

Skincare essentials for every age

I am frequently asked for tips for specific age groups and even for full regimens. In the past, I outlined regimens for 30 somethings, 40-somethings and 50+ and will update and expand them in the com...

21 sep 11

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