PRODUCT REVIEWS

Struck by Lightning
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Longer Lashes
Athena Cosmetics offers RevitaLash,
a vitamin-rich, clear liquid eyeliner.
When applied once a day to the base
of the eyelashes, it helps safely build
longer, thicker and fuller lashes. The
formulation is paraben-, hormone- and
salicylate-free. Contact: 877.909.5274
or revitalash.com
Results Rx unveils Lightning Rx.
The formulation is an all-natural
fading serum that contains
L-arbutin, L-lactic acid, licorice
root and daisy flower extracts to
brighten the skin. Lightning Rx also
inhibits tyrosinase, serves as an
antioxidant and exfoliates the skin.
It is indicated for hyperpigmentation, photodamage, acne and
melasma. Contact: 877.367.7975
or resultsrx.com
Sharp Solution
The Microneedle Therapy System
Roller from Clinical Resolution is
for nonsurgical and nonablative
treatment of wrinkling, scarring
and hyperpigmentation. The rollers
help stimulate collagen and elastin
which then thicken the skin to help
reduce the appearance of wrinkles
and smooth scars. The rollers
are available in six needle depths
ranging from 0.2mm to 3.0mm.
Contact: 877.566.9687 or clinicalresolution.com
Supplemental Treatment
Veda Life Sciences launches CellaDermRx,
an oral cellulite reduction program. The
supplements are designed to increase
microcirculation, strengthen blood vessels,
and improve lymphatic drainage and tissue
oxygenation that help reduce the appearance of cellulite. The program can be used
alone or with other cellulite therapies. Contact 800.788.5604 or vedalifesciences.com
Rebuilding Defenses
Episciences presents its Epionce Medical Barrier Cream to
optimally restore the damaged
barrier from aggressive skin
products, procedures, and treatments. The product contains
no sensitizers, preservatives or
scent, and offers a 92% recovery
of barrier function within 45
minutes of application. Contact:
866.374.6623 or epionce.com
Corrective Care
The new MD Corrective Care cosmeceutical line offers complete skin
care in a simple four-step regimen. Start with a gentle cleansing exfoliator, add a hyperpigmentation corrective complex, an instant blemish
eliminator and an age-defying cream. Active ingredients include AHAs
derived from glycolic acid and papaya extract, botanical extracts, peptides and vitamin C. Contact: 877.628.4777 or mdcorrectivecare.com
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Topical Filler
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Dermelect Cosmeceuticals introduces its
Confidence Injection Crease Concentrate,
a topical dermal filler formulated with hyaluronic spheres and RetiSTAR stabilized
retinol to diminish lines on the forehead
and around the nose and mouth. The
filling spheres harness hyaluronic acid
for intense, rapid-action smoothing and
softening results. RetiSTAR provides
an optical, wrinkle-distorting effect by increasing
cell redistribution and
forming a barrier function to retain moisture.
Contact: 888.693.3763
or dermelect.com
Oscillating Energy
Synergie by Dynatronics presents the Aesthetics
Oscillation Therapy unit. Designed with six treatment
modes and frequency options up to 200 Hz, the unit
offers a fluctuating electrical microcurrent that tones
and tightens the skin, increases cellular turnover, and
diminishes fine lines and wrinkles safely with no downtime. Contact: 800.874.6251 or dynatronics.com
Cool Tool
ThermoTek presents the ArTek Spot, a contact-cooling
device designed to provide dermal cooling before and after
light-based treatments. The device maintains the cooling head at 49° F without any ice or consumables and is
indicated for use with IPLs, tattoo removals and injections.
Contact: 877.242.3232 or thermotekusa.com
Diminish Dark Circles
Young Pharmaceuticals presents
KojiLac-Ci Dual-Action Dark
Circle Treatment. The formulation
contains chrysin, H-hydroxysuccinimide and vitamin K to combat
the appearance of hemoglobin
accumulation, and kojic acid
ester, arbutin and rumex extract
to brighten skin.
Contact: 800.874.9686 or
youngpharm.com
Collagen Revisited
Purigenex launches its line of bioactive collagen products, including ICS
Intensive Collagen Serum and ICM Ionized Collagen Mask. The line does
not contain collagen as a gelatin, is not denatured or heated, and must
be kept under refrigeration. The serum and mask rehydrate and regenerate skin cells, balance electrolytes, soothe inflammation and draw toxins
away from subdermal lymph and fatty tissue. Contact: 877.787.4469 or
purigenex.com
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Timeless
Skin Care
Age Intervention Regeneration Booster from Jan
Marini Skin Research is an antiaging formulation
that incorporates telomerase enzyme in combination
with anti-inflammatory agents, select peptides and
other skin enhancing ingredients proven to significantly restore the youthful attributes of skin. Contact:
800.347.2223 or janmarini.com
A Good Combination
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Skin Kit Launch
The new DermHA Skin
Rejuvenating Kit includes
a rejuvenating cleanser, a
lactic acid exfoliating serum
and Moisture Creme Plus.
The creme, powered with
a high concentration of
pure hyaluronic acid, also
contains green tea, grape
seed extract, phospholipids,
micro-encapsulated vitamin
A, aloe and botanicals.
All products are free of
fragrance, alcohol, lanolin, dye, propylene glycol
and mineral oil. Contact:
877.933.7642 or
dermha.com
Genesis Biosystems introduces
the AccelaFuze skin rejuvenation
system that delivers advanced
therapy by combining microdermabrasion, dermal infusion and LED
light. The system is offered with
several topical solutions, including
a deep cleanser, a 10% lactic acid
peel, a kojic acid-based lightener,
a moisturizer with botanical antioxidants and a peptide replacement
solution with growth factor stimulation to restore collagen in aging
skin. Contact: 888.577.7335 or
genesisbiosystems.com
Acne Pen
Skinprint introduces the
Skinprint Acne Pen, a new patented device for the treatment of acne. The Acne Pen instantaneously reduces
local skin pH to kill bacteria known to cause acne. Clinical studies show an immediate reduction in papules and
pustules, and the skin quickly rebounds to its normal pH.
The pen offers a pain-free, heat-free, 15-second treatment time that improves compliance.
Contact: 800.234.1308 or skinprint.com
Broad-Spectrum Protection
LUCA Sunscreen unveils its SPF 15 and
SPF 30 sunscreens formulated with
homosalate, octisilate, octocrylene and
Polycylene, a proprietary stabilized form
of avobenzone. The only sun protection
product in the United States to print its
critical wavelength value on its label,
LUCA protects the skin from UVA rays
in the 350nm to 383nm wavelengths
not covered by other sunscreens.
The water-resistant, hypoallergenic,
fragrance-free sunscreen lasts for six
hours and is designed for use as a daily
moisturizer. Contact: 866.377.5822 or
lucasunscreen.com
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Special Delivery
DermaSweep presents the DermaSweep
Multilevel Resurfacing line, which includes
the DermaSweep MD, Pro and Mini models.
The MD model allows physicians to deliver
topical solutions more deeply throughout the
upper layers of the skin and provides the
ability to upgrade to completely closed,
hydro-assisted, vacuum-sealed dermabrasion. The Pro model allows estheticians the
same delivery system and treatment features
as the MD model but without the upgrade
capabilities. The Mini model is vacuum
assisted and completely portable. Contact:
916.632.9134 or dermasweep.com
Correcting Overexposure
Niadyne presents the NIA 24 Sun Damage Repair for Decolletage and Hands.
The formulation includes Pro-Niacin,
olive, licorice and borage seed oils, and
various flower and leaf extracts that
enhance the skin’s barrier function and
improve skin tone, texture and hyperpigmentation. Contact: 866.NIADYNE
or NIA24.com