This post is a little different from what I normally do, but I wanted to share this product with you guys because it's just amazing! Last weekend, I was at my cousin's bridal shower in the Hamptons and I got to chatting with my cousin's friend Corinne. We have kids the same age and traded stories most of the party. She also mentioned to me that she's a skincare consultant for Rodan and Fields (the doctor's who created Proactiv) and before we left, she gave me a small organza bag containing a "mini facial", which I thought was really nice. After I got home, I looked in the bag and there was a packet of their Micro-Dermabrasion Paste, a capsule of their Redefine Night Renewing Serum, and a capsule of their Lip Renewing Serum.
I currently use Dr. Brandt's Microdermabrasion and have used it for many years, ever since working at Sephora (and I left there in 2007). Until now, I just never found anything I liked better for getting my skin baby smooth. Up front, I will say that the Rodan and Fields Micro-dermabrasion paste is expensive at $78 for a 4.2 oz. jar... BUT it costs quite a bit less than Dr. Brandt's version which is $78 for less than half the product (2 oz.) and a 3.5 oz. tube of Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion will run you $99! So the R&F version is way more cost-effective.
Also, at the end of this post, I'll let you know how to get 10% off and free shipping which brings the cost down to $70.
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| Mini Mini Facial Samples |
The Rodan and Fields Micro-dermabrasion paste contains sugar and salt crystals to polish the skin and unlike some scrubs that contain oils, this has a silicone base which helps the paste glide across your skin without leaving an oily residue.
It smells kind of medicinal but it wasn't offensive or strong in any way, and as I was massaging it into my face, the smell sort of faded and I didn't notice it anymore.
One of the nice things about this scrub is that you can customize it to your skin type. If you're not too sensitive and you're in need of a deep-down clean or have stubborn dry patches (or even areas of the body that have more stubborn dry skin like elbows, knees and feet) you can use this scrub on dry skin for maximum grit. If you want a gentler exfoliation or have slightly more sensitive skin, you can apply it to a damp face and add more water to lessen the intensity.
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| Rodan and Fields Micro-dermabrasion Paste |
I started out using it on a dry face and it was pretty intense...in a good way! It starts out thick like a paste but as you start to massage it in, it takes on a melty texture that spreads easily. I massaged it in for about 30 seconds and then rinsed, and let me just tell you...my face was super smooth and velvety, like a baby's! Normally, my face has different textures in different areas...my cheeks sometimes get little tiny bumps and dry patches and my chin has a somewhat orange-peel texture that's really annoying when trying to get a smooth, flawless look with foundation. After using this scrub, my entire face felt the same texture-wise...it was just smooth all over and had an amazing glow.
I still had some more of the paste in the sample packet, so a few days later, I used it again, this time on a damp face since I didn't think I needed the full intensity of the paste so soon after my first experience. This time, it felt very gentle and left my skin glowing and bright. So no matter how your skin is feeling, you can customize the intensity. However, Rodan and Fields do not recommend this for very sensitive skin types, so if you don't normally react well with scrubs, this probably isn't for you.
Even though this review is of the Micro-dermabrasion Paste, I also wanted to mention those two little capsules that were included with my mini facial. The blue one is from R&F's anti-aging Redefine line and it's called Night Renewing Serum.
It's a fragrance-free serum that contains both retinol and peptides so it's pretty much an anti-wrinkle powerhouse. It has a silicone base so it feels really nice, almost like a primer going on and seemed to instantly fill in fine lines as it works to treat them.
The little gray capsule is the Lip Renewing Serum which is a hydrating treatment that feels like a glossy balm. It contains antioxidants and peptides to smooth your lips texture and decrease wrinkles. This felt so luxurious on my lips and left a beautiful glossy sheen.
Overall, I'm really impressed with the Rodan and Fields products in my mini facial kit and I couldn't wait to share them with you. In fact, I contacted Corinne and told her that I was a beauty blogger (she had no idea before) and that I wanted to write about the products she shared with me. She was thrilled and said that she would give my readers 10% off and free shipping (to take advantage of this, contact her directly at coriliscio22@gmail.com).
To check out all of the products Rodan and Fields have to offer, please visit their website...in addition to anti-aging products, they also have an anti-acne line for adults called Unblemish, as well as a line for sensitive skin called Soothe and a line to combat brown spots called Reverse.