Let the challenge begin

By Ellen
Thursday March 18th 2010

I've definitely never thought of myself as a vain individual; my skin care and beauty routine are pretty low-maintenance. But, as I near the big 4 - 0, the appearance of my skin is beginning to bother me. It's not that I want to look like I'm 20 forever, but I guess I am just not ready to accept all the lines and wrinkles that have started to decorate my face.

When Garnier approached me to take part in an 8-week challenge and use their new Ultra-Lift Pro Gravity Defying Cream - potentially looking up to five years younger after eight weeks - I jumped at the chance! Who wouldn't want to turn back the hands of time? 

Once I received the cream, I took some time to review the packaging and learn more about this product. First off, I did not realize (and I am sure I should have) that Garnier uses 100% fresh, ultra-preserved natural ingredients. On the front of each box there is a circular symbol that highlights what the "star" ingredients are. Ultra-Lift Pro Gravity Defying Cream contains Beech Tree Extract, which increases the production of collagen and strengthens the skin's structure; Omega 3 + 6 rebuilds the skin's protective barrier to become smooth and plump; and Soy Protein, which boosts natural collagen production. These ingredients, in combination with Garnier's Pro-tense Technology, will, the box tells me, resculpt the look of my cheeks, jawline and neck. Yippee!

Every week I will be sharing my thoughts, feelings and results, so do come back and check out the blog, and I'd love it if you'd say Hi!

Have a beauty-ful day.

Ellen

26 comments

By Sébastien
Friday
March 19th 2010
Great, I'm looking forward to read your next post!
By Ellen
Wednesday
March 24th 2010
Sébastien,
I am so glad that you dropped by to say hello.  My next post is up so do take a look at it.

By Catherine
Wednesday
March 24th 2010
Bravo, Ellen - will be tuning in to see your progress!
By Ellen
Friday
March 26th 2010
Thanks Catherine.
By Mary-Anne
Monday
March 29th 2010
Hi Catherine:
Can't wait to see the final results...I've got 8 years on you, so I think I will rush out and try this right along with you before another day creeps upon my face Smile
By Jeanie
Monday
March 29th 2010
This is lovely to have a knowledgeable, well-informed and unbiased judge assessing this product, Ellen!  What a delight, I am looking forward to reading about how your face 'feels' as time goes by, and can you tell us more about what some of the ingredients you have mentioned will do for our skin at the cellular level?  We're all sort of pseudo-sciency once we get onto this 'save-our-skin!' rescue-call orbit Smile
By Shirley
Monday
March 29th 2010
I was wondering if this cream/program will work on older skin, or is it only for those in their thirties and forties.  There are not many affordable creams out there for fifties and above. I think that it is great you are doing this. thanks
By Oksana
Monday
March 29th 2010
Looking forward to seeing your results!  It's so difficult to figure out what is the best for us.  Good luck!
By Gail
Monday
March 29th 2010
I would like to see this same test with a more mature individual with more pronounced effects of aging.  Ellen's skin still looks quite youthful.

By Marcia
Tuesday
March 30th 2010
As an older person, (66) I have been blessed with a good skin and very little wrinkles.  However, my neck is another story! I would love to see what, if any, improvement you find with this area.  I would also like to know if you feel that it would help the "wattle" or turkey neck so many of us have.  I would also like to find out if it takes care of the "necklace" around the base of the neck - it comes with the territory of reading and just daily living.  
By chicago tanning
Friday
April 2th 2010
This products really help me a lot.
By Brenda-Gail
Tuesday
April 13th 2010
Can't Wait To See Final Results,It's Really Hard To Find Products That Do What They Say They Will,I May HAve To Run Out And Get This Myself.
By Gillian Cote
Wednesday
April 14th 2010
hmm...it makes me want to try it. i am approaching 40 as well..Smile
By Sandy
Thursday
April 15th 2010
I'm 51 and I'd like to have my face and routine profiled!

I'm going to try this product. Remember, exfoliate your skin daily too and don't smoke. Smoking dries out your skin and makes you look soooo old!

Good luck ladies!!
By anne redmond
Monday
April 19th 2010
Wow what a difference!  You look GREAT.  Where can I get that??
By Cheryl Lidfors
Friday
May 21th 2010
I would like to try the Garnier lift product.
By Maxine Reichstein
Tuesday
May 25th 2010
I just started using this product and am quite please so far.  I too would like to know what would work for the neck area as I am older too and have that turkey neck going on a bit.  I also have started to get reddness in my checks that I have never had before.
By Christa Schorn
Friday
May 28th 2010
I tried it and like it very much,
Thank you
By silvana
Tuesday
June 1th 2010
Garnier is an excellent product.  I am here to request my free sample.
By april
Thursday
July 1th 2010
love it
By Donna
Monday
July 5th 2010
I have read all the good comments on the gravity defying cream.  I am going to try it myself.
By liba bender
Friday
July 9th 2010
Amazing!
By Liba
Friday
July 9th 2010
I would like the $5 coupon to try this please.
Thanks.
By Helen
Thursday
July 22th 2010
I bought Ultra-Lift Pro Gravity Defying Cream after receiving my coupon from Garnier in the mail.  I cannot believe...nor can my husband... how amazing this product is.  Two days later equals two years younger.  I'm not kidding.  This stuff is beyond awesome!!

Thank you sooooo much for such an amazing product.  Do I work for Garnier?  I wish!  Maybe then I could get all kinds of deals... lol!  Ladies... I'm 55 years old.  Well, I was last week... now I'm looking younger by the day.

This is the BEST thing I've ever used on my face... it just works.  Period.

Thanks again!

Helen  Smile
By Rita
Saturday
July 31th 2010
I have large pores, and have been trying to find something to use that helps hide them.  Do you have a product that smooths on like a think skin to go under the base coat?
By Linda Moore
Saturday
August 7th 2010
I started using this Garnier products and LOVE IT!! I have tried so many products out there and hasn't had any good results. I noticed my fine lines and wrinkles on my forehead seem to disappeared. My skin feels softer and smoothier, I am loving it.

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Meet Ellen:

Ellen Mirza is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of one of Canada’s top beauty blogs, Lipstick, Powder N Paint, founded in 2006.  As part of her job, Ellen tries many different beauty products and has agreed to take on this 8 week challenge to help show Canadians just how effective Ultra-Lift Pro Gravity Defying Cream can be!

 

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