Define, a new antiaging cream from Your Best Face that targets the lip area, was actually made with help from Truth In Aging’s VIP members. Yes, your wisdom and passion for great skincare is shaping the future of the cosmetics industry – one potion at a time. Actually, two. VIPers also had the chance to test and pitch in on Prep, YBF’s new exfoliator. And now (drum roll, please) we are proud to introduce a bundle of some of YBF’s finest at a brilliant discount exclusively for TIA readers.
In the Truth In Aging store, you will now find the YBF goody bag with the all new Define (full size), Quench (full size), a better-than-ever Correct eye cream (trial size), and Prep exfoliator (trial size). The total value is $160.40, but it is all yours for $130. Yeay!
Personally, I’m not sure how Correct could have been improved since it was already, in my book, the world’s best eye cream and one of our Five Best. I have been trying out the new version for the past week and can report that the texture is a little thicker and this is one heck of a de-puffer (I’ve been partying all week – in the interests of science, of course) thanks to a new addition to the formula called Eyeseryl (tetrapeptide-5). Also new is dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline (Sepilift DPHP), a peptide that tests have shown to be effective on crow’s feet. Happily no babies have been thrown out with the bathwater and you will still find Syn-tacks and Syncoll (see Define below). The other thing about Correct is that panda eyes will be a thing of the past.
Define could do for lip lines what Correct does for crow’s feet. I have found that it has really softened mine and, although it is not a lip plumper per se, it definitely gives me fuller, redder lips (not easy since naturally they are as thin as a snake’s). There are two peptides that might give the mighty Matrixyl a run for its money. Syncoll is a small peptide with a unique sequence to mimic the human body’s own mechanism to produce collagen via TGF-β, tissue growth factor. It is in good company with Syn-tacks, which stimulates a broad spectrum of things responsible for youthful skin – laminin V, collagen types IV, VII and XVII and integrin – all at once. And of course, no YBF product would be complete without a smattering of the radical scavenger, spin trap, and new favorite, lipochroman-6.
Lips will become even more kissable with Quench. Whenever I’m asked to recommend a lip salve that really works, I suggest Quench. It has nothing nasty that you wouldn’t want near your mouth and plenty that you would. Your smackers will be grateful for argan oil as winter approaches. Meadowform seeds are 60% omega-9 fatty acids. In practice, it behaves like a safe silicone, adding gloss and helping with the retention of moisture. And no YBF product would be complete without spin trap (phenyl butyl nitrone), a molecule that makes a bee line for free radicals that are spinning out of control and stops them in their tracks before they can do cellular damage.
Along with Define, Prep is brand new. It is a creamy – creamier, I suspect, as a result of feedback from our testers – exfoliator. Actually, exfoliator is an understatement. This is the closest thing to an at-home microdermabrasion that I have ever found. This is due to the aluminum oxide crystals (not to be confused with unsafe aluminum, this is used in hip replacements). Alpha arbutin helps to fade pesky age spots and there is the usual cocktail of YBF’s potent peptides including Matrixyl 3000.
Ingredients in Correct
Reverse osmosis water, Eyeseryl (water, acetyl tetrapeptide-5), licorice root extract, Haloxyl (hydroxysuccinimide, chyrsin, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3), Snap-8 (water, acetyl octapeptide-3), olivem (cetearyl olivate), Matrixyl 3000 (glycerin, butylene glycol, water, carbomer, polysorbate-20, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3) cucumber extract, Renovage (triglyceride, teprenone), nylon-12, triglyceride, Syn-Tacks (glycerin, palmitoyl dipeptide-5, diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate), alpha arbutin, nutmeg butter, caffeine, olive leaf extract, vitamin E, ethyhexyl palmitate, vitamin B5, dimethyl isosorbide, spin trap (phenyl butyl nitrone), Lipochroman-6 (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) Sepilift DPHP (dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline), idebenone, alpha lipoic acid, sodium hyaluronate, c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, violet leaf absolute, oakmoss absolute, triethanolamine, paraben DU.
Ingredients in Define
Reverse osmosis water, xylitol, olivem (cetearyl olivate), Pentavitin (saccharide isomerate), ethehexyl palmitate, white tea (reverse osmosis water, white tea), Syn-Coll (glycerin, palmitoyl tripeptide-5), Hilurip (isohexadecane, BIS-PEG/PPG- 14/14 dimethicone, ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, cyclopentasiloxane, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, tripeptide-1), vitamin E, meadowfoam seed oil, alpha arbutin, licorice root extract, Syn-Tacks (glycerin, palmitoyl dipeptide-5, diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate), niacin, Lipochroman-6 (dimethylmethoxy chromanol), sodium hyaluronate, spin trap (phenyl butyl nitrone), superoxide dismutase, peppermint oil, lemon oil, blue tansy oil, blue chamomile oil, paraben DU.
Ingredients in Quench
Beeswax, cupuacu butter, ethylhexyl palmitate, meadowfoam seed oil, triglyceride, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate (vitamin C), vitamin E, blueberry seed oil, spin trap (phenyl butyl nitrone), peppermint oil, clementine oil, Lipochroman-6 (dimethylmethoxy chromanol).
Ingredients in Prep
White tea (reverse osmosis water, white tea), aluminum oxide crystals, olivem, Pentavitin (saccharide isomerate), niacin, edelweiss extract, triglyceride, alpha arbutin, allantoin, Syn-Tacks (glycerin, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxytheonine, palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate), vitamin E, vitamin B5, Matrixyl 3000 (glycerin, butylene glycol, water, carbomer, polysorbate-20, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3), Syn-Coll (glycerin, palmitoyl tripeptide-5), olive leaf extract, Lipochroman-6 (dimethylmethoxy chromanol), idebenone, sodium hyaluronate, spin trap (phenyl butyl nitrone), orange oil, bergamot oil, paraben DU.
(1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10)Posted In:
Related Posts:
| « « Your Best Face Control and Defend – reader reviewed | Choosing the right cleanser for you » » |
Will the products also be available to purchase separately?
The goody-bag is very disappointing. Define is $70, Quench is $15. The Skin Care Shop always includes samples of other YBF products for free. So you’re claiming that the samples alone are a value of $75.40, but charging $45 for them instead. $45 for two samples that would usually be free?
Hi Barry,
The Skin Care Shop does not always include samples. They include samples when they can, because the cost has to be swallowed by someone: nobody makes money on them.
As for the value of the these trial sizes, the dollar values were calculated based on direct comparisons of full size retail value…ml to ml. This is the first time YBF has made trial sizes available for sale and we thought was this would be a good opportunity for TIA readers who are interested in products that they might not normally be able to afford or want to give it a go before consider purchasing in full size.
Via TIA, YBF has in the past made full size samples completely free for our readers to review – we published one by Mark just the other day. And they are a small business, struggling to make a great product and give our readers a good deal. Give them a break.
Finally, this is a test and we will monitor what works and what doesn’t. If we get some traction, we may be able to unbundle and offer all the products at full size, add in some of the other YBF products, and – who knows – throw in the odd free sample. Just give us some time and, in the meantime, enjoy what is in fact a pretty good deal.
Thank you,
Marta
Hi Marta,
I want to buy myself YBF skincare product(s) as a gift to myself this Christmas. Which one should I get? I don’t have visible crowfeet yet, but I feel like the skin under my eyes are not at its best yet. I stay up a lot from studying and I try not to rub my eyes, but because of bad make up, I always have to clean up eyeliner mess under my eyes.
As for my face, my pores get clogged easily. I’m using Juice Beauty Mist and Juice Beauty SFP 20.
Do I have to purchase a YBF product for eyes and face separately at this point in time?
Thanks,
Ha
Ha, I consulted YBF and this is what they told me:
Restore serves an excellent lightweight eye cream for 20-somethings. It has Alpha Arbutin like Correct does, but also has a type of vitamin C that is excellent for brightening and reducing signs of fatigue. Also, Jami from Bionic Beauty, who does a lot with make-up has mentioned in her reviews how Restore seems to help her make-up grab better, which might be something Ha would like.
Boost also goes a long way as a much more cost-effective eye cream alternative too. It has caffeine and Renovage and cucumber extract like Correct does, so she might enjoy Boost used sparingly around the eyes. It’s good for puffiness around the eyes too.
I am very excited for this bundle! I have been wanting to try correct for a while and this is the perfect opportunity for that being as it is less expensive than normal which is what was holding me back. I have dark circles and puffiness under my eyes and I am hoping this will live up to all the hype!
I’ve ordered my bundle! Really Excited to try the new Correct sample! I’m delighted with the Eyeseryl addition, for me a de-puffer is a must.
Should we boycot all YBF products not sold thru the TIA store? I’d be willing. I really think they should have their products sold thru the TIA store. TIA is a great marketing vehicle for them. Anti-Aging Maven Marta has driven the correct vehicle for them for years now, and so many of us are jumping on the bus with her.
Marta,
Thank you so much!
Hi Junko,
Not sure about a boycott – we could put YBF our of business just before the holidays. I appreciate the sentiment though and will twist YBF’s arm to do more business with us.
Love it.. I’ve just ordered a kit for myself. Thanks so much!
I know of YBF because of Marta ONLY. I owe TIA big time. I use Correct and am considering branching out to YBF’s other products.
In my educated and researched opinion (wink), this line is one of the best available at the present time. I’m looking forward to trying the newly-formulated Correct.
I’m not sure about this sample matter, but the last time I ordered Correct from the Skin Care Shop, there was a month-long delay in receiving the eye cream. Upon my inquiry, the Skin Care Shop worked diligently at getting to the bottom of the matter; when discovering it originated with them, they rectified the matter and included a lovely bonus to me.
Back to YBF, I’m ordering the new Correct!
P.S. I just looked over the ingredients lists posted above….and felt elated. HERE is a serious skincare line!!!
Want to thank OpenSky & TIA for the tremendous 30% Discount offer emailed to me yesterday (I think my order of a YBF bundle on the previous day was the catalyst). I receive 10% email offers every day of the year. During the holidays they ante up the offers to 20% (ho hum). A 25% received last week was a little more motivating, but 30%??!! Now that’s motivating!! That’s almost a THIRD off of each and every product!!! I stocked up items that I knew I’d be buying soon (considerable savings there!), and at a THIRD off, a few items that I had been contemplating suddenly required no comtemplation whatsoever! Thanks so much OpenSky & TIA * You saved me A LOT of money yesterday ! I’m delighted! I can delete all those 20% and even that 25% offer email now and have a clean mailbox to boot!