According to a recent infographic, the average age of a Mommy Blogger is 37. Knowing that now, it’s no surprise that along with diapers, high chairs and children’s clothing, companies are turning to mommy bloggers to pitch another item likely to be on our minds: anti-aging products. I am often pitched lotions, creams and serums and from time to time I may try a product out for awhile and see how it makes my skin feel. I go into this with a grain of salt and common sense and know that a product won’t give me botox results but maybe it will do something to make my skin look better.
I admit, the packaging of Elite Serum is what interested me and it’s smart marketing. We see a syringe and we think of botox (no? Just me?) The ingredients listed in Elite Serum is what drew me in further. Earlier this year, Dr.Oz did a show on cheating your age and one of the ingredients he mentioned that’s making waves in serums, a way to avoid botox but still achieve some great results, was Argireline. Guess what’s in Elite Eye Serum? Uh huh!
Argireline® is the brand name for Acetyl Hexapeptide-3. It is considered by experts to be the best needle-free alternative to botox. Argireline® has been shown to reduce wrinkle depth, specially around the forehead and eyes. This was proven in a study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science in 2002. In this report, it was demonstrated that a cream containing 10% Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 used by healthy women volunteers reduced wrinkle depth up to 30 percent after 30 days of treatment.
Well, then! This ingredient, and several others listed on the product’s website sound like this little syringe-themed container of serum means business.
I know, we’ve heard it all before and we roll our eyes when we hear of yet another anti-aging product that’s going to take years off our look, but it looks like Elite Serum has a pretty strong fan page and they also have a YouTube account featuring videos sent in by women who have used, and love, the product so I’d definitely suggest checking that out.
So do I look like a botox-superstar yet? Probably not. I’ve only been using the product a week and I know that part of my problem with any skin care regimen is being diligent about actually using it. Elite Serum has a suggested use of 2x/day and based on the studies shared on the site it looks like 30 days is a good time frame to use before judging a difference. The product itself should last you 45 days. So far, I can agree that it reduces puffiness for sure which is one positive step. Now on to see what happens in the next 40+ days…
SkinPro Elite Serum is available for purchase at www.eliteserum.com ($89.95) and they ship worldwide.
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Having just hit 43 I know that it is time to take my routine and products seriously!
Sounds like a great product! If it improves my look, I’m in! 😀
Interesting! I’m just A BIT older than your average age Mommy blogger **a hem, 50** so I’m always looking at trying out new anti-aging, anti-wrinkle products. Would love to give this one a try.
Your review just sold me, sounds like a product I want to try!
Your review drew me in ! Awesome article I’m interested for sure!
I would love to use this for the luggage under my eyes!
Yep! 37 + looking for new products to try 🙂
Your review made me interested in trying it! Will you update us in 30 days?
I’m interested in softening my look a bit.
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Your review was informative. I’d like to decrease the depth of the wrinkles on my forehead and “crow’s feet”.
Always trying to find something to turn back the years, my eyes seem to show my age the most, puffiness, circles, lines, you name it I got it!
This looks like a great product. Would love to try it out! Good Luck All !
If Dr. Oz thinks serums will help defy age, I’m all for trying it!
I’d love to try this product to help with puffiness under my eyes and fine lines around my eyes. I want a more refreshed look!
I would like o try this serum as I am 40-somethng and could use some help in this area.
because, well, WOOT, wrinkle reducer!
I want to look younger too.
If anything can help me out, I’m all for it. I like that it reduces puffiness in itself. I get a lot of that under my eyes
I’d love to try something new!
I’d like to try this product because I’m 49 now and so far my skin has been pretty much wrinkle free but I can see them coming and this product may help keep them at bay for a little while longer
I’ll try anything to help the wrinkles around my eyes! I fit right into the average age group for Mommy bloggers at 38 and my skin sure isn’t what it used to be!
I am really, really old with wrinkles and would love to try this.
Over 45 years of age and it’s showing, anything to look youthful again…I’m in, thank you
I just turned 49. Anything that keeps me looking and feeling my best is a good thing, would love to try this.
Getting older now and I never get enough sleep and it shows!
I would love to win this product as I am starting to look my age…for the longest time, my skin was great, no issues whatsoever. Now however, as I edge closer and closer to 50, the wrinkles are starting to appear. Anything that can help me minimize the wrinkles is fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to try this,because I am not getting any younger!!.So,anything that helps with aging and will make me look better is great with me!
I want to look younger and to turn back the clock so to speak!
I am interested in trying this product because I am on the search of anti-aging products. Try to find what works for me.
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I am now 45 and this sound like a great product to help out the fine wrinkles that are slowly coming in
I’ve always been a bit of a nerd and never took my skincare routine very seriously, however, I’ve notice the fine lines and wrinkles and have been trying to make more effort to improve the look of my skin. I liked your review and would love to try this out!
Would love to reduce some wrinkles!
I admit it, I have had Botox in the past and they can be painful. I love the results, and this looks like a good pain free alternative.
As a 36-y/o mom of a busy 4-year-old I could defiantely use some perking up, I seem to look older each time I look in the mirror, LOL!
I am 52 years old…need I say more..lol.
I am a older woman who never took care of her skin in my 20s.. I did not need to as I was young then (that is what I thought). My skin needs lots of help now due to me not taking care of it.
I would like to try this because I’m starting to notice my very first age lines.
I’m getting some little lines around the eyes
im scared of surgury but more scared of lookung old!
Im interested in trying this as those lines around my eyes mysteriously appeared one day and are cramping my style.
My age is showing and any boost will help
Because in 6 months I will be the average age of the mommy blogger. gotta try something to stop time 😉
I would love to try this because I need all the help I can get
I’m interested because I have some little lines and I would like to try this.
41 and four kids, i can use any help i can get
I love trying new products!
I need some help-reduced wrinkle depth up to 30 percent after 30 days of treatment. sounds great
I’m not getting any younger.
I’m 36 now and I am always interested in trying new skin care products.
I’d love to try this product; always interested in new products and need a wrinkle minimiser.
Cheers.
I’m 50 something and always looking for age defying products!
I am always looking forward to trying new beauty products.
I’m getting older and starting to date again 🙂
Always love to try new products and see if they work for me
I’m 50 plus, need I say more!
always looking for a great serum!
I am 60
I’m in my thirties and have 2 small kids that are causing me lines a lot faster. I need help and a boost.
Sounds interesting and i like the package of the product as well
I am in my 40s and I really like trying different anti-aging products.
Im a single momma 😉 but maybe i wont be forever?
I’m just now starting to see some lines and wrinkles that I’d love to hit before they decide to set up shop!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I’m all for trying something to get rid of wrinkles!
Getting close to 40 and love to slow down the aging process if it can
I just hit 40 & want to take better care of my skin
i would love to use this to help me in the mornings, i am all puffed up for a good few hours
i would like to get it for my mom’s birthday
I would like to use this to reduce under eye puffiness.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I want to slow down the aging process and get rid of my puffy eyes.
I love to try new products (for free) so I don’t commit to spending money on something that may or may not work for me.
looking to nix some of the bags and wrinkles starting to show up on my face.