Sephora Sale Amped Up
Top 3 Medical Grade Sephora Sale Alternatives
We also love a good sale and especially a beauty sale. As fellow beauty gurus, product junkies or whatever you want to call it. we are just as excited about the annual Sephora sale as you. BUT, being the skincare experts that we are, we are here to tell you how to do the sale right!
Buy your skincare with us!
Buy the other stuff with them!
Trust us, we have your best interest at heart. Here’s why….
Let’s FACE it, beauty is big business and it is everywhere. It’s hard to decipher what is true, what is best for you and what actually works with your skin. How can you sort out the difference between real actual wrinkle results and powerful ad campaigns? Pure and simple, the best products have the best ingredients, at the appropriate strength and in correct combinations, all which are backed by clinical research studies. Not fancy ads or sneaky marketing tactics. There are some key differences between the skincare products that you will find at PHI and the ones you find browsing Sephora.
Did you know that by law, over the counter products cannot change the structure of your skin?
They sit on the surface of your skin and barely touch the deeper dermis layer where those collagen producing cells live. Medical grade skin care products contain a high concentration of active ingredients that are formulated to reach the deepest levels of your skin. This will help skin cell turn-over as well as encourage collagen and elastin production. Medical grade products will eliminate wrinkles, dull pigmentation and actually help dry skin and have clinical studies to demonstrate this.
Something else to remember is that most Sephora stocked creams and serums contain wonderful ingredients, they just wont be the same concentration that you will find in ZO Skin Health, SkinCeuticals or SkinMedica. Higher concentrations mean faster results and actual, healthy change in your skin. They will improve crows feet, smooth neck lines and even make your skin glow.
So here are three of our favorite Medical Grade SkinCare Products to stock up on and then head over to Sephora for the other beauty essentials.
Moisturizer Amped Up - SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel
Hydrating B5 Gel is an oil-free hydrating serum that replenishes moisture and renews radiance for a smoother complexion.
Hydrating B5 Gel combines Vitamin B5 with Hyaluronic Acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to help replenish skin’s nutrients and bind moisture to the skin without clogging pores. This hydrating serum is ideal for sensitive, dehydrated skin and acts as a great moisturizer for oily acne-prone skin. Our PHI team loves this product with a Vitamin C to glow like JLO
Sunscreen Powerhouse - Thoya Tined Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
Do not leave home without Sunscreen, EVER! Especially this natural skin protector. Containing 24.7% Zinc Oxide, this natural-origin, tinted SPF 40 mineral sunscreen offers superior broad-spectrum sun protection while imparting a glowing, even complexion. Protection is enhanced with iron oxide using a new patented pigment technology.
Powerful antioxidant defence is provided by a formulation rich in fruit extracts that support skin health and help prevent collagen breakdown. The easy-spreading formula hydrates skin and protects it from the environmental damage caused by the sun and pollution, contributors to premature ageing. Thoya tinted sunscreen is an SPF40, water-resistant sunscreen, free of chemical filters, fragrance, aluminium, and suitable for all skin types.
• Iron oxide minerals provide protection beyond the UV spectrum (protection against visible light and blue light).
• Dermatologist-tested. Hypoallergenic. Fragrance-free.
• Paraben-free, phthalate-free, formaldehyde-free, phenoxyethanol-free, aluminum-free, colorant-free.
• Ideal for all skin types.
• Non-toxic. Safe ingredients.
• Safe for coral reefs. Not tested on animals.
• Non-Comedogenic
See Ya Later Pigment - ZO Skin Health Hyperpigmentation Kit
An all-encompassing system formulated to help treat hyperpigmentation, severe texture damage and sun damage.
Treats moderate to severe hyperpigmentation, especially melasma
Treats severely dry, dull, rough and leathery textured skin to help restore a smooth, healthy glow
Great to use as pre/post procedure skin conditioning to help maintain results longer
Helps improve overall appearance and quality of skin