I am completely aware that I am NOT the best blogger out there... there are definitely professionals... and I found one that happened to blog about R+F and the ROLLER. I will be starting this anti-age rolling step on December 1st! So I will also be posting my own before and after photos (but not before you get the final REVERSE before and afters of course). But this is just a taste of the kind of results you're going to see from me as well.
(http://citizensofbeauty.com/beauty-reviews/review-rodan-fields-anti-age-amp-md-skincare-roller-review-a-must-read)
Last night was a girlfriend night, a good hang time with a few of my
“favorites” that somehow made combining Mexican food, apple cider, ice
cream, and peanut butter cookies seem normal. I think that it should be
normal. Whatever your thoughts on my food combo is, you have to admit
having some serious girl time is therapeutic and completely satisfies
that craving of Highschool days when you would sit around doing each
others makeup for no good reason. Last night was the “adult” version of
that as we definitely talked makeup and fashion- but a hot topic we
landed on was how we are closing in on 30 and need some serious
anti-aging products. That subject is right up my ally, and I jumped at
the chance to show off an amazing new product I received that I kind of
can’t stop talking about. Once you’ve read this review- you won’t be
able to get it off your mind because the results are that astonishing!
About The Brand
Remember Pro-Active? Yes it is still around and I am sure that most
of you, like me, tried it at some point. This however, is not
Pro-Active, but it was designed by the same dermatologists, Dr. Katie
Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields. It is a new line of skincare for every skin
type where you can achieve critical anti-aging benefits without having
to actually visit a derm office. You won’t even find this in a derm
office or at a department store- these items are sold exclusively
through independent consultants who want to help you find the best items
for your skin either in person, over the phone, or simply through their
personal web-link. Okay- I hope I didn’t lose you at the “independent
consultant” part. If you know me, this type of thing is not really
something I usually promote as I don’t attend cosmetic/skincare parties
etc. But this is very different, and very exciting and if I was going to
do something like this, this would be it.
What I Received And What It Is
There are many products in this line- but I was sent the coolest one in my opinion called the
ANTI-AGE AMP MD™ System – 60 Day Supply .
In the picture above you can see this long skinny blue item which is
the skin roller I will tell you more about as you read on. Here is what
the company say’s about this system, “The best spent minute in
anti-aging. We developed the patent-pending ANTI-AGE AMP MD System to
amp up your anti-aging results. AMP MD is a non-invasive, skincare
roller clinically proven to safely and effectively condition the
uppermost layers of the skin to allow for maximum benefits associated
with the skin-transforming ingredients of ANTI-AGE Night Renewing Serum.
Recommended for use in conjunction with the ANTI-AGE Regimen for best
anti-aging results. System contains reusable AMP MD roller, two month
supply of Night Renewing Serum, reusable Cleansing Vial and two month
supply of Purification Tablets.”
This is the AMP MD- it looks like
nothing, but is better than any at home skincare tool I have ever used,
including the Clarisonic.
If you look close, you can see these
small little dots on the roller. Each of these dots has a medical grade
acupuncture needle in it that easily rolls over the skin. With that
said, they are needles, so you do feel them, however, it’s not painful
at all. When you do this, you are causing a very slight wound to the
skin which allows it to heal and create more collagen. So this tool is
perfect for someone who is wanting to minimize or prevent fine lines and
wrinkles, has large pores, or even someone who might have some acne
scarring. We do something similar to this with lasers, same idea, with
down time. There is another treatment called professional needeling that
does the same as this roller, it’s done in a derm. office, or med-spa
and it will cost you way more than this product.
How To Use This
You want to use the roller on one
section of the face at a time starting with your forehead, then the left
and right side of your face, your chin, and down your neck. When
rolling it, make sure to go up and down, side to side, and then
diagonal. You want to do this treatment 3 times per week, working up to
every night.
**I will be filming a tutorial on how to
use this and will update this post once I do. Unfortunately, I didn’t
get a chance to do that before posting this.
Before I Used The Roller
** I am confident enough to put this picture up! Ugh- check out
color and pores around the sides of my nose. Skin texture is not looking
too hot.
Right After I Used It
**My skin looks a bit more red, and I
definitely felt like I had given myself a treatment. Almost the feeling
of having had a microderm, so a slight sun-burned like feeling. One I
enjoy getting because it means I have had a good treatment in my
opinion.
Next Step
After I was done doing the roller, I put on the Night Renewal Serum.
Above is a picture of the container of the serum capsules. When you open
it up, there are 30 blue capsules and you should use one after each
time you do the roller. You just twist the capsule and then squeeze the
product out and apply to the skin.
What This Does
From Their Site: “ANTI-AGE Night Renewing Serum Each mono-dose
capsule contains a potent, proprietary blend of time-released peptides
and retinol. Retinol enhances cell turnover to improve skin texture and
minimize the appearance of pores, while peptides boost natural collagen
production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and increase skin
firmness and elasticity.”
After your apply the serum, you should use a night cream, I did not
receive the night cream from this system- but it’s always a good idea to
stick when an entire line as they are synergistic with each other.
The Next Morning Was LOVE
Check out my after picture from the next morning! I want to point out
that this is the exact same lighting, camera, and spot in my home and I
did zero retouching and have no makeup on what so ever! My skin is a
night and day difference from the night before, I am amazed and in shock
at how much I love this roller and product! I never saw results like
this with the Clarisonic. With that said, they do two different things, I
am just pointing out that they are both tools to be used at home. If I
were to choose one, I would go with this.
Caring For Your Roller
You need to be picky with this roller! Don’t set it on tables, it
should be either on your face, in the disinfectant tube (below), or in
it’s appropriate case so as to not mess up the needles.
Cleaning Your Roller
1) The clear tube and the tablets that comes with the roller are what
you use to disinfect your roller after each use. Grab the tube- fill it
up to the line with water and place the tablet inside. The water will
turn a bright blue.
2) Place the end of the roller into the cap of the clear tube. Make
sure to lock it in, I struggled with this step- it’s actually hard to
get it in there! But once it’s locked in, it’s not going anywhere.
3) Place the cap and roller into the blue water and let it soak for
15 minutes. DO NOT let is soak over night- when the solution has changed
colors to a light blue, it is time to take it out. Again, about 15
minutes.
Price and Value
I am a huge believer in investing in your skin and taking care of it as it
is the body’s largest organ!
If you were just to purchase what I am showing you here, the price is
$200.00. Not bad for an amazing tool and skincare product. If you were
to go to a dr. and have this done it would cost you $85+ per treatment.
Obviously you will need to replenish the capsules and the disinfectant
tablets, but the roller doesn’t need to be replaced for a year if taken great care
of. There are
other items in this system that go well with the roller and with the capsules and they are sold as a system as well.
How To Order - you can go HERE and click on “customize your routine” to see what the Dr.’s would recommend for you.
