Hoardaholic Syndrome: Keep Me Looking Younger For Longer …

During my teenage years I became susceptible to products in relation to anti-blemish/oil control and it was only natural that as soon as I hit an acceptable age to be a target for anti-aging products I would be hit hard.  So far as a twenty-something these products tend to tug at the logical part of my brain and preservation is my buzz word.  How can I preserve the face I’ve just accepted as an adult? 

Like the people from channel 4’s ‘The Hoarder Next Door’ I have -hmmm- a selection, dare I say hoard, of articles dotted around the place stored in my favourites and in my Blackberry, in relation to products claiming to be the latest thing to prevent; fine lines, frown lines, laughter lines and every other kind of lines.  I just can’t throw away a good magazine article about beauty and aging.  A strange part of me feels the same satisfaction keeping these features as I do when buying the products they promote.

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I came across an article about a month ago called ‘Look Younger for Longer’ written by anti-aging experts who run Harley Street Skin Clinic and they promote the use of a silicon-based foundation, as it doesn’t clog pores and is gentle.  This type of foundation is sometimes known as a second skin, as it sets in a thin layer that acts as a moisture sealant. 

I was a little uncertain about using a moisture sealant on parts of my face that are oily, due to bacteria build up, and in turn spots, but when I came across the Sleek New Skin Revive, oil free silicon-based foundation in Superdrug (£7.30, 35ml) I thought I’d give it a whirl.  I have used this foundation for a few weeks.  Application is great and can be used without a primer; my skin looks and feels very smooth.  I love the texture of this foundation, it’s easy to layer for extra coverage and the fact this also contains SPF15, however I would like to see higher SPF.  This product is great for the dryer parts of my face, but troublesome for an oily T-zone.  I am prepared to over look the drawbacks of this product and use it on the not so oily parts of my face.  Also it acts as a great barrier to protect skin against harsh climates. 

As for if it shall keep me looking younger for longer?  That’s the beauty I’ll get back to you as a thirty- something when I’ve spent several more £7.30s on this foundation!