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Darphin- Predermine Anti-wrinkle and Smoothing range

Posted by dulwichmum on Wed 9 March 2011

Name of product: Darphin Predermine Anti-wrinkle and Smoothing range

Price:

Predermine anti-wrinkle cream £76 for 50mls

Predermine firming wrinkle repair serum £113 for 30mls

Darphin Jasmine Aromatic Care £61 for 15 mls

Darphin age defying dermabrasion £49

The blurb: “A holistic, botanical based skincare line that uses the finest aromatherapy blends and the latest technological advances to create products that pamper our senses whilst offering superior performance”

First impressions: Gorgeous pink box. Inside the presentation box-sample size bottles of serum and Jasmine aromatic care and a standard size pot of the age defying ant wrinkle cream .There was also a small pot of dermabrasion

Ease of Use: I should have looked online for instructions as there were none in the box. I therefore didn’t know what the Jasmine aromatic care was for, until a week after I started using all the other products.
The wrinkle cream was immediately appealing. It was easy to apply onto my skin and seemed very gentle, for those of us with sensitive skin with a lightly perfumed scent. The skin felt immediately refreshed and bright looking (not like other products that quickly wear off and your skin feels dry and too tight).
Applying makeup on top after the cream had absorbed was easy… No greasy residue as is often the case with anti-wrinkle, age defying products. The serum was light and unscented. Easy to apply around the eyes .

The jasmine Aromatic care was a little harder to apply. Following the video only five drops were to be used per application on the face- but it didn’t feel like it was enough spread evenly over the face and neck. However it did smell delightful and soothing on the skin.

I wasn’t looking forward to the dermabrasion- you can use it dry or with warm water. I would advise the later as the particles can feel a little rough otherwise on sensitive skin. The particles are very fine though.The blemishes and spots have reduced dramatically since I have been using the dermabrasion.

Do I look younger? Clearly(but maybe that’s just the aupair being supportive in case I show her the door)! I think my skin looks amazing!

Pros: Easy to apply .seems lovely and gentle for most skin types –just as it says on the website. The Darphin website has helpful videos to use just the right amount of product with the right application

Cons: My mother in law almost fell off my chair at the price of the Jasmine aromatic care.
Note to self: Purchase a gallon of it before she comes to stay again, in order to remind her that I am married to her son who is a high net worth individual (smirk)

Value for money:. The products are lasting well as only a small amount is required twice a day (for serum and cream) and the Dermabrasion is used weekly. I expect the Jasmine aromatic care would last for ages

Dulwichmum verdict:

only because, although the range is very effective, the Jasmine Aromatic Care is rather expensive. Any item from this range would make the most perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

Stockists: SpaceNK.Co.UK