The Ugly Truth Zsazsa Luxe Versus 3 Big Brands PRODUCT
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Stem Cells Swiss Apple Grape Sea Fennel
ZSAZSA LUXE
Peptides Matrixyl Leuphasyl Snap-8 Hyaluronic Acid Antioxidants
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BACKED BY SCIENCE Scientific facts backed up by clinical studies.
Highest concentrations of active ingredients in any single cream. An unprecedented 78% of active compounds. Powerful peptides, innovative stem cells, and essential amino acids. Collagen production, wrinkle reduction, skin hydration, cell rejuvenation, repair and renewal. A visible difference in 2 weeks.
Researchers have shown an amazing 90% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles, 76% improvement in suppleness and a 92% moisturizing increase Swiss Alpine Plant Stem Cells have been tested at independent laboratories. Sea-Fennel stem cells are proven to reinforce antioxidant protection, regulate keratogenesis and pigmentation disorders, Grape stem cells protect the skin against UV stress delays cell aging, natural Vitamins C and E.
$2.58 / ml
A rare seaweed that helped creator Max Huber heal his burns. CREME DE LA MER
LA PRAIRIE
Seaweed $3.90 / ml
Platinum $20 /ml
Notably, the cream is sold as an antiwrinkle cream not as a scar or burn healer - these are two very different functions.
La Prairie claims to use scientifically advanced cellular technology, but does not provide evidence or make a full list of ingredients available. Platinum Rare, claims “It recharges the skin’s electrical balance”..
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Epidermal growth factor (ph) Insulinlike growth factor $6.25/ml
Epidermal Growth Factor –this alleged ‘youth molecule’ is a bioengineered protein that dramatically increases skin renewal. Insulin-like Growth Factor – an alleged bioengineered molecule that invigorates elasticity.
The formula of Crème de la Mer is not based in scientific studies. This cream is a very basic moisturizer and contains hazardous ingredients. Seaweed extract is not a rare or exotic ingredient; it is used commonly in many types of cosmetics, foods, and other products. According to experts, it does not live up to its claims. Its high petroleum content and use of eucalyptus oil (a preservative recommended only in rinse-off products) can be harmful for the skin.
La Prairie’s formulations are not based on scientific facts and are not backed up by clinical trials or studies. Platinum Rare, claims “It recharges the skin’s electrical balance”. There is no scientific validity to this claim. La Prairie is vastly overpriced and we expect that anybody paying $1,000 would be interested in knowing what they are paying for, and any information in relation to scientific evidence would be welcome.
There is controversy regarding whether these ingredients are safe. Research shows there are concerns about cancerous ingredients. The clinical research has been carried out on these ingredients as drugs but not as a anti-aging treatment. Comparably, the amount of these ingredients is so small that its possible beneficial effects would be almost non-existent.