"With the right products, the skin's ability to heal itself is
amazing."- Dr. David Colbert
I have so many friends that swear by this man! They go to him for
their skin needs and look up to him as a nutritional skincare guru of sorts. My
friend, Linda Rodin, Founder and Creator of Olio Lusso first debuted her
collection there years ago and I remember thinking, "Why haven't I tried his
products?"
David Colbert, MD, founder of New York Dermataology Group in
Manhattan, introduces his debut skincare line: Colbert MD. This line is said to
be extraordinary as it features three core daily products that are needed for
youthful, healthy, radiant skin. I know he is one of the most sought after
Dermatologists and is also an accomplished author. My closest friends go to him
for fillers and he always has a natural touch. They never look like anything was
"done," only they look as if they are better rested.
It was my pleasure to review and use the Intensify Facial Discs ($
58), the Stimulate The Serum ($ 140-sampled) , Balance Purifying Cleanser ( $
48) and one of the most touted about oils, known as Illumino Face Oil ( $ 125).
The signature products intended for daily use are Stimulate The Serum as it
replicated the chemical peel and laser toning of the Triad Facial, Nutrify &
Protect day as it protects against environmental damage and Heal & Soothe
Night which reduces inflammation. The Intensify Facial Discs (sampled) are to
be used in conjunction with this Triad facial 2-3 times a week. To me, these
discs are amazing as they act as an exfoliant that mimics the microdermabrasion
effect. I did not get irritated, not did it burn in any way as the ingredients
are less harsh than the glycolic pads I had tried in the past where my skin
rubbed off after using them for a while. Products that are too strong are not
good for such sensitive skin such as my own.
Stimulate The Serum felt cool when applied onto my cleansed skin
after using the Intensify Facial Discs. It is said to instantly boost collagen
reproduction by working deep within the skin to restore it's vibrancy and
youthful radiance. The Serum is patented with QuSome (TM) Technology to
facilitate the regeneration of healthy, supple skin. You can apply it once a
day, morning or night and I thought I saw immediate evenness in my skin's
coloration upon application. These products will need to be revisited over time
as one cannot make decisions after using products for only a week or two. I
don't think I actually see real results for up to two months, so kindly give me
time to tell you more of these products in the upcoming months.
The Intensify Facial Discs are like having micro-dermabrasion in a
pad! They are a pre-moistened exfoliant and they enhance the effectiveness of
Colbert MD's daily products so they act as a boost to their counterparts. These
you apply to a clean, damp face and in a gentle circular motion you move around
your face for anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds. You then rinse immediately with
warm water and follow with Stimulate The Serum. Use these morning or night, and
you must rinse thoroughly with water and avoid your eye area. Never use these on
damage or irritated skin. For my sensitive skin, they work!
Balance Purifying Cleanser has anti-ageing benefits and gently
removes oil and surface impurities leaving the skin soft, smooth, clean and
ready for the Colbert MD regimen. There is Ginko Biloba, Lasctic Acid, Allanton
and Bisabolol as key ingredients all working together to exfoliate, purify,
condition and act as an anti-irritant for the skin. This, too, can be applied
in a circular motion to a damp face. Rinse well with warm water and pat, don't
scrub, dry.
Finally, the ever so popular among celebrities and skin care lover
alike, the Ilumino Face Oil. It's intended to instantly sooth and improve skin's
overall tone, texture and glow. I can tell you that Retinol and Vitamin C Esters
work at the topical level to sooth the skin while the patented QuSome (TM)
technology delivers the oil deep into the dermis for optimal results. This is
known as the oils of oils and can be massaged into cleansed damp skin for best
results. Key ingredients include Yangu Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Marula Oil, Passion
Fruit Oil and Argan Oil to improve skin's elasticity, aids in cell repair and
improves skin's overall tone and texture. People that know me well, know I have
been using Olio Lusso for years yet I do agree that this oil is wonderfully
lightweight, evens out my skin tone and certainly gives it an overall
glow.
With that being said, I can see why people flock to his offices and
buy his brand. He also seems like a lovely and charming Doctor whom takes
interest in all of his patients....or so I have heard?! Wink, wink- I won't
reveal names, I promise!
The Dr. is IN! Love his line and have used it for months. Wonderful in every way...
