Last week Thursday, 6 August, we attended the launch of SkinCeuticals’ Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50 at the beautiful View Boutique Hotel in Auckland Park.

At the launch was Dr Deon Weyers a plastic surgeon at Fourways Hospital to tell us more about the delicate eye area, photodamage and results of overexposure to the skin around the eye by UV radiation, followed by a live demonstration of anti-wrinkle injectables around the eye area (crows feet, brow and lower forehead).

Up until now, we have not come across a product for the eye area that is PERFECT and safe to use after aesthetic treatments, acts as a primer under make-up, has a slight tint that blends beautifully into any skin tone and is an SPF! We are so excited about this product that you can look forward to a full feature write-up by Dr Weyers on the product in one of our upcoming print magazine issues.

In the meantime, read below the SkinCeuticals official information on the product, recommended retail price and on sale date. But first, some pictures from the event…

A gorgeous view from The View Boutique Hotel in Auckland Park

Erin Hopkins, the business unit manager at SkinCeuticals giving us a introduction

Erin Hopkins, the business unit manager at SkinCeuticals giving us an introduction

Dr Deon Weyers telling us about the eye area

Sampling the product

Live anti-wrinkle injections demo by Dr Deon Weyers (PS. I didn’t even flinch at the sight of the needle. Progress!)

Physical Eye UV Defense SPF 50 Product Info – a New Standard in Eyecare

Delivering a new standard in eye care, this daily, high protection, non-migrating, 100% mineral base defends, enhances, and optimises the entire eye area. Formulated specifically for the unique structure of the thinner and more sensitive skin around the eye, Physical Eye UV Defense provides broad spectrum SPF 50 protection without migration or irritation of the eyes. A unifying tint enhances skin tone while ceramides nourish, creating a smooth, optimal canvas for make-up application.

Features and Benefits

100% Mineral Filter Protection

9% Titanium Dioxide protects against UVB and short UVA rays
4% Zinc Oxide protects across the UVA/UVB spectrum with microfine, patented technology

Translucent colour spheres for universal skin tone enhancement

Unifies natural skin tone around the eye
Provides a translucent universal tint, tested on all skin types

With Ceramides

Nourishes the delicate skin around the eye

Optimised base for the unique eye area

Anhydrous base to prevent migration into and irritation of the eye
Creates a smooth canvas for optimal eye makeup application

Tested Post-injectable

Rigorously tested to ensure safety and tolerance when used following hyaluronic fillers and botulinum toxin injections

Usage and Recommendations

Around the entire eye area; even on the eyelid
For all skin types and tones
Suitable for use under makeup
Ophthalmologist tested
Contact lens compatible
Allergy and Dermatologist Tested

Application

Apply daily to entire eye area; under the eye, on the crow’s feet area, and on eyelids.
Optimised for application under makeup.

Product Links

All SkinCeuticals cleansers
AOX+ Eye Gel
All SkinCeuticals eye creams

The recommended retail price for Physical Eye UV defense is R450 and will be on shelves from 1 September 2015.

SkinCeuticals is sold in selected Plastic Surgeons and GPs in aesthetics rooms, and aesthetic clinics countrywide. Click here to view their store locator.

Website: www.skinceuticals-za.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SkinCeuticals

Twitter: www.twitter.com/skinceuticalsZA

Rochelle Friedman

Aesthetic Appointment | Website

Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind Aesthetic Appointment. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.