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Introduction & Overview |
3LAB is a rather expensive brand of skin care products marketed by Beauty Care Group, a New Zealand-based skin care company. They also distribute a variety of other skin care products. 3LAB is available online through a few retailer sites, as well as in spas and some high-end stores.
The 3LAB line was created by utilizing the skills of two cosmetic chemists and a dermatologist, all of whom are purported to have had had a certain level of unique scientific and clinical experience. However, the information about who they are, and what their actual experience is has not been made available to the general public at this time. In fact, it is really hard to find any information about this product line, aside from some very basic information. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at this product line, to see what it may offer.
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| Products at a Glance |
The 3LAB product line contains a rather large array of products, such as their WW Cream, Perfect Hand Cream, Hydra Day Waterbased SPF20, Perfect Facial Wash, Perfect Moisturizer, Perfect Cream, 3LAB One Perfect Soap, Hydrating-Vita Cream and Perfect Cleansing Gel. All of these products are geared toward different spectrums of skin care, including addressing certain age related skin issues.
For instance, the 3LAB Hydrating-Vita Cream was developed to assist people in increasing their level of antioxidant protection, which may prevent and ease visible signs of damage caused by the sun and environmental toxins. However, this kind of product may not address the anti-aging needs of all individuals, because not all wrinkles and facial lines are caused by free radicals.
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| Products in Focus |
The 3LAB WW Cream carries a price tag of about $400, which we feel is rather expensive when it comes to these kinds of products. Some women may well have sticker shock when they come across this product while shopping online. However, we believe if the formula had used some new and cutting-edge ingredients, it may well be worth the cost. However, this website does not post its formulary at this time; we find this frustrating because it stops us, and other individuals, from ascertaining its true effectiveness.
This site, which usually gives a fair amount of product related information, says that it contains Promatryx™ and Hydranox™, which are complexes that may “reduce facial wrinkles, accelerate rhythmic skin cell turnover and brighten skin tone for a youthful complexion”. However, they have failed to let us know exactly what this means, which is unfortunate, and is in many ways a red flag for us in terms of its effectiveness.
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| Lifestyle |
The WW Cream we discussed above is suggested to deeply hydrate the skin, which we believe is an important attribute to look for in an anti-wrinkle cream. For the skin to remain supple, soft and elastic, it needs to be properly hydrated. Usually, the human body takes care of this on its own, servicing the skin with water and elements that maintain is hydration level. However, as we age, this system begins to ebb, and the environment plays a role in decreasing hydration as well.
Hyaluronic Acid is one of the elements in the body which is responsible for maintaining skin hydration. However, like Collagen, its production diminishes over time, but luckily, supplementation with Hyaluronic Acid has been shown to boost the skin’s levels of this important element. This in turn maintains the skin’s suppleness and elasticity, as well as combats wrinkles. We feel it is unfortunate that we cannot ascertain whether it is used in this product. It is an element that many online shoppers look for in a skin care formula.
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| Positives |
• Rather extensive product line
• Sold by well-known retailers
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| Negatives |
• Does not disclose full formulary at this time
• Very little company related information currently available
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| Final Thoughts |
The 3LAB product line is presented as being rather high-end, and the products are advertised to effectively increase skin health and ease signs of aging. However, due to the lack of real information about this line and its developer, we remain unconvinced regarding its overall effectiveness.
Nevertheless, some women may wish to give it a try, so we suggest seeking out retailers who offer a no-questions–asked, comprehensive money-back guarantee, because some retailers make it very hard to return skin care products. Also, some developers and retailers have a better reputation than others where customer care is concerned, so we suggest buying from those who are known to be fully invested in providing quality customer care.
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