Anyway, I seem to be on some sort of exercise where I want to try new things at the moment and so I am thinking of going for this TSV, especially as my current toner is running low and I thought I would be replacing it with the Elemis TSV but I didn't buy it in the end. I know the item in the pot is a face cream, but I don't really understand what the product in the tube is. Can anyone help me with that? I don't feel Fiona made it clear to newbies.
The TSV contains a cleanser (the micellar water) - so no toner; a night-time balm (think combination serum and moisturiser) which has an almost waxy consistency until warmed up; and the gradual glow body lotion, together with the mysterious
prolagene gel (the tube).
Prolagene gel, as Fiona says, is the oldest product in the range. It is somewhat legendary, and contains the key ingredient which spawned the Prolagene Lift range of products (L-prolene). Originally it was developed for post-burn treatment, and is effective for scar healing. You can't cite Ali Young on QVC in reviews: but she has repeatedly stated on air that she used it on her skin as a teen to great effect (avoiding scarring from acne). You can use prolagene gel in a number of ways - you can use it as a serum (under moisturiser, under eye cream, under bodylotion); you can cocktail it with products to introduce a firming element (hand cream, body lotion, moisturiser, eye cream); you can use it on its own if you want very light moisturisation on any part of the body, or a firming effect, or scar reduction (although probably not once the scar has lost any pinkness).
If you have a moisturiser which feels too heavy - try mixing in prolagene gel for a lighter consistency. If you want something cool and calming for your eyes (eg: if you suffer with hayfever) you can apply it whereever you need to on the eye area.
It's a light greeny blue watery gel. It doesn't leave colour on your skin. It sinks in quickly and isn't tacky. It has no fragrance. The standard size is 150ml so it will last you for ages.
I'm a fan, in case you couldn't guess :mysmilie_12: