I like to call them freckles. But some people think they’re sun spots. Or worse, age spots.
On Friday on The Marilyn Denis Show, we covered everything (literally!) from getting rid of spots to preventing new ones to concealing the ones you have.
The easiest way to remove them is to head to your dermatologist, though this can be expensive. And some of the latest products on the market really do work. On this segment I chose a variety of products at all different price points that I’ve tried, with really good results. In this case, I’d say you get what you pay for. All of these products work, but the higher-end products tend to work more quickly and effectively. But if you’re diligent, you’ll see results with any of these products. If you have age spots you want to get rid of, now’s the time to tackle them, while the sun is hibernating.
I, on the other hand, plan to embrace mine (at least, the ones I’ve had since I was five). Feel free to join me. They’re freckles…
(Note: just make sure you get any suspicious-looking spots checked by your dermatologist to make sure they’re nothing more than superficial spots.)
More than one spot: Products that uniformly diminish look of age spots
1. Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector, $63
2. Cle de Peau Beaute Brightening Serum Supreme, $175 available at Holt Renfrew in March
3. Luminaze Catalytic Skin Tone Illuminator and Dark Spot Corrector, $120, available at the Bay
Spot check: Products that target specific spots
1. Kiehl’s Clearly Corrector Dark Spot Solution, $54, Available February 2012, Holt Renfrew & Kiehl’s stores
2. Marcelle Revival Brown Spot Corrector Roll On, $29.95, drugstores
3. Darphin MelaPerfect Anti-Dark Spots Perfecting Treatment, $115, www.murale.ca
Concealers: Products to specifically conceal dark spots
- Smashbox Photo Finish Colour Correcting Primer, $48, www.smashboxcanada.com
- M.A.C Mineralize Concealer, $22, Available February 2012, www.maccosmetics.com
Credits:
Blouse, Femme de Carriere, www.femmedecarriere.com
Skirt, Cos by H&M (only in Europe but rumours it’s coming to North America!), www.cosstores.com
Shoes, Enzo Angiolini
Hair by Sun at Concepts Salon + Spa, www.conceptstoronto.com
Nails by Tips Nail Bar, www.tipsnailbar.ca
