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CONTENTs Beauty 

Self Care with the Best Luxury Skin Care

After months of exploring the idea of focusing on wellness and beauty, I couldn’t think of a better time to launch our Beauty Edition with the best Skincare products I’ve tried thus far. 
 
As we are currently in a time of challenging uncertainty due to the COVID-19, self care is of upmost priority.
If we can look beyond the stressful isolation and loss of our busy routines, work and socializing we have a unique, window to experiment with our skincare routine. 
 
My first focus is to highlight plant based, result driven, natural, clean products that I’ve tested. I find taking care of my mature skin as a form of comfort and self love, which I can easily neglect with a busy schedule. I personally like to avoid toxic ingredients, as they in fact have been proven to harm our immune system. 
 
The products I have carefully selected to highlight are not just popular, luxury products, but have genuine results I’ve experienced and embraced.  
 
My upcoming goals with CONTENTs Beauty are to encourage and inspire safe beauty care and support new and established brands that are in the clean zone. 
 
As Founder of ContentMode, I have had the honor of working alongside our established, beauty savvy contributing makeup artists, hair stylists who use products based on results and clean ingredients. Our conversations comparing products while on set are not only inspiring but an opportunity to observe the results that align with their opinions. I couldn’t be more grateful for these moments with such talented artists. 
 
For now, self care and remaining virus free are serious current issues. CONTENTS Beauty hopes to 
inspire women and men of all ages to be aware of the best options and try healthy alternative beauty products. 
 
Wishing good health for you and your family!
 
Sincerely,
 
Deborah Ferguson 
Founder &  Editor-in-Chief ContentMode & CONTENTs Beauty
 

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Retrouve Skincare

I’m an absolute authentic fan of Retrouve skincare, not just for the incredible change it has made to my skin, but because looking back at a time 4 years ago when I contracted a case of severe facial cellulitis via a spider bite. I was in ER for a day while the nurses and doctors worked very hard at bringing my temperature down and checking the many CAT scans to see if the fluid building up under my skin would reduce so they wouldn’t have to remove my left eye. Once my temperature normalized and the facial fluid reduced, I was left with severe blisters on the left side of my face.

My thoughts were, “Will I have permanent scaring?”

In my state of panic, I didn’t want to try the toxic prescribed creams I was encouraged to use  by the doctor. Instead my gut feeling was to use the Retrouve creams, as they have been so transformative and gentle on my skin. What can I loose by trying the serum and Intensive Replenishing cream?  Within 4 days my blisters had healed without any scaring. I was convinced that Retrouve skincare can assure results. If not just for aging skin, but for  serious skin issues. 

Retrouve’s product details

Executive Director: Cathleen Klemm

‘Retrouvé harnesses the power of advanced skincare technologies and potent concentrations of anti-aging ingredients in a unique delivery system that penetrates the skin profoundly. Each of our dynamic preparations contains a synergistic blend of ingredients that are known to address myriad skin concerns, including hydration, fine lines, and brightness, and offers an unparalleled level of beneficial antioxidant ingredients to help impart a healthy and radiant glow to the skin.

Wherever possible, we source the highest grade of ingredients on the market from suppliers who have ethical and sustainable business practices and history of quality, including the inclusion of ingredients/produce that we grow naturally ourselves on our farm in Malibu according to the principles of permaculture.

Retrouvé products represent an anthology of over 75 years of collective experience, research, and collaboration; they were created originally for Jami and Klaus Heidegger’s own personal use; and, as such, no compromise was made in the cost, quality, or research behind the ingredients or processes used to develop our formula.’

www.retrouve.com/shop

KNESKO SKIN Black Pearl Detox masks (Left)

KNESKO Black Pearl detox mask travel kit (Right)

After applying the mask there was a lot of extra collagen gel. I applied it after removing the mask and massaged into my skin  with the roller: a bonus double treatment. 

I recommend these masks as pre or post make up. The various masks have individual long lasting results. The Black Pearl is my favorite.

KNESKO SKIN product details

KNESKO SKIN bridges science and spirituality with revolutionary GEMCLINICAL™ skin care technology. Developed by Reiki Master and company founder Lejla Cas, together with a team of doctors, our serum-infused collagen gel masks use precious gemstones and minerals to activate the Chakras and help rejuvenate your skin.

https://knesko.com/product/black-pearl-detox-travel-kit/

Le Lift CHANEL Exclusive Botanical Alfalfa Concentrate

This formula targets a variety of skin aging issues, like dryness, fine lines and sagging. 

The results made my skin feel and look more radiant and glowing. The formula is gentle and absorbs immediately and left my skin with soft texture.  

CHANEL product details

An ingredient as efficient as retinol, firms and smooths the look of skin.

www.chanel.com/us/skincare/le-lift

Susanne Kaufmann: Tonic Soothing & Rose Water Mist

Tonic Soothing is a great skin prep pre-moisturizer to minimize pores.
After applying my moisturizer, I used the Rose Water mist. Both were gentle and detoxifying. 
 
I highly recommend for sensitive skin and for those who prefer botanical, non-toxic, plant based products. A great mist to keep in your bag for daily hydration and for long distance flights 
 

Susan Kaufmann product details 

The rose water mist contains precious rose water from pink Damask rose petals in their purest form.

The tonic soothing contains a herbal compound of chamomile, sage, mallow and St. John’s wort flowers.

‘Our clean beauty products combine the best in nature with technology and research.The line focuses on solving skin problems, postpone aging and strengthen the skins ability to fight environmental stress. The result is healthy, beautiful skin with a natural glow.’

Royal Fern Anti-Aging cream

The plant based Rich texture of the Royal Fern Anti-Aging cream is a perfect stand-alone cream. No need for serums or layers of other products.

The luxurious cream rehydrated my dry facial skin and decollate area, leaving me with a slight after glow.  I highly recommend for the winter months or if you live in a dry climate. 

Royal Fern product details

The luxurious Phytoactive Anti-Aging Rich Cream fuses the patented Royal Fern Complex with high-quality hyaluronic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C. The ingredients also work to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, regenerating the skin, even deep below the surface.

https://royalfern.com/en/products/phytoactive-anti-aging-rich-cream

The Malin & Goetz Hydrating Serum

The Malin & Goetz Hydrating Serum worked well as a day skin prep serum. When I applied a small amount of this light serum pre-sunscreen to my face and neck area, it absorbed quickly. 

I’d suggest trying this in the summer as a light moisturizer to preface the rich creams I use. 

Their clean, botanical ingredients have such a great overall result for my sensitive, aging skin.

Malin & Goetz product details

The hydrating serum synthesizes amino acids and botanical extracts to help relieve dryness, plump skin and boost luminosity. Moisture-binding sodium hyaluronate helps firm skin and smooth the appearance of fine lines. 

Perfect as a base for immediate makeup application. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive. Natural fragrance and color.

The Cream and The Rich cream by Augustinus Bader

The Cream and The Rich cream by Augustinus Bader are great together or alone. The medium rich texture absorbs quickly with a slight residue after glow.  What I enjoy about these creams is that they are a great base for make up and or an intense night cream. 

My skin had that healthy rose after glow when I applied The Rich Cream. The medical grade level of ingredients are great for sensitive skin and fine lines that come with mature skin. The cream is ideal for summer months when my skin tends to break out. These luxury creams are result driven with incredible lasting results.

Augustinus Bader product details

Inspired by 30 years of stem cell research, Augustinus Bader’s The Cream and The Rich Cream use TFC8®, a proprietary complex of natural amino acids, medical-grade vitamins and synthesized molecules naturally found in skin, to help stimulate skin’s natural processes of rejuvenation by guiding key nutrients and powerful natural ingredients to cells.

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PROP STYLIST Megan Vo 
CREATIVE DIRECTOR  Deborah Ferguson 
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