The Fight Against Blue Light with Uriage AGE Protect

Today's post is about something I have only become aware of a couple of months ago when I attended the launch of a new skin care range by Uriage - the blue light emanating from our smart devices and its effect on skin ageing. In fact, blue light can be dubbed as the 'disease' of the 21st century, and the most recent studies in skin care labs claim that its effects on skin ageing can be minimized with using the right, specialized skin care products. 

Uriage's newest range, AGE Protect, specifically targets the effects of blue light on our skin. Uriage have remained true to their core principles with this range, with their thermal water being the basis of all the products making up the AGE Protect range. The other active ingredients are retinol, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA), dragon's blood, vitamin C, vitamin E and of course the patented Blue Light Barrier (BLB). Thus the formula has both protective and corrective ingredients.

The BLB creates an exposome shield, thus creating a healthy skin environment. The shield is further enhanced by Filmexel which produces a second-skin effect to prevent adhesion of pollutants to the skin. As for retinol and hyaluronic acid, we all know that these two ingredients combat pigmentation, wrinkles and promote healthy-looking skin respectively. 

The AGE Protect range is very comprehensive and out of the 7 products available, I have 4, which are the ones most suited to my needs and skin type. Packaging is the same for all products so it might get a bit confusing if you're picking the products from the shelf as you have to read the label each time. Having said that, I love the metallic blue top part which slides left and right to open the dispenser. All 4 of the products I have, feature a practical pump dispenser which allows you control over how much product comes out and the sizes are travel-friendly! What's more? The pump is airless, thus preventing Vitamin C and Retinol from oxidising inside the container.

The products I have are the Multi-Action Fluid (€23 for 40ml), Multi-Action Intensive Serum (€25 for 30ml), Multi-Action Eye Contour (target specific areas - €20 for 15ml), and the Multi-Action Detox Night Cream (designed for night-time use - €23 for 40ml). The products are tailored for all ages and can also be used by men. However, they are not advised for pregnant women since they contain retinol.

As far as texture goes, they are all surprisingly very similar - light, white cream formulas which are easily absorbed with the exception of the Night Cream which is of course, richer, as expected. To be honest I was quite surprised with the serum texture as usually serums come with a dropper and are usually more liquid.

It was easy for me to incorporate Uriage AGE Protect in my skin care routine as the products pair well with my usual ones. My favourite products are the Multi-Action Fluid, Multi-Action Intensive Serum and Multi-Action Eye Contour for they cater for my skin care needs down to a t! 

Of course after just three months of use, I cannot comment on the long-term effect of the products in preventing pre-mature skin ageing due to blue light but so far I am happy that they seem to agree with my skin, in that they didn't break me out. The only downside is again the Detox Night Cream. I find it to be super rich for my skin type and I always wake up with oily skin and I feel like I need to wash my face right away for a fresh skin feeling. I have since swapped it with another product which also targets pre-mature ageing caused by blue light but I will delve into more detail in a separate post. 

What do you think of this new blue light phenomenon? Do you agree that we could age prematurely because of it?