26 Oct Review, Ingredients, Photos: Erno Laszlo Phormula 3-9 Repair Serum, Transphuse Line Refining Cream – Marilyn Monroe Fave
Just to give you some background on the brand, Erno Laszlo was founded in 1927 by the Hungarian born Laszlo, a medical doctor who fell into dermatology after the notoriety he gained for transforming the complexion of Princess Stephanie of Belgium. His clientele read like a “Who’s Who” list and I always remember Marilyn Monroe being associated with the brand. In 1957, Erno Laszlo skincare preparations were introduced to a wider audience at Saks Fifth Avenue. His philosophy of creating tailor-made products that were specifically formulated to target different areas of the skin has earned Erno Laszlo its reputation of 85 years of kept promises.
Being that I had just seen Marilyn Reinvented Photographs by Bert Stein at Milk Studios the night before I received these products, I was even more eager to delve into this new “Phormulas” of legendary products. I can only speak of what I was given. The Phormula 3-9 Repair Serum ($265.00) was delightful to-the-touch. It comes out of the pump bottle easily and has a slight golden tone at first, which absorbed clear right into my skin like a well-needed dose of hydration! It was like my face absorbed the product immediately without any dry-time or shine. It was amazingly weightless in feel and smooth in texture. There is also a delightfully light scent to the product!
Let’s address Phormula 3-9. With proven results in repairing and protecting stressed skin, this Phormula 3-9 is Erno Laszlo‘s masterpiece. One of the original formulas developed by Dr. Laszlo and relentlessly improved over time, Phormula 3-9 was created for his most demanding celebrity clientele. Now, in addition to the original balm consistency, Erno Laszlo is proud to launch a new serum sand cream to allow all skin types to transform their complexion with the healing powers of Phormula 3-9. The exact formula for 3-9 is a closely guarded secret, yet I know it has a powerful blend of time-honored ingredients, such as raspberry stem cells and key plant derived oils from across the globe.
Phormula 3-9 Repair Balm ($245.00) is the original — Designed to significantly elevate the state of the complexion, this rich and soothing formula rapidly smoothes skin, reverses dehydration and improves oxygenation.
Phormula 3-9 Repair Cream ($265.00) is a new version — A nutritional supplement offering superior hydration along with strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties for renewed skin cell energy and a youthful appearance.
Phormula 3-9 Repair Serum ($265.00) — A daily radiance-boosting serum that encourages healthy skin metabolism and also increases cell turnover for improved brightness, texture and glow.
I have never spent over $105.00 for skincare before, yet I do see my skin has improved immensely over the past year using Sunday Riley‘s products, so I am considering this as a gift to my skin.
The Transphuse Line Refining Cream ($225.00) was created to rejuvenate tired, dull skin while improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; it’s packed with line-plumping, skin-firming Dermaxyl and the anti-aging peptide Collaxyl. This treatment is said to yield results in as little as four weeks. I have yet to do any type of injection or filler, as I do think there are so many wonderful skin care products on the market that can help boost your skin’s radiance naturally — this being one of them.
Features and Benefits:
– Dramatically reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
– Stimulates cell communication, which helps repair age related skin damage
– Protects skin from redness and inflammation, while enhancing natural glow
– Promotes detoxification, cell life expansion and tissue regeneration
– Helps stimulate elastin synthesis
The application process entails using this product in the morning to cleansed, toned skin. For optimal results, it is suggested to be used in synergy with the Transphuse range.
What do you lovely ladies think of this expensive yet effective skincare line? Have you tried it? Let us know by commenting below, which will automatically be posted to our Community Forum (click here to check it out!) where you can find other beauty related discussions! Don’t forget to also submit a photo to our Photo Of The Day (click here!) feature, where a new photo will be picked daily. Your photo just might be selected, so get going!
– Nicole Gordon Levine
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Maribel
Posted at 01:42h, 29 OctoberGreat review Nicole but the price alone just makes walk away from this product. I’m sure it does great things for this skin but as if now I am content with the products that at are not expensive and work great for me. Thanks
Nicole
Posted at 15:46h, 29 OctoberThank you, as always, for your feedback Maribel!
Sharon
Posted at 23:25h, 01 NovemberGot a sample from Nordi’s, and never heard of the line. Hence, you know I’m not rich or famous…haha…put a dab on my left hand, and omgosh….thought, this shit is amazing. Then to see the price, well if it works…I’ll eat ramen noodles and drink sink water….lol……WHERE IS THAT PONCE DE LEON when you need him anyways…sheesh….I was looking for a good primer without silicone, and went to my bathroom and looked through my primers and ALL of them have silicone in, and that gives me little bumps on my forehead. Dang, but in looking at those, I found this sample. I think I might have to buy me a FB of this.
Goddesslily
Posted at 21:44h, 26 DecemberI received a small sample of this in my package from NM so decided to try it, I’ve never heard of this line either so I was amazed at how I like this especially around my eyes. Was searching for feedback and came across your blog, thanks for the review.