health & beauty
Putting VENeffect To The Test
Luxury line created by locals pays off
Nearly a decade ago, I met Dr. Rebecca Booth,
a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist
and senior partner at Women First of Louisville.
She’d written a book titled, “The Venus Week:
Discover the Powerful Secret of Your Cycle…At Any
Age,” which garnered national attention. So, I was
excited when she and her sister Cecil Booth – a
rockstar of marketing in the beauty industry and
a University of Kentucky grad – agreed to meet
with me to talk about VENeffect, a line of anti-
aging skin care they developed using 100 percent
natural plant-based phytoestrogens.
Touted as products that “safely and effectively
reverse the signs of aging that are directly the result
of decreasing estrogen to preserve and restore the
youthful glow of healthy, vibrant skin,” they’re now
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available at Neiman Marcus, Soft Surroundings,
Bloomingdales, Amazon.com and more.
For years, I have been a faithful user of RéVive
skincare products, which are pricey but I apply
them sparingly, so each bottle lasts for about a
year, which is worth it. So, I was a little hesitant
to try something new, but how many times do
you get to meet the actual creators of a luxury
skincare line and, added bonus, already have a
relationship with one of them, whom you trust
and respect?
For the past month, I’ve been using the Pore
Minimizing Cleanser and Anti-Aging Intensive
Moisturizer twice a day, followed by the Anti-Aging
Eye Treatment and Anti-Aging Lip Treatment.
Skeptical though I was, the truth is my skin hasn’t
looked or felt this good in years, especially after
pregnancy did a number on it. My fine lines have
lessened, my skin is clearer and – dare I say it?
– yes, my skin is more vibrant. Count me among
the growing legion of VENeffect fans.
Just like with most luxury skincare lines, the
products aren’t cheap; they range from $60 for
the cleanser to $195 for the Firming Phyto-Lift
Serum (which I have yet to buy…but maybe
one day soon). Keep in mind that VENeffect
products can be applied with a light hand – unlike
most drugstore brands – so they last a long time,
which makes them worth it. Find out more about
VENeffect at veneffect.com.