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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum

Ladies (and gents), if you are over 30, it’s time to try a serum? Don’t want to add an extra step? I understand, but I think a good anti-aging serum is such and important step in skincare. The reason is that you can find one that will greatly help your aging skin improve. There are serums that help lift the skin, reduce the appearance of pore size and diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Plus many serums include vitamins and antioxidants that will make your skin healthier.

A leader in anti-aging skincare, Olay, has recently introduced a new serum — the Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum ($29.99 USD). This serum claims to lift and firm the skin and contains a super-concentrated amino-peptide + B3 complex. It also complains that it provides specially designed hydration to give you significantly firmer skin and regenerate skin’s appearance. This exclusive formula is dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores).

What I think — I have been using this for a few weeks. I like that this serum is not greasy and absorbs fairly quickly into the skin, so I can apply my moisturizer over it. The first benefit to my skin that I noticed was that it looks brighter and smoother. After another week or two, I noticed that my skin seemed lifted around the chin and cheeks. I am going to keep using it as I do look younger and more rested, which is awesome!

Visit www.olay.com to learn more and you can purchase this at drugstores and mass-market retailers near you! Enjoy!

Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydration

Have you been searching for a quality (but fairly affordable) daily moisturizer? Try Olay Total Effects Moisturizer Plus Cooling Hydration ($22.99 USD). It provides the benefits of 7 anti-aging therapies in one essential product with the added cool burst of freshness.

The 7 anti-aging therapies in this daily moisturizer with vitamin & mint-extract complex are:

Line Minimization: Reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles
Cooling Moisturization: Soothes dry skin with refreshment
Energizes Appearance: Gives skin healthy radiance
Gentle Exfoliation: Smoothes and evens skin texture
Pore Refinement: Minimizes the appearance of pores
Free Radical Defense: Helps prevent damage to skin’s surface
Subtle Lifting: Hydrates for firmer skin appearance

The claim is younger-looking, fresher-feeling skin every day. It is dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), oil-free and fast-absorbing plus it is safe for sensitive skin.

What I think: I really enjoy this non-greasy moisturizer. After application, I find that my skin texture looks smoother and my pores appear a little smaller. I also can tell that my skin is more luminous. This can work as a day and night moisturizer, just don’t forget to use sunscreen over it in the day time!

visit www.olay.com to learn more, plus you can purchase this at mass-market retailers near you. Enjoy!

Stila Cosmetics Fall 2010 Color Collection

Stila’s bright and fun 2010 Fall Color Collection is not for the shy! These are bright, bold colors that make a statement. They include:

Backstage Eye Shadow Palette ($28.00 USD) — Inspired by textures and trends seen at Fall Fashion Week, the Stila Pro Artistry team has created the Backstage Eye Shadow Palette filled with six new must-have shades of the season. Each jewel-toned shadow incorporates Stila’s award-winning, high-quality formula that can be worn wet or dry.

The palette comes in an embossed paper compact, reflecting the season’s brocade looks, with a screened inspirational quote. Even the packaging is pretty and it won’t crowd your clutch!

Shades include:
– Chiffon – shimmery peach
– Flamingo – shimmery fuchsia
– Pacific – metallic navy blue
– Luster – metallic warm alloy
– Poetic – shimmery mauve
– Coal – cool metallic emerald

What I think: This color provides a wide range of looks, since it contains soft shades as well as bold ones. I am wearing the Chiffon, Luster and Poetic now and plan to add the other colors as eyeliners in the fall. And as always, Stila eye shadows are highly pigmented and are long-lasting.

Long Wear Liquid Lip Color ($22.00 USD) — Bold lips are in this season and Stila has the perfect product for you. Introducing Long Wear Liquid Lip Color. This long-lasting lip color formula glides on lips and stays put, delivering hours of intense moisture and rich, stunning, bold color with a matte, creamy finish. The weightless liquid moves with your lips to prevent color from transferring, feathering or bleeding and create captivatingly kissable lips.

Enriched with ultra-conditioning Vitamin E and avocado oil, Long Wear Liquid Lip Color hydrates and seals in moisture so your lips look and feel irresistibly soft all day.

Shades includes:
– Fiery – the perfect red
– Caprice – hot pink
– Patina – warm nude
– Petal – pale pink
– Coral – shimmery coral
– Muse – natural mauve

What I think: This lip color is indeed long-wearing and for one without a balm, is not too drying. I really love the Coral and the Muse colors, they are soft and pretty. Fiery is a great red, and it is nice to know that it will not bleed and will stay red for hours!

Custom Color Blush ($20.00 USD) Why settle for “almost the right shade” of blush? This perceptive one-shade-fits-all powder blush reacts with your skin’s pH to create a one-of-a-kind, customized shade perfect for you!

The ultra-blendable, velvety soft formula magically smooths the appearance of fine lines, pores and pigmentation, leaving skin with a luminous, flawless flush*. The weightless powder can be layered to achieve just the right amount of color and coverage.

No more guessing or wearing the wrong color blush
Reacts to the wearer’s pH levels to create the perfect shade every time
Harmonizes with your own skin tone to enhance your natural beauty, not overwhelm it

A blush built truly for everyone, a one-of-a-kind customized color is just a brush stroke away.

* The blush contains a spherical silicone elastomer treated powder that provides a soft focus effect and diffuses light. It has a silky that leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. The treated silicone powder fills in fine lines and wrinkles on the skin, making it appear more youthful.

What I think: This looks so bright in the compact, but on me, it was a very soft pink (my skin tone is light). It is not glittery or shimmery, but does impart a nice glow. I think that blush is an important step that should not be skipped, because the right shade will make you look awake and more youthful!

Visit www.stilacosmetics.com to learn more and to purchase these products.

Clean Up With Bodycology Hand Soap

Bodycology, the affordable bath and body line that can be found at mass-market stores, has reinvented the packaging of their popular hand soaps. The labels of their Anti-Bacterial Scrubbing Hand Soap, Anti-Bacterial Foaming Soap and Moisturizing Hand Sanitizers now have sleek and more sophisticated labels. Choose from:

Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap: an intense foaming lather for a quick, yet thorough clean that leaves hands smelling divine. Triclosan kills germs, while Vitamin E and Aloe Vera hydrate. Suggested Retail Price is $2.50. Available in: Apple Orchard, Brown Sugar Vanilla and Cucumber Melon.

Antibacterial Scrubbing Hand Soap: a sparkling clean with scrubbing beads for a gentle lather with a heavenly scent that lingers throughout the day. Gentle scrubbing beads deeply cleanse; Triclosan kills germs; and Vitamin E and Aloe Vera hydrate. Suggested Retail Price is $2.50. Available in: Brown Sugar Vanilla, Clean Lemon, Coconut Lime, and White Gardenia. Look for the newest fragrance, Cherry Blossom, coming in July 2010.

Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer: This waterless cleaner instantly kills 99% of germs on hands while imparting a gentle fragrance. Aloe Vera provides extra moisture. Available in two sizes for added convenience. Suggested Retail Price is for 8 oz. bottle is $2.50; 2 oz bottle is $1.99.What I think: I tried the Foaming Hand Soap in Apple Orchard. It smells really yummy and is very foamy. I put it in the family bathroom and my kids really love it. It’s worth the price and I recommend it if you are looking for a quality hand soap that you can afford.

For further information on bodycology® please visit www.bodycology.com .

CLEAN Bath and Body Collection

I love the CLEAN family of fragrances. The reason why is because that even though they are all fresh and comforting, they are also all distinctly different. So when I found out that CLEAN had introduced a bath and body collection, I was so excited! Plus I really wanted to try their new technology, Cotton Vantage which is based on cotton seeds, extracts and proteins that self-adjusts to soothe, smooth and moisturize skin.

The products are generously sized and include Bath and Shower Gel, Soft Body Lotion, Body Butter, Body Veil, and Dry Shampoo.

I tried:Fresh Laundry Bath and Shower Gel ($24.00 for 18.5 oz) — is a refreshingly light foaming cleanser enriched with cotton extracts, moisturizing aloe and botanicals to gently cleanse so it doesn’t leave skin feeling stripped and dry. Notes of Brazilian Orange, Night Blooming White Jasmine and Cotton Blossom relax you and rejuvenate the senses. Dermatologically tested. Also available in Shower Fresh and Warm Cotton.

What I think: I love the scent but recommend only using this as a shower gel. This doesn’t translate into a bubble bath, because it does not foam under water (I love my baths!). The big bottle will last a long time and keep you smelling great in the shower.

Warm Cotton Soft Body Lotion ($34.00 for 18.5 oz) — is a luxurious formula enriched with cotton extracts, vitamins A & E, cocoa butter, coconut and olive oil to help hydrate and replenish your skin’s natural moisture barrier. Notes of Citrus, Lilac and Musk relax you and rejuvenate the senses. Non-greasy and dermatologically tested. Also available in Fresh Laundry and Shower Fresh.

What I think: This is a very moisturizing (and non-greasy) lotion. Warm Cotton is one of my favorite CLEAN scents, and it lingers on the skin all day. Layer it with Warm Cotton perfume, or another light scent. Very nice!

Original Scent Moisture Absorbent Fresh Body Veil ($28.00 for 3.8 oz) — is not your grandmother’s powder! This next-generation lightweight body powder creates an invisible, delicate veil between skin and clothing, wicking away moisture continuously throughout the day to help prevent wetness and protect delicate fabric. The time-released fragrance keeps you smelling fresh all day long, while you stay cool and dry.

What I think: This is the perfect summer product for those of us who live in humid climes. It comes with a puff that I use to lightly dust before dressing. It keeps me dry and sweet-smelling! Right now it is only available in Original CLEAN scent, but maybe in the future they will release it in others.

To learn more and to purchase, visit www.cleanperfume.com or www.sephora.com. Enjoy — I do!

Fight Aging With Boscia Skin Care

I love that so many new skincare companies use natural ingredients and limit the use of preservatives. Boscia is a brand based in Yokohama, Japan, that creates preservative-free, botanically-based skincare. I have recently tried some of these wonderful products and they make my skin look as beautiful as the natural ingredients they use to make them!

Recharging Night Moisture ($33.00 1 fl. oz, $44.00 1.4 fl. oz) is described as, “A concentrated cream of Oriental botanicals works overnight to nourish and revitalize your skin. An advanced penetrating, Encapsulated Ampelopsis Grossedentata, absorbs quickly to condition skin and diminish the appearance of wrinkles. Phytoglycogen helps restore the look of vitality to damaged skin. Hydrolyzed Yeast promotes new skin cell production while Soybean helps balance skin from the sometimes harsh effects of hormonal and environmental changes. Jojoba Leaf, a powerful antioxidant, combats free radical damage and Willow herb, soothes tired skin.”

What I think: This cream is very light yet nourishing on my skin. I have noticed that immediately after use my skin looks smoother and a few weeks after use, it seems brighter. I also think the price is very reasonable for the quality of the product.

Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment ($38.00 .5 fl. oz.) — “A silky cream that hydrates and revitalizes the delicate eye area. Two combined amino acids, Alanine and Glutamine, and a powerful antioxidant, Jojoba Leaf will improve softness and prevent the signs of aging. Coix Seed and Tocopherol-Vitamin E reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. Willowherb, a unique anti-irritant, Jujube Fruit and other beneficial ingredients help accelerate cell renewal and smooth the appearance of fine lines.”

What I think: I really love this light and soothing eye cream. I have been using it every morning and every night. Like all eye creams, I smooth it under my eye, at the outer corner of my eye and under my eyebrow. It is absorbed into my skin very quickly and leaves my eyes looking lifted and awake. Over time, it has diminished the dark circles under my eyes, which are my main area of concern around my eyes.

Visit www.bosciaskincare.com to learn more, they can also be purchased at Sephora and www.sephora.com. Enjoy!

Estee Lauder Introduces America’s Night to Repair

Time for some free stuff, ladies (and gents)!

Today, Thursday July 22nd, Estée Lauder will kick off its largest sampling program to date – America’s Night to Repair. To anniversary the success of last year’s first annual America’s Night to Repair, for 4 synchronized hours – from 5:00pm – 9:00pm (all local times) – Estée Lauder Beauty Advisors will be distributing a total of 360,000 deluxe samples. Customers can choose either a 10-day supply of NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex or Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex at ALL Estée Lauder department and specialty store counters nationwide – one sample per customer while supplies last. You can visit http://www.esteelauder.com/AdvancedNightRepair/ for additional information.

I haven’t tried the new eye serum, but I reviewed the night serum last year. Here is the link to that review; https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair/.

So go get yourself some awesome free serum and look years younger!

Purchase Kiss My Face Peace Soap to Support Seeds of Peace

Want to make a difference in a child’s life! Support the Pledge for Peace. For every 10,000 pledges that are made, Kiss My Face will send one camper to the Seeds of Peace summer camp during the 2011 season (a value of $6,000). There is no limit to the number of kids that Kiss My Face will sponsor! The campaign will be running through September 21st, 2010. The “pledge” is free and simple – all one needs to do is log onto the Kiss My Face Facebook page or Thepledgeforpeace.com and click the “like” button.

Given the current Arab-Israeli conflict, it is easy to overlook the positive efforts and significant progress being made to foster universal acceptance among the youth in areas of unrest. Seeds of Peace is a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization dedicated to empowering young people from regions of conflict with the leadership skills and interpersonal networks necessary to advance reconciliation and coexistence.

The specific objectives of Seeds of Peace programming are to humanize the conflict; provide conflict resolution and leadership training; facilitate open dialogue; and to create a network of young leaders who will become a core constituency for peace. What began as a camp program with 46 Israeli, Palestinian and Egyptian teenagers has expanded into a global operation with offices in over ten cities around the world and over 4,000 young leaders (called “Seeds”) working for peace.

This mission is, of course, made possible by sponsors like Kiss My Face, who will support Seeds of Peace with “The Pledge for Peace” and by donating 10% of all profits from Peace Soap to the organization. As the company brainstormed the creation of a product to help raise funds for the much applauded organization, they felt offering should be one that could be used by all campers in a variety of ways – expected and unexpected. They landed on a 100 percent natural, multi-purpose castile soap, as it is a universal formula that can be used by anyone, much like the values and tools Seeds of Peace strives to instill in its participants.

I have tried the Peace Soap. I used it for washing dishes and cleaning counters, plus washing my hands. This is a fresh smelling soap, which I like because it will leave your house (and you) smelling nice and chemical-free. Visit www.kissmyface.com to purchase.

CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream

CLEAN Anit-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream — CLEAN Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream

Cool new product time! CLEAN, one of my favorite fragrance brands, has released an ingenious new hand cream. The Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Cream ($10.00 USD, 1 fl. oz) contains SafetyDerm® germ-fighting technology, and offers continuous four-hour anti-bacterial protection.

The claim is, “This advanced hand cream kills 99.9% of germs on contact and keeps killing bacteria for up to four hours, no matter what you touch next! Patented SafetyDerm™ technology harnesses Benzethonium Chloride, suspended in air-light layers of moisturizers, to veil your hands like invisible germ-killing gloves. Clinically proven moisturizers vitamin E, avocado, jojoba, and grape-seed oils help make the skin soft while Cotton Vantage™ technology uses cotton seeds and extracts that help soothe, smoothe and moisturize skin.”

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Synthetic Dyes
– Triclosan

It also does not contain propylene glycol, mineral oil, animal ingredients, or alcohol. It is not animal tested and is fragrance-free.

What I think: While I can tell if it is killing germs, I love the idea of an unseen 4 hour protection. I am traveling out of the country at the end of summer, and this will be perfect to take with me. I like that it is unscented, and it is not greasy but very moisturizing. I also think it is a good value for what it claims to do. I definitely recommend this, especially for working outdoors, camping or travel.

Visit www.sephora.com to purchase. Enjoy!

Benefit The POREfessional

Looking for an under makeup primer that reduces the appearance of pores while making your face look smoother and your makeup last longer? That is the claim of Benefit’s the POREfessional.

The POREfessional ($28.00 USD) —

What it is:
A PRO balm that minimizes the appearance of pores.

What it does:
The POREfessional quickly minimizes the appearance of pores. Apply this silky, lightweight balm to achieve translucent pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin. Pores…now you see ’em, now you don’t!

What do I think: This is a very good primer. It is oil free, which is perfect and smooths on the skin so easily.
Oil-free. Instructions included.