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My Beauty Favorites — Week of April 11-17, 2016

My favorites this week can be found in one shopping spot — Whole Foods. But I am not talking about snacks, there are wonderful natural beauty products to be found there, too!

The next time you go to load up your cart, make sure to save some room for skin, and body care from Surya Brasil, Kensington Apothecary and Jeffrey James Botanicals:

Surya Brasil Sapien Women Shave Gel ($20.39 USD) — The eco friendly Sapien Women Shave Gel protects your skin while shaving. Its a natural and vegan product made with exotic organic Amazonian ingredients like Cupuaçu butter, Pracaxi oil*, Macadamia oil, Vitamin E to prevent drying and protect sensitive skin. Organic Aloe Vera juice and vegetable glycerin promote intense hydration.

What I think: This has an fresh, almost citrusy scent. It lathers well and gives a comfortable shave. And I love how smooth it makes my legs. The natural ingredients moisturize so well!

Available at http://www.suryabrasilproducts.com

Jeffrey James Botanicals The Crème ($45 USD) — The Creme restores and regenerates miraculously. Glycolic and Alpha Hydroxy acid boost cell renewal and collagen production. Bee propolis and royal jelly preserve and restore proteins and enzymes for anti aging action as well as amino acid protein building blocks for younger skin. Actives like Wild Indigo scavenge free radicals and superior organic plant oils and Hyaluronic Acid nourish and you then the skin.

What I think: I use this creme at night, because it is very rich. In the morning my skin is fresh and soft! I think it’s ideal for dry skin. I’ve noticed that my skin looks smoother and a bit tighter each morning. Great product for a good price!

Available at http://www.jeffreyjamesbotanicals.com

Kensington Apothecary Skin Serum #2 City Girl ($33 USD) — Attention Urban Glamoristas! Bright lights, late nights and the cocktail circuit leave their mark on your face in the form of sallowness, puffiness, rough skin texture and dark circles. What you are seeing are the destructive effects of protein glycation on your otherwise beautiful face. Fight those sugar blues with Kombucha and Silk Seed Extracts and return to the party fresh-faced and radiant.

What I think: I love this silky serum! It has the consistency of a light oil and sinks right in to the skin, leaving a glow. It has a soft scent that goes away quickly. Using it at night under moisturizer, I wake up with fresh, smooth skin. Perfect for late nights or stressful weeks!

Learn more at kensingtonapothecary.com. Plus, all of these products can be found at your local Whole Foods store.

What are you loving this week? Do you like to use natural skincare? Leave a message and let me know!

Skincare Finds For Spring

Clear skin is essential for the warmer weather. I tend to wear less makeup as the temperatures rise, so my skin needs to look flawless!

This starts with clean skin, exfoliation and a great serum is needed, too! Below are some products I have recently been sent for my honest review. I love most of them enough to use often and my skin looks great!

Beauty 360 Exfoliating Dual- Action Facial Cloths with Blood Orange

Beauty 360 Soothe Facial Cleansing Cloths with Volcanic Water

Beauty 360 Exfoliating Dual-Action Facial Cloths with Blood Orange ($7.99 USD) The dual-action Exfoliate Facial Cleansing Cloths feature two sides: one to gently exfoliate and the other to cleanse skin. These wipes are formulated with detoxifying Blood Orange Extract and purifying Cornflower Extract with Vitamin E to moisturize skin as they effortlessly remove makeup and wipe away the day. Ideal for normal, combination, and oily skin. Dermatologist tested.

Beauty 360 Soothe Facial Cleansing Cloths with Volcanic Water ($7.99 USD) — Fragrance free and perfect for even the most sensitive skin, the non-irritating Soothe Facial Cleansing Cloths are infused with mineral-enriched Volcanic Water to calm and purify skin as they effortlessly remove makeup and wipe away the day. Ideal for sensitive skin. Dermatologist tested. Biodegradable.

What I think: I am very impressed with these cleansing cloths. Both really clean my skin well and remove all makeup, even eye makeup. The Exfoliating cloths have a rough side as well as the softer side. And it is pretty rough, I have to use it gently so it doesn’t harm my skin. My favorites are the Soothe cloths. They cleanse and soften skin. My skin is not dry after use. They are good for day or night use.

Purchase at http://www.cvs.com

The Magic Pads ($19.95 USD for 60 pads) — The Magic Pads are the world’s newest and most revolutionary product illuminating the road to more perfect skin! Using a unique blend of Glycolic acid, Organic Willow Bark, Hyaluronic acid and VitaminE in an Organic Aloe Vera juice base, the pads are designed to organically help treat acne, clear blemishes, smooth and tighten skin, shrink pores, exfoliate, tone, clarify and hydrate in one swift swoop of a swipe! It sounds too good to be true, but it is.

What I think: These are amazing (and really affordable)! They firm my skin and help make my pores appear smaller. They also do not irritate my sensitive skin. I hope with continued use they will help with any little wrinkles I might have.

Purchase at http://www.themagicpads.com

Anew Vitamin C Brightening Serum ($30 on sale for $19.99 USD) — Vitamin C Brightening Serum is a patented formula that contains a high concentration of 10% pure Vitamin C, which protects skin from sun, pollution and other aggressors. 1 fl. oz.

BENEFITS
• Skin looks smoother and clearer and even toned
• Enhances skin clarity
• Fights overall photodamage
• Improves skin tone and resiliency
• Visibly improves skin’s imperfections
• Contains Vitamin C and E
• Oil-free
• Dermatologist tested
• Noncomedogenic, hypoallergenic and nonacnegenic
• In 2 weeks, skin looks brighter, smoother, clearer and more even toned*

What I think: I like how light this serum is. It immediately sinks into the skin. But it has a very strong scent of alcohol, and SD alcohol is the first ingredient in the serum. So I don’t think I am going to continue use. I’m afraid to dry out my skin and the scent is unpleasant. But, if you don’t mind the scent, this is very light for summer months.

Purchase at http://www.avon.com

Hydrating Skincare For The New Season

I try a lot of new skincare each year, and LOVE it! There are so many amazing brands and products available that can change the texture of skin and help with fine lines and wrinkles.

The products below are my current faves:

Erborian Bamboo Crème Frappée ($43 USD) — With a unique slush-like texture that melts effortlessly into skin on contact, the Bamboo Crème Frappée instantly helps revive dehydrated skin. This intensely moisturizing cream helps to energize and refresh the skin while providing comfort and hydration. Apply the fresh gel to your skin in the morning and at night, or use as a makeup base to reveal smoother and softer feeling skin.

What I think: This is a cool moisturizer. It has a slushie gel consistency that melts into skin. I like using it in the morning, since it is so refreshing, plus it softens my dry skin. Great for every day!

Purchase at http://www.sephora.com

JUARA’s Clove Flower & Turmeric Anti-Aging Serum ($65 USD) — Get glowing radiant skin! This reparative oil-free and fragrance-free serum addresses the visible signs of premature skin aging. It boosts radiance, reduces the appearance of fine lines and increases firmness using a powerful combination of turmeric, clove flower, watermelon extract, sea algae, hyaluronic acid, goji fruit and palm peptides. Clove flower and turmeric help brighten and even out the appearance of the skin. Plant Peptides, Goji Fruit and Golden Bamboo help firm and smooth skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, while Sweet Pea naturally exfoliates. Fresh sea algae, watermelon extract and hyaluronic acid plump the look of the skin and infuse skin with immediate vitality and hydration. After only a few applications your skin will look smoother, more radiant and vibrant, while feeling firmer and more plump to the touch, results get even better with prolonged use.

What I think: I use serums twice a day, so am always looking for a great one. This serum is light and fragrance-free, which is so helpful with my sensitive skin. It helps firm and hydrate my skin. I love to apply a moisturizer over it to lock in the hydration and keep my skin smooth all day.

Purchase at http://www.juaraskincare.com

Votre Vu Tragic Magic Rescue Crème

Votre Vue Attentive Crème de Nuit

Votre Vu Tragic Magic Rescue Crème ($40 USD) — It soothes, decongests, desensitizes, rebalances and stabilizes the flush of hyper-reactive skin. That’s not all. It will also reinforce the protective barrier of your skin to ward off those pesky free radicals and save the day. Tragic Magic Rescue Crème is designed to correct the excessive sensitivity of the facial skin and restore equilibrium to the self-defending barrier of highly reactive skin. Immediately, the skin is calmed with lime, then desensitized and decongested by a blend of skin defenders. Jojoba, rose hips, calophyllum, soja and avocado insaponifiables protect and balance skin’s defenses and, with the protection of vitamin E against cell-damaging free radicals, your skin can re-hydrate to regain a balanced moisture level.

Votre Vue Attentive Crème de Nuit ($49. USD) — Designed to lavishly attend to the needs of your sensitive skin, this organic night crème is here to save face. Luscious and delicate with a soft, velvety texture, Attentive Crème de Nuit completely calms and moisturizes even the most sensitive skin all the way through to morning light. A select group of active moisturizing plant agents including borage and tamanu oils, in addition to shea butter, blended with milk proteins and algae extracts, produce a superlative essential night treatment. Instantly comforting, this crème is ideal to help skin recover and reform.

What I think: Votre Vu is a French skincare company that I haven’t tried before. Both of these creams are rich and soothing. The Tragic Magic (great name!) cream is very rich, but not greasy at all. It is nice to use at night when my sensitive skin is irritated. The Attentive Crème is lighter and so nice to use every night. I wake up in the morning and my skin hydrated, clear and ready for the day!

Purchase at http://www.votrevu.com

Talika’s Bio Enzymes Mask ($13.75) includes Chamomile and Arnica, helping to soothe and heal the skin. It has a three dimensional structure to retain a very high concentration of active ingredients which are spread evenly over the skin.

It acts like a “second skin”. With alpine herbs, sodium hyaluronate and hydrophilic sugars, it restores dry, sensitive skins. After use, the skin is perfectly mosturized*, softened, soothed and infinitely more beautiful.

What I think: This is an interesting mask. It is almost like a gel sheet. When I placed it on my skin, it molded to my face. I left it on for about 15 minutes. After I removed it, I rubbed in the excess serum. Then I let my skin dry and afterwards it was very soft. It even hydrated rough spots on my forehead. This is fabulous for dry and dull skin.

Available at http://www.talika.com and Nordstrom.com

Patchology Brand Review and 50% Off Coupon!

I was lucky to be sent wonderful face, lip and eye masks from Patchology for my honest review!

Lucky for you, I have been given a 50% of code just for you, my awesome readers! The code is FLIRTY50. The code is live for 2 weeks, so enjoy!

Patchology 5 Minute Facial Sheet Masques Pack of all three ($20 USD) — These fast-acting facial sheet masques deliver results in just 5 minutes, while traditional sheet masques can take up to 20 minutes. Simply apply, take 5 and go…no rinsing required.

Exfoliate FlashMasque gently removes dead skin cells for more even tone and texture.
Hydrate FlashMasque delivers a mega-dose of moisture for soft, silky skin.
Illuminate FlashMasque reveals fresh-faced radiance to lackluster skin.

Included: 3 FlashMasque Facial Sheets (1 each of: Exfoliate, Hydrate & Illuminate)

What I think: I love that these only take 5 minutes! I tried another mask last week that I had to leave on for 20 minutes, ugh! And, the best thing is that these really work! The Exfoliate masque is gentle to use, but really leaves my skin soft and smooth, and it was rough before! I love the Hydrate Masque for when my skin is dry and irritated. The Illuminate one is perfect right before going out, glowy, glowy skin!

Patchology FlashPatch Eye Gels ($50 for 30 pairs) — When time isn’t on your side FlashPatch™ Eye Gels revive tired, fatigued eyes in just 5 minutes. Hydrogel patch technology provides deep hydration and eye revitalization in a way that topical creams or serums cannot.

Highly advanced cooling and refreshing translucent hydrogel patches accelerate the delivery of essential ingredients Caffeine and Hydrolyzed Collagen. Stay-put patches ensure you get the ingredients where you need them most. The result is a smoother, brighter, more youthful appearance.

What I think: These are so nice! Again, only five minutes to hydrated and brightened eyes! Just place them under your eye and they stay put until you take them off! I like to use these before I go out. Under my eyes are smoother and firmer after use!

Patchology FlashPatch Lip Gels ($50 for 24 patches) — Soften, smooth and diminish the appearance of vertical lip lines in just 5 minutes. Hydrogel patch technology provides deep hydration and lip revitalization in a way that topical lip treatments cannot.

Highly advanced cooling and refreshing translucent hydrogel patches accelerate the delivery of Niacinamide, Peptides and Green Tea Extract. Stay-put patches ensure you get the ingredients where you need them most for softer, smoother lips. Helps diminish the appearance of vertical lip lines and enhance lip shape and volume revealing more youthful-looking, perfectly prepped lips.

What I think: These are a new idea in gel patches, and I love them! It is so important to take care of our lips as we age. As I near my fifties (yes, I said it), I am starting to see the vertical lip lines, so I moisturize. These patches really help because they sink in deep into the lips and lines around them. Lips are so smooth after use! Put on your lipstick and go!!

Don’t forget my code FLIRTY50 for 50% off your purchase at http://www.patchology.com. Enjoy, and let me know what you get!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of March 14-20, 2016

Happy Spring! We have had a really warm winter in Kansas City, and of course it is freezing today and snowed last night!

But, I am still looking forward to warmer weather to come. This week I have been loving products to make my skin glow and prepare my skin for Spring:

PRAI Dark Circle Corrector ($24.95 USD) — Instantly reduces dark circles under and around the eye. Camouflages and reduces the appearance of dark, under eye circles, crow’s feet and puffiness.

What I think: This has a soft tint to it, to help brighten the under eye area. I apply it with the application brush and gently blend it in. I notice that my skin looks brighter and smoother. I think this works really well under concealer.

Available at www.praibeauty.com and www.hsn.com

Veil Cosmetics Sunset Light ($59 USD) — A primer, serum and mixing base all in one, Sunset Light is a fluid filter that helps skin achieve the perfecting & smoothing radiance emanated at sunset. Use it to prime complexion to provide makeup longevity, to instantly diminish the appearance of pores and fine lines, to hydrate, plump, & brighten skin.

What I think: This is an amazing multi-tasking product! It brightens and smoothes skin, and it the perfect base for makeup. It is also really pretty worn alone, if you are not is the mood for wearing makeup. But makeup does go on so smoothly over this.

Purchase at VeilCosmetics.com

KORRES Pomegranate Toner ($22 USD) — gently exfoliates to remove excess oil and dirt from skin, imparting a tighter, smoother, and more matte finish while helping to reduce redness. Pomegranate extract, rich in tannins and polyphenols, helps tighten pores and rejuvenate the look of skin. Alpine willow herb and witch hazel extract help refine the appearance of pores and provide a matte look to the skin. Formulated with natural skin conditioners, this refreshing toner leaves skin feeling soft and smooth.

What I think: In the last few years, I have been really loving toners. This one is not only refreshing, it doesn’t dry out my skin. It also calms my sensitive skin. I can use it every day. It smells amazing, too!

Purchase at www.Sephora.com

Masque Bar by Look Beauty Brightening Sheet Mask ($9.99 for three masks) is a face brightening housed in a facial sheet mask that helps minimize the appearance of dark spots and various pigmentation irregularities for a more even complexion and radiant skin thanks to ingredients like Orange Extract, Licorice Root and Vitamin C.

What I think: This is so easy to use, place on clean skin, smooth it on and leave on for 20-30 minutes. This mask does have flaps that you can put over your eyes (eyes closed) for help for eyes as well! It’s nice to lay down, close my eyes and relax — at least for a few minutes! After I remove the mask and rub in the extra serum, my skin is so glowy!

Purchase at http://www.Target.com

WelleCo Super Elixir ($135 USD) — This classic starter pack contains a 300g pouch of our highly specialized Alkalizing Greens supplement, containing vitamins, minerals and trace elements to assist wellness and vitality.

It’s completed by the inclusion of the refillable, luxury, bespoke ceramic black Caddy. Designed to maintain the integrity of the Alkalizing Greens inside, while also being a beautiful addition to your kitchen.

Designed to help your body maintain good nutrition and maintain its pH balance.
A careful combination of 45 natural ingredients, in scientifically calculated ratios. These include super greens, Chinese herbs, digestive enzymes and members of the maitake mushroom family.
To ensure the nutrients in our premium quality ingredients remain effective, THE SUPER ELIXIR™ has been protected from heat.
Formulated to be absorbed by your body at a cellular level, optimising the function of all 11 of your body’s systems; the digestive, endocrine (hormonal), integumentary (hair, skin & nails), circulatory and nervous systems to name a few.
A vegan-friendly product. Free from dairy, gluten and preservatives.

What I think: I tried this in a smoothie. The taste is pretty strong and herbal. But If you like that, this product is a great additions to anyone’s diet. I think by using it everyday, it could really help my health!

I have only tried it once, but I think I am going to try to drink it in a glass of filtered water every day this week to see how I feel!

Purchas at http://www.welleco.com

Review: The FOREO LUNA Pro and LovelySkin LUXE Gentle Cream Cleanser

FOREO LUNA Pro Facial Cleansing + Anti-Aging Device - Mint — FOREO LUNA Pro Facial Cleansing + Anti-Aging Device – Mint

LovelySkin.com, an amazing skin care online retailer, sent me two amazing products for my honest review!

They are the FOREO LUNA Pro and the LovelySkin LUXE Gentle Cream Cleanser and I am truly enjoying both of them.

FOREO LUNA Pro Facial Cleansing + Anti-Aging Device in Mint ($229 USD) — offers the perfect cleanse and a skin-smoothing treatment all in one. This silicone beauty tool features Dual T-Sonic technology to create sonic pulses in a dynamic wave pattern, enhancing the skin’s natural glow and flushing away toxins. Pores are cleared of dulling impurities and skin appears smoother and brighter. Lower-frequency pulses provide anti-aging benefits by relaxing muscle-tension points, targeting fine lines and supporting healthy collagen and elastin. Dual motors make the LUNA Pro the most vigorous device in the FOREO LUNA line.

This must-have tool is only available through dermatologists and dermatologist-operated retailers.

Great for all skin types
Gently exfoliates while targeting wrinkles and loss of firmness
Features Dual T-Sonic technology
No replacement brush heads required
Hypoallergenic, bacteria-resistant silicone surface

What I think: I was so excited to try this, but I wasn’t quite sure how it worked. I found that it is quick and easy to use. I apply cleanser on my skin, then wet the FOREO and turn it on. I then move it in circles around my face. I can feel the sonic waves and I also feel it cleaning my pores, but it is very soft and gentle. I can turn the power up for a more vigorous cleansing and turn it down to clean around my eyes. After I am done, my skin is so smooth! I have only been using it for a couple of weeks and my skin is much softer and smoother.

It is also so easy to clean, just rinse it off! I LOVE that I don’t have to replace brush heads. Plus, it is easy to charge!

I am loving this and will continue to use it.

LovelySkin LUXE Gentle Cream Cleanser ($40, on sale now for $32) — LovelySkin LUXE Gentle Cream Cleanser removes makeup while soothing the skin. You can cleanse, soothe and soften with this face wash. Made with meadowfoam seed extract and olive oil extract, this gentle cleanser leaves the complexion comfortable and glowing. After use, skin feels clean, hydrated and healthy.

What I think: I apply this to my face with a little water before I use my FOREO. It is so gentle on my sensitive skin and cleans without drying out. It works amazing with the device, but also works well without it. My skin glows when I use it and feels soft and hydrated.

Both of these amazing products can be purchased at http://www.lovelyskin.com.

Please leave me a comment if you have tried either of these products and let me know what you think!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of February 29-March 6, 2016

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone had a great week. It was warm in Kansas City today and I loved it!

This week I am loving effective skincare. Now that I’m out of the cold air, I feel my skin is looking and feeling better. And, the products below are definitely helping!

I was sent these fab products by KORRES, Clarity Rx and Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare for my honest review:

KORRES Wild Rose Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial ($48 USD) — A breakthrough in beauty sleep. The weightless soufflé melts into skin and works overnight for brighter, petal-soft skin by morning. Day after day, week after week, uneven tone and dark spots will continuously improve. After only 14 days you’ll see skin that’s brighter, more even-toned, and exceptionally radiant.

What I think: This is such a fluffy cream! I apply it over my serum at night and it sinks right into my skin. Many night treatments are so heavy, but this one is light, but does really moisturize. In the morning, my skin is so soft. I am going to continue to use and hope to see lightening of dark spots.

Available at http://www.korresusa.com

Clarity RX Daily Dose of Water Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum ($66 USD) — This hydrator serum, made with a water-soluble formula, erases dull and dry skin, leaving you with a supple complexion. Apply a thin layer to skin in the morning and night, and allow to dry.

Benefits

Prevents dehydration of the skin
Boosts moisture levels in the skin using hyaluronic acid
Suitable For Dry to Normal Skin Types

What I think: I have been using this day and night under my moisturizers. It is fragrance free and has a gel consistency. It sinks right into my skin, giving me a smooth surface for my moisturizer and makeup. It evens out my skin tone and brightens my skin. It also leaves my skin very soft!

Purchase at www.c larityclinicalskincare.com

Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Recapture Day + IR Defense Anti-Aging Cream SPF 30 ($69 USD) — is formulated with a bio-copper complex that helps correct the most visible signs of aging. It uses three effective technologies to revive, improve and protect your skin while recapturing a youthful appearance.

What I think: I always either use a moisturizer with SPF daily or a sunscreen. I love this product because it is a multi-tasker. It also really hydrates my skin without being heavy. I have tried this before and I’ve noticed that my skin tone is smoother and firmer with continuous use.

Available at Kohl’s stores and http://www.kohls.com

What skincare do you love? Leave a comment and let me know!

Transition Into Spring With Luxe Skincare!

I am lucky to be able to try so many great skincare products. And I love so many of them, from drugstore brands to department and beauty supply stores.

But, I have to admit, there is something about trying luxe, high-end skincare. The packaging is gorgeous and the products usually smell and feel amazing.

Below are products from Cosmedicine and Silkriller that I was sent for my honest review. They may be a splurge, but they are totally worth it!

Cosmedicine Triple-P Perfected Brightening Serum ($210 USD) — serves as a daily vitamin for our skin. Decades of research led the Cosmedicine team to reveal the perfect formulation to effectively reverse the harmful visual effects of environmental damage, lessening the appearance of hyperpigmentation, sun spots, fine lines and wrinkles while brightening and illuminating skin’s overall complexion.

Formulated with three forms of Vitamin C to optimize full-potency absorption, this antioxidant-packed serum boosts the skin’s natural resistance to sun damage. Add this advanced complexion-perfecting serum, formulated with powerful antioxidants and multivitamins, to any skin care regimen to form a weightless, natural protective shield against daily environmental assaults. Triple-P works double duty to protect skin while simultaneously allowing it to absorb essential minerals to reduce the appearance of fine lines and impart a glowing even complexion day after day.

What I think: I have been using this light gel-like serum day and night before my moisturizer. I love how it sinks right into the skin. It really does brighten my skin and makes it glow! I haven’t been using it long enough to see a reduction in

Purchase at http://www.cosmedicine.com

Silkriller Revitalization Set Silver ($475 for the set, each item can be purchase individually) — Revitalize your skin with our unique blend of skin care solutions. Here are the products included:

3D Silver Gel: Anti-aging Serum
Facial Foam: Deep Facial Cleanser
Lotion: Revitalizing Beauty Tonic
Moisture Cream: Hydrating Moisturizer

3D Silver Gel: The definitive skincare solution to younger looking skin, our unique blend of silk fibroin and beauty essences regenerates skin cells to their natural beauty. Facial Foam: Our one-of-kind deep cleanser and make-up remover gently washes away makeup and oily residue while hydrating the skin. Lotion: A water-based, cream-free tonic of a carefully crafted silk fibroin solution that serves as the first step to fully revitalize your skin. Moisture Cream: A deep moisturizing cream designed to maximize the benefits of silk’s natural hydrating power, leaving smoother and younger looking skin.

What I think: These products are so innovative! The facial foam cleans skin without drying it out. The lotion is a fluid and I apply it with a cotton pad. It’s very cool! Then I use the serum and the lotion. My skin is very hydrated and so, so soft! I love that these are made with silk because they do hydrate and soften. I am going to continue using them and hope to see more improvements over time.

Purchase at http://www.silkriller.com

What luxe items do you love? Leave a comment and let me know!

KORRES Black Pine Firming Skincare Review

KORRES Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Serum

KORRES Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Night Cream

KORRES Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Eye Cream

I was lucky to be sent products from KORRES Black Pine collection for my honest review. This collection is for aging skin and claims to firm and lift:

During two years of primary clinical research, KORRES Research Lab in Athens, Greece discovered that powerful black pine polyphenols maintain the elasticity of the connective tissue better than all other polyphenols studied During two years of primary clinical research, KORRES Research Lab in Athens, Greece discovered that powerful black pine polyphenols maintain the elasticity of the connective tissue better than all other polyphenols studied

Among women who tested this product:
– 100% would replace their existing firming cream with KORRES Black Pine

My three favorite products from the line are:

Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Serum ($74 USD) — With a 40% higher concentration of actives, this advanced serum penetrates quickly and deeply to deliver a powerful dose firming, contouring, and lifting benefits. Contains an efficacious blend of active ingredients, including Hexapeptide-11—the first natural polypeptide known to support natural collagen and elastin production.

Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Night Cream ($68 USD) –This luxurious cream works overnight to deliver a continuous dose of Black Pine actives while you sleep for advanced firming, contouring, and lifting action. The formula blends the highly active Black Pine extract with Hexapeptide-11, the first natural polypeptide, and a proprietary blend of unique active and patented ingredients.

Black Pine Firming, Lifting & Antiwrinkle Eye Cream ($54 USD) — This powerful eye cream immediately lifts while it firms, reduces undereye puffiness, and minimizes dark circles. Contains a proprietary blend containing eight unique active ingredients, including Black Pine polyphenols and Hexapeptide-11—the first ever natural polypeptide known to support natural collagen and elastin production.

What I think: First of all I love the soft, warms scent of these products. The serum absorbs quickly into my skin and instantly my skin seems smoother. The eye cream also instantly hydrates my skin. I love applying it all around my eye area, morning and night. Actually I use serums and eye creams both morning and night (and I am still wrinkle free)!

The night cream is probably my favorite product of the three. It also sinks right into the skin and leaves it so soft! I also use it on my neck (which could use some lifting and firming, too)! It has a wonderful texture, I am so happy that it is not a thick night cream. Some night creams are so heavy on, but not this one! I love using it every night!

I have been using these products for about a month, and my skin does seem a bit firmer. I will continue using it to see if there is even more improvement over time.

Learn more and purchase at http://www.korresusa.com

Have you tried the Black Pine collection, or any KORRES products? Leave a comment and let me know how you like them!

Valentine’s Day Skincare Prep!

Looking for flawless skin for Valentine’s Day? I know I love glowing skin and a smooth surface for my makeup application. It’s the base for a sexy look!

Start with a pore cleanser, pamper your lips with a hydrating lip mask, and moisturize your skin with a face balm and a nourishing serum. Your skin will be soft and ready to go!

Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser ($7.99 USD) — Avoid irritating blemishes from showing up, and wash your face with new Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser for a deep clean and gentle exfoliation. This daily liquid cleanser gives you a deep exfoliating clean without being rough on dry spots. Ideal for combination skin, the oil-free formula contains cleansing ingredients that excavate grime and oil from pores. At the same time, the formula gently smooths away dead cells. You end up with skin that’s fresh, silky-soft and luminous.

What I think: Starting with this cleanser will guarantee smooth skin. It’s so important to exfoliate, and a gentle product like this can be used every day. So…continually soft skin can be yours!

Purchase at mass market retailers near you.

Look Beauty SkinTreat Spa Intensive Lip Care Gel Patch ($9.99)– Nobody wants to kiss dry, chapped lips! Get smooth, soft and hydrated lips thanks to the SkinTreat Spa Intensive Lip Care Gel Patch. Enriched with moisturizing Shea butter, the gel blends antioxidant-rich cranberry extract with nourishing jojoba oil and Vitamin E, delivering long-lasting nourishment and nutrition deep into lips for a supple, smooth smile. Especially made with a unique lip-shaped patch, this advanced hydrogel formula is the most effective and convenient way to protect lips and sensitive lip areas.

What I think: This is such an unusual idea, a mask for the lips! It looks so funny on, too. It’s a large, white lip shaped patch. Once you apply, lay or sit still, because walking around will make it fall off. After 15 minutes, my lips and the area around my lips were smooth and soft.

Purchase at amazon.com

Decleor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm

Decleor Aromessence Marjolaine Nourishing Serum

Decleor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm ($42 USD) — This 100% natural, preservative-free balm acts on the condition of your skin to deliver an aromatic night-care treatment for all skin types. The lush, melt-in texture, when smoothed onto the face, dissolves perfectly into the skin.

Decleor Aromessence Marjolaine Nourishing Serum ($68 USD) — This high-performance daytime serum with a refreshing scent delivers intense and instant nourishing comfort to dry and very dry skin, leaving it smooth, soft and supple. The result is deeply nourished skin that looks bright and radiant, and feels strong and comfortable. 100% natural and preservative-free, this serum is suitable to use as a booster treatment in the harsh winter months or for dry to very dry skin types as part of a daily regime.

What I think: Both of these products smell amazing! Use the balm the night before your big day, and your skin will glow in the morning! It melts in the skin and is so hydrating. The serum can be used a few times a week to every day for very dry skin. It can be used day or night for very smooth and soft skin.

Available at http://www.decleorusa.com

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