Pick up great skin care for 20% at the Caudalie Friends and Family sale! Enjoy!
Category: Skincare
Top Five ‘Mammoth Mom Myths’ Revealed — Plus a Fab Skin Care Giveaway!
Below is a fun article on what NOT to get your mom for Mother’s Day! Keep reading because at the end, I will be announcing a fab Sea Buckthorn giveaway!!!
Reduce your risk of missing the mark this Mother’s Day by avoiding these popular beliefs or “Mammoth Mom Myths”:
5. Moms LOVE to spend their free time cleaning! A new mop, dish scrubber or toilet brush will make her feel more loved and needed and oh-so-special.
4. What all mothers REALLY want is to cater to their families 24/7, so give her that honor by wrapping up a brand new serving tray set complete with pre-made hors d’oeuvres to feed everyone in the family (make sure it’s got lots of Dad’s favorite snacks—Mom LOVES to please her man)!
3. Two words: Mom Jeans! That’s right—the kind that really emphasize the backside with HUGE pockets! Moms LOVE to look like their own mothers and can’t wait to ‘fill their mothers’ jeans.’ Make sure you sneak in her closet and find her pants size, and then go up a size or two to give her plenty of growing room—you know, the way she would always buy your shoes a little bigger. She’ll appreciate how thoughtful you were to actually investigate her current size and to anticipate her growing assets to boot!
2. Nothing shows how much you care like a brand new shiny cemetery plot! Wrap up her final resting place with a bright pink bow! Then surprise her with a Sunday drive and tell her you’re taking her to her brand new home! When she sees that plot of land that you painstakingly picked out just for her, she’ll cry real tears of joy. It’ll also fill her heart with pride that you’ve become such an excellent planner and that you’ve taken care of all the details so she can move onto the next life without a hitch!
And the number one mammoth mom myth to avoid…
- “Surprise, Mom! We’re moving back in!” What would make a mother happier than to have ALL of her grown children move back home? And of course, you’ve got a spouse and kids of your own now—with ALL of her kids and grandkids back under her roof, a minute won’t go by without her getting to be a mother! She can re-mother you, mother-in-law your spouse, grand-mother your kids, and EVEN dog-mother your pets! WOW! This Mother’s Day will be epic!
YIKES! Make it STOP! Reboot! Put on the brakes! So what DOES Mom really want? Something pure – something personal – something pampering. She wants SeabuckWonders! Give her serenity, health and beauty in a bottle with SeabuckWonders’ personal care product line. These natural, non-GMO, cruelty-free, organic products are packed with a high concentration of sea buckthorn oil for maximum results. That means healthier, softer and more beautiful skin for Mom and for all those who add these products to their daily routine. Kick it up a notch by adding in some of SeabuckWonders’ supplements like the Sea Buckthorn Berry and Seed Oils and Omega-7 Complete. Among others, the respected Dr. Mehemet Oz of “The Dr. Oz Show” has been praising sea buckthorn oils and liquid supplements for their profound balancing, soothing and rejuvenating properties. This cherished “super fruit” is rich in antioxidants, essential amino acids, vitamin E, the rare Omega 7, and 190 other bioactive nutrients. (Plus, Moms think Dr. Oz is HOT!) You can find all of SeabuckWonders’ amazing products at www.seabuckwonders.com. Purchase online or find a store in your area, and make Mom happy this Mother’s Day. She deserves it!
LOL!!! I think I’d ground my kids if they got me mom jeans!
GIVEAWAY!!
I am giving away the Seabuck Wonders Sea Buckthorn Natural Skin Care Program (above, $73.84 USD) — Everything you need for great skin naturally. A complete skin care program that takes you from morning to night, leaving you with clear, smooth, beautiful skin.
Contains 1 bottle each:
- Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion
- Sea Buckthorn Facial Cream
- Sea Buckthorn Facial Cleanser
- Sea Buckthorn Hydrating Serum
To win, leave a comment letting me know that you need a new natural skin care regimen and would love to try Seabuck Wonders. If you let me know that you posted this contest info on Twitter and included @fortyflirtyfab in your tweet, you get a second entry. Yay! I will choose a winner in two weeks, on Friday April 26th.
For another way to win, enter Seabuck Wonder’s “Tasteless Mother’s Day Gift” Contest on their facebook page with the following link: https://www.facebook.com/SeabuckWonders.
Effective Skin Care For Anti-Aging Skin Troubles!
I review a lot of anti-aging skin care. I love being able to review different products and the fact that I will be 45 this year (I know), I feel the need to try as much as I can for my awesome readers as well as myself!
Unfortunately, aging does not only show itself in wrinkles. There are so many wonderful (ha!) skin problems that we encounter as we age such as enlarged pores, redness, sensitivity and dark spots.
Most of the products below help more than one symptom of aging skin and may help you look even more radiant than you do now!
Algenist Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Concentrate ($75 USD) — Formulated with Alguronic Acid and multi-perfecting ingredients (salicylic acid, oligosaccharides), this oil-free serum has a unique lightweight texture that instantly tightens pores, smoothes roughness and refines skin texture. Enlarged pores and discoloration are visibly reduced for a more even, radiant complexion.
What I think: This is a very light serum that instantly absorbs into the skin and leaves it feeling smooth, but not tight. I notice that on my first use of both this and the Gel Moisturizer below, my skin looked smoother and now that I have been using them about once a day for a few weeks my pores are less noticeable.
Multi-Perfecting Pore Corrector Gel Moisturizer ($65 USD) — Formulated with Alguronic Acid and multi-perfecting ingredients (salicylic acid, oligosaccharides), this oil-free gel-cream absorbs quickly to lock in moisture, smoothes away roughness and brightens dull skin. Enlarged pores are visibly reduced for a more radiant and smooth complexion.
What I think: I love Algenist anyway, such fab breakthrough formulations! They always make my skin look great. And the older I get, the bigger my pores get — so these products have been greatly helping my complexion! My skin looks smoother and pores are less noticeable. This is a light get that leaves skin soft.
Learn more and purchase at www.algenist.com.
Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash ($12.95 USD) Cleansing removes the dirt, oil and impurities from your skin before bed. However, you don’t want your cleanser to strip too much from your skin. Dermatologist developed, this nourishing, non-irritating formula is suitable for the most sensitive of skins. Rapidly absorbed and non-greasy, it restores your skin’s natural balance of pH 5.5, providing natural protection from the elements.
What I think: My skin becomes more and more sensitive as the years pass. Some skincare is so strong that I just smell it and my face gets red and irritated! This was is gentle to use all over the body. It soothes my skin and definitely does not irritate!
Sebamed Q10 Cream ($29.95 USD) 28 days to a visible reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. Efficacy and excellent skin tolerance clinically tested. It is a known scientific fact that the skin begins to age as early as 21, becoming more delicate and sensitive in the process. Consequent skin care management is the imperative prophylaxis to prolong the youthful vitality and appearance of your skin. sebamed Research & Development formulated Q10 Protection to support the natural metabolic processes and receptivity of the skin to facilitate its regeneration.
The active ingredients in Sebamed Anti-Ageing Q10 Protection are absorbed optimally by the skin to promote its equilibrium. Co-enzyme Q10 is an important catalyst, which activates the metabolism of oxygen in the cells. Its production in the skin decreases noticeably from the age of 30. Panthenol supports the regeneration process of the skin cells. Vitamin E neutralizes free-radicals caused by environmental contaminants and UV radiation, which cause premature ageing. It reduces fine lines and protects the cellular elasticity against other age-related changes in the skin.
What I think: This is a great anti-aging cream for those with sensitive skin. Unfortunately, many anti-aging products irritate my skin. This does not. And it keeps my skin smooth, hydrated and has helped reduce some of my fine lines (I don’t have deep lines yet. Probably because I use so much anti-aging products, LOL)!
Sebamed Q10 Lifting Eye Cream ($29.95 USD) — Averaging 32% reduction in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in 28 days. Co-enzyme Q10 production in the skin decreases noticeably from the age of 30. Replenishing this essential catalyst activates cells’ natural energy metabolism for more youthful skin function. Naturally protects the elasticity of the very delicate skin of the eye area.
Phytopeptides combined with mucopolysaccharides provide intensive moisture. The valuable, natural lipid resources of shea butter, avocado and almond oils smooth the skin. Natural bisabolol soothes irritation in this highly sensitive area. The physiological pH value of 5.5 safeguards the natural barrier function of the skin.
What I think: This eye cream is extremely moisturizing and soothing on the delicate eye skin. I think this is a good one for women of all ages.
This and the other Sebamed products are available on www.sebamedusa.com.
Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask ($65 USD) — The Instant Revitalizing Mask is the ideal coach for the skin: it delivers the nutrients necessary for hydration and regeneration while teaching it to breathe, stock up on energy and optimize its oxygen resources in rarefied conditions. The benefits are:
- Optimize oxygen resources for a lasting youthful glow
- Stimulates energy production
- Controls oxidation reactions
- Smoother skin
Apply twice a week on cleansed dry skin. Let mask activate and dissolve after several minutes, rinse face and follow with Peptide Infused Antioxidant Serum and Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture.
What I think: I love this mask! It is really fun to use as the product appears in three states on your skin. first you apply it as a light-colored cream, then it foams up and finally dissolves and is clear on the face. You then wash it off and skin is smooth and clear! Fab!
Purchase at www.radicalskincare.com.
Youth Overnight Anti-Aging Night Repair Cream ($110 USD) — replenishes dehydrated, dry and mature skin with essential hydrators and nourishing moisturizers. The benefits are:
• Helps firm, tighten and increase skin thickness
• Skin appears lifted and firmer with fewer lines and wrinkles
• mySBP-189 helps reset the body’s skin-renewal process, while safflower oil helps maintain elasticity in the skin
What I think: Anti-aging powerhouse here! Smooth on this gentle cream at night and wake up to smooth, glowing skin! This really softens my skin each night. My main problem with my combination, aging skin is that it always looks dull, so I need to exfoliate often and moisturize every day. This gives me clear and glowy skin every day. Love it!
mybody Youthifye Anti-Aging Eye Treatment ($95 USD) — All-in-one protective, soothing and anti-aging eye treatment that reduces dark circles and under-eye puffiness. Benefits are:
• Instantly lifts and revitalizes the look of tired eyes
• Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• myR2X, an innovative retinol complex provides faster results with less irritation, reduces melanin and stimulates collagen production
What I think: I swear this eye cream has reduced my dark eye circles! I don’t look as sleepy as I used to (and I am still sleepy)! It is a thick, but not greasy cream that is quickly absorbed into the skin around the eye. So soothing and hydrating!
Learn more at www.lovemybody.com
Enjoy!
*Disclaimer — I was sent these products free for testing and my honest opinion!*
The Anti-Aging Skincare That I Have Been Using and Loving Lately!
My skin type is sensitive, combination and aging. I like to try all different types of products to perfect my skin (not an easy thing to do).
Below is a bunch of great products that I have been sent to review and that I really like. I have a lot to cover, so read on!
Bioré Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser ($7.99 USD) — This warming cleanser pampers skin as it whisks away buildup and oil. The powerful daily line of defense against clogged, congested pores contains Zeolite, a special mineral clay that warms on contact with water, and Salicylic acid, a powerful yet gentle ingredient that penetrates pores to help fight breakouts by dissolving clogged oil.
What I think: I do have blackheads around and on my nose. So when I first tried this I squirted a little on my Clarisonic, then scrubbed around my nose area. It really cleaned out those pores! It does heat up quite a lot (my teen daughter equated it to stepping in a hot shower), so be aware. But, it is a great pore cleaner. I suggest to use it 2-3 times a week.
Available at mass market retailers near you. Also, visit www.biore.com to learn more.
Customise your skincare. Focus your results with our NEW Intraceuticals+ Boosters ($49 USD Each). These are four powerful, targeted additives to use alone or combine with Daily Serum as revive, the first step in 3 step hyaluronic layering. The different boosters are:
Collagen + Booster — Restore, Tighten, Volume
Vitamin C+3 Booster — Smooth, Brighten, Strengthen
Antioxident + Booster — Detox, Revitalise, Balance
Vitamin A + Booster — Regenerate, Clarify, Refine
What I think: These Boosters are great either with or without being mixed with a serum. They are perfect when you have a targeted skin need. I especially love the Collagen one to tighten my skin and the Vitamin C+3 one to brighten my skin tone. Great skin treatments. Purchase at www.intraceuticals.com.
Introducing Avon Anew Clinical Pro Line Eraser with patented A-F33 (Amino-Fill 33) ($39.99 USD)—the anti-aging breakthrough of the decade! A-F33 works unlike potent anti-agers AHA, retinol, injectable collagen. The look of deep wrinkles begin to fade in just one week. 100% of women showed visible improvement in fine wrinkles in 2 weeks. Over time, 27% improvement in the appearance of fine and deep wrinkles. Designed to work with any ANEW skin care regimen to help optimize results. TO USE: In AM and PM, apply to cleansed face and neck avoiding the eye area. Follow with ANEW moisturizer.
What I think: This is a wonderful — and affordable — anti-aging serum! I love how potent it is, but also it is quite gentle and soothing. It is designed to work with ANEW skincare, but I have found it is working with all of the fab products that I have been using. I have notices that is smooths my skin and has helped even out the tone and the wrinkles around my eyes. I have tried a LOT of expensive skincare and do believe that this is as good as any of the luxury serums I have tried.
Purchase at www.shopavon.com.
Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Peel ($16.99 USD). I received this free from BzzAgent to try (www.bzzagent.com to sign up!). Apply Garnier Skin Renew Clinical Dark Spot Overnight Peel every night, and leave it on all night. Your skin will absorb the lightweight formula for almost immediate results:
- Overnight: See smoother, hydrated skin
- In 1 week: See brighter skin
- In 4 weeks: Spots and imperfections are significantly reduced
Created with Garnier’s innovative Glycolic Vitamin C Complex, the leave-on peel gently speeds exfoliation to fade spots and reveal smoother, brighter and remarkably more even-toned skin.
What I think: I like the ease of this affordable overnight peel. Just smooth on clean skin and leave on overnight. No rinsing needed. It is a little irritating on my sensitive skin, so I don’t use it every night. Just a couple of days a week. I have noticed that my spots are a little lighter and I am sure they will improve the more I use it.
Available at mass market retailers near you and learn more at www.garnier.com
Mattifying Oil Control Facial Moisturizer ($18 USD) — Lightweight moisturizer that helps control excess oil for a shine-free, matte finish while delivering skin perfecting, natural age-defense. Magnesium, Copper and Zinc stimulate skin cells’ production of energy, which encourages new cell creation for revitalized, younger-looking skin. These minerals also provide antioxidant defense against damaging free radicals.
Application of this clinically-tested, anti-wrinkle peptide promotes collagen production, which firms the skin by strengthening structural support within cells. Regular use results in visibly smoother, more supple skin. Free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, arti cial colors and synthetic fragrances. 100% vegetarian and never tested on animals.
What I think: I like using this moisturizer in the morning because it is oil-free and keeps my skin matte and soft all day. It also has a very nice scent. I love that it includes minerals and is actually good for my skin!
You can purchase Mineral Fusion at www.mineralfusion.com
Freeze 24/7 Arctic Lift Firming Neck Cream ($95 USD) — Get high altitude for your neck with this luxuriously rich lifting cream that instantly hydrates, tightens and firms neck and chest area. ArcticLift™ smooths away imperfections and plumps up skin for a lifted, toned and youthful appearance. Formulated with Rejuvelle, a proprietary cactus pectin with amazing water binding properties, to immediately hydrate and fill sagging neck skin. Skin’s texture is perfected and strengthened, firmed and lifted.
What I think: I have only been using this for about a week, but I love it! With the first use, my skin felt firmer and every day I use it, my neck gets a little less saggy (the joys of aging)! With regular use, this is so effective and a great product to have in my anti-aging arsenal!
Learn more and purchase at www.freeze247.com.
Getting to the root of wrinkles through an innovative and proprietary combination of high-potency natural antioxidants and medically-directed compounds, the Vitaphenol skin care line targets discerning women who are looking to avoid invasive cosmetic procedures.
“While it’s true that most women don’t enjoy the aging process, the key is to take good care of skin. Exclusive, potent and powerful Vitaphenol appeals to women who understand the power of phenomenal skin and are willing to do something about it. It’s a premium top-of-the-line brand for the type of woman who is committed to aging with beauty and who demands exceptional skin care that actually works,” said Tricia Buenvenida, VP/Brand Director at SciDerma Medical, the specialty cosmeceutical and dermatology company which holds the exclusive U.S. sub-license for the Vitaphenol skin care collection.
The formulation was created by a world-renown dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon using a mix of scientifically-advanced compounds with naturally effective anti-aging remedies in each of the products. At the heart of all the products is the Vitaphenol Complexä, a unique blend of four naturally-derived AHAs: white and green tea extracts, mangosteen, and pomegranate. When combined, they rejuvenate and protect the skin.
The Vitaphenol skincare collection consists of seven products, ranging from $45 for the Ultra Daily Gentle Cleanser and Anti-Aging Toner to $195 for the Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum (CRS). Dermatologists have used CRS as the cornerstone of skincare for their patients. CRS features the recombinant growth factor, TGF-beta 1 (transforming growth factor), known to increase collagen synthesis, which restores the structural integrity of the skin and controls inflammation, and encourage elastin production for smooth, velvety skin.
CRS is supported by published clinical studies, with 58% of patients noticing an improvement in wrinkles, and 68% of patients noticing an improvement in skin texture after its use. The recommended Vitaphenol regimen consists of a using a 4-step/4-product system, and the product combinations differ according to dry, oily, normal, and acne-prone skin.
What I think: I have been testing the Ultra-Gentle Daily Cleanser ($45 USD), the Anti-Aging Toner ($45 USD), the Oil-Free Anti-Aging Serum ($95 USD), Cellustructure Rejuvenating Serum ($195 USD) and the Daily Fortified Moisturizer ($95 USD).
I am loving this system. Especially the very gentle cleanser, the oil free serum and the moisturizer. They are all so gentle on my skin. I have only used the Cellustructure serum a few times as it irritates my skin a bit. But the rest of the products are effective anti-aging skincare that work so well with my skin. All I really need to use is an SPF on top of the daily moisturizer and I am good to go! I am seeing younger-looking skin with this system!
Learn more and purchase at www.vitaphenol.com.
EnjoyQ
Soothe Dry Skin With New Products From CeraVe
Is the cold weather drying out your skin or do you have a skin condition like eczema? Try the new CeraVe® Skincare products. They include CeraVe® Therapeutic Hand Cream and CeraVe® Renewing SA Cream. Each can help solve common skin problems with new effective, targeted solutions developed with dermatologists.
NEW CeraVe® Therapeutic Hand Cream ($10.99 USD), for normal to dry skin, helps repair, restore and protect your hands from harmful irritants and allergens, so they look and feel soft and healthy. If you wash your hands often, you will be delighted to learn that CeraVe® Therapeutic Hand Cream is water-resistant! Why is this so important? Because hand washing, especially in hot water, is often the culprit behind severely dry skin that is prone to developing tiny cracks and fissures. Ideal for dry, winter months, CeraVe® Therapeutic Hand Cream contains dimethicone to help prevent and protect chafed, chapped, cracked dry skin. It also contains ingredients such as ceramides which help replace lipid levels in damaged skin and prevent water loss. The addition of niacinamide helps skin produce natural ceramides and fatty acids essential for repairing and restoring the skin barrier and also may reduce skin redness. Humectant hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin and helps to ensure it remains hydrated.
What I think: This hand cream is perfect for every day moisturizing as it is not greasy and is also unscented. I have noticed that after about a week of use my hands look smoother and are a lot softer.
WHEN YOUR SKIN HITS AN EVEN BUMPIER PATCH… NEW CeraVe® Renewing SA Cream, big sister to CeraVe® SA Renewing Lotion ($22.99 USD) — exfoliates, softens and smoothes extremely dry, rough, bumpy skin — such as the rough patches on upper arms and legs. Salicylic acid (SA) and ammonium lactate help loosen and exfoliate dead skin cells which allow moisturizing ingredients such as ceramides and hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeper layers of the skin for enhanced effectiveness. Antioxidant, Vitamin D, helps keep skin looking smooth and hydrated. A thicker, cream-rich formula than its lotion counterpart, CeraVe® Renewing SA Cream was also developed with niacinamide, which may reduce skin redness, in addition to producing natural ceramides and fatty acids essential for repairing and restoring the skin barrier. It’s your daily defense against extremely dry skin. CeraVe® Renewing SA Cream is non-comedogenic, non-irritating¹ and never greasy. The result is soft, smooth skin that looks and feels it’s very best!
What I think: This is a wonderful moisturizing cream! So great for all over the body. I especially love it for my elbows, legs and feet, since they are so dry. It is unscented and non-greasy. It sinks right into the body!
The CeraVe® Skincare Line is available online, at drugstores and mass retailers nationwide. Visit www.cerave.com for more information.
Enjoy your smooth skin!
Lumene Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20
Have you tried a BB Cream yet? Makeup, skincare and SPF in one. What is not to like about BB Creams!
Check out the newest launch from Finnish skincare brand, Lumene! Perfect your complexion and delay signs of aging the NEW Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20. It is affordable and easy to find!
The Claim: What separates this BB cream from the others? Arctic cloudberry. This amber-colored berry contains antioxidant-rich Vitamin C and offers superlative anti-aging benefits, while also rejuvenating and visibly brightening skin. Lumene is renowned for its expert formulations developed with only the most resilient Arctic ingredients to illuminate your natural beauty. The utmost efficacy of the Arctic cloudberry is unlocked by handpicking the berries when they are most ripe in order to deliver optimum levels of uniquely beneficial nutrients, which are infused in the new Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 to achieve smooth, perfect skin.
The innovative Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 harnesses the power of Arctic cloudberry to deliver six essential benefits: it brightens like a primer, evens skin tone like a foundation, hydrates like a moisturizer, corrects blemishes like a concealer, delays signs of aging and offers sun protection. In addition, this powerful cream uses Arctic cloudberry nectar to enhance skin’s luminosity and improve elasticity for an overall more youthful appearance.
Available in two shades Light and Medium, the Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream with SPF 20 can be used alone, after applying day cream, or under foundation.
What I think: This is one of my favorite BB Creams so far. I have it in light and it is fairly close to my skin tone. Most “light” BB Creams are too dark or orange for me. It melts right into my skin and gives a very natural, dewy finish. A little powder and concealer and I’m good to go. I have also noticed with use my skin is clearer and looks a bit firmer! Great product for the price!
Available at CVS/CVS.com and Dermstore.com.
Enjoy!
Yves Rocher Anti-Age Global Collection
I have been trying the Yves Rocher Anti-Age Global Collection for the past month. These are terrific and affordable products for women 40 and up.
Here are the details of the three products I have been trying:
Complete Anti-aging Day Care ($59 USD on sale now for $33 USD, 0.5 fl.oz. Jar / 15 ml) — Protects, smooths wrinkles and gives an appearance of regeneration! In only 6 days, your skin will appear regenerated*! Reduce the signs of aging with 4G Plant Source Cells from echinacea!
This anti-aging day skincare is targeted to women over 40 for a daily use. It can be used as a cure for women in their thirties. – The skin is protected and looks regenerated, wrinkles are smoothed, visibly firmer and denser skin and perfectly moisturized skin, restored to radiance.
Beauty results: Day after day, firmed and redensified, skin is younger-looking!
Complete Anti-aging Night Care ($59 USD on sale now for $33 USD, 1.6 fl.oz. Jar / 50 ml) Repairs and nourishes the skin! See how the power of our 4th generation plant source cells will help your skin! The anti-aging night cream Complete Anti-aging Night Care repairs and nourishes skin by hydrating it you will notice visible results when you awake.
This anti-aging night skincare is targeted to women over 40 for a daily use. It can be used as a cure for women in their thirties. Skin is repaired and nourished by hydration for significant results when you awake, skin appears restructured, visibly firmer skin, radiant with beauty.
Beauty results: Night after night, skin appears visibly younger!
Complete Anti-aging Eye Care ($42 USD on sale for $23 USD, 0.5 fl.oz. Tube / 15 ml) A radiant look for your eyes, 1 simple step The skin around the eyes is fragile and requires special attention! This Complete Anti-aging Eye Care is acts globally for maximum results.
This anti-aging product eyes is targeted to women over 40 for a daily use. It can be used as a cure for women in their thirties. Wrinkles and fine lines around the eye contour are quickly smoothed, under eye bags seems deflated, and dark circles are visibly faded.
Beauty results: Day after day, eyes appear visibly younger!
The Plus: The unique tip applicator makes eye care a breeze. Just apply it to the area you want to treat and gently squeeze for just the right amount! Formula tested under dermatological and ophthalmological supervision.
What I think. I really like these products. The day and night creams are perfect for moisturizing my very dry skin in the winter. I have noticed that my skin is more hydrated and firmer. I especially love the eye cream. The fab applicator soothes my tired eyes and the eye cream smooths away the puffiness and make my wrinkles look less noticeable.
Learn more and purchase at www.yvesrocherusa.com.
Enjoy!
Holiday Skincare Gifts To Give or to Enjoy
Skincare is a fabulous gift for the holidays. And there are so many great products for all skin types. Below are ones that I use regularly and love. They are:
Kate Somerville ($75 USD) — Reveal a restored and refreshed look with the four anti-aging favorites in the Ageless Solutions Kit, which virtually turn back time!
- Gentle Daily Wash (2 Fl. Oz.) helps clarify your complexion with delicate cleansers.
- ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment (0.5 Fl. Oz.) polishes skin to reveal a fresh-from-the-Clinic complexion.
- CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment (0.5 Fl. Oz.) promotes cell repair as advanced actives work overtime to help minimize the visible signs of aging.
- CytoCell Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream (0.25 Fl. Oz.) helps to improve the look of the delicate eye area by reducing the appearance of puffiness, discoloration, and visible fine lines.
I especially love ExfoliKate. It gets rid of the dead skin and makes my face so soft! Purchase at www.katesomerville.com.
Clarisonic Aria – Candy Apple Red ($199 USD) — It’s time to think beyond the washcloth and elevate cleansing to a sonic level.
Traditional methods of cleansing don’t get your skin as clean as you’d think. Fortunately, the lead inventor of Sonicare® discovered a breakthrough in how we cleanse. Clarisonic’s patented sonic technology works with skin’s natural elasticity to gently remove the impurities traditional methods leave behind—cleansing 6X better than your hands alone. In just 60 seconds, the sonic action removes impurities from pores so creams, serums and moisturizers absorb better. And with regular daily use you’ll notice a reduction in dry patches, oily areas and blemishes. Cleaner skin is healthier skin and healthier skin is more radiant and more beautiful.
Clarisonic Aria infuses sonic cleansing with a harmonic blend of function and form. Sleek, modern, intuitive, Aria sings with 3 speeds, a real time battery life indicator, USB enabled pLink charger and a drying stand that converts to a charging station when coupled with the pLink charger.
Talk about soft and clean skin! I love my Clarisonic. It cleans my clogged pores and smooths out the dry patches. Great for all skin types and it would be a very generous gift! Purchase at www.b-glowing.com.
By Terry Baume de Rose ($59 USD) — This melt-away balm, which has become the must-have of Hollywood stars, BY TERRY’s über-cult product, is a real ultra-glamorous SOS treatment to repair, nourish, regenerate and lastingly protect the lips.
This ultra-rich product is also a precious salve to care for and strengthen the cuticles.
Its creamy and delicately rose-scented texture, which is shiny without being sticky, coats the lips in an incredibly natural glossy finish.
In an instant, the lips are lastingly smoothed, plumped up, supple and protected!
Direction to use:
– Apply BAUME DE ROSE directly to lips with fingertip.
– For greater coverage, use PRÉCISION 3 BRUSH to apply over ROUGE DÉLECTATION.
This is another luxe gift and it is perfect for dry lips. Purchase at www.b-glowing.com.
Enjoy!
Boots No7 Beautiful Skin
Lately, I have been using Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Normal/Dry Duo of Cleansing Lotion and Night Cream. I received samples from Influenster complimentary for testing (check out www.influenster.com to find out how to receive free products and comment on this post if you would like an invite to join).
So what is Boots No7 Beautiful Skin? It’s the newest and easy to use two-step range of everyday skincare cleansers and moisturizers, tailored to your specific skin type eliminating the need for toners. Products are color-coded, making it easy to find just the right products for your skin type: Normal/Oily (Pink), Normal/Dry (Green) and Dry/Very Dry (Lilac).
No7 appreciates that busy lifestyles mean you don’t always have time for a lengthy skincare regimen. That’s why we’ve created Beautiful Skin. Discover radiant skin in 14 days with two simple steps:
Step 1: Cleanse
The first step to beautiful skin is clean skin. All Beautiful Skin cleansers quickly and gently remove all traces of dirt and impurities, leaving you with perfectly clean, healthy skin. Skin is so effectively cleansed that there is no need for a separate toner.
Step 2: Moisturize
Once cleansed, hydrate your skin with our nourishing day and night creams. All our day creams deliver SPF 15 and Broad Spectrum UV Protection, while our night creams work to promote optimum hydration while you sleep.
The products I have been testing are:
Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Lotion Normal/Dry
The light, refreshing wipe-off formula feels weightless on the skin, yet it’s very hard working, removing every last trace of make-up and grime. Packed with moisturizing agents like Glycerin, your skin will be left soft and refreshed. The oils are optimized to be the most effective at cleansing away dirt without removing natural and beneficial skin lipids.
I love that this wipe-off cleanser is creamy and moisturizing and no water is required as part of your facial routine. Best applied to dry skin, massage upward and across the skin using cotton or wool, avoiding the eye area, and wipe off.
Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Night Cream Normal/Dry :
Rest easy throughout the night knowing that your skin is getting the best possible care with this luxuriously rich night cream for all night moisturization, includes Cocoa butter for an additional boost. A nourishing cream with Glycerin and Shea Butter to energize and promote optimum hydration while you sleep. Designed to work in harmony with your skin, replacing lost moisture and leaving you with healthy looking radiant skin.
What I think — the cleanser is one of the best cleansers that I have used in a long time! I takes make up off like a dream without drying out the skin! It is also very mild and does not irritate my extremely sensitive eyes. The night cream give lots of moisture, but it is a bit heavy, so only use if you have very dry skin.
Learn more about these products at www.shopbootsusa.com.
Enjoy!
New Skin Care by Radical Skincare and Algenist
As the weather starts to get cooler, I find myself really wanting to take care of my skin and get it ready for the cold winter. The following products have been brightening my skin and making it looks smooth and gorgeous!
Algenist Triple-Action Micropolish & Peel ($75 USD) — Leveraging the science of biotechnology, this advanced microdermabrasion peel resurfaces the skin with a 10% acid duo (patent-pending Alguronic Acid + Glycolic Acid) in a potent combination with a 10% fruit enzyme complex and micro polishing crystals to immediately transform skin texture & tone.
Micro polishing crystals mechanically lift off larger skin-dulling cells and buff rough skin to reveal a new radiant skin surface. The acid duo and fruit enzyme complex work deep into the epidermis to lift away dull skin cells and to reveal skin that appears regenerated, smoother and more even.
What I think: This is a very effective exfoliant, but it is a little harsh for my sensitive skin. I find that if I leave it on for just a couple of minutes, my skin does not get too irritated, but it does get a little red. It does really remove the dead cells and leave my skin so soft! www.algenist.com, www.qvc.com, www.sephora.com.
Radical Skincare Youth Infusion Serum ($170.00 USD) — This all-in-one youth serum is particularly recommended for thirsty and hungry skin. Potent ingredients proven to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin supercharge this anti-aging formula.
- Plant Based stem cells extend the life and protect youthful skin
- Boost skin hydration with maximum levels of Hyaluronic Acid
- Reduce wrinkles up to 57% and reduce sagging skin by 19%
Clinically Proven High Performance Active Ingredients include:
Sodium Hyaluronate, Malus Domestica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Uniprosyn, Algae Extract (Pullulan)
What I think — I smooth the serum gently onto face and neck using slow, upward strokes in the morning and evening. I love the light texture and how easily it absorbs into my skin. It brightens my skin immediately!
Radical Skincare Eye Revive Creme ($125 USD) — The unstoppable eye cream that works like 4 products in one treatment for the most sensitive and age- challenged eye area.
- Decrease discoloration and dark circles up to 19%
- Decrease wrinkle depth by 50% in 4 weeks
- Instantly hydrate, detoxify and repair the sensitive skin to reduce puffiness
Clinically Proven High Performance Active Ingredients include:
Green Coffee, Hylasome, Mala’kite, Gatuline
What I think: I gently pat this on my eyes day and night. It smoothes out the under-eye area and really hydrates it. This is so important in the fall and winter when my skin gets so dry. Available at www.radicalskincare.com.
Enjoy!
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 