Category: Skincare

Last Minute Skincare Gift Sets

Last minute skincare gifts aren’t difficult to find, but the ones below can keep you or a loved one’s skin glowing through the winter!

IO Beauty Moisture Concentrate ($32 USD) — Luxurious daily emulsion instantly hydrates to fortify skin’s optimum moisture balance. Visibly smoothes lines and wrinkles and works to restore elasticity and radiance.
To use: Massage onto cleansed skin, every morning and evening after Treatment Concentrate, smoothing over face and neck.www.shopiobeauty.com.

FixMySkin Healing Balm Unscented 1% Hydrocortisone Value Pack ($25 USD) — This value pack contains a FixMySkin Healing body balm, a FixMySkin Healing face balm and a FixMySkin Healing lip balm formulated with 1% hydrocortisone and without fragrance. The balm provides relief for several common skin conditions such as dry skin, chronic chapped lips, psoriasis, eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, seborrheic dermatitis and allergic skin reactions to other products. The 1% hydrocortisone penetrates the skin to medically heal skin problems that other balms can’t, and the special formulation allows for a higher level of effectiveness compared with plain hydrocortisone cream. Simply rub the salve on the needed area 2-3 times daily to provide effective over-the-counter therapy for your skin.In this value pack, you’ll get 3 sizes that make it easy to carry in your purse, tote or bag. They’re also perfect for travel as each is less than 3 oz. To purchase, visit www.fixmyskin.com.

Wei Eye Need a Holiday ($60 USD)  — Diminish the appearance of puffiness, dark circles and fine lines with a boost of Chinese ancient herbal remedies for beautiful well-rested eyes. After just 10-15 minutes, you will visibly see the appearance of puffiness disappear, and your eyes will look refreshed and brighter. Over time, the skin around the eyes is left smoother, brighter and younger looking. (Includes 0.5oz Mulberry Leaf 3-in-1 Eye Cream and 4 pack of Tibetan Chrysanthemum Correcting Eye Treatment Pads).  This holiday collection is available at SpaceNK stores nationwide and online at www.weibeauty.com and www.spacenk.com.

VMV Hypoallergenics Are You Glistening? ($31 USD)  — This kit contains three of their most popular “moo-sturizers” (they’re that rich and soothing) leave ruddy complexions to Santa, so you can jingle “belle” all winter long.

The whimsical gift box contains full-sizes of:

SuperSkin Care: Creammmy Rich Intensive Moisture Milk for Dry Skin. 120 mL (4 Fl Oz) — As gentle as it is loaded with rich lubricants, this deliciously sumptuous, creamy skin milk boasts extra-soothing emollients to effectively hydrate and soften even pathologically dry skin.

Know-It-Oil 125 mL (4.2 Fl Oz) — Clinically-validated, 100% USDA-certified organic virgin coconut oil. Cholesterol + trans fat-free. An incomparable moisturizer for face and body with fatty acids native to skin. This food-grade, organic skinutraceutical is a true “oil”-rounder — as great for skin on the outside as for skin (and cells, and heart, and overall health!) on the inside.

Armada Moisturizing, Protective Lip Balm SPF 60. 10 g (.35 Oz.) — Prevents lip darkening, burning, fine lines, and sun-related blisters. Ultra-rich lubricators soothe, and repair even very chapped lips from sun, heat, wind or cold. An absolute winter must-have. Purchase at www.vmvhypoallergenics.com.

Give The Gift Of Great Skin For The Holidays

This time of year you can find skincare sets to stock up for yourself or for others who would appreciate such a fab gift!  The products below are all anti-aging powerhouses!

Yes to Blueberries Brightening Bundle – Regularly $27.99 24.99 — Let the Yes To Blueberries Brightening Bundle perk up your face and help you fight the signs of aging at the same time.   The set includes the Daily Repairing Moisturizer and the Brightening Facial Towelettes. The  ‘Brightening Facial Towelettes’ are formulated with Blueberries and Coconuts to gently cleanse, remove makeup, and moisturize skin all in one. With Lemon Peel and Apple to help brighten skin. The Daily Repairing Moisturizer is a powerful, non-greasy, daily moisturizer formulated with organic cotton thistle, clinically proven to hydrate age damaged skin and boost natural collagen production in 7 days along with anti-oxidant rich blueberries which helps fight free radicals that can damage skin’s surface. Purchase at www.yestocarrots.com and mass market retailers.

H2O Aqualibrium Illuminating Bio-Boost System ($55 USD) — Powerfully refreshing waters are the brightening force behind a serum and mist system that revives dull skin with a healthy boost of radiance with watermint-enriched water, Vitamin C, and grapefruit extracts.  The mist is refreshing and the serum is silky — plus they both smell fantastic! Purchase at www.h20plus.com and Ulta.

Intraceuticals Holiday Hydration Special ($89 USD) Rejuvenate Hydration Gel Instantly hydrates, providing a reservoir of nutrients to the skin which visibly address the signs of ageing. Works synergistically with Rejuvenate Daily Serum, dramatically enhancing skin appearance.

Holiday Hydration Special includes

  • 1 Rejuvenate Hydration Gel $89 BONUS
  • 1 Hydrating Spritz $25
  • 1 Moisture Binding Cream 15mL $49
  • 1 Holiday Gift Bag

Total Retail Value – $163 You Save $75! Visit www.intraceuticals.com to learn more and purchase.

Avon Anew Ultimate Gift Set ($69)- Includes Night Cream (1.7 oz.), Day Cream (1.7 oz.), Body Cream (6.7 oz.), Day Cream (.5 oz.), and Night Cream (.5 oz.). The perfect gift for the Skin Care enthusiast who wants healthy, younger looking skin.  Purchase at www.avon.com. Enjoy!

Luxe Holiday Gift Ideas — To Give Or To Treat Yourself!

Treat yourself or someone special to a luxury beauty product.  From potent skincare, to beautiful make up to a new type of hair styler, these products are just the thing to surprise someone.  Or, give yourself the gift of luxurious beauty — you deserve it!

Clarisonic Black Opal Sonic Infusion System with Arcona Eye Dew ($185 USD) — Opal Sonic Infusion is a breakthrough in eye care that uses proven sonic technology to apply eye serum better than manual application. In one minute, Opal gently delivers serum beneath the surface with 7500 gentle micro-massages. Developed by the lead inventor of Sonicare® and Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing. Use Arcona’s Eye Dew in the morning and Clarisonic’s Anti-Aging Sea Serum at night.  Visit www.drugstore.com to purchase.

Opal Sonic Infusion System Contents:

  • Opal Sonic Infuser
  • Anti-Aging Sea Serum, 1.7oz
  • Universal Voltage Charger
  • 2 Replacement Applicator Tips
  • Wristlet
  • ARCONA Eye Dew, Repair/Protect AM 0.3 oz (9 ml)

Caudalie Once Upon a Vine  ($38 USD) — A collection of four products for an at-home spa experience that leaves skin renewed, revived, and glowing.  With the Once Upon a Vine set, Caudalie writes a fairy tale for perfect skin. Fight your way through the wicked dead skin cells with the Crushed Cabernet Scrub. Awaken your body’s hydration with a kiss of Vine Body butter and Hand and Nail cream. Break the curse of chapped lips with the Lip Conditioner. Your skin will be glowing happily ever after. This set contains: – 2.1 oz Crushed Cabernet Scrub – 0.14 oz Lip Conditioner – 2.5 oz Hand and Nail Cream – 6.7 oz Vine Body Butter.  Visit www.caudalie-usa.com to learn more.

Ellis Faas Winter Set 2011 ($85 USD). For the 2011 holiday season, Ellis has selected a gift set of three, best-selling products that can be combined to create several looks. The set contains ELLIS RED Milky Lips L201 for gorgeously blood-red lips; black Creamy Eyes E103 for an easy smoky eye and/or to be used as a black liner; and the light Milky Eyes E209 for fresh accents.  Purchase at www.ellisfaas.com.

Laura Geller Festive Treats: This trio of travel-friendlyLaura’s Light Beam Lip Glosses offers brilliant, yet non-sticky shine ($24.75 sale, $39 value at QVC and QVC.com).   These ultra-versatile and decadently sheer glosses are infused with natural fruit and plant oils including Cranberry, Pomegranate, Apricot and Grape Seed, along with Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter that deeply condition and soften lips.  The kit features the follow festive (and universally flattering) shades:
  • NEW Cinnamon Spice – a honeyed burgundy
  • NEW Clementine– ashimmering sunset orange
  • Fairy Dust – aneffervescent pale pink

Wild & Chic Best of MAKE UP FOR EVER Kit ($55 USD $103 Value) — A limited-edition kit featuring six bestselling MAKE UP FOR EVER products for creating the perfect everyday look.  Wild and Chic Best of MAKE UP FOR EVER includes all of the essentials needed to create a flawless face. Prepare the skin for makeup application using HD Microperfecting Primer and follow with HD Microfinish Powder to even out the complexion with a soft focus effect. Highlight the eyes and cheeks using Aqua Cream’s long-lasting, waterproof cream formula and add dimension with award-winning Aqua Eyes. For added drama, create ultra-black lashes with Smoky Lash mascara and finish off your look with Lab Shine for the perfect pout.
This set contains: – 0.17 oz HD Microfinish Powder – 0.21 oz Aqua Cream in 13 Warm Beige (champagne shimmer)
– 0.04 oz Travel Aqua Eyes in Mat Black 0L (black) – 0.09 oz Lab Shine in Star Collection – S4 (pearly pink beige) – 0.5 oz HD Microperfecting Primer – 0.23 oz Smoky Lash Extra Black Mascara.  Purchase at www.makeupforever.com or Sephora.

The TopStyler by InStyler ($119 USD) reinvents the way you create curl, wave, texture and body in your hair. Create fun and innovative movement to your hair, explosive texture and even red carpet looks.The secret is the patent pending design of the 100% solid ceramic lined shells called C-Shells. When the C-Shells heat on the rapid heat Thermal Base, they create the perfect temperature to reshape and set the hair, safely. It works on all hair types and most lengths, and is based on forming your hair section into a simple finger curl. Unlike most round or flat heat styling tools that press the hair with a really high temperature, TopStyler works with a gentle heat that cradles the hair evenly from root to end. It can also enhance many of the styling and conditioning products that you use, because it provides a gentle, activating heat. 100% solid ceramic plates conduct heat efficiently to ensure that the C-Shells are able to retain heat longer to fully permeate the hair shaft and set the style.  Visit www.topstyler.com to learn more and purchase.  Enjoy!

As the holiday season approaches,Beauty.com is thrilled to partner with Issa London to offer the new “Safari Bag,” a Beauty.com holiday exclusive.

Right now, customers who visit www.Beauty.com/Issa and spend $100 will receive this exclusive gift valued at more than $175. The zip-top coated canvas cosmetic bag is sturdy and spacious with a playful elephant print exterior.

“The Safari Bag epitomizes our effortlessly chic vibe at Issa,” says designer and creative director Danielle Helayel. “We used a trademark print so our little elephants, who usually march over Issa dresses, have now put their stamp on these easy, waterproof beauty bags. They’re perfect to slip your bikini into, for storing everyday essentials in your handbag or to brighten up your make-up shelf.”

Kathleen McNeill, President of Beauty.com, says, “”With the holidays right around the corner, we are excited to offer customers this versatile design. The Issa Safari Bag is a great way to sample a variety of new products, but it also makes a great gift – especially for the jetsetters on your list.”

See below for a sneak peek of the gorgeous new bag and a list of the must-have beauty samples.

A $175 value, this gift (free with any $100 Beauty.com purchase) arrives packed with 15 prestige beauty samples,a card for $5 toward future purchases at Beauty.com and a voucher for $20 off the purchase of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut® Store on Beauty.com:

1. Supersmile® Professional Whitening System

2. DERMADoctor® Wrinkle Revenge® Cleanser

3. Too Faced® Primed and Poreless SPF 20 Bronze Tint Face Primer

4. Oscar Blandi® Protein Mist for Restyling Hair

5. Korres® Quercetin & Oak Antiaging & Antiwrinkle Night Cream

6. Laura Geller® Champagne Spackle® Tint and Glow

7. NUXE™ Dry Oil

8. Fusion Beauty® LipFusion™ Infatuation Plumper in Angelic

9. Alterna® Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist

10. Amika® Obliphica Oil Treatment

11. Urban Decay® Stardust Eyeshadow in Retrograde

12. Smashbox® Photo Finish Luminizing Foundation Primer

13. ~H20+™ Sea Moss Body Balm

14. Nick Chavez® Volumizing Gel

15. Lucy B. Royal Collection Pink Frangipani Eau de Parfum

About Beauty.com – The World of Beauty Online™

Beauty.com, Inc. is a leading online destination for prestige beauty products. The web store provides a highly personalized shopping experience and offers more than 200 brands from widely recognized to niche, hard-to-find products.

The Designer Gift With Purchase Series is just one of many Beauty.com offeringsas the site rolls out its holiday helpers. Visitors can browse unique gift guides on stocking stuffers, limited edition products,party makeup ideas as well as value sets and palettes from top brands like Urban Decay®, philosophy®, Amika®, bliss®, Stila®, Arcona® and many more.

About Issa London:

Daniella Helayel was born and raised in Brazil; surrounded by spectacular nature, sunshine, weekends spent swimming at the beach and a laid-back, easygoing attitude to life. Although Daniella moved away to study at F.I.T. in New York before arriving in London in 1999 the influence of Brazilian roots is clear to see in her designs. The unexpected colours, natural shapes and thrill of carnivals have been translated into memorable, striking prints in fantastically unique colour combinations.

Over the years Issa has been embraced by a growing number of celebrity fans; including Madonna, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Laura Bailey, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Middleton, Sharon Stone, Kristen Davis, Kylie Minogue, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Lopez and of course Issa women all over the globe of different ages and sizes.

What I think:  This is a great sampling of prestige products and the bag is adorable!  It would make a great gift for the holidays, or keep it yourself and enjoy!

3LAB Perfect BB Cream Receive Flawless Skin And Give To Breast Cancer Awareness!

3LAB Perfect BB Cream

I have been waiting for a while to try a BB Cream.  Big in Asia, BB creams are touted to be a combination moisturizer, primer, light foundation, SPF and to control oil (bb either stands for beauty balm or blemish balm).

I recently tried 3LAB’s Perfect BB Cream. Infused with 3LAB’s signature bio-engineered growth hormone and apple stem cell technology, PERFECT BB CREAM SPF 40 is a sheer tinted moisturizer designed regenerate new skin cells, brighten, moisturize, and protect the skin with a hint of sheer color.  A proprietary blend featuring Beta White, a biomimetic peptide that whitens, provides added benefits to illuminate the skin.

As an alternative to foundation or as a foundation primer, BB  CREAM will protect the skin from harmful sunrays, sooth and calm irritated skin and illuminate the skin while fighting the signs of aging, It is available in three shades: Shade #01, Shade #02 and Shade #03.  Each shade blends smoothly into the skin and provides a translucency and clarity with a non-greasy and quick absorbing formula.

What I think:  This cream has a fairly thick consistency, and a little goes a long way. I dab just a bit around my face and smooth it on with a sponge or brush.  I then take the included sponge roller and smooth it over my face to basically melt the product into my skin for a natural finish.  This gives me a matte look.  This is full coverage, so make sure you get the right shade.  I have shade #2 which is a beige that is a bit too yellow for my skin.  I do like how this feels and looks and love the high SPF.

Purchase at www.barneys.com. 3LAB joins the fight against breast cancer by donating 10% of the profits from Barney’s New York to CEW’s Cancer and Careers when purchasing the new Perfect BB Cream during October and November.   Enjoy!

New Anti-Aging Powerhouses From L’Oreal, Olay and MyChelle

Looking for a new anti-aging skincare regimen or an addition to the one that you are using now?  L’Oreal, Olay and MyChelle have some great option that hopefully will minimize your wrinkles and make your skin look smoother!

Revitalift Clinical Repair Laser Corrector Day Treatment Moisturizer SPF 20 ($24.95 USD) L’Oreal’s Revitalift Clinical Repair Laser Corrector Day Treatment Moisturizer SPF 20 is scientifically-designed skincare that fights the 10 clinical signs of aging. This specialized treatment penetrates deep into skin’s surface to reduce the size and depth of deep wrinkles on forehead, brow and frown while resurfacing skin’s overall texture. Revitalift Clinical Repair 10:

  • Minimizes fine lines + wrinkles
  • Firms sagging skin
  • Tightens facial contours
  • Restores elasticity
  • Hydrates dryness
  • Smoothes skin surface
  • Softens rough texture
  • Brightens dullness
  • Strengthens skin’s density
  • Fades discolorations

What I think: I have been using this mornings before I apply my makeup.  It takes a few minutes for it to sink in, but it is a great day cream.  I like the SPF 20 — morning sunscreen is so important.  I haven’t been using it long enough to have noticed the 10 benefits, but I do know that my skin is quite moisturized and smooth.  To learn more, visit www.lorealparisusa.com.

Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex ($23.99 USD) See results in an instant. Watch as advanced micro-fillers and light-diffusing particles smooth the look of fine lines right before your eyes. This wrinkle treatment’s formula also hydrates to reduce the appearance of deep lines in just 14 days. For best results, use twice a day, every day.

Smooth over cleansed face and neck twice a day, focusing on areas of wrinkles. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse
thoroughly with water.

What I think:  This is a lovely, thick moisturizer, almost like a balm. Perfect for evening.  I find that it really smooths my skin and gives a lovely glow — and my fine lines do seem smaller!  I don’t have deep wrinkles yet (knock on wood), but my skin looks terrific!  Learn more at www.olay.com.

MyChelle Sensitive – Daily Basics ($75.99 USD) — This collection includes: Honeydew Cleanser Unscented, Capillary Calming
Serum and Deep Repair Cream. The collection includes:

Honeydew Cleanser Unscented:  Brings refreshing, nutrient-rich moisture and hydration to the skin with each cleansing. Melon Fruit floods the skin with collagen supporting Vitamin C, while Chlorophyll (L) and Blue Green Algae purify pores, remineralize throughout the skin’s layers, and bring balance to hydration. Gentle, scent-free formula leaves skin deeply clean, soft and moisturized.Capillary Calming Serum: Advanced formula blends cutting-edge plant stem cell science with skin calming botanicals to diminish visible redness and irritation. Gotu Kola Stem Cells promote strengthening of connective tissues while inhibiting the inflammatory response. Mineral-rich Montmorillonite Clay and soothing Blue-Green Algae detoxify and calm delicate skin.Deep Repair Cream Unscented: Unscented formula with nourishing Shea Butter and cutting-edge skin nutrients restores moisture while improving skin’s texture and youthfulness. In clinical studies, Kombuchka™ Black Tea Ferment improved skin smoothness by 6.2% in just 29 days. EGF Peptides increase cellular regeneration while Algae-derived Venuceane™, an antioxidant proven more powerful than Vitamin E, protects collagen and prevents moisture loss.

What I think:  This is an amazing system for people who are interested in anti-aging skincare but have very sensitive skin.  The products are gentle, but so effective.  The cleanser is super hydrating, but doesn’t irritate my skin.  The serum helps calm red skin and the deep repair cream is a great night cream.  I love using products that do not turn my face redder than it is and that actually make my skin softer!  Visit www.mychelle.com to learn more.

Burt’s Bees New Sensitive Skin Collection

Introducing the latest in natural skincare from Burt’s Bees® –Natural Skin Solutions: SENSITIVE. Why treat sensitive skin with anything but gentle, natural ingredients? Burt’s Bees’ new Sensitive range of products is clinically proven to gently moisturize and cleanse without causing redness or irritation—the main symptoms associated with sensitive skin. The line is distinctly formulated with Cotton Extract to soften, Rice Extract to moisturize, and Aloe to soothe skin, so your skin is left looking and feeling healthy.

The products are:

Burt’s Bees® Sensitive Facial Cleanser ($9.99 USD) —  This soap-free cream cleanser is clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin while gently cleansing away dirt, oil and make-up without over drying or causing redness. Distinctly formulated with softening Cotton Extract to help skin replenish its outer layer and minimize the effects of potential irritants such as harsh soaps or cleansers, it also moisturizes with Rice Extract and soothes with Aloe. Naturally gentle and skin-friendly for daily use, it’s what every sensitive product should be.

What I think:  This unscented face wash is so creamy and gentle that my face feels moisturized and not dry after cleansing.  It truly does not irritate my skin.  Great for morning and night use.

Burt’s Bees® Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream ($14.99 USD) — Clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin all day without causing redness or irritation, this nourishing day cream is formulated with softening Cotton Extract to help skin replenish its outer layer and minimize the effects of potential irritants such as harsh soaps or cleansers. All while Rice Extract moisturizes and Aloe soothes your skin. Naturally gentle for daily use, it’s what your sensitive skin has been waiting for.

What I think:  The texture of this day cream is silky and not at all greasy.  It is so moisturizing.  I only wish it had an SPF element to it, but that may irritate sensitive skin.  Great everyday cream, though!

Burt’s Bees®Sensitive Eye Cream ($14.99 USD) — Clinically proven to moisturize the delicate eye area without causing redness or irritation, this lightweight eye cream helps reduce the appearance of under-eye puffiness. Formulated with softening Cotton Extract, it helps skin replenish its outer layer and minimize the effects of potential irritants such as harsh soaps or cleansers while Rice Extract moisturizes and Aloe soothes. Infused with White Genepi Extract, an ingredient known for its anti-inflammatory properties and Eyebright, which contains tannins that are thought to decrease inflammation. Best of all, it’s naturally gentle and skin-friendly, so you can use it every day. Giving your sensitive skin the daily care it deserves.

What I think:  Really lovely eye cream!  Super soothing and perfect for day and night.  I have extremely sensitive eyes, and this does not irritate at all.

Burt’s Bees®Sensitive Night Cream ($14.99 USD) — This rejuvenating night cream is clinically proven to moisturize sensitive skin overnight without causing redness or irritation. Specifically formulated with softening Cotton Extract to help skin replenish its outer layer and minimize the effects of potential irritants such as harsh soaps or cleansers, it also has Rice Extract to moisturize and Aloe to soothe. Naturally kind and gentle, you can use it daily. What could be more sensitive?

What I think:  This is thicker than the day cream, but is not greasy.  Very good for sensitive skin and is extremely hydrating.

To learn more, visit www.burtsbees.com.  You can purchase these products at mass market retailers.  Enjoy!

Discover Physicians Formula New Anti-Aging Skincare Line

Looking for an affordable anti-aging skincare line that will give great results?  Well, Physicians Formula’s new anti-aging line claims that you will “Look 6 years younger in 4 weeks. We promise.”

That sounds wonderful, right?  The line includes the following products:

Wrinkle Corrector & Firming Cleanser Formula Rx101 ($9.97 USD) Rich cream cleanser effectively removes makeup and impurities while smoothing, firming and protecting skin’s moisture barrier. Leaves complexion clean, smooth and moisturized.

Wrinkle Corrector & Firming Moisturizer SPF 15 Formula Rx111 ($16.97 USD) Potent moisturizer instantly enhances skin’s firmness, hydration and radiance.  SPF 15 protects against damaging UVA / UVB rays.  Luxurious and lightweight formula improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for an overall smoothing effect.

Deep Wrinkle Corrector Day & Night Cream Formula Rx121 ($16.97 USD) Ultra-rich cream enhances skin’s cycle of repair, encouraging healthy cell renewal to reveal younger-looking skin.  Wrinkle length and depth appear improved with regular use.  Helps to improve the moisture barrier, strengthen skin and protect collagen, the key protein in maintaining firm skin

Intensive Wrinkle Corrector Eye Cream Formula Rx122 ($16.97 USD) Potent cream targets the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the eye area.  Moisturizing formula boosts elasticity and firmness to improve the appearance of crow’s feet and puffiness.  Illuminating properties improve the appearance of dark circles.

Dark Spot Corrector & Skin Brightener Formula Formula Rx123 ($18.97 USD) Potent serum targets signs of uneven skin tone and helps address the evidence of sun damage: dark spots, dark patches and skin stresses.  Anti-oxidant formula can help inhibit the appearance of uneven pigment formation.  Specialized ingredients target surface darkening and exfoliate it away.  Works to keep skin looking brighter, more uniform in tone.

Firming & Lifting Booster Formula Rx124 ($18.97 USD) Skin firming serum improves the appearance of fine lines and medium to deep wrinkles.   Builds a firming moisture cushion into thinning skin.   Improves elasticity and delivers essential moisture to help plump skin and reduce the appearance of sagging.

What I think:  I really like these purple-tinted products. My favorite is the Dark Spot Corrector.  I have been using it for a few weeks and notice that my sun spots are getting lighter and my skintone looks more even.  I also really love the moisturizers.  Both are non-greasy and extremely hydrating.

The great thing about this line is that all of the products are specific to certain skin concerns.  You can find what you need to help aging skin. Visit www.physiciansformulaskincare.com to learn more.  Enjoy!

Discover The Skincare Benefits Of Chinese Chestnut and Black Soy With Wei East

I was so excited to try the Wei East line ! This is an anti-aging skin care line that I have been wanting to review. Here is the description from HSN.com:

East meets West when centuries-old Chinese herbal formulas combine with advanced American cosmetic techniques for younger-looking skin. Take a natural approach to beauty with pampering formulas that are a pleasure to put on. Chinese plants
and roots such as ginseng and ginkgo seed are harvested at carefully selected stages to obtain the highest quality.

I tried a few new items from the Chestnut Lifting and Firming line. A closely guarded firming recipe using the delicate, innermost lining of the Chinese Chestnut has not only been passed down for generations, but it has also been the treasured firming & lifting beauty secret for millions of Wei East customers over the last nine years – and it just got even better!

Now, using a proprietary fermentation process, Wei East is able to extract special Black Soy peptides and combine them with Chestnut to deliver the most dramatic firming and lifting beauty benefits yet.

Experience double the firming and lifting benefits with this exciting new advancement in skincare and unlock the secret to a firmer, more lifted appearance with these 3 new must-have products:

Wei East Chestnut Extra Firming Cream ($56.00 USD) — Help lift, firm and tighten skin with this firming cream. Infused with Chinese Chestnut, Black Soy, Green Tea and Honey, overall tone and resiliency will improve right before your eyes!

What I think: I have been using this cream at night over serum.  I smooth it over my face and neck.  After one use, my skin was smooth and moisturized; after a couple of weeks worth of use, I can tell that my skin is starting to looks a bit tighter.  I am going to continue use because I love how my skin looks!

Wei East Chestnut Firming & Contouring Pads ($25.00 USD)  —  Reverse age-related drooping and sagging with this quick, convenient treatment. Key ingredients including Chinese Chestnut, Black Soy, Green Tea and Honey work to gently lift, firm and re-counter the skin, increasing tone and overall suppleness.

What I think:  This is fun to use and so easy.  I use it about every other night before my serums and creams.  It smells fab and feels cooling, plus it is firming and lifting!  Awesome!

Wei East Chestnut Refirming Eye Treatment ($35.00 USD) — Lift, tone and re-contour the entire eye area with the power of Chinese Chestnut, Black Soy, Seaweed and Chinese Angelica. These key ingredients work to naturally restore the eye area elasticity and smoothe away imperfections.

What I think:  This is my least favorite product of the three.  It has kind of a dry texture, so it is a little hard to smooth under my eyes.  It also irritated my extremely sensitive eyes.  Because of this, I only used it once so I can’t really review the effects of the cream.

All three products premiered on HSN in late July and will be available at www.weieast.com in September 2011.  Enjoy!

As Summer Winds Down, Keep Your Skin Healthy With Natural Products From The Vitamin Shoppe

I love that you can use natural products, and get great results for your skin at the same time.  Win, win! Try one of the following products — you will love them!

Vitamin C W/Coq10 Facial Cleanser from Beauty Without Cruelty ($11.99 USD) — This wonderful softening facial cleanser contains Organic aloe vera gel, organic botanical infusion (chamomile, calendula, lavender), Co-enzyme Q10 and many other natural ingredients.  It does not contain parabens, animal ingredients and it is not tested on animals.

Kiss My Face Face Factor Spf 30 For Face and Neck ($11.99 USD) — Kiss My Face combines Oat Protein and Oat Beta Glucan, a dynamic duo of patented ingredients that reduce irritation and inflammation and fight against damaging free radicals as they moisturize your skin. This contains UVA/UVB Protection, it is water-resistant and is 100% paraben free.

Vanilla Honey Spf 15 Lip Balm by Kiss My Face ($3.29 USD) — Smooth, soothe and protect chapped lips organically with this 72% organic treatment. It works quickly to return your lips to a happy state with SPF 15 and tasty vanilla honey flavor. This product contains no animal ingredients, artificial colors, or unnecessary  chemicals and was not tested on animals.

One With Nature’s Shea Body Wash ($8.49 USD) — With a sweet and soothing scent, this ultra moisturizing body wash provides a thick, rich lather to gently cleanse the skin.  Shea butter and natural minerals, muds and salt of the Dead Sea Basin moisturize your skin and leave it feeling clean, healthy and rejuvenated.

100% Pure Cosmetics Honey Almond Body Scrub ($22.99 USD)  Juicy and invigorating body scrub smoothes away bumps and flakes for incredibly silky soft skin.  Fruit oils deeply moisturize while anti-aging vitamins and antioxidants nourish.  Fruit acids brighten gently for a healthy glow.  No harsh detergents, no synthetic chemicals, no artificial fragrances or any other toxins that can strip, irritate or dehydrate your delicate skin.  Truly, 100% Pure.

All products are available for purchase at The Vitamin Shoppe or at http://www.vitaminshoppe.com.