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Skincare Finds For Glowing Skin

As I age, I find taking care of my skin is a big job! I want it to stay firm and smooth as long as possible! So I love trying new products that will leave my skin glowing.

Below are my current favorite skincare products. They include a luxe anti-aging set, a hydrating mask, a skin-smoothing exfoliator, a pore minimizing cleanser and a firming serum:

Arbonne Intelligence Genius Ultra Anti-Aging Set ($402 USD) Beauty is only skin deep, so make the most of it. This device gently warms at the tip while massaging product onto the outer layers of the skin. With just one addition to your daily regimen, you can experience enhanced results from your favorite products and uncover amazing, renewed skin. For use on the face and neck where topical skincare products can be applied.

Kit includes:

Genius Ultra
USB Cord
Quick Start Guide

Set includes (1) Arbonne Intelligence Genius Ultra, (1) RE9 Advanced Intensive Renewal Serum, and (1) RE9 Advanced Lifting and Contouring Eye Cream.

Both of these products work so well with the device! The eye cream with the device helps with puffy eyes and the serum makes my skin instantly smooth. The device is easy to use and quickly helps the product absorb into the skin.

Purchase at http://www.arbonne.com

fango ESSENZIALI Sheet Mask, MOISTURIZE ($7 for one) –Your new best friend. Perfect to use alone or in between mud treatments. A remedy for parched, dry skin. Helps nourish and deeply moisturize.

Avocado nourishes and conditions skin for the perfect youthful glow
Kelp extract aids in skin regeneration & rejuvenation
Acai berry, a powerful antioxidant, has invigorating properties that are ideal for tired skin
For all skin types

My skin can get dry throughout the year, and a hydrating mask is wonderful to have on hand. This quickly hydrates my skin and gives a wonderful glow!

Purchase at Macy’s stores and http://www.macys.com

neuRADIANCE instant cell exfoliator ($79 USD) This invigorating polish for the face, neck and décoletté utilizes a unique triple action system to helps boost cell turnover and moisturize skin. The technologically advanced formula helps promote long-term benefits by creating a residual reservoir, trapping key ingredients, so they stay on the skin even after rinsing. You will love the advanced sensory action; a warming upon application and cooling after rinse off. Leaving your skin feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated.

This is a fun exfoliator to use! It heats when you apply it. Once you rinse it off your skin is cool, as well as so smooth and soft! Great to use a couple of time a weeks for younger looking skin!

Available at /skinresearchlabs.com

VENeffect Pore Minimizing Cleanser

VENeffect Firming Phyto-Lift Serum

VENeffect Pore Minimizing Cleanser ($60 USD) — This multitasking, gentle foaming gel cleanser instantly whisks away everyday impurities, removes excess sebum, reduces pore size and infuses skin with phyto-nutrients and essential hydration

VENeffect Firming Phyto-Lift Serum ($195 USD) — This potent, highly effective anti-aging treatment serum dramatically enhances skin tone and firmness. The unique formula is packed with 100% natural oat extract to firm the skin, while the exclusive phytoestrogen technology brightens, enhances skin tone, and boosts elasticity. Free of silicone, alcohol or fragrance, this serum is a highly active first step in the treatment regimen, working in synergy with VENeffect Anti-Aging Moisturizer for longer lasting moisture and firmer skin.

Both of these luxe products are amazing! The cleanser is safe to use everyday and keeps skin clean and very smooth. The serum is unscented, which I like and has a light texture that absorbs quickly. It firms my skin, but also doesn’t irritate it.

Purchase at http://www.veneffect.com

What is your new go to skincare? Leave a comment and let me know!

Black Friday 2015: Great Skincare Deals Part 2

The countdown continues! Looking for skin care deals for you or to give as a gift on Black Friday/Cyber Monday? Below are more great deals on amazing skin care!

After enjoying the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, avoid the Black Friday craziness by shopping PerriconeMD.com to give the gift of healthy youthful skin to loved ones – or yourself –this holiday season! Perricone deals:

Black Friday: Up to 45% off select Perricone MD favorites starting 11/27

Cyber Monday: Up to 30% off on Perricone MD Holiday Sets 11/30 only

Get Glowing This Season — Now through November 30^th, Enjoy a complimentary luxury sample of VENeffect’s award-winning Anti-Aging Lip Treatment with a purchase of $100 or more at VENeffect.com

SHOP Indie Lee’s Eco-Friendly Collection – From Friday the 27th to Monday the 30th of November, and receive a FREE Hydrating Body Balm with every purchase of $75 or more on IndieLee.com

Starting this week, clear skin has never been easier to achieve! In honor of Black Friday, nature-powered skin clearing solution, ClarityMD will be offering a free upgrade to the Deluxe Kit, valued at $74.95! The powerful 2-Step System includes the Deep Pore Cleanser, Clarifying Serum, Konjac Sponge and Skin Clearing Acne Pads for just $19.95.

Also offering free shipping site-wide, hurry to www.MyClarityMD.com now to take your first step towards, clear, glowing skin! The promotion will end Monday, November 30th.

From Friday the 27th to Monday the 30th of November, FOREO will be offering 25% off their iconic award-winning LUNA™ skincare range and revolutionary ISSA™ dental beauty range via www.foreo.com – Free shipping will also be applied to the order on the FOREO website!

Certainly let me know if this would be a fit for any last minute Black Friday/Cyber Monday editorials you may be working on

Having a Heat Wave? Treat Your Skin With Warm Weather Skin Care!

I’ll admit, the thought of using heavy creams and sunscreens when it’s blazing hot is not fun. Luckily, there is amazing skincare that works without making your skin feel like it has a pile of grease on it!

I have been testing some amazing lighter skincare including fresh masks, and after-sun gel, an SPF moisturizer, an eye serum and sheer sunscreen for face and body:

Indie Lee’s Clearing Mask ($60 USD) — It can be difficult to keep your face hydrated and also clear of blemishes in the hotter months. This mask will simultaneously rehydrate and detoxify your skin, leaving you simply radiant. Its fruit acids will brighten your complexion and with weekly use, you’ll have skin like you’ve started a new facial routine.

What I think: It’s difficult to want to put on a mask when it is hot, because you don’t really want goop on your skin. This mask is refreshing and my skin felt soft, but not greasy afterwards. It was also helped clear up the few blemishes that are on my skin from the summer heat.

Available at http://www.indielee.com

Acure’s Cell Regenerating Mask ($12.99 USD) — Get serious cell repair with this mask. French Green Clay draws out impurities while Moroccan Argan Oil, CoQ10 and Seabuckthorn Oil add intense hydration back to the skin.

What I think: This is perfect for stressed summer skin. When I use it, I can feel it working and when I wash it off, my skin is smooth and soft! Great natural product for the price!

Purchase at http://www.acureorganics.com

Korres Greek Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel ($26 USD) — If you get a burn, don’t let it dry your skin! This is an ultra-cooling cream gel that provides long-lasting freshness and comfort to the face and body. Ideal for after sun exposure, yogurt hydrates the skin, instantly relieving excessive heat and stinging.

What I think: Luckily, I haven’t had a bad burn this summer (it’s too hot to go outside!). But this cream is perfect whenever I have had too much sun and my skin is a bit red and tight. It also works well on my sensitive skin if I have left a peel or mask on too long and my skin is irritated.

Available at http://www.sephora.com

VENeffect Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 15 ($145 USD) — enhances collagen production, helps reverse sun damage and dramatically improves skin elasticity while offering broad-spectrum protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays. With the ongoing push to work SPF into every day skincare, this product’s lightweight formula is an easy way to ensure skin is protected while still providing the benefits of a true moisturizer and without leaving behind a white cast.

What I think: I love how light this moisturizer is! I apply it after my serum in the morning and since it has SPF, it does double-duty. Plus, it has amazing skincare benefits. I have noticed that my skin is smoother and clearer. I am hoping to see improvements in skin elasticity after I use it for a few weeks.

Available at select specialty beauty retailers and online at VENeffect.com, NeimanMarcus.com, Dermstore.com, SpaceNK.com, CosBar.com and Bloomingdales.com.

Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Refocus Eye + IR Defense Serum Infusion Eye Treatment ($69 USD) — Diminish tired and puffy eyes with this eye treatment. This potent anti-aging serum is infused with the Bio Copper Complex to reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye area while it firms, smoothes texture and tones the skin.

What I think: I have been using this light serum morning and night. It instantly firms the skin around my eyes and helps me look awake! The skin around my eyes also appears smoother.

Purchase at http://www.kohls.com).

Lavanila Laboratories The Healthy Sport Luxe Sunscreen for Face and Body ($30 USD) — Always stay protected from the sun no matter how hard you’re working. This new generation of mineral sunscreen is infused with SmartSport^TM Technology for high performance, ultra sheer protection that resists wear off from water and sweat.

What I think: I am always excited to find a lightweight sunscreen. It is hard to get my kids to use the thick, goopy kind! This is light and sheer. And I like that it resists water, it is great for swimming and outdoor exercise.

Purchase at www.lavanila.com.

My Beauty Faves Week of April 13-19, 2015

We are experiencing rain and storms in Kansas City (April’s showers), but it is fairly warm and everything is green. I’m really starting to take care of my skin to get it ready for the warmer weather ahead!

This week I have been loving innovative skincare. From spa-like treatments to a luxe serum to a spray on primer, I have tried fab products this week that have really changed my skin!

Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask

Radical Skincare Age Defying Exfoliating Pads

Radical Skincare Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30

Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing Mask ($65 USD) — is a spa treatment in a bottle. This foaming mask for all skin types restores, stimulates and boosts skin’s radiance. Apply like a serum and wait- it will start to bubble (like champagne on the skin!). The mask works by release nutrients into the skin- you’ll see more activity in the areas where your skin needs it most. A unique formula helps maintain optimal oxygen levels, distribution and consumption to stimulate the skin’s energy production so it can function at its best.

Radical Skincare Age Defying Exfoliating Pads ($75 USD) — use AHA and BHA to gently exfoliate and support natural cell turnover, working to tighten and firm skin, reduce the appearance of pore size and lines, and preserve skin’s hydration and nourishment. Excess sebum is also removed while leaving the good oils to nourish and hydrate the skin. Enriched with chamomile for soothing and calming, it is perfect for sensitive skin.

Radical Skincare Skin Perfecting Screen SPF 30 ($55 USD) — With 100% non-chemical SPF 30 protection, the perfect texture and crushed diamond powder for a soft reflective property, you’ll want put this SPF on every time the sun comes out. Light diffusing pigments reduce the appearance of wrinkles and imperfections, antioxidants fight aging and the ultra-light texture makes it easy to apply and use with any type of makeup.

What I think: All three of these products are so different than anything I have used before! The mask is fun to use and leave my skin really soft, as do the exfoliating pads. Both products can be used a couple of times a week for really smooth skin. The skin perfecting screen gives SPF along with brightening the skin!

These products are available at http://www.sephora.com and Sephora stores.

VENeffect Firming Phyto-Lift Serum ($195 USD) — This potent, highly effective anti-aging treatment serum dramatically enhances skin tone and firmness. The unique formula is packed with 100% natural oat extract to firm the skin, while the exclusive phytoestrogen technology brightens, enhances skin tone, and dramatically boosts elasticity. Free of silicone, alcohol or fragrance, this serum is a highly active first step in the treatment regimen, working in synergy with VENeffect Anti-Aging Moisturizer for longer lasting moisture and firmer skin.

What I think: I have tested a sample of this and really like how it sunk into my skin and gave me an instant glow. I would have to use it more to see if it firms, but I could tell it was a very luxe product!

Purchase at http://www.veneffect.com

Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray ($35 for 4 oz) — Pore-clogging silicone primers have no place on your face! Get perfect makeup now and a virtually poreless, more even-toned complexion later. This lightweight, silicone-free primer mist delivers a smooth canvas for impeccable, long-wear makeup application, and offers long-term skin benefits you’ll love as well! Available in Original and Oil-Control formulations for dry/combination and oily skin types.

What I think: This primer is easy to use and really evens out my skintone! I also find that my makeup lasts longer when I apply before my foundation.

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

What new skincare products are you loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!