Posts Tagged skin care
November 4, 2009 at 10:07 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Natural Ingredients, Skincare, anti-aging ·Tagged anti-aging, Borlind, Borlind System Absolute, Natural Ingredients, natural skincare, skin care
Being 40 (-ish), I am always looking for skin care that can slow down the aging process. I am fairly lucky with my skin (not many wrinkles), but I do have red areas and larger pores, which help show that my skin is not as young as it used to be!
Annemarie Linder is a German pioneer of natural cosmetics and co-founder of Borlind cosmetics. She devotes her passion to creating natural beauty products like the System Absolute (advanced skin care for mature skin) that I have recently tested.
Borlind’s System Absolute claims to deliver valuable botanical hydrating ingredients and potent antioxidant vitamins deep into the skin. The products I have tried are:
System Absolute Cleanser ($53.99, 5.07 oz): A creamy emulsion which gently, yet thoroughly, removes dirt, makeup, and other pollutants. This smells great and is refreshing as it cleans.
System Absolute Beauty Fluid ($92.99, 1.7 oz) : A potent antioxidant gel which hydrates and strengthens skin’s resistance to environmental damage. I love this light gel that instantly absorbs into the skin and gives my skin a nice glow.
System Absolute Day Cream ($109.99, 1.7 oz): A rich cream which provides intensive hydration, care, and protection against environmental damage. This cream is nice, but is a bit heavy for me. I have to wait a while after application to put my makeup on.
System Absolute Night Cream ($109.99, 1.7 oz): A luxurious cream which works to smooth, restore suppleness, repair environmental damage, support regeneration, and replenish moisture and oil. The cream is too heavy for me that it borders on greasy. My skin does look good in the morning after use, but I have been breaking out.
After a few weeks of trying these products, I have found that I really like them. I do think they are made for skin a little more mature than mine, but I will continue to use the cleanser and beauty fluid as I enjoy the feeling and results I get with these products.
Visit www.borlind.com to learn more and to purchase these products or items from their other skin care collections. Enjoy!
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October 18, 2009 at 6:39 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Skincare, Spa Products, anti-aging ·Tagged Erno Laszlo, Erno Laszlo Antioxidant Complex for Eyes, Erno Laszlo Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment, Erno Laszlo Skin Care, Erno Laszlo Timeless Body, skin care
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Antioxidant Complex for Eyes
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Timeless Body
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Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment
Hungarian dermatologist Erno Laszlo created luxury skin care that’s purpose is to make skin look and feel better. I have tried a few products from the brand, and I really like the results I have received.
Antioxidant Complex for Eyes ($50.00 .5 oz) is a refreshing gel that contains botanical extracts to reduce puffiness so you look less tired, plus soothing skin conditioners to firm skin and improve elasticity. It also to ”shield against age-vulnerable skin with ingredients that work synergistically to lighten dark circles, strengthen and protect skin.” I like to use this morning and night, but it can be used just once a day. I have noticed that my circles are lighter and the skin looks tighter under my eye.
I have also tried Timeless Body’s ($90.00 4 0z), a body serum. The ingredients, including marine and yeast extracts, are touted to “increase elasticity and prevent the breakdown of collagen so that body skin is less vulnerable to premature aging. Vitamins A, E and F, essential fatty acids and kojic acid diminish the appearance of wrinkles and age spots while firming and nourishing the skin.” I haven’t used this frequently, but when I have I’ve noticed that my skin looks smoother. I like to use a moisturizer on top, for maximum benefits.
My favorite of the three is the Hydra-Therapy Skin Vitality Treatment ($50.00 4 treatments). This is a deep moisturizing mask that soothes and moisturizes skin. It is This is a two step product. You mix a liquid into a powder. I find that it was hard to get totally smooth, but it still worked very well. After I applied it, waited 15 minutes and peeled it off, my skin was so smooth. What a fab, luxurious treatment.
Visit www.ernolaszlo.com to learn more about and to purchase these incredible products.
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October 17, 2009 at 6:43 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Skincare ·Tagged Beauty, Ole Henriksen, Ole Henriksen All Purpose Aloe Vera Gel, Ole Henriksen Pick Me Up Tonic, Paraben free, skin care
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Pick Me Up Tonic
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All Purpose Aloe Vera Gel
Ole Henriksen creates skin care that celebrities, and regular folk (like myself) love. Mr. Henriksen had said, ”My studies in cosmetic chemistry and experience from treating skin, hands on, has given me a clear idea as to the function and content of each product I have developed. This has resulted in a series of pure, natural, high-performance products that are forever evolving through my continued research.”
I am always looking for great skin care products, especially ones that will help my troubled combination skin by minimizing my pores. Ole Henriksen’s Pick Me Up Tonic ($21.00 7 oz mist, $30.00 12 oz) has really helped make my pores appear smaller. This oxygenating gentle toner claims to awaken skin & minimize pores. it contains alpha hydroxy acids, vitamin C & chamomile oxygenates and is paraben-free. I have the mist and I like to use it both ways. For intense toning I apply with a cotton pad. For a mid-day pick-me-up, I spritz it on my face. It smells fresh and feels great!
I also have tried Ole Henriksen’s All Purpose Aloe Vera Gel ($30.00 8 oz) – I love this product! I is a coolingoil-free gel that helps sooth skin irritations with chamomile. It is touted to help skin that is irritated by a rash, cut or sunburn. It can be uses all over the body. It feels cooling and soothes after a tough day. I used it one day when I burned my finger on my stove, and it helped relieve the pain.
Visit www.olehenriksen.com to learn about and purchase these and many more great skin care products.
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October 13, 2009 at 11:15 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Natural Ingredients, Skincare, anti-aging ·Tagged lip balm, Paraben free, skin care, Juara, Juara Skin Care, Juara Rice Facial Cleanser, Juara Sweet Black Tea & Ginger Mattefying Moisturizer, Juara Candlenut Lip Balm SPF 20, Indonesian skin care, oil-free
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Candlenut Lip Balm SPF 20
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Rice Facial Cleanser
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Sweet Black Tea & Ginger Mattefying Moisturizer
Looking for a different type of skin care company? Juara skin care is a fusion active botanicals of Indonesian herbal recipes and Western science to create products that represent the best the east and west. They combine active botanicals such as rice, tamarind, turmeric, candlenut oil, healing teas and red sandalwood with modern technology and innovation to deliver quality treatments.
I recommend the following products from the line:
Rice Facial Cleanser ($25.00) — This gentle cleanser contains rice starch to remove make-up and also condition the skin. Rice starch also contains soothing and softening properties and is rich in amino acids and protein. I enjoy a good cleanser, I believe that it sets the stage for a good skin care regimen. I really love that my skin feels clean but not dry after this cleanser and is ready for my moisturizer!
Sweet Black Tea & Ginger Mattefying Moisturizer (oil-free) ($48.00) — My skin is combination and can get a little oily throughout the day. The website describes that, “this light gel-creme combines the age-defying benefits of fermented sweet black tea with the shine-reducing and purifying properties of ginger for a luminous matte finish. Completely oil-free and specially formulated for oily skin, it immediately reduces shine while at the same time helping delay and reverse signs of aging.” I have used other mattefying moisturizers that dry out my combination skin, but this lotion is so moisturizing — just not greasy! It is also paraben-free, alcohol-free, unfragranced and oil-free.
Candlenut Lip Balm SPF 20 ($18.00) — It’s lip balm season! At least for me it is — my lips can really feel the cold air and they are already becoming dry. This protective lip balm arrives in a very lovely mirror compact plus it relieves dry and chapped lips. With a great SPF 20, it will protect your lips from UVA and UVB rays of the sun with effective broad-spectrum sunscreens to help prevent aging and skin cancer. It contains candlenut, jojoba and olive oils and is scented with Indonesian citrus fruits. Very nice!
Visit juaraskincare.com to purchase these wonderful products. Enjoy!
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October 7, 2009 at 9:44 pm
· Filed under Natural Ingredients, Organic, bath products ·Tagged LaNatura, LaNatura Anti-Stress Therapy roll-on, LaNatura Matcha Green Tea 100% Vegan Pure Body Butter, LaNatura Shea Butter Lip Balm, Organic, skin care
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Matcha Green Tea 100% Vegan Pure Body Buter
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Organic Shea Butter Lip Balm
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Anti-Stress Roll-On
It’s wonderful how the beauty industry is evolving and that there are more and more choices for women who want to use natural and organic ingredients.
LaNatura is a body, skin and hair care company that pride themselves on using ingredients that are good for us. LaNatura’s mission is “to use only the finest and purest ingredients in their products, combining healing, mood-enhancing, and relaxing essential oils with highly active certified organic botanicals, vitamins and minerals to balance the skin’s functions, reduce stress, and promote an overall feeling of well-being.”
Matcha Green Tea 100% Vegan Pure Body Butter ($30.00) Matcha Green Tea Leaf Powder is a powerful anti-oxidant This product claims to be anti-aging, fighting free radicals that damage and age the skin. Contains vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids. This is a very rich body butter that smells very fresh. My skin is very smooth after use, but resist the urge to use it as a hand cream as it can be a bit greasy.
Anti-Stress Therapy roll-on ($12.00) claims to, “calm the senses while it gently restores circulation. This exceptionally soothing formula glides onto neck, temples, and pulse points to help relieve tension and everyday stresses. Infused with essential oils of basil, rosemary, eucalyptus, menthol, and peppermint, Anti-Stress Therapy is the ultimate solution for replenishing precious energy.” This smells and feels wonderful on! And I do feel calmer after using it. I recommend getting a few of these; one for the home, one for your purse, and most important — one for work! This has helped me through a few stressful work days.
My favorite of the products I have tried is the Shea Butter Lip Balm ($8.00). This extremely moisturizing balm is available in 21 flavors — there is something for everyone. I really like the Cocovanilla flavor. It is so yummy!
Visit www.lanatura.com to learn more and to purchase these products.
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October 6, 2009 at 10:09 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Skincare, anti-aging ·Tagged anti-aging skincare, skin care, Skincare, SLEEKskin, SLEEKskin Anti-Aging Skin Kit, SLEEKskin Boost, SLEEKskin Glow, SLEEKskin Renew, SLEEKskin Transform
SLEEKskin Anti-Aging Skin Kit
I know that sometimes it is hard finding the perfect combination of products to keep your skins looking smooth and youthful. A good system that is easy to follow is what everyone needs. SLEEKskin Anti-Aging Skin Kit ($215.95) is a daily facial regime for women who want professional skincare that are easy to do at home, and gives a spa quality result. It is “designed to turn back the visual signs of aging and prevent further damage.”
The kit comes with the following products, with descriptions from the website (I have also added prices to buy the products separately). Also, the order that you see them in is the order that you use them day and night:
Glow ($38.95) is an exfoliating cleansing gel formulated to promote skin rejuvenation, even skin tone and to repair and defend against sun damage with an effective cocktail of Vitamin C, Lactic Acid and Green Tea antioxidant nutrients. Since Lactic Acid is less intense and less drying than Glycolic Acid, Glow makes an excellent cleansing choice for those with hyperpigmentation, dry, and combination skin types. Glow is also ideal for use as a daily brightening antiaging cleanser.
Boost ($38.95) a toner that improves skin tone and conditions skin with anti-oxidant Vitamin C and natural solvents and astringents that dissolve residue and restore pH balance. Vitamin C and Lactic Acid combine to promote cell turnover, repair sun damage, reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and encourage skin lightening.
Enriched with a combination of active peptides and proteins to supplement skin, Renew (98.95) is a serum that supports natural collagen levels to restore skin’s elasticity and promote healthy, youthful skin. This triple action collagen renewal serum restores the body’s own collagen, while stimulating new collagen production. With continuous use, Renew will deliver a more luminous complexion, re-contour epidermal cells and decrease visible lines.
A light-weight cream that relaxes facial muscles, nourishes skin cells and moisturizes, Transform (78.95) helps to achieve the appearance of youthful, healthier skin. Daily application can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles thanks to the presence of muscle-relaxing Hibiscus Extract, as well as increase collagen production, improve elastin and skin firmness.
I like this kit, but I caution that these products are professional quality and are quite potent. My skin was a bit red the first few days I tried them. Now, I am used to the products and like the smoothness I am seeing. I especially love the Transform cream that you apply after the Renew. It is moisturizing and soothing.
You may purchase the kit or the products separately at www.sleekmedspa.com/boutique
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September 26, 2009 at 9:05 am
· Filed under Beauty, Skincare, anti-aging ·Tagged facial mask, La Mer, La Mer The Hydrating Facial, skin care, Skincare
La Mer The Hydrating Facial
The luxury skincare line La Mer has released a new skin treatment called The Hydrating Facial ($250.00 for 6 applications.) This is a 100% cotton two-zoned mask that is claims to hydrate, nourish, smooth and condition skin and leave it with a healthy glow.
La Mer’s Hydrating Facial contains a trio of transformative benefits that are touted to make this new product so effective. They are:
Super Hydrators – The Sea Moist Ferment, a special blend of dark green algae gathered from all over the world in countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Brittany and the US, infuses the skin with intense hydration.
Super Anti-Agers – Marine plant algae such as Ascophyllum Nodosum and Aparagopsis Armata help to diminish visible signs of aging. Dark spots and discoloration begin to fade in appearance, revealing a clearer, more even complexion. The Hydrating Facial also contains cellular lipids and plant extracts derived from melon and avocado to provide a smoother skin texture.
Super Energizers - Ultra soft to the touch, the spun-lace cotton mask is embedded with tourmaline and Mariponic Ferments that energize and set molecules into motion. The Hydrating Facial mask drives the formula into the skin, boosting hydration.
When making The Hydrating Facial, a high energy inversion process is used to blend the formula together creating a liquid crystal structure. This gives the formula the properties of both a solid and a liquid. As a solid, the formula suspends and protects the ingredients while still on the mask. When applied to the skin, the formula has the properties of a liquid as it delivers activity to the skin.
Two use the facial, you place the top mask that goes over the eyes and nose first, then the second half that goes over the bottom half of your face. You leave on for 8 minutes, remove then smooth on the rest of the product.
I enjoyed this a lot. As the weather grows colder, my skin gets flakier and I need extra hydration. This is super hydrating and is a great evening treatment. I was also happy that I didn’t break out after the treatment. I used it a couple of days ago and my skin is still soft. Nice!
The Hydrating Facial will be available in October 2009 at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and www.lamer.com
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September 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Natural Ingredients, Skincare, Spa Products ·Tagged Beauty, facial masks, Lush, LUSH Love Lettuce Fresh Face Mask, LUSH Oatfix Fresh Face Mask, skin care, Spa Products
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Love Lettuce Fresh Face Mask
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Oatifix Fresh Face Mask
LUSH makes wonderful, fresh beauty products for skin, hair, and bath time. I recently tried a couple of their fresh masks.
Oatfix Fresh Face Mask – This mask is described as “a delicious blend of banana, vanilla and oats to cleanse, soften and moisturize dry and sensitive skin.” This smells really yummy, like a dessert. It is a very gentle mask that does not irritate at all and softens the skin nicely. This is great if your skin can’t take harsh mud masks. It also makes a gentle scrub when you are in a hurry.
Love Lettuce Fresh Face Mask – “An effective, exfoliating face mask wich gives normal to oily skin a softened smoothed and radiant glow. Polishing almond shell is balanced by the skin softening qualities of almond oil and seaweed gel.” This is a great scrubby mask that will leave skin glowing. I like to leave it on for 5-10 minutes, then scrub it off with water for an extra bit of exfoliation. This smells like lavender, which is another ingredient, and is very green!
You can only buy the masks at LUSH stores. Since they are made fresh daily, they can’t be shipped. So visit your nearest LUSH store and enjoy!
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July 12, 2009 at 7:57 pm
· Filed under Skincare, anti-aging ·Tagged Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, anti-aging, anti-aging skincare, Estee Lauder, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, skin care, Skincare
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair
Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex ($47.50 for 1 oz and $74.50 for 1.7 oz) is Estee Lauder’s newest anti-aging serum, which is inspired by groundbreaking DNA research to give skin a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging.
The claim: Chronolux™ Technology repairs the appearance of past damage addresses damaging effects before they become permanent, and you’ll see a visible improvement in the signs of aging-specifically lines, uneven skin tone and immediate hydration.
Does it work.? I have been using this serum every evening after I wash my face for about 10 days, I apply it to my face, neck and the back of my hands. Where I have seen a big difference is in my hands. They are softer and younger looking. I have also noticed that the skin around my eyes is looking smoother. I think that I would have to use it longer than I have to see real results, but I can see that it does help. It also feels good going on and smells nice, too. I do see instant hydration with every application.
Visit www.esteelauder.com to learn more about this serum and find out how to get your own 10 day sample.
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June 23, 2009 at 7:24 pm
· Filed under Beauty, Skincare, anti-aging ·Tagged anti-aging, anti-aging skincare, Nu Skin, Nu Skin Tru Face Essence Ultra, Nu Skin Tru Face Line Corrector, peptides, skin care, Skincare
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Tru Face Line Corrector
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Tru Face Essence Ultra
Go ahead and hate me, I deserve it. For a woman of 40 (okay 41, I just had my b-day), I don’t have a lot of wrinkles. But I do have some on my forehead and the lines around my mouth (marionette lines) are starting to deepen. I also have big pores and a little redness. Aging is so much fun!
So, like many women of my age, I am searching for products that will make me look even a little younger. Nu Skin is a company that has a variety of products to help your skin be its best. Since 1984, Nu Skin has pursued creating quality products with premium, wholesome ingredients. This is luxury skincare, so it is not cheap. But I have found with the combination of the two products described below, Tru Face Line Corrector and Tru Face Essence Ultra, the lines I have look smoother and my skin is firmer and more even.
Below are the products with descriptions from the website.
Tru Face™ Line Corrector — ($48.00 USD) – Features revolutionary pro-collagen peptides that help soften moderate to deep lines around your mouth, eyes, and forehead. Medical science has recently discovered that peptides have the ability to send age-reversing signals to collagen-producing cells, promoting younger looking skin. Tru Face™ Line Corrector offers a targeted approach to help the most aggressive signs of aging in just four weeks. Gentle and safe for all skin types. Some of the benefits are: Reduces the appearance of moderate to deep lines and wrinkles, minimizes the appearance of dermal creases around the mouth and forehead, smooths the appearance of crow’s feet, delivers results in as early as four weeks. Clinical testing has shown continued improvement over six months.
Tru Face™Essence Ultra — ($180.00 USD) – Combined for the first time with the coenzyme Q10, TeGreen 97®, and a protective antioxidants network, the powerful science of Tru Face Essence Ultra helps restore facial firmness, promotes cellular energy production, and helps prevent future signs of aging. In clinical studies, this silky serum was proven to increase skin elastin content to youthful levels, enhancing skin firmness and elasticity. Tru Face Essence Ultra—leave sagging skin in the past and fight current signs of aging for firmer, younger looking skin now and in the future. Benefits are: promotes skin firmness and elasticity and fights current signs of aging with ethocyn®, an ingredient clinically proven to improve skin elastin, helps prevent degradation of elastin with elastase inhibitors, helps contour and firm the skin for a more youthful appearance and defines skin around the eyes, neck, chin, jaw line, décolleté, and hands.
I use these products twice a day. I first smooth the essence, which comes in single use capsules, over my face concentrating on the fine wrinkles around my eyes and my chin and neck. I then gently pat the line corrector in the lines around my mouth and forehead. The essence is a bit oily, so I don’t put it where I break out, my cheeks and forehead. I have been using these products for over a month, and have noticed my forehead “frown” lines almost disappearing and my chin and neck are is more firm. I am looking younger!
These items are a splurge, but one that may be perfect for your skin. Learn more at www.nuskin.com
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