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On The Spot!

15 Dec

 

I hate when I get blemishes just like everyone else in the world…and it took me forever to  find a product that worked really fast to get rid of these horrible things!  I have tested everything from drugstore products to high-end, high-priced Spot Treatments.  After years of testing I have finally found one that is AMAZING…Kate Somerville Anti Bac Clearing Lotion ($39 www.katesomerville.com).  Anti Bac’s actual directed us is as an “all over” clearing lotion, but it is the perfect spot treatment!  It contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide which will help clear up the acne and the additional ingredients help prevent water loss and maintain moisture in the skin.  The best part is that it absorbs nicely so you can wear it under makeup and it does not have any odor.  You can also apply it to the chest or back if you are having breakout issues in these areas as well.  Benzoyl Peroxide  can be drying to my skin and cause some redness so I use this product at night with a soothing moisturizer, Creme de La Mer Moisturizing Cream ($135-$250 www.cremedelamer.com).  Do not apply this lotion all over your face unless you truly suffer from Acne.  One blemish here and there is not Acne, that would be classified as a breakout.  If you apply Acne products all over your skin and you truly do not have Acne, you may actually be causing more breakouts because you are drying your skin out which is leading your skin to produce more oil.  I know, this can all get confusing, but just treat the spots and nothing else unless you truly have Acne, trust me I am guilty of over-treating, it is hard not to do.  The other great thing is that this product will last you a very LONG time.  You will use just a small amount on each spot and the bottle is a very nice size so you won’t be constantly replacing this product.  Please give this a try, I know you will be amazed at how fast your blemishes begin to disappear!!

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Try It Before You Buy It

13 Dec

Before you make an investment on any department store beauty products, make sure you get a sample first!  All department stores will hand out samples from the brands they carry or make you a custom sample in a jar that looks like the image provided above.  Obviously they aren’t able to provide you samples of makeup such as lipgloss, lipstick, eye shadows, or powders, but if you are unhappy with a product…return it!  Once you receive the samples try them out for 3-5 days.  This will let your skin decide if the product works well with your skin type and it will also let you decide if you like the smell, color, texture and feel of the product on your skin.  I think the best thing to get samples of is liquid foundations!  Department stores do not have the best lighting so I like to get a couple of shades and try them on at home and look in natural light, then I  know if I have that “orange glow” or not.  If you get a department store or beauty counter that does not provide free samples, then do not shop with them.  Samples allow the customer to feel comfortable with the product and feel confident with a purchase.  Also, make sure the return policy on beauty products is respectable.  Beauty products should never be “final sale” items and you should  always have the option to bring it back and find a product that works for you!  Happy Shopping!

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Peel It Off!

11 Dec

I have been using this product for five years and I can’t say enough great things about it!  I have turned  more people on to this product than I can count!  The MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel is  a two-step face peel  that you can do every day and you will receive fantastic results.  I  recommend using the peel at night after you have cleansed your face with the Clarisonic, because then you can really feel the  peel sink into the skin.  Also, you don’t want to pile on makeup after doing something like this in my opinion…but do what works for you.  You take  one peel pad from the step one jar and gently seep it across the face.  I can’t emphasize gently enough!! You do not want to scrub or use excessive  pressure while using the peel pads!  You leave step one on for about two minutes and then follow with a peel pad from step two.  You do not cleanse the face  after step two!  Once step two has set on the face, you follow with your favorite serum and moisturizer.  It is very simple and easy to use!  The results you will receive from the face peel are that they will provide a smoother, brighter, clearer complexion and the long-lasting benefits are that they have anti-aging  benefits.    The product has Alpha Beta and  Hydroxy Acids as well as Retinol.  The pores on my skin reduced  in size and I don’t have enough fine  lines to honestly say they have improved, but it is all about PREVENTION!  I have a good  friend that went to work for this company directly and she is the number one advocate for these peels!  Her skin is amazing and  she has been using them for I believe almost 10 years!  The peels are gentle enough for everyday use and come in a variety of sizes to work with your budget.  They have the peels set up in the jars  from 10-60 Day Applications from $28-$128, there is the travel option where the peels are individually wrapped and the new option is the Extra Strength Daily Face Peel from 10-60 Day Applications for$35-$145.  If this is your first time using the peels I would not start with the Extra Strength right away, use the original  formula first and  work your way up, you don’t want to do too much too soon!  Please visit the Dr. Dennis Gross website  to view all the options on how to “Customize Your Peel” and take advantage of becoming a ‘Beauty VIP Member’ on his website www.dgskincare.com  I hope you all start using and enjoying the peel as much as I do!

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