PREVAGE® Day Intensive Anti-aging Moisture Cream SPF 30

 The Prevage brand has  been bringing us great anti-aging products for some time now. I've been in love since last year with the Ultra Protection Anti-aging Moisturizer SPF 15 for eyes.  It's amazingly moisturizing, and has that important SPF. I used it all winter this year and now that it's getting colder I'm back to it.  And that one container is still at least half full.

Now  they've introduced a new day cream called  Prevage Day Intensive Anti-aging Moisture Cream SPF 30 ( there is a new night cream also ).

I've found it to be very hydrating  but it still sinks in fast and the moisture lasts. Recommended more for dry to normal skin it's really  more moisture than my oilier skin usually needs . If you have drier skin though, it's fabulous .  With it getting colder,  I can use a bit more moisture anyway.

The cream uses Prevage's  Advanced Moisture Complex along with shea butter  to provide that moisture while the Idebenone, Thiotaine, a retinol derivative and Hibisucus Seed Extract give you loads of anti -aging properties.

It comes in   jar with a flip up cap and a spatula, with it's own storage spot, so you don't have to put your fingers in it.

Available now  for $ 129.00 for 1.7 oz jar.

VioletBag.Com - Online Shopping Experience.

Everyone is shopping this festive season - So I joined the crowd and shopped online at VioletBag.com - It is a recently launched website which caters to Indian consumers. The website chiefly has fragrances from drugstore to high end brands. Besides fragrances, they also offer Skincare, Bath and Body care, Hair care,  Makeup and Accessories.


The PR of the site was kind enough to let me shop for goodies worth 1000 Rupees. So Here is my take on the website..... 




MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE WEBSITE:

The site is very customer friendly - Browsing for products is as easy as ABC. Each product is displayed with the all the possible details and also customer's reviews are sited which is very good. The website offers Cash on Delivery service, and free shipping above Rs.250 worth of products. 

You need to register before you place your order, so I registered on their website and placed my order on 21^st October in the afternoon. I got a confirmatory mail of my registration and also the invoice of my order in my inbox instantly. Also a  representative from VioletBag called me within 3 hours of placing my order to confirm the same and inform me that my order will arrive between 3-5 working days. 

On 25^th October morning I received a mail stating that my order has been shipped along with the courier details. The products arrived that evening itself safe and sound wrapped up in a box securely. Each product inside were bubble-wrapped safely. I was in mood to shop for nail paints... So I mainly spurged on them.  Here is the List of things I got ---


Lakme True Wear Nail Color in Pink N237
Lakme True Wear Nail Color Pink 248
Lakme True Wear Nail Color Pink 249
Garnier Skin Naturals Light Anti Dark Circles Eye Roll On Medium Skin
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Color - Hooked on Pink
Maybelline Colorama Nail Color Astral 
Lotus Color Dew Nail Enamel Shade 92 Candy Drop 
Vega Hand Care Manicure Cuticle Trimmer and Pusher
Vega Makeup Regular Face Pack Brush HV- 27


Below are the pictures of my haul - Hope you enjoy them. 

Love it or Chuck it ? 

All in all, I loved the services they provide for order processing and delivery. I am looking forward to shop more from VioletBag.com.

Lakme Fruit Moisture - Winter Care Cream with Honey and Avocado

With Winters upon us and the increasing dry weather - My skin has started welcoming rough patches and the stretchy feeling, So I started using Lakme's Fruit Moisture Range.

The first thing I have been using is this winter care cream which has Honey and Avocado.
Read on to find out how did this cream worked on me --

Product: Lakme Fruit Moisture Winter Care Creme SPF 9  Honey and Avocado

Quantity: 50g

Price: 150 INR

Claims: 

Lakme Honey and Avocado Winter Perfect Day Cremem with Nutritive Moisture Technology is a blend of 4 Hydrating Agents, 1 Essential Vitamin and 1 Anti Oxidant.

This luscious blend of honey and avocado with SPF 9 soaks into your skin's deepest and driest layers giving you Moisture Boost.

Moisturized skin protected from the winter sun.

A perfect creme dor daytime application.

Usage:
Use everyday over cleansed skin for optimal results. Suitable for all skin types.

Caution: 
Avoid contact with eyes. Wash your eyes thoroughly with clean water in case of eye contact.

My Experience with the Product:


This creme comes in tub like packaging with a twist top cap. Lakme 's Fruit Moisture Range is inspired by that fluid lines of the ingredients and Hence it has changed the packaging of the products to better suit the theme.

I quite like the sleek packaging of the product.

The first thing I noticed when I opened the product was the fragrance of the creme - which is chiefly a blend of avocado and settles down with a hint of honey.

The moment you apply the creme onto your skin, your filled with the aroma of the product which instantly refreshes you.

The texture of the cream is so light -  it just glides onto your skin and is absorbed easily.

The creme does a fantastic job of keeping your skin moisturised for hours.

SPF 9 is provided to protect from the sun's UV rays - I think SPF 9 is not enough for mumbai's heat so I need to apply sunscreen separately.

Love it or Chuck it ?
Love it ... This cream is perfect for winters... will work great with dry skinned people... Oilies be careful with the quantity of cream you apply on the skin to achieve perfect result.

Please note: This product was given by the company's PR for consideration.

Clarins Vital Light Serum

I loved the Vital Light line from Clarins last year which consisted of Day and Night Cream. While the Night Cream was more emollient than I needed , the Day Cream was perfect for me both day and night during the winter months.

However, I love serums even more than creams, so the new Vital Light Serum goes one better in my book.

Not only is this said to  help to brighten ( which it does) but it also feels very firming on the face as well. This is more moisturizing than most serums I've used . That makes it great for those who need more moisture.  The Mom has been using it as well and  it's working for her. She too, used Vital Light Day all winter  and was very sad to see the bottom of  the jar. 

Vital Light  Serum uses the active molecule hexylresorcinol to battle dark spots . It's less irritating than hydroquinone, but just as effective.( As for me, I felt no irritation at all, but my skin rarely  does, thankfully). Clarins patented plant extracts are in there as well . Perfect for by itself use for us oily skinned gals and  great under a day or night cream for everyone else.

$ 85.00 for 1 oz at http://www.clarins.com/

SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Challenge & New Products

SkinCeuticals has two fab new products just  out,  AOX+ Eye Gel and Phloretin CF Gel . Both are a new gel-serum formula that feels great on skin and is called" gel that delivers like a serum ". Both are loaded with  high concentrations of antioxidants and skin smoothing and brightening ingredients that work.


SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel -An antioxidant combination of 1% Phloretin, 5% L-Ascorbic Acid, 0.5% Ferulic Acid,


SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel -Formulated with an antioxidant trio of 2% phloretin, 10% vitamin C, 0.5% ferulic acid

Through the end of this month, they are running a Facebook contest where you can not only learn more but win a trip to NYC.

Here's  the details  :

To celebrate SkinCeuticals latest antioxidant breakthrough, the brand has launched the “Antioxidant Challenge” Facebook contest – an interactive platform  to learn more about the benefits of topical antioxidants.

From now until October 31st, anyone can “like” SkinCeuticals, take the Challenge - a quick, four-question quiz that tests your knowledge on antioxidants and learn what makes an antioxidant work.

After taking the quiz, you are automatically entered to win a trip for two to NYC for an exclusive consultation with a top NYC dermatologist. Additionally, ten fans per week will be entered to win the brand’s newest antioxidant product – Phloretin CF Gel.

http://apps.facebook.com/antioxidantchallenge/

Korres Online Specials for Fashion's Night Out

Korres is having a special for Fashion's Night Out tonight, or what  they call Fashion's Night In. ( No crowds there).  I have a love for several Korres products ,especially the Quercitin & Oak line. I'm currently using the Quercitin & Oak eye cream as my daily night eye treatment( reviewed here last year)

Their  promotion exclusively for Fashion’s Night In- Just visit http://www.korressusa.com/
from 6pm to 11pm  tonight to get the inside scoop and  enter code FNI for 20% off select items, free S&H on all color cosmetics, plus a free gift with any purchase of $50+.

Dr. Jart + Water Fuse & Premium Beauty Balms

 Count me in among the  fans of the new BB  or Beauty Balms .    Dr. Jart is one of the original BB purveyors from Asia and they  have 2 different ones here on our shores at Sephora.

Dr. Jart Water Fuse is the lighter  one  and perfect for me right now with my summer oily/sticky skin. It's  a very thin gel/cream which  made me wonder at first how it would be since  the others I had tried were thicker, but it ended up working great and I find I am using all the time.

It feels  very light on , almost invisible once it sets on skin which takes about a minute. I have had a spot or two where I needed to blend it more where it stuck a bit , but  a little extra effort was all that was needed. Overall it goes on easy , does a great job of keeping my makeup set and lasting far longer than normal  and adds just a smallest amount of moisture.

Dr. Jart Premium Beauty Balm  is the one I will reach for come colder weather and the one for you if you have normal to drier skin. In cooler temps my skin normalizes so I can use more moisture and products with more substance. This doesn't have a  lot of moisture mind you, it's just right, but more than the lighter one ( and all that my skin needs ). It's a thicker balm with a tint that really gets the job done . It has more coverage than Water Fuse and could  easily be used on it's own for those who like a sheer look. It smoothes, perfects ,eases makeup on and adds long wear and a more finished look with some light coverage. 

Bonus- these have very high SPFs. 45 for Premium, 25 for Water Fuse. When they say all in with BBs they mean it.

Dr. Jart Water Fuse Beauty Balm is $ 32.00 and Dr. Jart Premium Beauty Balm is $ 39.00  at  Sephora 

SkinCeuticals Blemish+ Age Defense

Managing oily skin and acne prone skin along with using anti-aging products isn't always easy. It's hard to find products that won't break you out or make you more of an oil slick but will also work on fine lines,  brightness etc.

Earlier this summer I  tried  out a product I'd been eyeing for awhile, Skinceuticals Blemish + Age Defense.  I also went 3 step, using their LHA Cleanser & LHA Solution( toner).

Because this makes you photosensitive I stopped using the serum after a week since I am in the pool a lot and therefore  in the sun. I use the best sunscreen  I can get but even with  re-applying  you still battle keeping it on in the water all day.

However , I can still say that it works .  In that one week I noticed a difference quickly.  Actually, I noticed a big difference  in how smooth/brighter my skin was in one application.

Overall skin was smoother, less oily and looked brighter. I can only imagine what a months long routine can do.  It's  very strong ( I'll get to the ingredients shortly)  which is one reason  I imagine it works. Nothing has fazed my skin before but this did irritate  a little, but only a little and very  briefly.  I didn't have any drying of my skin either .

Blemish +Age Defense  has 2 % Dioic acid to reduce sebum production and  acne causing bacteria as well as prevent hyperpigmentation, 0.3 % LHA which decongests pores and reduces signs of aging, 1.5 % Salicyclic acid, 3.5 % Glycolic acid and 0.5 % Citric acid.

Derms often say that high doses of Glycolic acid is one of the few ways to truly reduce lines and darker spots .With that,  I plan on starting back on the serum once fall sets in to whip my skin into after summer sun shape.

I've continued using the  LHA cleanser and toner ( both of which have smaller amounts of glycolic and salicyclic acid)  and  my skin has stayed  fairly blemish free , more than usual I think considering how hot it is . Most happily I think it's kept the pores far less clogged and that's a big plus.

Bottom Line- Skinceuticals in general makes great skincare and if you want anti-aging but are afraid to break out your skin, then this is one for you to look at.  It won't add any excess moisture but will blast oils and spots as well as exfoliate the skin to a smoother look.

Blemish+Age Defense is $ 78.00
LHA Cleansing Gel $ 36.00
LHA Solution Toner $ 36.00

http://www.skinceuticals.com/

Soap and Glory Coming to Sephora

You may remember Soap and Glory from Bliss founder Marica Kilgore in Target stores a few years back.  IT was never well stocked as the article in yesterday's WWD mentions. Eventually it got pulled all togther.  It's been selling bang up overseas though and now will hit Sephora here.

August 16th it will available online and in stores Sept. 16th.  There will be a fuller range of products available including ones only seen in Europe  previously.

http://www.soapandglory.com/

Mario Badescu Home & Away Kit for Nordstrom Beauty Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale ends Aug 1st .  There were many great items and I haven't highlighted nearly enough. But in the last minute(s) I had to tell you about this Mario Badescu kit in case you haven't noticed it.

Called the Home and Away Kit, it's big claim to fame as far as I'm concerned is that it  has a Drying Lotion in a plastic bottle. And it's full size  not a mini. PERFECTION. Badescu Drying Lotion is one of the greatest acne zapping products ever ( 1st post on it from 2007 here) and when I have to take a trip I always wrestle with taking my glass bottle or taking some other product and hoping a huge zit doesn't happen. This kit takes that problem right out of your hands. A large and small Acne Cleanser rounds out the kit. All you need to take it on the road and blast acne at home.

 The 'Home' set includes a full-size Acne Facial Cleanser (6 oz.) and full size glass bottle of the Drying Lotion (1 oz.). The 'Away' set contains a carry-on approved, travel-size Acne Facial Cleanser (2 oz.) and a full-size Drying Lotion (1 oz.) in a travel-friendly plastic bottle.


Exclusive to Nordstrom Sale: $35.00

Kiehls 2nd Annual LifeRide for amFAR

On Monday August 1st, Kiehl's kicks off it's 2nd annual LifeRide to benefit amFAR. The extra neat  part- it's not just in NYC.  The kick off is in Philadelphia and  then riders will go to Massachusetts and then to NYC . The ride goes thru August 6th and  celebrity riders include Jason Lee, Tyson Beckford, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tricia Helfer, Justin Chatwin, Katee Sackhoff and Teddy Sears  .

The Philadelphia event takes place at the Center City Kiehl's store and will also feature food by Top Chef contestant and noted Philly chef Jennifer  Carroll of 10 Arts Bistro.  The event winds up with a BBQ at the NYC flagship.

To coincide with the ride an LE , a special design of   Ultra Facial Cream, is to be sold at all Kiehl’s stores and Kiehls.com beginning Aug. 1.  100% of net profits up to $25,000 will benefit amfAR. Together, from the ride and the product, Kiehl’s will donate $100,000 to amfAR.

The rest of the ride details per Kiehls:


Our very own Chris Salgardo, President of Kiehl’s USA, and Alain de Cadenet, Le Mans racer and ESPN “Speed Channel” Host, will lead riders from Pennsylvania to Massachusettes to New York City, with five stops along the way.

Kiehl’s will make donations to amfAR at each stop on the route – totaling $75,000. The LifeRide will finish at our flagship store on 13th Street and Third Avenue in the East Village. In honor of LifeRide, for every customer that visits Kiehl’s free-standing stores on these dates, Kiehl’s will donate $5 to amfAR, up to the $100,000 total donation.

Here’s the 2011 LifeRide itinerary:

July 31st: King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, PA – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

August 1st: Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

August 4th: Stop 1: Burlington Mall, Burlington, MA – 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Stop 2: Newbury Street, Boston, MA – 12: 00 pm to 1:30pm

August 6th: NYC Flagship Store BBQ/Block Party, New York, NY – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

**In the spirit of giving, Kiehl’s will offer a Celebration Discount of 15% off all purchases at each store – the day it is hosting an event, and for those unable to attend the events, in honor of the LifeRide, Kiehl’s is also delighted to extend complimentary ground shipping and a week’s supply of Creme de Corps when you purchase the new Limited Edition or standard Ultra Facial Cream online at www.kiehls.com. Simply enter the code LIFERIDE upon checkout – offer expires 8/7/11.


http://www.kiehls.com/

YouBeauty.com

I got a preview of YouBeauty.com a few weeks ago. It's  a new website  founded and fronted by  two heavy hitters , Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen of the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Roizen, a very intelligent and personable, was at the presentation.YouBeauty.com  is meant to help  readers find their beauty - inside and out using answers based  in science.

The site  has loads of quizzes to help you answer your most pressing skincare issues and you get  answers  from  top doctors and guru's like hairstylist Guido who works most often with Redken and is a backstage staple  as well as Dr. Amy Wechsler.

There is  no e-commerce here and no brand affilation. It's based on the science and you.

Check it out at : http://www.youbeauty.com/

Clarins and FEED for Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

One of my favorite items from Nordstrom's Anniversary sale in the beauty department is this FEED bag set from Clarins. I read about it months ago and now it's on sale , exclusively to Nordstrom.  FEED has done many bags and most are very cute, but this has makeup and skincare which is even better I think. Not to mention it's Clarins one of the best out there .

This 3 piece set has products you'll be glad to use and the Instant Light Lip Perfectors are great for summer.

Set contains:


- Hand and Nail Treatment Cream (1.7 oz.).
- Moisture-Rich Body Lotion (3.5 oz.).
- Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Shade 01 Rose Shimmer (0.15 oz.).

*With the purchase of a Clarins FEED 15 bag, 15 meals will be provided through the World Food Programme (WFP). The signature stenciled number indicates the nutritious meals provided.


On sale now for $ 30.00

Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare - Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

A few weeks back I got a package from Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare . I was given lots of material to read up and know more about the company. I had got their multi - award winner product which is Cleanse & Hot Cloth Cleanser. After using this product for a few weeks - Here's my review on it . . .

The product was so cutely packed in a tracing paper. 

 

 

Lots of Reading material provided - Newsletter booklet, Price List and Product Catalogue

About the company:

Liz Earle Naturally Active skincare was founded in 1995 and has 16 years of botanical beauty expertise. We are passionate about all we do and create products that work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the finest quality naturally active ingredients. Our products offer a simple, no-fuss and dependable routine for everyone.
For more information, Visit their website HERE.

About the Product:

We only make one cleanser because this formulation is the ultimate in concentrated yet gentle cleansing power and works on every age and skin type.
Our plant-based cleanser has a 2-phase action, phase 1 is the cleansing. Free from mineral oil, it has a rich and creamy texture and swiftly removes all traces of face and eye make-up, even stubborn mascara.
Phase 2 is the polishing. Polish off the cream using the pure muslin cloth to help gently dislodge dead skin cells and help reveal clean, soft and radiant skin.
Naturally active ingredients include eucalyptus and cocoa butter for smoother, clearer skin.

Suitable for all skin types

How to Use:

Cleanse daily morning and night using this two-step process:

Step 1: Massage 1 or 2 pumps gently onto dry skin over face and neck. Free from mineral oil, its rich and creamy texture swiftly removes all traces of face and eye make-up, including stubborn mascara.

Step 2: Rinse the pure muslin cloth in hand-hot water and wring out before gently polishing off the cream to gently remove dead skin cells and help reveal clean, soft and radiant skin.


Splash face with cool clean water and follow with Instant Boost Skin Tonic and your choice of moisturiser.

Ingredients:

Aqua (water), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl esters, Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Cera alba (beeswax), Propylene glycol, Humulus lupulus (hops) extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) oil, Limonene, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyaminopropyl biguanide.

My Take on the Product:

I have been using this product, since the time I got it and I am all GAGA over it.
The cleanser comes in a sleek green bottle with a pump dispenser. A single pump is all that it required to cleanse my entire face.
This cleanser effectively removes all traces of dirt and makeup from your skin.
For reference, I have oily - combination skin tone which is sensitive and very prone to acne and pimples, But this cleanser suits my skin and didnt give me any allergic reaction.
The muslin cloth provided does a very good job of removing dirt and makeup and gently exfoliates your skin.
The results are best when you use a warm muslin cloth on your face - It massages your skin and improves circulation.
The warm muslin cloth opens up your pores thus cleansing you skin thoroughly. Splash cold water to close up all the pores when you use warm muslin cloth. 
The cleanser has rich and creamy texture and smells of eucalyptus and cocoa butter. The good thing about this cleanser is that it doesnt sting your eyes at all.
Regular use of this cleanser definitely improves your skin tone - making it soft and radiant.
I would also recommend washing your muslin cloth after a 10 uses to avoid any infection to your skin - thanks to the microbes which might harbor on your muslin cloth.

Love it or Chuck it ? 
Definitely love it - suitable to all skin types and You wont regret investing your money in this product. No wonder this product is a multi- award winner.

Please note: The product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.

Total Beauty / DHC Half Off Deal

Total Beauty started a Groupon like sale awhile back. Every so often they have a great half off deal on top products. This week it's $50 in DHC products for only $25.


The Fine Print:

Voucher can be used at DHCcare.com. Voucher expires Sep 30, 2011. Limit 1 per person. Voucher does not apply to shipping or tax and cannot be combined with other offers. Voucher must be used during one transaction on DHCcare.com. May be purchased as a gift. Returns limited to exchange only.


http://www.totalbeauty.com/go/

Sephora Favorites In The Glow Summer Set

Sephora's Favorites In The Glow is an LE set of summer goodies to make your skin look its best. It's also a great way to try out many new products at once.  The set includes Clarins self tanner ( some of the best self tanners you will ever use) and the bestselling and always selling out Boscia Black Mask.

The set is $ 35.00 ( retail value is $ 110, according to Sephora) and includes :


-0.3 oz Tarte Smooth Operator™ Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum

- 0.7 oz Clarins Delicious Self-Tanning Cream

- 0.5 oz Kate Sommerville® ExfoliKate®

- 1 oz Boscia Luminizing Black Mask

- 0.5 oz Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation SPF 30

- 0.5 oz Ole Henriksen Truth Serum™

- 0.17 oz Josie Maran Argan Oil

Sephora.com

MAC Prep and Prime Beauty Balm SPF 35

I have never used any Beauty Balm or BB creams before. I do know they are all over the market now and so I'm testing and reading up. My friend The Muse is the queen of BB's. She has used many  of the Asian ones ( called Blemish Balms there) and has written a lot of posts describing  the difference between Asian  and US versions. Thus far she's my education in these. Thus far too, I wasn't really thinking I needed or wanted to use one.

So MAC's new  Prep and Prime BB  was my first Beauty Balm and I have to say I really like it.  I didn't think I would and I honestly didn't expect much. I figured it wouldn't work with my oily skin but then I read the ingredients ( no emollients) and that it's a primer and perfector, not a tinted moisturizer, which I now know no BB creams are. I should say here too, that I rarely use primers for the same reason. Most are hydrating  and not for me. Only Cover Fx Matte Prep works  all the time and in winter  sometimes I use L'Oreal Studio Secrets base.  That said , I also well know how much a good primer can do.

MAC BB balm makes  a great canvas for makeup. It's not really meant to be worn on it's own ( as  Asian BB  creams are ) and if you do , you'll have a nice , smooth look  with pores filled in  but little coverage.   The finish is satin, not matte ,  and I  was  able to use it in the T -Zone. I wasn't much less oily but I wasn't more oily which is key.  I liked that my makeup lasted longer  and  that it looked better . I also really like the SPF 35. That's high for a makeup product and it seems to be a hallmark of BB creams.

The color here is flesh toned and very light , almost sheer. It should work on  a lot of skin tones. I'm fair  and it blends right in but it also blends  right in on my self tanned arm. In fact the swatch picture I took was useless since it did blend into the skin and you couldn't even see it.


MAC  Prep and Prime Beauty Balm is available online now  and will be only online. It will be sold at travel retail and in Asia it will be in MAC locations.

MAC Sized To Go

How cute are these Mini MACs ? Called  MAC Sized  To Go, these are airline approved travel sizes of some of their best selling skincare items. They travel easy but also as pointed out by MAC , go well in a small space. Great for the vacation home or the office desk or yoga bag.

Each is 1 oz and is a permanent addition as of June 9th and prices range from $ 10.00 to $ 15.00

 Line includes :

-Fix +

-Cleanse Off Oil/Tranquil

-Cleanse Off Oil

-Pro Eye Makeup Remover

-Demi-Wipes

-Oil Control Lotion

-Green Gel Cleanser

-Strobe Cream

-Studio Moisture Cream

Lancome Visonnaire- Coming Soon

Come this fall Lancome has a new skin product out that looks to be the Swiss Army Knife of skincare .

Called Visionnaire  and an all in one serum,  it's said to work on wrinkles , pores and evening skin tone. It can be used day or night, in the sun , around eyes, by all ethnicties and sensitive skin .  Swiss Army Knife, right ?

According to the announcement in WWD, the  key ingredient is LR 2412 , a molecule discovered 12 years ago by L'Oreal researchers.  They say this molecule "has an affinity with water and oil at the same time and allows it to go in all compartments of the skin and be totally bio available".  LR 2412  has 17 patents and is at 4 percent concentration in the formula.


Approximate US retail will be $ 84.00.

So tell me, does this interest you ? Lancome has always made great skincare, the latest being the wonderful Genifique .  I am sure we will hear a lot more closer to the release date and I will post more info when I get it.

All info and images: WWD

Cover FX - Say Yes To Skin Tint! Say No To Skin Cancer!

Cover FX wants to promote Skin Cancer Awreness and help you help your skin.  So throughout the month of June, Cover FX will be making donations to The Skin Cancer Foundation in United States along with fellow skin cancer charities in Canada and the UK.

How are donations made?

“Like” Cover FX on Facebook  = $0.25 donation
-Buy    Cover FX SkinTint FX SPF 30= $0.25 donation
-Buy Cover FX  BritePrep FX SPF 50 = $0.25 donation


If you haven't tried Cover FX before, everything that make is top drawer. Matte FX powder and Clear Prep primer are staples. Matte FX goes along almost every time I leave the house.  They also make great products for sensitive skin and for skin that needs heavy coverage of marks and discoloration.    Hit them up at http://www.coverfx.com/ or click on the image or links  above.