Category: skin-care

Renée Rouleau Night Time Spot Lotion

Seems like such an insult to get acne when you are in your twenties and thirties. I never had problem skin when I was a teenager, so I thought I was home free… think again! I have had stubborn breakouts on my chin and forehead since I was in my early twenties. Never more than one at a time, but very annoying nonetheless. I would just let the pimple heal itself over 5-7 days (if I could resist picking), until…. i found this. I already admired Renée Rouleau, a fellow Texan, a great deal and wasn’t hesitant to try one of her products. With just two nights of using this, my blemish is well on the way to healing. The formula contains camphor-drying agent, Sulfur-antiseptic/anti-bacterial and Zinc Oxide-antiseptic/anti-bacterial. Definitely worth a couple of nights with a white dot covering that nasty zit. ($27.50)

KateSommerville in store spa treatment

Today, at my local Neiman Marcus, I was treated to a facial from the Kate Sommerville counter. I was pleasantly surprised to find out our little Neimans in Austin had two spa rooms, so my facial was complete with a spa-like experience. Ciena first used Clinic-to-Go Resurfacing Peel Pads, A professional-strength treatment peel designed to be used twice a week. Although it contained Lactic Acid, my sensitive skin had no problem with the treatment. With a months use, you gain the equivalent of full-strength peel ($48)

The other highlight was the DermalQuench, a signature Kate Somerville treatment. The skin is drenched in a hyaluronic serum and vitamins. Oxygen is then applied as the serum soaks into cells. This was a relaxing process and the effects were noticeably visible after my facial.

She also used the CytoCell Dermal Energizing Treatment, which provides a smoother and more youthful appearance (sign me up!) through the ingredient Peptide P-199 stimulates collagen production. ($150)

Philosophy Keep the Peace Skincare Collection

I usually don’t talk much about products I haven’t tried, but I felt this new collection from Philosophy was worth mentioning. Since I have sensitive skin that is prone to redness, items from this collection are on my list to buy. Particularly, in the hot Texas summer, my skin can get pretty rosy (nice way of saying splotchy). I have already heard rave reviews about the soothing super soothing moisturizer for redness and sensitivity. This could make a great nighttime cream. The collection includes:

keep the peace

super soothing moisturizer for redness and sensitivity

$38.00

keep the peace

super soothing serum for redness and sensitivity

$38.00

keep the peace

protective color corrector spf 20

$30.00

keep the peace

super soothing instant relief mask for redness and sensitivity

$40.00

Eye Makeup Remover Done Right

I can’t stand greasy eye makeup remover that leaves 30% of your face feeling like an oil slick. But I have gentle skin, so I looked for something effective but not drying. I came up a winner with two great products. Lumene SENSITIVE TOUCH Cleansing Wipes are great to travel with, Alcohol-free and developed in co-operation with the Allergy and Asthma Federation. Makeup came off fast and there was no redness. The other winner was Chantecaille Rose Eye MakeUp Remover, a gentle eye make remover that is actually soothing and hydrating. The formula also promises brightening. But my favorite part is how pretty it looks in my bathroom. The Chantecaille brand always makes such beautiful vessels for their products.

Kiehl’s Exclusive Rosa Arctica Youth Regenerating Cream

Still up in the air on the promise of more youthful skin, but I am smitten with this formula for hydration. I wasn’t crazy about the smell, but decided to give it a try when it didn’t irritate my fragile, retinol-treated skin. (I didn’t last long on the derm’s orders to stick to CeraVe). Despite being a cream, it was really easy to apply. It isn’t dense like some other anti-aging creams. The hydration is pretty dramatic – my skin remains supple and doesn’t feel tight one bit. Definitely makes me want to use it long enough to see if there are any anti-aging effects.

Lazy Girl’s Evening Routine

I feel like I am living vicariously through all of you at New York Fashion week, so I thought I would share my short-cut evening routine. Wish I could say I practice it every now and then, but sometimes it is more often than not. First, Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelettes, Evening Soothe with Chamomile & White Tea. They really do smell wonderful and calming while managing to get rid of the daily dirt and makeup. Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion PM, which is moisturizing and still a treatment (reviewed below). Lastly, Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller. They also have an anti-puff variety, but I am blessed with those genetic dark circles so the one in the gold packaging is my pick. And, you are done. Not the most rigorous nighttime routine, but it will get you by in an pinch.