Tag: glow

How I Stay Looking Rejuvinated

I’ve been particularly focused on looking rejuvenated lately. While I have been having the time of my life… I do acknowledge that I have just hit the 3-4 birthday. All in all, I have been pretty darn lucky avoiding those dreaded crow’s lines and under eye bags, but I know I need to step up my game if I want to keep it that way. Also, as a sufferer of hypothyroidism, my eyebrows can become a little….well, sparse…. around the outer corners. I am a huge believer in full brows adding a healthy and youthful appearance. Lastly, that bright, even and glowing skin keeps me looking fresh. So, these three winners from ReVive, NeuBrow and Tata Harper are keeping me in business:

NeuBrow by Skin Research Laboratories (of NeuLash fame) delivers that same potent serum that works so well on lashes, but this time to my weakened little brows (okay… they aren’t little or weak, but let’s keep it that way). The serum is powered with Dual-Weight Protein Complex™ and Keratin to nourish brows. Bioengineered polypeptides, a combo of amino acids works to improve shine and strength of existing brows. Biotin helps protect from further damage.

I’ve been focusing applying the formula to the outer ends of my brows twice a day for the past three weeks. And I’ll be darned, I am fuller, shinier and stronger. In fact, I am even finding myself having to tweeze more often. But I will take it!

ReVive Intensité Volumizing Eye Serum is one of those breakthrough products, powered by such cool technology, I just can’t resist touting it. ReVive is known for its Renewal Epidermal Science (RES technology) which works to rejuvnate and volumize delicate eye area. The skin filler works to fill in the “hollows” that can make us look so tired. I love the instant wide awake look this can give in the morning. And the nourishing formula heals and soothes that delicate and dry skin around my eyes.

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask has become my go-to treatment when I need to spark up some dull skin. While it works great for those with blemish-prone skin, I’ve found it works well on my drier and hyperpigmented skin as well. Tata’s all-natural approach is loud and clear in this mask with Pomegranate Enzymes, Pink Clay, Willow Bark Extract, Which Hazel, Aloe Vera and Beet extract.

The Willow Bark brightens any dullness I have and adds a rosy blow. The Pink Clay helps clear pores. And you get a great dose of antioxidants, particularly helpful in the summer, with Which Hazel. Just apply and thick layer, wait 15 minutes and voila!

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glow by dr. brandt™ ruby crystal retinol hydracrème

I’m pretty much a goner if I ever see skincare with promises of this elusive “glow” – I’ll snap that puppy up in no time. All I can think about is that youthful, even and radiant skin. Well, recently I discovered a little gem that makes that glow not so elusive anymore.

Dr. Brandt came up with this thick and pearlescent illuminating moisturizer inspired by an in office treatment he performs called a ruby laser procedure. (I don’t know what that is but I want it.) In the meantime, I am striving for similar results at home with the ruby crystal retinol hydracrème. I’ve been using this morning and night for a week and won’t be quitting anytime soon. The formula works great under makeup and gives an immediate luminescence while promising long-term improvement in skin’s texture and evenness.

The Ruby Crystal actually transforms external light into an energy source for skin cells (kinda weird but I like it). The Hydra-Balance balances skin water content and prevents dehydration. I’ve found this alone provides plenty of hydration on my dry skin. Oliveactive counteracts inflammation -perhaps the reason I have zero irritation with this product. And my all time favorite ingredient, retinol, increases cell turnover, smoothing skin. Just make sure you use a supercharged UV protection while using this product.

You can buy the glow by dr. brandt™ ruby crystal retinol hydracrème at Sephora.

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Nutrisystem Week 3

The journey continues! Happily might I add. I had a good week, meeting all my goals and requirements. The meals continue to be tastier than I expected and the amount of snacks required per day makes me feel like I’m constantly eating. Not to mention all the water-drinking seems to help keep me full. My favorite snack this week was a mini cup of tuna mixed with garlic chili paste – yummy! It does the trick when I am having a protein craving – in Nutrisystem language, that’s called a Power Fuel.

I have started weighing myself every day. I had a couple mornings this week were there wasn’t a loss. That can be a little discouraging given all the hard work I am putting in. It makes me question if I should weigh daily. Have any of you had a weight loss journey, and if so, did you weigh daily or weekly (or at all)??

I lost 1.8 pounds this week bringing the total to a 9.2 pounds. Slow and steady wins the race, right? I’m pleased with the consistant and healthy rate of weight loss without any sense of depravation – honest, I promise!

Check out last week’s Nutrisystem post here.

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BY TERRY Hyaluronic Face Glow

I feel so remiss haven’t not reviewed this product earlier. It was my winter holy grail – lightweight, combats dryness and evens out my skin. The Hyaluronic Face Glow was my first By Terry product I had ever used. And I ordered it sight unseen. I ordered Warm Glow, the darkest shade available (not completely sure why). But it actually works. It requires some blending around the neck and I would be better with Nude Glow, but I love the bronzed look it gives me.

It is paired down version of a foundation. It primes (and I often use it as a primer when I really want to go flawless) and moisturizes. But I wouldn’t call it a tinted moisturizer. It is more light-weight and “airy” with its mousse-like feel. And I adore the signature By Terry floral scent. It is very subtle, and lovely.

So why is this such a good moisturizer? The primary ingredient is whipped hyaluronic acid molecules. Along with galanga leaf extract, this penetrates while softening and plumping. The mineral pigments give a radiant, but not dewy or shinny finish.

This product is unlike anything else I have tried. If you love light-weight foundations and tinted moisturizers and have even an iota of dry skin, give it a try.