Tag: hydration

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture on Belle Belle Beauty

Exciting news! Murad has picked me to be one of their ambassadors. While I have been a fan for a number of years, I am getting a fabulous opportunity to check out so much of their product range. Let’s just say I am really impressed and I cannot wait to share my favorites with you. But there has been one standout so far, and I had to share given the changing of the seasons.

Until recently, my favorite Murad product was this one (the most effective non-prescription sun damage product I’ve tried). But with my dry winter skin already in full force, the Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture is my new pick.

Not only is my skin left nourished, but my redness clears and I find there is a healthier tone. Just a little goes a long way with this balm that really packs in hydration without being greasy. What I find most unique is the immediate effects, particularly under makeup. I am guessing this is due to the Collagen Support Complex and avocado, sunflower, and olive fruit oils (my skin loves oils).

The balm is also powered by a technology: RepleniCell turns water into a “performance hydrator.” Skin attracts, binds and retains water contributing to an addicting plumpness. And now it is safe to say “I am not scared of you, dry wintery skin!”

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Fighting Dry Skin With Perricone MD Chia Serum

Fighting Dry Skin With Perricone MD Chia Serum on Belle Belle Beauty

Is it an oil, serum or moisturizer? Frankly, after three weeks of testing… I am not quite sure it isn’t all three. Chia has been on my mind (I’m striving to incorporate refrigerator oatmeal into my routine). Chia Seeds, a key ingredient of refrigerator oatmeal, are a valuable source of Omega-3 fatty acids, crucial for radiant, protected skin. So it makes perfect sense that this might work directly applied on the face.

Because chia has five fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients, it nourishes and heals dry skin. But you don’t have any of that nasty greasiness. With the warmer months, I am all about the glow that hydrated healthy skin breathes. Skin is left vibrant but not shiny and this ranks upon the quickest facial oils when it comes to absorption. Not a facial oil fanatic? Try mixing it with your favorite moisturizer for a hydration boost. Or the real trick is to use a minimal amount over makeup for a dewy glow.

Available at PerriconeMD.com, Sephora and Nordstrom.

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Celebrate Hydration Day With Kiehl’s

Celebrate Hydration Day With Kiehl's On Belle Belle Beauty

Anyone else parched? I can envision a bunch of you raising your hands. All across the country, we have all suffered the effects of harsh winds, dry and artificial heat and lack of moisture in the air. Especially you poor souls in the Northeast – you’ve been through a doozy. This all leads to dull, aging skin.  Well, Kiehl’s has just what the doctor ordered.

To the rescue! Kiehl’s teamed up with FIJI to celebrate today as Hydration Day. No better way to introduce Kiehl’s new Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration. Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration was tested under the harshest of conditions. It was proven to provide 24-hour hydration. Thinking it might be greasy and heavy? Nope! Ultra Facial Cream Intense Hydration is the most lightweight cream to date by Kiehl’s and is great for all skin types.

As a partner, FIJI reminds us to continue to drink water throughout the day to add hydration to skin from the inside out. FIJI, one of my personal favorites, has naturally occurring electrolytes. And I know this sounds silly because we are talking about water, but I think it tastes particularly delicious.

Today, swing by Kiehl’s retail stores for complimentary hydrating facials and FIJI water. No purchase necessary. And celebrate with us by tweeting the hashtag #HydrationDay. Happy Hydration Day!

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream

Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream on Belle Belle Beauty

So my turn to brag a little bit – we have been in the 60s and 70s here this week. Trust me, I am in heaven despite my tolerance for cold weather. This winter has been a little extreme. The downside is the conditions are dry, dry, dry. We have wild grass fires burning all over the state. And I think the words I used last night were: “it is blustery as hell here”.

With that, my dry winter skin persists and I am finally getting some relief with Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream. This hit shelves a while back and while I was captivated, I haven’t had a chance to get my paws on it. Turned out well that it landed on my desk just as I needed it most.

Some of the literature calls this a “lightweight” cream, but this thick and rich formula feels more moderate to me, but it is quickly absorbed and doesn’t leave skin greasy in the least. The coffee colored cream instantly makes my skin feel nourished and works throughout the day with a time-release mechanism. The cream has no scent and works well over serums and under sunscreen and makeup. Over time, the microcapsule ceramides can improve the skin barrier, preventing moisture loss.

As someone who suffers from a lot of redness and sensitive skin, I love the inclusion of Licorice Root Extract which evens and soothes skin. Portulaca Oleracea and Aloe Vera also calm and hydrate. Free of Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates.

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Colbert MD Illumino Face Oil

Colbert MD Illumino Face Oil on Belle Belle Beauty

Do you know that feeling when something happens and it feels so life changing… then all of a sudden you realize you’re left not too far from where you were before the momentous event? I’ve spent a couple days angry about something and then I was listening to a new top 40 hit, Pompeii by Bastille and heard these words:

But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You’ve been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?

So here we are pretty much exactly where we started and the challenge is to become optimistic. I guess I can do that. And what better way to put on a happy new face than a brand new face oil. By now, you know I love a good face oil, and Colbert MD’s Illumino Face Oil is a luxe version worthy of high praise.

Dr. Colbert is an accomplished Internal Medicine and Dermatology physician with accolades, books and tons of media appearances. His skin care line was developed around his patented QuSome delivery system, allowing for max absorption of ingredients before they start to work. Thanks to this, the line is particularly well-suited to fight aging and inflammation and add radiance to skin.

The Illimino Face Oil works on texture and glow especially well. Since I am back on the Retin-A bandwagon, I actually appreciate the active ingredients. Retinol and Vitamin C work to even and brighten. While the oil adds nourishment and hydration. Win win. Specifically the oils work several ways:

  • Borage Seed Oil A rich source of Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) which aids in cell repair and improves skin’s overall tone and texture.
  • Yangu Oil Improves skin’s elasticity, suppleness.
  • Marula Oil Infused with Oleic Acid which aids in hydration and skin barrier function.
  • Passion Fruit Oil Improves skin’s elasticity while acting as an antioxidant.
  • Argan Oil A deeply penetrating antioxidant rich in Vitamin E.

Available at Space NK, Barneys and ColbertMD.com.

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