Tag: Skin Care

COVER FX EyePrep Anti-Age Smoothing Primer

Other than through social media, I had not been exposed to the COVER FX line of makeup and skincare.  But I was immediately intrigued as it was rave reviews from dermatologists – surely they know what they are doing?!  I was able to pick up a few products at The Makeup Show, but my favorite is the EyePrep Anti-Age Smoothing Primer. This is like a triple duty wonder tool: anti-aging benefits, lightweight primer to be worn alone or under eye makeup AND improves the look of the undereye.  It is not your typical, silky primer.  You can really detect hydration, and because of this, the skin around my eyes appears smoother and brighter.  I can even get away with a this primer and a little Touche Eclat Radiant Touch.

And, making me love this company even more:

Cover FX Donates to the Skin Cancer Foundation




This month, Cover FX is giving back to help skin cancer research. Every time you buy the SkinTint FX SPF30, BritePrep FX SPF50 or “Like” them on Facebook, they will donate money to The Skin Cancer Foundation.

stila One Step Correct

On the bright side, this product’s triple-swirled helix looks super-cool in its container.  But it doesn’t live up to its promise to color-correct my skin.  There was no noticeable reduction in redness.  While I did look slightly brighter, the serum caused my skin to feel tight.  This serum is part of a one-step collection, promising anti-aging with their Youth Revival ingredients.  However, when I think of stila, great pigments and fabulous glosses come to mind, and I think that is what they should stick with. 

PANGEA ORGANICS Lip Balm

You won’t find me without Lip Balm and now you won’t find me without: THE BALM. I admit, I have every variation:

  • Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom
  • Italian Red Mandarin With Rose
  • Egyptian Fennel With Grapefruit & Sweet Orange

They sound exotic (and a bit frightening) but the scent is tame.  I love that each scent comes with a description of its qualities:

  • Pyrenees Lavender With Cardamom: healing, calming, antioxidant, reviving
  • Italian Red Mandarin With Rose: soothing, vitamin-rich, hydrating and protecting
  • Egyptian Fennel With Grapefruit & Sweet Orange: antioxidant, euphoric, soothing, vitamin-rich

I keep the Egyptian by my desk, the Italian in my kitchen and Pyrenees by my bed.  It, honestly, does not have a waxy texture, but does feature bees-wax.  I can attest to the absorption of the ingredients, as my lips have improved in dryness. And such a bonus it is organic.

Margarite Cosmetics Zinc Cream

 

I probably haven’t been this excited or enthusiastic about a product in a long time.  And bonus that you can find it for under $10.  My facialist recommended using this as spot treatment on my occasional cystic acne on my chin.  But it can also be used to treat redness or irritation. It contains zinc and sulfur and has the consistency of a pasty cream.  I know it doesn’t sound that appealing but this stuff is magical!  I also used this on redness on my nose and a scrape on my knee.  Healing was accelerated and my blemish has improved dramatically.  The tint also made my complexion look even, albeit a little matte where I used it for spot treatment.  Don’t worry about the smell – it is very subtle.  This will have a permanent place in my arsenal for great skin.

Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Facial Lotion

For my first foray into the Weleda line of skin care, the First Lines collection seemed perfect for my early thirties complexion.  The lotion is designed to soften fine lines and revitalize the skin. I appreciate the organic ingredients, especially the antioxidants, but was a little worried jojoba seed oil – my skin doesn’t always play nice. I was just very slightly irritated with the strong fragrance and oil, but my real compliant was the “quickly absorbing” quality made my face feel tight.  The scent was far from delicate and if you are not crazy about roses, stay away.

Chantecaille Flower Harmonizing Cream

Trying a new tool to treat my stressed skin, prone to redness.  While I am not as dry as I was this winter, I have learned I tend to underestimate how hydrated my skin is.  And a boost in collagen production can’t hurt either (provided by essential oils, seaweed, vitamins and flowers). Even though edelweiss flower is a natural UVA/UVB protection, I still encourage everyone to use a physical sunblock with zinc and titanium oxide.  This is actually more a lotion than a cream in consistency so don’t expect a heavy layer of moisture, but a couple of layers make for soft and supple, hydrated skin.  And after a couple evenings of use, I do think the redness in my face has diminished.