Tag: Skin Care

Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer

I first was introduced to the Face Finishing Moisturizer when I received a sample with purchase.  That is pretty much all it took to get my hooked.  While I like Creme de La Mer, it can be a bit heavy during the summer or in the mornings.  This moisturizer has a consistency more like a lotion, but still  provides all the hydration that a cream would. I love that it is paraben-free and loaded with antioxidants.  The moisturizer contains Vitamin C, fulfilling part of a new year’s skin care resolution.  Even though it is loaded with anti-oxidents and anti-aging ingredients, it does not smell or act medicinal in the least bit.  It dries matte but is still luminizing, so no wonder photographers like to work with it.  It is worth the splurge and I think it will be outstanding during the summer months. 

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm With Pomegranate Oil

I am a lip balm connoisseur.  I have one stashed at my desk, by my bed, by my couch… well, you get the point.  When I was home for the holidays, my Texas skin got dried out in the cold weather and, horror!, I was without a lip balm.  After a trip to the local Whole Foods, I was back in business. This lip balm has been catapulted to my favorite in no time.  Not sticky, really moisturizing, doesn’t taste too sweet and I could swear it adds just a pinch of color. 

La MER ‘The Eye Concentrate’

I’m a lucky girl… my mom shares her La Mer samples with me.  Given the price point of La Mer products, it is hard to recommend them to the public at large… but I just can’t help myself.  Over Thanksgiving, my mom generously donated five samples of La MER ‘The Eye Concentrate’ to me.  I have dark circles – it’s genetic (thanks, dad!).  For the last four days, I have used the concentrate morning and night and I actually think it looks better.  I guess if I had been rubbing hundred dollar bills on my eyes, I would think the same thing.  But hey – who’s against the power of suggestion.  If you come across samples, or are in for a splurge, this is good stuff. 

Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil

I never was very hot on the idea of putting oil on my face.  I get that it really is good for almost all types of skin, but it just seemed counter-intutive to me.  But recently I received a sample of Josie Maran 100% Organic Argan Oil.  Maybe because I have recently hit my 30s, but this product was a breath of fresh air.  I didn’t become dry a couple hours later, which I find sometimes can happen with lotions.  I did not feel greasy in the least bit.  I am definitely going to try it on my cuticles as suggested.  I look forward to seeing what it can do for my face, long-term. 


Aquaphor Healing Skin Ointment

This ointment always makes it to the top of drugstore best products lists but I never felt compelled to pick up a tube.  Because I don’t suffer from dry skin, especially in this Texas weather, I didn’t think I needed it.  Boy – was I wrong.  When I ran out of my expensive eye cream, I picked some Aquaphor up as a backup.  I do put up with genetic dark circles so eye creams are a must in my routine.  I was pleasantly surprised when this ointment actually worked better than my expensive cream. I woke up looking more refreshed than usual.  Since I have adopted it for dry spots on the soles of my feet, healing cuts and abrasions and anything else I can think of.  Why didn’t I pick this stuff up sooner!?

Garnier Refreshing Gel Cream

So, I always say “better late than never” – but finding the ideal summer product goodie in September is not the best timing.  I am a fan of most Garnier products.  Even my dermatologist recommends the line as a cheaper alternative than the product lines he sells in his office.  Both the Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew The Brusher Gel Cleanser and Fructis Nutrient Spray Triple Nutrition have a spot in my routine.  Thus, I was pretty excited to try the Refreshing Gel Cream.  Even in early fall, the gel was not moisturizing enough for my relatively normal skin.  I would venture to say this might work really well for those of you with oily skin.  But I would snap this up in a second on my way to the beach for the weekend.  After a hot day in the sun, the refreshing gel would hit the spot.  Well, at least I got the info out there for those of you headed for a winter resort destination!