It is like Lancôme just gets me. They happened to come up with my perfect wintertime moisturizer. Every night for the past month or so, I’ve been slathering on Lancôme Absolue White Aura which is designed to brighten skin. The rose extract works with Pro-Xylane for a fresh and nourishing formula. I love how hydrated my skin feels without being greasy. And the next morning, I find illuminated skin and need just a little bit less makeup. I call that a win.
Available at Nordstrom (on sale!).
I know I’ve written a lot about natural products on here before. I think it is fairly common that beauty buffs like us are trying to work more friendly ingredients into both our diet and routine more frequently these days. So I wanted to share two of my new favorite items that are both effective and natural.
JĀSÖN Foaming Shower Oils: A sort of tropical shower gel that really nourishes dry, winter skin. The foaming is subtle but it manages to leave no greasy residue. There are three scents: Smoothing Coconut hydrates and revitalizes dry skin, Nourishing Shea Butter calms irritated and problematic skin while Renewing Olive helps to maintain skin’s elasticity and promote radiance.
Alba Botanica Fast Fix Collection: I have been relying on the blemish buster for the past couple weeks since my skin seems to be acting up. Amazingly the Fast Fix has kept the clogged pore relatively painless with a quick healing. The puffy eye remedy has come in handy after some late holiday celebrations. And the tube are pocket-sized so perfect for on the go. Range includes:
· Fast Fix for a Pimple
· Fast Fix for Puffy Eyes
· Fast Fix for Undereye Circles
· Fast Fix for Thin Lips
And one quick Cyber Monday note: I left this out on Friday and would be remiss to not mention this awesome deal on one of my favorite natural beauty brands. Now through 12/8, take 15% off any Tata Harper purchase with code FF2015.
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I just completed one of the most exhausting and draining weeks of my professional life. And it was great. Fun, educational and adventurous. But the exhaustion showed and my under eyes were a mess. Thank goodness I had skyn ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels on hand.
I had a dry and wrinkled mess AND puffiness on top of that… lovely. But these cooling gel patches nourished the skin and brightened and firmed. The skin was soothed and rejuvenated. Elastin restores tone, ginkgo biloba leaf improves blood flow, and Coenzyme Q10 combats premature aging with free radicals.
I’m not alone either:
Like a caffeine jolt to the face, they top my list as a must-have beauty necessity… achieving the effect of an instant eye lift in minutes! Perfectly sized for on-the-go!
I keep mine on for the recommended ten minutes. They are easy to wear and remarkably effective. At $30 for eight pair, they aren’t a bad deal either! Cruelty-free and vegan. Available at Ulta and Amazon.
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I’ve been wanting to try Christie Brinkley’s relatively new skin care line since it hit shelves. And now that I have my paws on this multi-tasker, I know Christie just gets me. This day cream does it all from anti-aging, to working against wrinkles and all while protecting against UV damage.
I’ve been applying this fresh smelling cream each AM. The texture is fairly rich so those with drier skin will love this. But at the same time, there is no heaviness and makeup goes on like a dream over it. And I particularly love that Christie Brinkley Skincare line is certified vegan and cruelty-free with 100% vegan formulations.
If there is one Murad product I’ve been hearing about lately, it has been the Intensive-C Radiance Peel. And as a huge Murad fan, naturally I had to try it. My skin has all the dullness coupled with redness (not a good look) that the colder weather usually brings. So something that could smooth and brighten at the same time as adding much-needed hydration was right up my alley.
This mask actually goes after environmentally damaged skin. While I have tried to be safe in the sun, I certainly have had my fair share of sun damage and all the effects of being an urban city dweller. Like a professional peel, this has a slight tingling sensation but doesn’t itch or annoy in any way. And I am left with a similar luminosity after. My skin is exfoliated and tightened, but not dry.
I like to apply after evening showers once or twice a week. The recommended 10 minute treatment does the trick. Cruelty-free. Available at Sephora and Amazon.
Today I am sharing a little “look good, feel good” beauty gem in honor of October’s awareness and Breast Cancer Care. I hadn’t previously tried this fan favorite product, but was glad to use the good cause as an excuse to finally get my paws on the Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm Pink Edition.
We can all agree that radiance is in. Especially when the seasons turn and the colder air starts sapping hydration out of skin. This balm is the solution with vitamins packed in to add hydration and radiance back into our complexions. At first I thought this was a primer and I was half correct – it really does prep skin for seamless makeup application.
While it is definitely a two-in-one for some, I like to layer above my moisturizing sun screen. The citrus-spa scent is delicious – something Elemis does so well. Available at elemis.com and dermstore.com. I also understand that this is available at Nordstrom even though I can’t seem to find it online.
