Tag: skincare

I’m a Simple Skincare Ambassador: Let’s Celebrate With a GIVEAWAY!

I know many of you are fellow drugstore beauty aficionados. So, I am thrilled to be partnering up this year with one of my favorite drugstore skincare brands!!! Simple Skincare is all about caring for sensitive skin while using the purest possible ingredients. Even those who don’t suffer from sensitive skin will find the straightforward formulas quenching, soothing and effective.

Simple was born in the UK in 1960, launched with a perfume and dye free cleanser. Today, their focus is on cleansers, wipes, moisturizers and eye care loaded with “skin loving ingredients” and vitamins. Their wipes are a huge staple for me – I love the different variations, all of which are so gentle. And the Vital Vitamin Night Cream is clutch during these dry winter days – hydrates AND calms. Stay tuned as I will be chatting about Simple products throughout the year, bringing you tips on caring for sensitive skin and reviewing products from the line.

And of course we must celebrate, right? I’m thrilled to be giving away TEN gift baskets stocked full of Simple’s new 2013 products, which include:

Foaming Cleanser
Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes
Radiance Cleansing Wipes
Eye Make Up Remover Pads
Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15

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You can find Simple Skincare at CVS, Walgreens, Wal-mart, and other drugstores.

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an Influencer in the Simple® Skincare Program. Visit www.facebook.com/SimpleSkincare to share your story on sensitive skin.

Kiehl’s Since 1851 Ultimate UV Shield SPF 50

I kinda feel like I found the sunscreen holy grail. I just stumbled upon it running errands. And it was just too monumental not to share immediately. It is powerful, lightweight, effective sunscreen. Bonus points for Kiehl’s always pleasant packaging so it looks great on your vanity.

The formula is oil free, but it is so lightweight, those with drier skin can layer with moisturizer. The sunscreen doesn’t cake on the skin – the smooth, thin layer of SPF is the perfect canvas for makeup. And this is broad-based. That means is blocks more of those suckers that will lead to premature aging, freckles, dark spots and skin cancer. I hope you are as excited as I am. You can find it at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

Amore Pacific

Amore Pacific is the ultimate in luxury skincare (with price and performance to match). Harnessing the expertise of Korean skin care, Amore Pacific uses Asian botanicals as main ingredients in anti-aging and soothing skin care systems. Some of the ingredients include green tea and Korean red ginseng.

I tried various products from the lineup – and honestly, they were all amazing. I selected some of my favorites that I think provide the best value. The On-the-go cleansing tissues are a great entry product to the line. I love a good towelette, but some can be harsh. These are incredibly soothing but at the same time can stand up to stubborn mascara and lipstick. Formulated with water-emulsified botanical oils to moisturize; won’t strip skin. They even have skin care properties and can tone and brighten skin.

Amore Pacific Treatment Cleansing Oil was another highlight. I am new to the cleansing oil scene, but a big fan already. You apply it to dry skin, and use damp fingers to dissolve the makeup. This process also made me do a short self-massage, which is popular in South Korea as part of the skin care ritual. Stimulating blood flow and lymphatic drainage can eliminate puffiness and dull skin. My skin was always really balanced and not at all oily after cleansing. It does contain olive and sunflower seed oil – while lightweight and moisturizing, might not be great for oily skin.

For hydration, I liked the Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Collection which is anti-aging, but for all skin types. After two weeks of using Moisture Bound Rejuvenating Cream, I definitely felt my skin was more radiant. But the biggest effect was how insanely soft my skin was… my makeup went on better and my complexion was so smooth. I also tried the Gel formula – I wish all skin care lines provided a refreshing and oil-free formula for those without dry skin.

For my eye cream, I preferred the more intense Time Response line, which attacks aging more aggressively. The Time Response system uses advanced technology for 24 hours of continuous time-release application of the botanical ingredients. Stabilized Bamboo Sap is used in lieu of water, increasing product potency. Amore Pacific Time Response Eye Creme will always have a special place in my heart for making huge strides against my nasty dark circles. I was able to use it all over my eye for major hydration and it never irritated my skin or eyes.

Overall, this is an outstanding line, with serious ingredients and results to back up the luxury price point. I was able to meet some of the team at Bergdorfs on FNO, and they couldn’t be nicer. Always fun to support a company with awesome people.

mark Cheat Sheet Shine-Blotters

I am still a little giddy from meeting the incredibly beautiful and down-to-earth Ashley Green at the Ted Gibson/mark FNO party last week. Nestled in the Ted Gibson salon and sipping on Moet champagne, I had the chance to bond with the Twilight star over college football and the dry skin hazzards of always being on an airplane.

Almost as exciting was discovering mark Cheat Sheet Shine-Blotters. I don’t have oily skin, so these sheets were never on my shopping list. But NYC was a doozy last week, with humidity, rain, heat and sweat. In between events, I would whip out one of these guys in the cab. They do not remove makeup, but restore a matte finish to the skin. They provided life to a melting makeup look. Thanks to their performance, they earned a spot in my purse on a permanent basis.