Monday, December 31, 2018
Lola's Secret Beauty Blog Named TOP 50 Beauty Blogs in 2018
Miraculous Haircare: Rahua Color Full Shampoo, Conditioner and Mask
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You already know the extent to which I have extolled the virtues of Rahua haircare (HERE and HERE), and it is no exaggeration to state that this is one of the very finest haircare brands that I have used. If you seek ridiculously glossy, soft, healthy, hydrated hair– then you really must try Rahua's beautiful range of products.
About Rahua,
Fabian, Anna and our whole team are constantly devising new ways to use the rainforest’s most powerful ingredients to create the very best in hair and body care. As committed as we are to crafting beauty products that perform and transform, we remain wholeheartedly dedicated to protecting the beauty, wisdom, and health of the Amazon rainforest and its people.
Symbiotic® is Rahua®’s signature standard. In order for an ingredient to be classified as Symbiotic®, it must be rainforest grown (wild) in undisturbed virgin forest, harvested and prepared using indigenous knowledge by people indigenous to the virgin forest environment, and it must be purchased at a price that helps to grow and sustain these traditions, build economies, and empower the indigenous people.
According to Rahua,
Plant-based shampoo rejuvenates color-treated hair and dramatically extends color. Unlike anything else on the market, this singular color-preserving shampoo is formulated from pure, plant-based ingredients. Our exclusive color protection complex—appropriate for all shades of color-treated and highlighted hair—enhances and extends color while Rahua and morete oils from the Amazon rainforest nourish and strengthen each strand. Scented with the exotic fragrance of gardenia flowers, this formula keeps color at its peak and hair and scalp healthy and hydrated.
Ingredients: Aqua, Herbal Infusion Of Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Organic Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Eclipta Prostrata (King Of Hair) Extract And Organic Vacciniumm Myrtillus (Bilberry Fruit) Extract, Sodium Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, Coco Betaine*, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate*, Sodium Chloride (Sea Salt), Organic Ocimum Basilicum (Sweet Basil) Extract, Vegetable Glycerin, Gardenia Jasminoides (Gardenia Enfleurage) Oil, Aroma, Organic Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Kaolin Clay, Zinc Oxide, Sucrose Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa (Morete) Fruit Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua (Rahua Ungurahua) Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil. *Denotes Plant Derived Ingredient.
Rahua Color Full Conditioner ($40.00 for 9.3 oz. from Rahua, Bloomingdale's, Space NK, Nordstrom, Sephora, Net-A-Porter, Dermstore, Barneys New York, Cult Beauty, Follain and The Detox Market): This is a spectacular conditioner for dry color treated hair, and in fact it boasts levels of hydration suitable for dry and curly hair (like mine). This conditioner extends and preserves hair color, it deeply hydrates the hair and scalp, and it fights frizz and leaves hair manageable. Furthermore, it leaves hair very soft with a gorgeous glossy shine.
According to Rahua,
Plant-based conditioner rejuvenates color-treated hair and dramatically extends color. The perfect complement to our Color Full™ Shampoo, our Color Full™ Conditioner is formulated from pure, plant-based ingredients. Infused with the lush scent of gardenia, this rich and creamy conditioner—suitable for all shades of color-treated or highlighted hair—uses our exclusive color protection complex to prevent fading and protect your color investment. Amazonian lilac clay reduces brassiness and Rahua, morete and flaxseed oils nourish and strengthen each strand, leaving hair soft, lustrous, and manageable.
Ingredients: Aqua, Herbal Infusion of Eclipta Prostrata (King of hair) Extract, Vacciniumm Myrtillus (Bilberry Fruit) Extract, and Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Oenocarpus Bataua (Rahua, Ungurahua) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Mica, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Sodium Benzoate, Gardenia Fragrance, Gardenia Jasminoides (Gardenia Enfleurage) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa (Morete) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate. *Certified Organic.
According to Rahua,
A plant-based conditioning treatment to rejuvenate color-treated hair and extend color. This deep-penetrating hair mask uses pure, plant-based ingredients to fortify all shades of color-treated and highlighted hair and extend its vibrancy. Professional-strength and designed to work like an in-salon treatment, this mask uses our exclusive color protection complex to enhance and protect color while Rahua and morete oils from the Amazon rainforest nourish and strengthen each strand. Scented with the intoxicating fragrances of gardenia flowers, this treatment leaves color-treated hair soft, strong, radiant, and shiny.
Directions: After shampooing, apply generously and comb through hair. Leave in for 10 to 15 minutes, rinse, and style as usual.
Ingredients: Water, Herbal Infusion of Eclipta Prostrata (King of hair) Extract, Vacciniumm Myrtillus (Bilberry fruit) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, and Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil)*, Oenocarpus Bataua (Rahua, Ungurahua) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Mica, Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa (Morete) Fruit Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Gardenia Fragrance, Gardenia Jasminoides (Enfleurage Gardenia) Oil, Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender) Oil, Citric Acid, Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Potassium Sorbate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate. *Certified Organic.
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Sunday, December 30, 2018
The Last 2018 Beauty Spotlight Team Week in Review
Urban Decay has released three snack sized palettes and Polarbelle is creating a look with the Detour palette while discussing the things she does differently now because of youtube and the things she's learned....mostly about herself.
Never Say Die Beauty shares her pre-holiday hauls at Ulta and Sephora. Now she's on a no-buy till spring!
Marcia from Beauty Info Zone has new bounce to her hair now that she's using OHC, Organic Hair Care. Not only is she thrilled with her hair but she's thrilled to have a giveaway for her favorite product from OHC.
Charlotte Tilbury Rock ’N’ Kohl Iconic Liquid Eye Pencils in Barbarella Brown, Bedroom Black and Elizabeth Violet are absolute must-haves in the land of Lola's Secret Beauty Blog! They are ultra-luxe and creamy, but once they set they don’t budge. The colors are gorgeous, classic and perfect for daily wear. #charlottetilbury
Have you ever been curious about the ancestry kits that are now available? Stacie from Makeup Obsessed Mom was and has part one of her results from 23 DNA Health and Genealogy. It's the beginning of a journey for her and us.
Need a luxury treat to add to your bath routine for the New Year? Pammy Blogs Beauty tries FarmHouse Fresh's Vanilla Bourbon Body Oil!
Winter Face and Body Moisturizers to Combat Dry Skin
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While I do not have dry skin naturally, like many I definitely experience it during the colder months of the year. This year, for some reason, my skin has been more dry than usual– therefore, I thought that I would share a few new-to-me products that have been doing an impressive job maintaining the hydration levels of my skin.
IOPE Super Vital Cream ($100.00 for 1.69 oz. from Aritaum): This is an ultra-rich, and yet exceedingly lightweight and fast absorbing, face cream that has a dreamy velvety texture that melts into the skin immediately. It leaves behind absolutely no residue, despite its serious emollience, and it leaves skin immediately hydrated, soft, smooth and luminous. It does have a light and clean aroma, but it fades quickly.
According to IOPE,
Address the more complex signs of aging with the power of Super Plant™ Selaginella for a revitalized complexion. Rich all-in-one anti-aging cream combines “Super Flavonoid” and IOPE’s exclusive Bio-seletinoid™ in a naturally derived botanical equation to help boost skin’s youthful quality by enhancing the look of dullness, fine wrinkles and elasticity. The velvety, nutrient-rich texture melts on skin to keep complexion hydrated, radiant and youthful looking. The rich, creamy honey texture melts and adheres to skin for a supremely soft, moisturized look and feel.
Address the more complex signs of aging with the power of Super Plant™ Selaginella for a revitalized complexion. Rich all-in-one anti-aging cream combines “Super Flavonoid” and IOPE’s exclusive Bio-seletinoid™ in a naturally derived botanical equation to help boost skin’s youthful quality by enhancing the look of dullness, fine wrinkles and elasticity. The velvety, nutrient-rich texture melts on skin to keep complexion hydrated, radiant and youthful looking. The rich, creamy honey texture melts and adheres to skin for a supremely soft, moisturized look and feel.
Directions: Step 1: In the morning and evening, after using a softener, serum and eye cream, scoop out 0.5ml (a dime-sized amount) of the cream. Step 2: Apply product evenly on the forehead, both cheeks, and chin.Tap the surface of the skin to reduce residue and increase absorption to the skin.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Coconut Oil, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Peg-60 Glyceryl Ssostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Fragrance, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cozylmethylene Dioxycinnamate, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polysorbate20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Safflower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Chitosan, Ferric Oxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myrica Cerifera Leaf Extract, Selaginella Extract, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Glycolipids, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Caffeine, Theanine, Green Tea Extract.
KORRES Wild Rose Smoothie Brightening Priming Moisturiser ($45.00 from Korres USA, Sephora, Macy's, b-glowing and Dermstore): This ingenious product is an effective priming moisturizer that is, thankfully, silicone-free. It is nourishing, hydrating, very lightweight and it is a very effective makeup base that radically increases the wear-time of your makeup. It is a perfect hydrating base to give your skin extra moisture and protection during the colder months of the year.
According to KORRES,
A lightweight, silicone-free priming moisturizer infused with super C, nature's most powerful form of Vitamin C.
Infused with wild rose oil, powerful vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and turmeric extract, this weightless moisturizer delivers 24-hour hydration as well as brightening and priming benefits. This multitasking, super-nourishing solution helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and skin discoloration, while eliminating excess shine and decongesting pores with white willow bark—rich in natural salicylic acid. Skin will be perfectly prepped for makeup application and all day wear.
Wild rose is nature's most potent skin brightener with nine times more vitamin C than found in orange juice. This formula is also boosted with super C, which increases skin's vitamin C absorption by 1,000 percent.
This priming moisturizer contains 96.9 percent natural ingredients, and like all Korres formulations, is made without petrolatum, mineral oil, silicones, propylene glycol, and ethanolamines. It is dermatologically tested, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and cruelty-free.
Directions: Apply to the face and neck as the final step in your skincare routine and before makeup, avoiding the eye area.
Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:
-Wild Rose Oil: Delivers significant antioxidant action to improve the look of fine lines, discoloration, and skin texture using omegas 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids and vitamins A and C.
-Super C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate): Brightens, supports natural collagen synthesis, and provides antioxidant protection.
-Imperata Cylindrica Extract: Sourced from a desert plant, it’s known for its ability to provide continuous moisturization by regulating the moisture equilibrium of the skin.
-Turmeric Extract: Provides powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Isoamyl Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Distarch Phosphate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate.
According to KORRES,
A lightweight, silicone-free priming moisturizer infused with super C, nature's most powerful form of Vitamin C.
Infused with wild rose oil, powerful vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and turmeric extract, this weightless moisturizer delivers 24-hour hydration as well as brightening and priming benefits. This multitasking, super-nourishing solution helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and skin discoloration, while eliminating excess shine and decongesting pores with white willow bark—rich in natural salicylic acid. Skin will be perfectly prepped for makeup application and all day wear.
Wild rose is nature's most potent skin brightener with nine times more vitamin C than found in orange juice. This formula is also boosted with super C, which increases skin's vitamin C absorption by 1,000 percent.
This priming moisturizer contains 96.9 percent natural ingredients, and like all Korres formulations, is made without petrolatum, mineral oil, silicones, propylene glycol, and ethanolamines. It is dermatologically tested, suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and cruelty-free.
Directions: Apply to the face and neck as the final step in your skincare routine and before makeup, avoiding the eye area.
Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:
-Wild Rose Oil: Delivers significant antioxidant action to improve the look of fine lines, discoloration, and skin texture using omegas 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids and vitamins A and C.
-Super C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate): Brightens, supports natural collagen synthesis, and provides antioxidant protection.
-Imperata Cylindrica Extract: Sourced from a desert plant, it’s known for its ability to provide continuous moisturization by regulating the moisture equilibrium of the skin.
-Turmeric Extract: Provides powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.
Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., Isoamyl Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Distarch Phosphate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Parfum/Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate.
Uncle Bud's Body Wash with Hemp Seed Oil ($13.99 for 8 oz. from Amazon): I had never tried anything from this brand before, and didn't know what to expect, but I absolutely fell in love with this body wash the first time that I tried it. It contains Aloe Vera and Hemp Seed Oil that moisturize the skin, and it has a creamy-dreamy lather (especially when used with a body mit or sponge) that is non-drying. Not only does it thoroughly clean and hydrate the skin, but I find it emollient enough that I can shave my legs with it. It has the delectable scent of coconut that makes the whole shower smell delicious.
According to Uncle Bud's,
Uncle Bud’s Body Wash is a gentle formula that makes you feel clean, smell great, and be fresh. Uncle Bud’s Body Wash uses the healing power of hemp oil & coconut oil to help relax and soothe your body. Uncle Bud’s Body Wash has the pleasant scent of coconut: Squeeze out, lather up, rinse off, & be clean!
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryol Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (Hemp Seed Oil), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Fragrance.
According to Uncle Bud's,
Uncle Bud’s Body Wash is a gentle formula that makes you feel clean, smell great, and be fresh. Uncle Bud’s Body Wash uses the healing power of hemp oil & coconut oil to help relax and soothe your body. Uncle Bud’s Body Wash has the pleasant scent of coconut: Squeeze out, lather up, rinse off, & be clean!
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauryol Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (Hemp Seed Oil), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Fragrance.
Uncle Bud's Coconut + Hemp Oil Massage & Body Oil ($12.95 for 4 oz. from Amazon): This can either be used as a massage or body oil, but I have only used it as body oil and can't really comment on its efficacy as a massage oil. It is a very lightweight and fast-absorbing oil that very effectively moisturizes dry skin. I have been using it to moisturize my whole body, but have really noticed the difference in my legs since they have been unusually dry this winter. It is nourishing, healing and ultra-hydrating. It has the delicious scent of coconut, but it is light and therefore not in the least bit overpowering.
According to Uncle Bud's,
Uncle Bud’s Massage & Body Oil uses the healing powers of hemp oil to help revitalize the body & moisturizes skins. Uncle Bud’s Massage & Body Oil quick-absorbing formula helps aid in the relief of sore muscles with the pleasant scent of coconut. Uncle Bud’s Massage & Body Oil will enhance a soothing & pampering massage!
Ingredients: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Cannabis Sative Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Tocopherol, Fragrance.
According to Uncle Bud's,
Uncle Bud’s Massage & Body Oil uses the healing powers of hemp oil to help revitalize the body & moisturizes skins. Uncle Bud’s Massage & Body Oil quick-absorbing formula helps aid in the relief of sore muscles with the pleasant scent of coconut. Uncle Bud’s Massage & Body Oil will enhance a soothing & pampering massage!
Ingredients: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Cannabis Sative Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Tocopherol, Fragrance.
According to Uncle Bud's,
Discover the incredible skincare benefits of pure Hemp seed oil with Miss Bud’s Hemp Body Butter. Our decadently rich mango-mandarin scented quick absorbing Hemp Seed Oil formula deeply penetrates the skin to provide long lasting hydration - rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6, high in vitamins A, D, E and high in antioxidants leaving your skin soft and supple. Only Miss Bud’s Skincare uses Canatrex, our proprietary formula of pure Organic Hemp Seed Oil combined with natural oils & ingredients.
This powerful natural formula uses the healing power of hemp oil to help our skin will begin to feel moisturized & nourished! Uncle Bud’s Hemp Body Butter will leave your skin hydrated & wrapped in moisture.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Carthamus Tinctorius (Sa¬ower) Seed Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaterniu,-37, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cannabis Sative Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol & Caprylyl Glycol & Ethylhexylglycerin & Hexylene Glycol, Fragrance. Paraben Free, Sulfate free and GMO free. Made in the USA.
IMAGE Vital C Hydrating Hand and Body Lotion ($38.00 for 6 oz. from Image Skincare, Amazon and Walmart): This lightweight and fast absorbing hand and body lotion is moisturizing, brightening and has a delectable citrus aroma. It is one of my current favorite moisturizers for my hands and feet, and in fact I love to apply it at night underneath Miss Bud's Hemp Body Butter for impressive results. The following morning my hand and feet are unbelievably soft and moisturized. Add fluffy cotton socks and mitts to seal in the moisture, and you will wake up to baby soft skin.
According to IMAGE,
Experience the same powerful effects of our Vital C facial formulations in a quenching lotion designed especially for the body. Featuring four highly active forms of vitamin C, this luxurious moisturizer stars anti-aging ingredients often reserved for the face. It goes beyond hydrating to treat and target telltale signs of aging on the body.
Key Ingredients: Vit C Complex, L-ascorbic acid, BV-OSC, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed Oil), Macadamia Oil. Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter
Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer ($9.99-$12.49 for 12 oz. from Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Amazon and CVS): This moisturizer is activated by damp freshly-showered skin, and it is so effective and fuss-free that it is perfect for people who often forget to apply lotion. It is by far my husband's favorite lotion, and in fact the only one that he uses daily. It is unscented, very moisturizing and it is phthalate-free,sSulfate-free, fluoride-free, dye-free and aluminum-free. They also created an Itch-Defense to calm and moisturize dry and itchy skin.
According to IMAGE,
Experience the same powerful effects of our Vital C facial formulations in a quenching lotion designed especially for the body. Featuring four highly active forms of vitamin C, this luxurious moisturizer stars anti-aging ingredients often reserved for the face. It goes beyond hydrating to treat and target telltale signs of aging on the body.
Key Ingredients: Vit C Complex, L-ascorbic acid, BV-OSC, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed Oil), Macadamia Oil. Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter
According to Curél
Keep skin hydrated and moisturize daily before you step out of the shower! Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is a revolution in wet skin technology that doesn’t simply calm, smooth and soften, but also heals dry skin and restores your body’s ability to retain its own much-needed moisture. The water-activated properties penetrate deep into skin’s surface all happens in the shower – no rinsing required — so you can just dry off, dress and go!
Overall Assessment: If you are looking for a new moisturizer to try this winter, these are definitely contenders. What moisturizers are you reaching for this season?
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Saturday, December 29, 2018
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Rock Chick | Review and Swatches
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Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in The Rock Chick is one of those palettes that I overlooked while shopping online because it is described as a palette of "silvery greys, charcoals and dark grey glitter shades"– and while I knew those shades would be perfect for my cool-toned skin, I really didn't need, or want, any more shades in that range. However, once I swatched this palette in person, I knew that I had to have it because it is, in fact, more of a taupe palette, and taupes are my all-time favorite shades.
The four shadows are beautiful quality, and are all ultra-finely milled. The Prime, Enhance and Smoke shades are silky-smooth to the touch with a very creamy texture. They glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly and blend to perfection. The Pop shade, which is a glitter shade, has a slightly moist texture and is best applied with a clean fingertip for a pop of sparkle on the lid.
Darlings, my Luxury Palette eyeshadow palette in The Rock Chick features a quartet of silvery greys, charcoals & dark grey glitter shades for an enviable nonchalant makeup look!
Features:
• Get desk to dusk to disco eyeshadow in minutes!
• Highly pigmented shades mean you get long-lasting colour that is buildable throughout the day.
• Shades are all color-coded so its artistry made effortless.
• Ideal if you want a timeless eye makeup look for any occasion!
The Prime shade is a gorgeous golden taupe shade with shimmer
The Enhance shade is a stunning grey/brown taupe with shimmer
The Smoke shade is a beautiful grey/brown matte
The Pop shade is a light golden taupe glitter
Charlotte's Directions:
- Desk (day look): Using an eye blender brush, apply Prime to the entire eyelid with a backward and forward motion. Then, using a smudger brush, apply Prime to the inner corners of the eyes to open them. Nestle the Enhance shade in the outer corner of your eye socket using a smudger blush and blend. Then, using the same smudger brush, apply Enhance along the upper and lower lash line.
- Dusk (evening look): Begin by completing the entire Desk look. Then, using your smudger brush, blend Smoke from the outer corner of the eye upward and into the socket. Then, using the same brush, apply Smoke along the upper lash line and into the socket in a half-moon shape. Also run it along the lower lashline.
- Disco (night look): Repeat your Desk and Dusk look. Then, with your ring finger, apply the Pop shade to the center of your eyelid for amped-up glamour.
Above: shown in direct sunlight outside
Swatches are top to bottom and clockwise:
Left to Right:
The Prime shade is a gorgeous golden taupe shade with shimmer
The Enhance shade is a stunning grey/brown taupe with shimmer
The Pop shade is a light golden taupe glitter
The Smoke shade is a beautiful grey/brown matte
Left to Right: The Rock Chick and She Wolf
As you can see, these two palettes are quite similar.
$53.00 for 0.18 oz. from Charlotte Tilbury, Nordstrom, Sephora, Cult Beauty, Bergdorf Goodman, Selfridges, Harrods and Beautylish (Affiliate Links).
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Derma E Hydrating Night Cream and Eye Cream
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Derma E is one of my favorite affordable eco-friendly, and cruelty-free, brands. Their products are solid performers, they do what they promise and they are very pleasant to use. Given that it is cold out, and my skin needs extra moisture, I thought that this would be the perfect time to share their Hydrating Night Cream and Hydrating Eye Cream with you.
Derma E Hydrating Eye Cream ($21.50 for .50 oz. from Derma E, Ulta, Dermstore, Target, iHerb, Walmart, Skincare RX and Swanson Health): This lightweight and fast absorbing eye cream, which contains Hyaluronic Acid, is ultra hydrating and nourishing. It immediately soothes and moisturizes dehydrated and dry skin leaving it soft, smooth and refreshed. I have been reaching for it every single day since having received it, and highly recommend it if you are seeking a very hydrating eye cream. I should also note that I am prone to milia, and this eye cream doesn't give me any trouble in this regard, and it also does not irritate my sensitive eyes.
According to Derma E,
Deeply hydrate, firm and tone the delicate skin around your eyes while reducing the look of fine lines and crow's feet with our most popular, fragrance-free eye cream. Hyaluronic Acid (HA), also known as nature's moisture magnet, has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, binding moisture to help soften, smooth, tone and rehydrate skin. Only DERMA E has blended the unmatched hydrating properties of HA with antioxidants Pycnogenol® and Green Tea, moisturizing Jojoba Oil and nourishing Vitamins A, C and E into a rich, replenishing eye cream to keep eyes young and radiant looking. 100% vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, mineral oil-free, lanolin-free, gluten free, GMO-free.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Plant Derived), Glycerin (Vegetable Derived) , Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant Derived) , Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid; Actimoist® Bio-1), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Ester), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol®) Bark Extract, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel Extract*, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
According to Derma E,
Our ultra-rich, intensely hydrating night cream helps to replenish nourish your skin while you sleep. This ultra-hydrating, formula delivers unmatched hydrating properties of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), nature's 'moisture magnet'.
Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:
- Hyaluronic Acid: known as nature’s “moisture magnet” delivers intense moisture, infusing skin with healthy hydration.
- Green Tea: helps to deliver vital antioxidants.
- Infused with antioxidant-rich Green Tea, nourishing Vitamins C-Ester and Vitamins A and E help to soften and smooth the appearance of skin for a younger-looking complexion.
Overall Assessment: I am very pleased with these lusciously hydrating products, and will be using them regularly this winter.
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More Amazing New Year's Eve Beauty Picks!
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There really are are only a few nights of the year that most people go bold or go home with their makeup and outfits, and New Year's Eve is definitely one of them. If you are thinking about going glam, I have a few products that you might want to check out for NYE.
According to Bodyography,
Bodyography Glitter Pigments feature one-of-a-kind eyeshadow technology. Incorporating the saturation of a loose pigment, the cushion of a cream, and the silkiness of a powder, Glitter Pigments have a beautiful pearlescent, high-glitter finish.
- Creates a metallic sheen on the lids
- Unique gel texture can be applied wet or dry with little to no fall out
- Available in 12 shades
- Formulated without parabens, gluten, fragrance, & talc
Top to Bottom: Prism and Halo
Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam in Dark ($24.00 for 7.04 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you have an olive complexion and are seeking a darker tan, then this lightweight tanning foam is made with you in mind. It leaves skin moisturized, even in tone and with a gorgeous glow.
According to Bondi Sands,
A lightweight, Self-Tanning Foam that’s simple to apply and gives a flawless finish, every time. Enriched with Aloe Vera and Coconut, this is a salon quality formula. Simply smooth on for an even, streak-free tan.
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Ingredients: Aqua, Dihydroxyacetone, Propylene Glycol, Trideceth-9, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 20, Peg-5 Ethylhexonate, Glycerin, Etgoxydiglycol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Forbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pantolacetone, Parfum, Peg-12 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Coumarin, Red 4(CI 14700), Yellow 5(CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090).
Bondi Sands Self-Tanning Foam in Light/Medium ($24.00 for 7.04 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you have a light to medium complexion and want a more subtle tan, then this is the best choice of you. It offers a streak-free finish, and is a great product for first-time self-tanners.
According to Bondi Sands,
Enriched with Aloe Vera and Coconut, this lightweight, self-tanning foam will leave your skin looking like you’ve spent the day at Bondi Beach. Simply smooth on for an even, streak-free tan.
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Ingredients: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl?Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, ?PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate, Steareth-20, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Farnesol, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Caramel, Blue 1, Red 4, Yellow 5.
According to Bondi Sands,
Enriched with Aloe Vera and Coconut, this lightweight, self-tanning foam will leave your skin looking like you’ve spent the day at Bondi Beach. Simply smooth on for an even, streak-free tan.
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Ingredients: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Isopropyl?Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, ?PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate, Steareth-20, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Phosphate, Bisabolol, Farnesol, Fragrance, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Caramel, Blue 1, Red 4, Yellow 5.
Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Tanning Milk ($19.00 for 13.2 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you are seeking a fuss-free gradual tanning milk that leaves skin with a very natural looking golden glow, then this is the perfect product for you. It has a delectable cocoa butter scent and it is hydrating and nourishing.
According to Bondi Sands,
Bondi Sands new gradual tanning milk, perfect for keeping that summer glow as the days get colder and your skin begins to see less and less sun.
Bondi Sands Gradual Tanning Milk with innovative dual action formula hydrates and nourishes your skin while giving you a golden glow all year round. Enriched with Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and a delicious Cocoa Butter scent this tanning milk is perfect for everyday use.
Use With: Our Gradual Tanning Milks can be used with any of our Self Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Ingredients: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocoglycerides, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Laureth-7, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isobutylparaben, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Fragrance, Polyacrylamide, Ethylparaben, Cetyl Phosphate, Triethanolamine, Erythrulose, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben.
Bondi Sands Liquid Gold Self Tanning Dry Oil ($24.00 for 5 oz. from Bondi Sands and Cloud 10 Beauty): If you are a fan of dry oils, then you will absolutely adore this self-tanning oil. It sets quickly, but it takes a few hours to develop. Skin is left with a gorgeous luminous sun-kissed glow. It has the delectable scent of coconut, and reminds me of the summer!
According to Bondi Sands,
Use With: Apply with an Application Mitt. Use any of our Gradual Tanning Products to prolong your tan.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Erythrulose, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-7Glyceryl Cocoate, Fragrance (Parfum), 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium cryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Coumarin, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 42090.
According to Sultra,
The Bombshell 1-inch clipless curling rod lets you create beachy curls and waves in half the time of a traditional curling iron with no clip lines or demarcation while styling. The Bombshell 1-Inch creates even heat distribution, ensuring your curls and waves are consistently true to rod size for lust-worthy looks and styles.
Exclusive Advanced Care Ceramic Technology mends and protects your hair while you style with constant 395 °F heat while generating ions and near infrared rays, ensuring to smooth the cuticle, strengthen the hair, and lock in your look.
- Perfect for color-treated, dry, or damaged hair.
- Easy to use-wrap, release, repeat!
- Curls in half the time of traditional “clip” curling irons with no clip lines.
- Universal voltage.
- Auto shut off.
- Includes a complimentary Styling Glove and Iron Pad.
According to Fekkai,
Sexy, Sun-Tossed Waves. Anytime, Anywhere. Sheer sea salt infused spray gives hair sexy, surf-kissed texture and volume. Inspired by the summer chic hair in St. Barths, beloved by bombshell hair everywhere. Adds volume and texture without stickiness or tangling. Controls frizz. Infused with Sunflower Seed Oil.
Directions: Flip hair over and spray on damp or dry hair. Scrunch and tousle with hands to maximize volume and waves. Salon Tip: Use with Fekkai Pré-Soleil Hair Mist for sun-kissed shine.
Ingredients: Water/Eau, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Disodium Edta, Benzophenone-4, Aminomethyl Propanol, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Sea Salt/Sel Marin, Ecklonia Radiata Extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.
Oscar Blandi Polish Glossing Crème ($25.00 for 4.2 oz. from Oscar Blandi): If your hair is prone to frizz, and you need a little extra help containing it and keeping those frizzy-fly-aways at bay, then this cream really does the trick, plus it leaves hair with a gorgeous glossy shine.
According to Oscar Blandi,
Don’t let frizz get you down this summer. Unexpected rain showers, humid weather, or balmy beach are no match for this Oscar Blandi anti-frizz favorite!
This versatile styling crème delivers weightless shine to all hair types as it tames frizz and smooths flyaways. It also prevents cuticle damage from heat styling leaving hair with a natural luster.
Directions: Prep damp strands with Polish Glossing Creme. Blow-dry with a round brush to enhance smooth texture and tame frizz. You can also apply to dry styled or natural hair when on-the-go!
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Ppg-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Glycerin, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Fragrance (Parfum), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Polysorbate 80, Oleth-10, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Benzophenone-4, Aminomethyl Propanol, Tetrasodium Edta, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic Acid, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool.
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Friday, December 28, 2018
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Vichy Hero Skincare Products
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I simply cannot overstate the extent to which I am a huge fan of French pharmacy products, and I have been since I was a teenager living in Paris with family. Vichy, an iconic French pharmacy brand, is among my very favorites. Therefore, I thought that I would feature a few of my current favorite Vichy hero products that I absolutely love.
According to Vichy,
Vichy's first face mask with volcanic rocks and AHA fruit acids to gently peel off dead cells through a double-peel action for refined skin texture and luminous skin.
Vichy's Double Glow Peel Mask is formulated to brighten dull skin through a double-peel action. First, the chemical action of AHA [fruit acids] helps remove dead cells. Then, the mechanical action of volcanic rock crushed into ultra-fine powder gently exfoliates skin. Combined vitamin CG to help illuminate skin tone and Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier function and protect against aggressors. Paraben-free.
Directions: Apply peel mask on face, avoiding the eye area. Leave it set for 5 minutes for the chemical action of AHA. After 5 minutes, gently massage with circular movements to exfoliate.
Rinse off with water. Use one to two times a week.
Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethanesulfonic Acid, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Carbomer, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pumice, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Mannose, Ascorbylglucoside, Disodium Edta, Caprylylglycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruitwater, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Parfum. Code F.I.L. : C185392/1.
According to Vichy,
Vichy's first mineral face mask combining two ultra-fine white clays with Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water to help eliminate excess sebum and impurities for purified pores and softer skin.
This clay mask is rich in two white clays [Kaolin, Bentonite] that act like a ‘magnet’ to draw out excess sebum and impurities from the skin. Combined with Aloe Vera extracts to hydrate and sooth skin and Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water to help strengthen the skin's moisture barrier function and protect against aggressors. Paraben-free.
Directions: Apply face mask on skin, wait for 5 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
Use one to two times a week. Application tip: Never let your clay mask fully dry. When it does, the skin underneath is dried out as well. Five minutes is all the Vichy Pore Purifying Mask needs to be efficient.
Ingredients: Aqua, Kaolin, Argilla, Propanediol, Glycer I N, Capryl I C / C Apri Ctriglyceride, Ci 77891, Cetearylalcohol, Zea Mays Starch, C I 77499, C I 77492, C I 77491, Allantoin, Ceteareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Parfum. Code F.I.L. : C182660/1.
According to Vichy,
Vichy Quenching Mineral Face Mask with Vitamin B3 instantly soothes and hydrates skin, featuring a rich formula, yet a light, liquid-gel texture. Enriched with 10% Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water, the hydrating face mask is ideal for dry, dehydrated and uncomfortable skin. It helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier and protect against environmental aggressors. A mix of green tea, jasmine water and bamboo notes offers the skin an instant boost of freshness.
Directions: Apply to clean, dry skin and leave on for 5 minutes. Then, massage or wipe off excess product with a cotton pad. Do not rinse. Use 1-3 times per week.
Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Peg-8, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ci 61570, Carbomer Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tetrasodium Edta, Menthoxypropanediol, T- Butylalcohol, Parfum.
According to Vichy,
Our highest concentration of Retinol, in a daily wrinkle-filler treatment. Clinically-tested double-action with Pure Retinol + LR2412 to visibly fill deep wrinkles and plump skin for younger-looking facial expressions.
With this retinol anti-wrinkle cream, skin instantly appears smoother and plumped. Wrinkles look visibly reduced. Facial expressions appear more relaxed and skin looks naturally more youthful and resurfaced.
Directions: Retinol cream can be used alone as a daily treatment or layered under your other moisturizers for an added layer of moisture. Should be combined with SPF protection every morning.
Avoid eye area. Avoid over-exposure to UV rays and sunlight. Do not combine with other products containing retinol.
Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isopropyl Isostearate, Octyldodecanol, Sodium Tetrahydrojasmonate, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Peg-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide , Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum/Fragrance.
Vichy LIFTACTIV Supreme Serum 10 ($45.00 for 1.01 oz. from Vichy, CVS, Dermstore, Skinstore and Skincare RX): This is such a magical serum! It is very lightweight, with a silky-smooth consistency and texture, and it melts right into the skin without leaving behind any sort of residue. It deeply hydrates the skin, thanks to the Hyaluronic Acid, and it leaves it unbelievably soft, smooth, supply and luminous. Furthermore, it softens and plumps fine lines and is perfect on the face, neck and décolleté.
According to Vichy,
Our best-selling anti-wrinkle and hydrating face serum featuring 10% Rhamnose, now with Fragmented Hyaluronic Acid. Visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles--including crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, wrinkles under eyes, and neck wrinkles. Feel tighter and visibly plumped skin in 10 days.
Directions: Use in the morning and evening on cleansed skin. Apply a few drops of LiftActiv Serum 10 Supreme on your fingertips and smooth evenly across the face and neck until thoroughly absorbed. Can be used alone or under LiftActiv Supreme or LiftActiv Night Supreme for a complete anti-aging regimen.
Ingredients: Aqua, Rhamnose, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat. , Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Octyldodecanol, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Bht, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Poloxamer 338, Di Sodium Edta, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Laureth-7, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Code Fil: C180572/1.
Vichy LIFTACTIV Supreme Eyes ($33.50 for 0.5 oz. from Vichy, Target, Skinstore, Skincare RX, CVS and Dermstore): I am such a fan of this eye cream. It is mid-weight, it absorbs quickly, it is ultra-moisturizing and it helps reduce puffiness and dark circles. Furthermore, it brightens the appearance of my eye area, and it is one of the few eye creams that is also formulated to be used on the eyelids as well. I love that it comes in a squeeze tube to keep germs from getting into the eye cream, and that makes it perfect for traveling.
According to Vichy,
Vichy LiftActiv Supreme Eyes restores firmness and elasticity to the eye area. Escine and vitamin E help to lift and tone while caffeine increases micro-circulation to clear away puffiness and dark circles. Rhamnose encourages collagen production and increases cell turnover. It's gentle enough to be used all over the eye area, including the upper lid.
Directions: Use day and/or night on perfectly clean skin. Close your eye. Apply the cream in a gentle smoothing action from point 1 towards the exterior of the eye. Reapply a little more product and carry out the same movement from point 2 moving upwards. After application, apply pressure to point 3 using two fingers and simultaneously gently pull the skin towards the sides. Finish by lightly tapping around the eye.
Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Cyclohexasiloxane, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil / Apricot Kernel Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isohexadecane, Stearic Acid, Cera Alba / Beeswax, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-20 Stearate, Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Stearyl Alcohol, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Triethanolamine, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Poloxamer 338, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Acrylamide/sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ethylparaben, Polysorbate 80, Acrylates Copolymer, Parfum / Fragrance.
Vichy LIFTACTIV Supreme Firming Anti-Aging Cream ($42.00 for 1.7 oz. from Vichy, CVS, Dermstore and Walgreens): This is an ultra-creamy mid-weight, and fast-absorbing, cream that is deeply moisturizing and it plumps and softens fine lines and leaves skin incredibly soft and smooth. It is perfect for the cold weather, and is definitely hydrating enough for normal to dry skin types.
According to Vichy,
Vichy LiftActiv Supreme helps slow the process of everyday aging with a potent anti-aging formula. Rhamnose, a naturally occurring sugar found in Buckthorn, features skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory effects. With daily use over the course of time, this cream diminishes the depth of deep wrinkles and visibly smooths skin. Skin is left looking and feeling young and rested.
Directions: On cleansed skin, spread a touch of cream to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Spread with upward smoothing strokes, from inside to outside. Smooth on gently until thoroughly absorbed.
Ingredients: Aqua /Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Rhamnose, Isohexadecane, Alcoholdenat., Propanediol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Nylon-12, Peg-100 Stearate, Ci 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, Ci 77891 Titaniumdioxide, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearylglucoside, Caffeine, Neohesperidindihydrochalcone, Palmiticacid, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Ammoniumpolyacryldimethyltauramide / Ammoniumpolyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodiumstearoyl Glutamate, Disodiumedta, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Acrylamide/Sodiumacryloyldimethyltauratecopolymer, Ethylhexylhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 80, Parfum/ Fragrance, Code F.I.L.B165780/2.
According to Vichy,
Deep cleansing gel for oily & acne-prone skin. Purifies skin and unclogs pores without dryness or irritation.
Directions: Work product into a lather and massage onto damp face, avoiding the eyes. Rinse well with water. Use twice daily.
Ingredients: Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid 0.5%. Inactive Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Peg-8, Coco-Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Ci 19140/Yellow 5, Ci 42053/Green 3, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance
Vichy Normaderm Beautifying Anti-Acne Care ($25.00 for 1.7 oz. from Vichy, Target, Walgreens and Dermstore): This is a very pleasant lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizer that does not clog the pores. It does contain Salicylic Acid, and therefore can be a touch drying for normal to dry skin, but is perfectly suited for oily and acne-prone skin types. I use it as a spot-treatment when I have a breakout, and it is very effective in that capacity.
According to Vichy,
Normaderm Beautifying Anti-Acne Care is Vichy's most powerful anti-blemish moisturizer, shown to fight signs of blemish-prone skin. Enriched with [Air Licium + Phe Resorcinol] technology to help skin feel hydrated while looking radiant and beautiful.
Directions: On clean, dry skin apply a thin layer of cream 1-3 times a day, avoiding the eye area. Massage gently until thoroughly absorbed.
Ingredients: Active: Salicylic Acid 1.50%. Inactive: Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Octyldodecanol, Bht, Peg-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isobutane, Dimethicone/Vinyl, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Blue 1, Silica Silylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Perlite, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Poloxamer 338, Disodium Edta, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Acrylonitrile/Methyl Methacrylate/Vinylidene Chloride Copolymer, Fragrance.
According to Vichy.
Ideal Soleil self tanning lotion can be used as both a face and body self tanner. It gives a gradual, streak-free, natural tan while moisturizing skin.
Directions: Apply self-tanner two to four times a week. Avoid applying tanning lotion near the eyes. Blend evenly and smooth out around the hairline, eyebrows, ankles, knees and elbows. Wash hands well after use. Use self tanner on clean and moisturized skin for best results. Use the Double glow peel face mask to gently exfoliate and prepare the skin before applying tanning lotion.
Ingredients: Aqua • Glycerin • Cetearyl Alcohol • Paraffinum Liquidum • Dihydroxyacetone • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Propylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Isohexadecane • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 80 • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Sorbitan Oleate • Tocopherol • Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Parfum (Fragrance).
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