PRODUCTS,PRODUCTS,PRODUCTS!
I thought I would share my skin
care regime with you guys as I get asked often what I use or what I would
recommend for skin care. It is a
process but one I enjoy I like to pamper myself and always make time to take of
my skin (Body and Face) remember to exfoliate and moisturize your whole body, your doing yourself big favours. I
am a product junkie. I splurge on some products-the fine line wrinkle combating ones and save others. Not all products you use need to break your bank.
> Moisturizer With Retinol
For nighttime,
dermatologists recommend a moisturizer with retinol, the gold standard anti aging
ingredient. Apply it before bed to reduce fine lines and even out discolouration.
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Eliminate puffiness, smooth out crow's-feet, and
reduce dark circles with one of these power creams.
Clockwise from top left:
Philosophy Miracle Worker Miraculous Anti-Aging Eye
Cream ($60; philosophy.com) contains a
powerful mix of peptides and retinoids to help reduce the appearance of
wrinkles; vitamin C to protect skin from free radicals; and sodium hyaluronate
to hydrate.
The combination of glycerin and vitamins B3, B5,
and E in Olay Total Effects Line & Dark Circle Minimizing Brush
($19; drugstores) softens delicate skin. Pigments (meant to work with most skin
tones) hide undereye circles.
If your skin is oily, try a lightweight formula
that absorbs quickly, like Garnier Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Eye Roller ($15;
drugstores). Pro-retinol (a mix of retinol and linoleic acid, which is
moisturizing and anti-inflammatory) minimizes crow's-feet.
Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Eye ($20;
drugstores) contains line-smoothing retinol and hydrating hyaluronic acid.
Don't forget to layer on an SPF 30 sunscreen; retinol can make skin more
sensitive to UV rays.
Sephora Collection Instant Depuffing Roll-On Gel ($15; sephora.com) is infused with an exotic leaf
extract (cyathea cumingil) to temporarily tighten skin; a seed extract
moisturizes and plumps fine lines.
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>Salicylic Acid
This feisty little acid is a
gold standard for acne control with anti aging benefits. Salicylic Acid
or Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) has been proven to stand up against
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (glycolic, lactic, citric, and tartaric acids) when it
comes to skin cell turnover and improving skin tone and texture. So it’s not
just for combating those pesky facial problems that pop up once a month…With
Salicylic Acid you kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
One exfoliating salicylic acid I
use that is a $ saver: is St.Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub Blemish and
Blackhead clearing – Oil Free-2%Salicylic Acid. I was totally on the fence in trying this product for the
first time, I don’t know if it reminded me of being a teenager and it being an
all over body exfoliate that would have been to rough for my face that I
steered clear from the “Apricot Scrub” But it must have been the new packaging
and the fact that this product was strictly for the gentle skin on your face,
that I gave in and tried it… And after the first use I was addicted! I use it
twice a day and my skin feels amazing after every use.
I first wash my face with my next choice which is again a $ saver and my choice is Aveeno Clear Complexion foaming Cleanser with Salicylic Acid and with Moisture-rich soy extracts I also love this product because it is gentle and great at removing all of my make-up. In my journey for the perfect face wash I have tried so many other different facial washes and the only other one I love as much as Aveeno is Vichy detoxifying rinse off foam cleanser for combination skin, I really like something that foams and does a good job of removing make-up and doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry and tight or stripped of moisture, then I exfoliate with the apricot scrub followed up with a toner I go between Vichy or Aveeno and it’s just for moisture balancing after exfoliating and washing. The exfoliation process is key in removing dead skin cells and helping to combat fine lines and wrinkles.
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After washing my face I apply my
secret weapons at staving off fine lines and deep wrinkles: Again twice a day I
apply this it’s StriVectin-SD eye cream and can be used in the laugh lines as
well or anywhere else I feel needs fine line zapping attention. This product
I’ve used for 3 years now and I love it! I also use the Garnier Ultra-Lift
Anti- Wrinkle Eye Roller with Retinol before applying the StriVectin before bed
always letting the Retinol absorb thoroughly before applying the next cream.
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| Shoppers Drug Mart or Sephora $100 |
Regardless if you use this
particular eye cream product or another product the point is using it! Use any
eye cream, I’ve been dabbing eye cream on my eyes since my early 20’s and I
believe it’s been the single smartest thing I have done for my skin. Prevention is key, start as early as possible. Also
wearing sunglasses all year long helps as well!
Moisturize, Moisturize,
Moisturize!
I have more combination, sensitive
oily skin, which with it being more, oily it’s great for keeping it youthful
looking as apposed to being dry and flakey…but also doesn’t mean I don’t get
dry flakey spots and if I do I use Vichy Rehydrating Thermal Mask, sometimes as
a spot treatment for wherever is needing more moisture also it’s great to
slather on as a hydrating mask and letting my skin absorb it, having over
moisturized skin is never a bad thing if your using something that’s for
sensitive skin and is light weight.
Under my make-up I use Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer for combination
skin with Elizabeth Arden Prevage Serum mixed in so I pump both into my hand
and blend them together then apply to my face and if needed I dab a tiny bit of the Vichy mask where
necessary. I also apply StriVectin under and around eye’s and finish off with my
Primer which at the moment I’m using Laura Mercier Secret Finish for my T-Zone
area which again I rub in where needed.
And in the Summer months I change up my
facial moisturizer to Avenno Positively Radiant with SPF 15, I know I should
wear facial sunscreen in my moisturizer all year round but in the winter months
I find this cream too heavy, and I don’t like to change up my routine much and
disrupt my skin care regime as I don’t want to test all different kinds of products
out on my skin, as I don’t want it to have a reaction and breakout. I’m sure we all feel the same way we
stick with what we know and what works for us, as we know our skin best. But implementing a few of these product's into your daily routine isn't a bad thing either.
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PREVAGE PREVAGE® Face Advanced
Anti-aging Serum, 1.7 fl. oz.
PREVAGE® Anti-aging Breakthrough:
94% of women saw a dramatic
improvement in the skin's overall appearance after just 4 weeks.
PREVAGE® transforms anti-aging
skincare with advanced Idebenone technology, the most powerful antioxidant
available today** with an EPF® rating of 95. Re-engineered to help create a
reserve within the skin to release protective and corrective benefits when and
where needed most. Measurably diminishes the appearance of lines, wrinkles,
minor scars, redness, age spots and sun damage so skin looks younger than ever.
PREVAGE® Face addresses major
skincare concerns with proven results:
- Fine lines, wrinkles, age spots
and discolorations appear reduced.
- Redness and minor scars and
existing sun damage look minimized.
- Skin looks firmer and more
radiant.
PREVAGE® Face provides significant
benefits to protect and correct the look of skin, helping shield skin from
environmental assaults, intercept future aging signs and dramatically improve
the look of sun damaged skin. In addition to noticeably minimizing the appearance
of lines, wrinkles, age spots and discolorations and giving skin a firmer look,
tests show a reduction in the appearance of redness and minor scars. Over the
long term, skin's natural look of resilience is fortified, allowing skin to
help fight the effects of environmental aggression. Use it morning and night as
the first step of your PREVAGE® regimen.
@ The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora
$160
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-Also if you have a man in your
life don’t forget they may like to get pampered as well, so when your out
shopping for your new products don’t forget your man could use some as well and
if you like to give facials like I do they will love it and love you for it.
Win/Win!
WELCOME TO 2012 IT'S GOING TO BE AN EXCITING YEAR!
