Moisturizing Facial Tablets from Lush

Solid tablets of vitamin rich essential oils and hydrating fluids – that is Toner Tabs, the new and unique line of moisturizers from Lush. These tablets are free of preservatives and are designed to truly hydrate and revitalize the skin. Among the products in the line are the T Tree Toner Tab best for teenage and troubled skin, Vitamin C Toner Tab best for maturing skin, and the Vitamin E Toner Tab that balances and refreshes all skin types.

To use, all you have to do is drop a tablet in a bowl of hot water and then drape a towel over your head. Then you let the steam hydrate and revive your face.

Estée Lauder’s Hydra Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer Creme

Due to my mostly dry skin, one of my favorite/most needed products in the world is moisturizer. And I’ve heard that Estee Lauder does moisturizer well, as evident in their Hydra Bright Skin-Tone Perfecting Moisturizer Creme line. Light and silky, this moisturizing cream does not just moisturize; its Encapsulated Moisture Cells solution helps plump skin as well to clear fine lines. Of course, it isn’t called Hydra Bright for nothing, as it creates a vibrant, flawless, and glowing look too.

The moisturizer comes in three variants to suit dry skin, oily skin, and combination skin. Thus, you can use it no matter what type of skin you have. Price may be a bit steep at $40.00 for 1.7 oz but I’ve read great reviews about this moisturizer and would like to try it out one of these days. If you’re using this moisturizer right now feel free to share your thoughts on it!

Clinique’s M Cover for Men

Gone are the days when only women care excessively for their faces. These days, men use almost as much facial products as women (although they don’t necessarily like to talk about it! :D)

If you’re a guy who likes to use concealer to hide blemishes or pimples that you are currently treating, here’s one product you might want to try out: Clinique’s M Cover. Created specifically for men’s skin, the M Cover blends well in the face and looks perfectly natural. It doesn’t dry out easily as well.

If you’re a woman and you’ve got a husband or partner who’s constantly worried about certain elements on his face, you might want to help him out by surprising him with this concealer. It can cover dark circles, shaving nicks, and more. Aside from concealing, the product is also equipped with moisturizing and soothing ingredients that can heal or soothe the face.

Mineral Moisture Complex by Pur Minerals

Just the word “mineral” in the name sells these days. But this product looks as though it may be a winner. It is stated to improve skin tone and texture in less than 10 days and it reduces wrinkles up to 30% in 14 days. The anti-aging moisturizer works on your skin while you sleep; increasing collagen synthesis and leaving you with younger-looking beautiful skin. We all love the sound of that!

With ingredients such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Sea Kelp; it might just work. It comes in a 2oz. container which costs 34.50 from Pur Minerals. Haven’t tried it myself, yet, but the container sure is attractive. I love the clean look of packaging. This product should be used in the evenings after cleaning your face and before you go to bed. Mineral Moisture Complex works to hydrate and reverse the signs of aging in a short time.We would love to hear reviews of anyone who has actually tried this product. Let us know what you liked and didn’t like about it and would you buy more???

The company, Pur Minerals, has a whole line of beauty products that look and sound like great products to try. Let’s see if they are really worth it. Give us all your feedback on them!

Talika Eye Dream

Long nights and lack of sleep getting you down? Are your eyes looking more and more dark and droopy with too much stress and work? Why not try giving those naturally gorgeous peepers an overhaul with a great eye cream that rejuvenates them back to their natural brightness and perkiness?

Talika’s Eye Dream promises to do that and more. With its moisturizing qualities, botanical ingredients, and peptide powers, the mask’s main purpose is to liven up your eyes overnight when you apply it before sleep, making sure you wake up to gorgeous eyes that will show no clue of how hardworking or stressed out you are. 😀 Only more proof of how radiant you can naturally be.

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Beauty and Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has been said to be one of the world’s healthiest cooking oils. But aside from the health aspect, I’ve heard many people swear to the beautifying powers of the coconut oil as well. Here are just some of the supposed beauty powers of the coconut oil:

1. It can stimulate hair growth. Applying coconut oil particularly virgin coconut oil on hair has been said to work wonders on hair loss conditions. It also strengthens hair and prevents dry scalp. In addition, coconut oil is a great and cheap conditioner and hot oil treatment because it leaves the hair smooth and shiny.

2. It can smoothen the skin. Coconut oil can be used as a lotion and facial moisturizer to smoothen the skin and remove rough and dry patches. You can use it as an after-bath lotion, facial moisturizer, or massage oil.

3. It can treat damaged skin. More than beautifying, many people claim that coconut oil can actually treat damaged skin by relieving eczema symptoms, preventing fungal infections and body odor, and protecting against age spots and blemishes.

Have you experienced the beautifying powers of the coconut oil?

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4 Beauty Benefits of Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum Jelly is one of those things that are amazingly cheap and readily available. But are you aware of all the beauty benefits it can give you which you can take advantage of? Read on to know just what you can get from having one small jar of this inexpensive yet wonderful beauty product in your bag.

1. It can soften your skin. I have mentioned in a previous post that applying petroleum jelly on your feet before you sleep and then wearing socks to seal it in is an effective way to have smooth and soft feet. You can also apply it on your hands regularly before or after doing manual work like cleaning or typing.

2. It’s a great moisturizer. Petroleum jelly is safe to use as a moisturizer on all skin types because it contains no chemicals or harmful substances whatsoever.

3. It’s great for chapped lips! No need to buy expensive lip moisturizers and lip gloss as long as you have your little trusty jar of petroleum jelly on your bag.

4. It’s a straight-up, no frills makeup remover. Just dab some of the jelly on areas with makeup then gently wipe with tissue or cotton.

I’m sure there are a lot more things petroleum jelly can do. Care to share your knowledge? 🙂

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Our Image Starts from Within

How we feel about ourselves is the image we project to others. With that in mind, let’s talk about a way to project a positive image for this Mother’s Day. Whether you are planning an evening out with your kids or a special dinner at home, preparing for Mother’s Day should start in the quiet of your own surroundings with these simple steps:

1.  Prep your canvas: Without a properly prepped canvas, your make-up application will look good at best. Let’s go for fantastic! Start preparing for your evening with NutriMinC® RE9® REgain Illuminating Enzyme Peel. This product has Alpha Hydroxy Acids which help renew cells, firm the skin and give the appearance of smoother lines. Sloughing off dead skin cells is a great start to a refreshed, glowing complexion. Now, follow up with your skin care system to complete the preparation process.
2. Prime your canvas: Try Virtual Illusion Makeup Primer to tone, smooth and minimize the visual appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Apply with a cosmetic wedge and allow the primer to dry completely before proceeding with the make-up application. This primer will extend the life of your make-up while visually minimizing enlarged pores. Primers are a must-have in your make-up kit!
3. Apply foundation: Using Line Defiance Makeup, apply foundation with a cosmetic wedge in the ‘T’-Zone. Using a very light concealer, highlight your bone structure (cheekbones, bridge of the nose and across the chin), then blend and set with a loose powder. Now, emphasize your contours using the No Sun Intended, Bronzing Powder. Remember that a highlight brings an area forward and a contour causes an area to recede. When planning your make-up for an evening event, you need to go for the gusto! This is simple to do – just use a heavier hand when applying your contours.
4. For the eyes: Try the ‘Smokey’ eye technique from my DVD, Impact Your Image. This is truly an elegant, classic look for a special evening! Focus on using darker shadows (i.e. Inkling, Smudge, and Charade About Face Eye Shadow’s) to enhance your eyes and add a touch of drama. But you’re not done yet… to top off the Smokey eye for a special evening, you MUST apply false eyelashes! Try the individual lashes from a drug store in a medium or long length. If the idea of applying individual lashes gives you hives, buy full lashes and cut them in half. Be sure to apply mascara to your own lashes BEFORE you apply the false eyelashes. (Side Note: NEVER apply mascara to false eyelashes.)
5. Now – go for the finale! Top off the look with a neutral lip. Remember, eyes OR lips… you choose which you want to emphasize. Try Twig or Illusion About Face Lipstick and overlay the lipstick with Copper About Face Sheer Shine lip gloss.

Moisturizing 101

Many types and brands of moisturizer can be bought in the market today. Too many, in fact, that quite a few women are confused on what specific moisturizer would really solve their facial problems or simply work best for their faces. From relatively cheap moisturizers to creams worth thousands of dollars, it can be hard to discern which is the proper one to buy. Hence, here are some basic guide questions that may help in the process of choosing and applying our beloved moisturizer.

1 1. What is my facial skin type?

The type of moisturizer you choose should depend on your skin type. People who are often exposed to chemicals or to the sun tend to have dry skin. If you have dry skin, it is best to apply a more hypoallergenic moisturizer as this calms the skin. It is also best to use an oil-based moisturizer and increase the frequency of application. People with oily skin should use oil-free moisturizers such as water-based ones. For sensitive skin, make sure the moisturizer does not have any fragrance and is hypoallergenic. Meanwhile, combination skin is a bit trickier as it has both the characteristics of dry and oily skin. Usually the oily part is the forehead area, nose and chin collectively known as the T-zone, while the dry area is usually around the eyes, outer cheek, and neck. Before applying moisturizer on combination facial skin, wash face with a good facial wash and then apply a cream cleanser and freshener to dry areas and a strong astringent to the oily areas. After this you may apply hypoallergenic moisturizer on the entire face, concentrating on the drier parts.

2. What ingredients should I look for?

It all depends on the need of your skin. For instance, if you live in a big city and are often exposed to pollution, free radicals are released from the face and may cause fine lines and spots to appear. You need moisturizers with a good amount of antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E to help neutralize the free radicals. Usually it’s the same case if your job requires you be exposed to the sun for longer periods of time. Choose moisturizers with a strong sun protection factor or SPF (at least 20) to protect your face from drying up. If your skin has darkened and thickened and you wish to exfoliate, choose a moisturizer with fruit acid or Vitamin A that helps get rid of old skin. However this is not advisable to older women whose skin are generally thinner. Cholesterol and fatty acids also work great as these mimic the structure of your skin. Antioxidants like green tea and Vitamin C induce a better glow.

3. What ingredients should I avoid?

People with dry skin should avoid moisturizers that have fragrances as this can irritate the skin. Avoid glycolic acid as this can cause unhealthy thinning of the skin. If you’re prone to acne, avoid “comedogenic” products as this can block pores.

4. What is the proper method of application?

Before applying moisturizer, make sure your hands are clean. Surely you do not want any more dirt to enter your face. When your hands are clean, wash your face thoroughly and then wipe with a clean towel. This is the time to apply moisturizer on the still damp facial skin, as applying moisturizer to a damp face helps lock in the moisture. Don’t apply moisturizer on a dry face because this doesn’t trap excess moisture. Of course, don’t apply moisturizer to a wet face as well as the cream and water will just slide off your face.

Remember to spread the moisturizer in your face by way of gentle massaging, all the way to the neck. Do not miss any crucial area. Use slow and soft upward strokes to counter the direction of gravity that tends to pull down the face over time. 😉