With the winter and holidays right around the corner, this is generally that time of year our skin begins to experience some of their ramifications. Here are some of my must haves to stay stress free (or at least look like it!), while combating winter dryness this season. They also make great gifts, if for no one else, then yourself, and they get extra points for their great packing.
*These products are in the order of the post below (not in order of my favorites).
The Survive Kit from This Works is a travel friendly 5 piece set That includes:
Turbo Balm – A preservative free balm, made from Cocoa Butter, Rose, and Monoi, works great on lips, cuticles, elbows, (basically any chapped area) to sooth dryness.
Quick Spritz – A cool hydrating spritz for the face and body blended from on palmrosa and rosewood to refresh the skin.
One for all – A roller ball with pure lavender and coconut oil, is a natural antiseptic that can be used when skin needs some soothing relief. The calming smell can also help aid sleep.
Breathe in – Aromatherapy to the rescue. This roller ball with frankincense and eucalyptus is useful for clearing the head, or when feeling run down.
Stay Cool Eye Serum – A soothing blend of aloe, arnica, and cucumber. Easy absorption into the skin — this helps me look revived and refreshed after a long night.
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Skyn Iceland, the natural skincare company that specializes in counteracting the negative effects of stressed skin created the Detox Kit based on 4 of their signature products to help rebalance skin.
Glacial Face Wash with Biospheric Complex – This gentle, foaming cleanser helps relieves skin of impurities and leaves skin soft and refreshed. Key ingredients include white willow bark (helps prevent breakouts), icelandic kelp (to fight inflammation), and cylindrical seed oil (natural antioxidant that helps repair skin’s lipid barrier).
Arctic Face Mist with Biospheric Complex – A refreshing, toning mist, that helps instantly relieve irritated, uneven and inflamed skin. I love this product right after washing my face as well as for a pick me up throughout the day. It’s impressive ingredient roster includes green tea antioxidants, white willow bark, witch hazel (to reduce size of pores), shea butter (hydrates dry skin), and yeast extract (to help calm inflammation).
The ANTIDOTE Quenching Daily Lotion with Biospheric Complex – This lightweight lotion goes on with a cooling sensation to moisturizes and hydrates skin; safe and recommended for acne prone skin. Contains Omega 2, 6, and 9 fatty acids, aloe vera, jojoba, and shea butter to moisturize the skin. There is a mint derivative used to improve microcirculation to relieve redness, and meadow sweet extract to control oiliness and tighten pores. In addition, this product includes white willow bark, Icelandic kelp, and yeast extract (explained above).
Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex – This overnight moisturizing cream works with your natural renewal process to energize, and restore tone and texture. Powerful ingredients include anti-aging rice peptides to firm skin, antioxidants, Vitamins A, C, and E to improve elasticity and tone skin, as well as white willow bark and yeast extract.
Basically, a month supply of skincare (cleaner, lotion, mist, and night cream) that works to counteract stress and all the unpleasantness it can create.
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This deep cleansing mask uses innovative, oxygenating cleansing agents, which immerse into pores to clean dirt and makeup, leaving your face clean and refreshed. On contact, it feels like shaving foam and tickles slightly as it works itself into your pores. Leave it on for five minutes, then rinse off with a warm towel, and your skin feels instantly smoother. Contains green tea extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and soy protein, which help calm lines, and keep skin radiant and firm.
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I have really dry skin this time of year, so if I could (afford it) I would bathe in this stuff. I love the packaging, the way it smells — a special blend of amber and vanilla essences — and most importantly, the result. This product deeply hydrates my skin all day without being greasy or messy. The gorgeous yellow coloring comes from the natural ingredient, Sea Buckhorn Berry, which is able to survive harsh climates and is known for its healing and protective properties.
More about the Balm:
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During a recent trip to Warren Tricomi, the beauty shop in The Plaza Hotel, I was introduced to ReVersital 3-in1 MidcrodermaStick. The representative demonstrated on my hand how this product cleanses, resurfaces, and moisturizes.
Considering how amazing the skin on my hand felt, I knew I wanted to try and review this product. After two weeks of using this product (3 times a week), my skin was glowing. This is truly an extraordinary product and worth trying.
I made the mistake of bringing it home on a recent trip to Boston where I was hoping to get my mother’s opinion (and gather data to see how it works for a more mature skin). Generally the only products she gets excited about are Cosmedix or Dr. Haushka; however, after her first experience with the ReVersital she wouldn’t
Well color me plaid! — Burberry will be launching a cosmetic line in July of 2010. The launch will consist of 100 new products for eyes, lips and skin. All I can say is with Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & Gabbana out there, it’s about time we saw a little plaid on the shelves. Speaking of which, I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE PACKAGING!
Directions: Rub gently and let the salt exfoliate, while the shea butter moisturizes. Rinse off the excess salt and dry your hands. Your hands will feel silky smooth in just a few seconds.
Holy smokes Batman! This product is serious stuff. I scooped some out from the jar and rubbed the concoction all over my hands. At first I questioned the ‘silky smooth’ result, considering how hard the salt was exfoliating my skin. Then after rinsing the shea butter absorbed into my skin and BAM! My hands were the softest they’ve ever been. Finish with a hand cream or just call it a day.
Please note, while the packaging says ‘with fragrance of vanilla, musk, and lemon balm,’ all I smell is the shea butter. Sure if you inhale hard enough, you will get hints of the other ingredients. While I’m a fan of the restorative properties of shea butter, I’m not crazy about the smell. But this product is so impressive; I’m willing to overlook it. Now if only a hand massage and manicure came along with the product, I’d never step foot in a parlor again. Until then …
This product does not contain parabens, sulfates or synthetic fragrances and dyes.
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Affiliation: This product was not sent to me by a representative.
I’m so glad Mercury is out of retrograde today because it was really messing with me this past week.
First, I had all my above 3 oz. beauty products taken from me at the airport.
Then I locked myself out of my iPhone by accidentally upgrading it while
Estée Lauder announced today that it will close all Prescriptives counters globally by January 31, 2010. While supplies last, they will continue to sell products through their website. So stock up NOW or risk forever holding your peace.
Prescriptives was once ranked among the top five brands in American department stores; but today is not that day, and I will admit, I’m part of the problem! Years ago (ahem, many), I used to be one of their loyal foundation and moisturizer customers, but then one day, I just stopped. I’m not sure why, I suppose I started trying different brands and falling in love with new products. Brand loyalty is so hard to find these days.
