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The best skincare products and brands on the market for a more beautiful you. Learn the secrets to beautiful skin with easy to follow skincare tips. You can always find more under the skin category.

Soothe Winter Skin Freak-Outs With a Calming Serum

by Diana Ajih on February 2, 2012

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If this cold, dry winter weather has not only gotten under your skin, but is seriously messing with your skin too, you’re not alone! Even not-so-sensitive skin is prone to winter freak-outs, whether you’re a victim of facial redness, puffiness, flakiness, or any variety of other sad cold-weather woes. But don’t fret – there’s a quick solution to soothe flustered skin during these extreme conditions, and a facial calming serum may become your new beauty savior through the winter, and possibly all year-round! If harsh weather conditions have your skin constantly irritated, try Philosophy’s Keep The Peace serum, which incorporates multiple antioxidants to serve as your knight in shining armor against environmental attack. Origins’ Dr. Weil Mega Mushroom Skin Relief takes protection a step further with anti-aging properties like Chaga and Pleurotus Mushrooms to slow visible signs of aging and make skin more resilient. If you’re more concerned with the damage that’s already been done, H2O Marine Calm Rescue Serum soothes the signs of irritation and dryness with witch hazel and yarrow extract, while Dr. Sebagh Rose de Vie Serum smoothes skin for a more supple appearance and feel with the help of organic rose hip oil for more healthy skin, no matter what the weather!

- Alexandra Gambardella

Guest post from my friends over at The Find!

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Perricone Super Skin Care Giveaway!

by Diana Ajih on January 17, 2012

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A decade ago Dr. Perricone pioneered a simple but powerful concept. Some foods are dramatically better than others for healthy aging and beautiful skin. He called them superfoods. Based on Dr. Perricone’s research, he found that bright colored fruits and vegetables have a high concentration of phytonutrients that help prevent inflammation, improve immune function, give vibrant, glowing skin, and support overall health and vitality.

So his research resulted in a brand new skincare line called SUPER for even more results. Perricone Super skin care has products ideal for all skin types (acne, fine lines and wrinkles, hydration, uneven skintone, enlarged pores, and sun damage). One product I would really love to try from this line is the Night Recharge. It’s a retinol treatment that contains red algae extract that helps the skin stay soft, supple, and safe from free radicals. I just love the idea of my skin recharging while I’m sleeping.

Is there a product you would like to try from the SUPER skincare line?

Enter the Perricone Super Skin Care Giveaway!

One lucky reader will get the chance to try a product from the SUPER line!

To enter this giveaway:

Go to the GetSuper.com website then comment and share here which Perricone SUPER product you need and why!

Giveaway ends Wednesday January 25th, 2012 at 11:55pm PT. It is open only to US, 18+ residents. The prize winner will be notified by e-mail. The winner must respond back to me within a timely manner (3 days) with a valid shipping address, or a new winner will be selected.

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Disclosure: Products were supplied to me by Perricone and no compensation was given for this post. Read my About Us page for Disclosure Policy.

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10 Best Body Moisturizers To Stick With This Winter

by Diana Ajih on January 4, 2012

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Has the winter months already caused havoc to your skin? Hydrating your skin is a must to avoid the tight and painful feel of dry skin. A powerful body moisturizer always does the trick but now the question is: Which one?

Here are the 10 best body moisturizers I’ve tried and recommend for soft, silky skin.

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1. The Body Shop Body Butter ($18)

Product Description: An intensive, creamy all-over body lotion. It absorbs easily, helping to condition, soften and smooth the skin, and to prevent dryness, leaving your skin moisturized for up to 24 hours.

My Thoughts: I’ve been a fan of The Body Shop’s Body Butter since highschool. It’s very hydrating and I love that there’s a whole line with a number of delightful scents.

2. L’Occitane Shea Butter ($39)

Product Description: New Organic & Fair Trade Fair trade Certification / New formula enriched with vitamin E for better stability.

My Thoughts: A great body moisturizer that’s all natural. It’s a bit on a high end but it’s really good at smoothing out rough hands and feet. Powerful stuff!

3. Eucerin Calming Creme Daily Moisturizer ($9.59)

Product Description: This gentle, non-greasy formula combines calming oatmeal and natural emollients for softer, healthier, more comfortable skin.

My Thoughts: I’ve been a fan of Eucerin for years so it wasn’t a hard choice when Eucerin approached me to become a SkinFirst Movement Ambassador. I tried so many of their products but I have to say the Calming Creme is my favorite. It’s non-greasy and is really good at relieving dry, itchy skin caused by winter weather.

4. Burt Bee’s Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion ($8.00)

Product Description: Creamy and sweet—and just what your skin needs to feel loved from head to toe.

My Thoughts: Smells and works fantastic! I love how they upgraded the tube too!

5. Jergen’s Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Moisturizer ($7.79)

Product Description: Rich cocoa, mango and Shea butters deeply condition for 3x more radiant-looking skin.

My Thoughts: I stole this from my mom actually and instantly fell in love with it. The shea butter leaves my skin super soft!

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Eucerin “Jolly Holiday Kit” December Giveaway!

by Diana Ajih on December 27, 2011

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‘Tis the season to moisturize! With a New Year right around the corner, it’s never too late to take charge of your skin. As you reflect on the past year and look forward to the next, commit to putting the health of your skin first. Skin stress that appears during the holidays can be the result of a lack of moisture, especially if you live in a colder climate.  Eucerin would like to help give your skin the beautiful and healthy holiday glow it deserves.

This month’s product spotlight:

This month giveaway is the  “Jolly Holiday Kit” on behalf of Eucerin. This care package includes amazing Eucerin products that help boost skin’s moisture along with cosmetic bags and festive nail polish to make your holiday merry and bright!

One winner will win:

  • Eucerin Calming Crème
  • Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Crème
  • a makeup bag along with some festive nail polish

To Enter:

Do you have any New Year skin resolutions you will be making for healthy, beautiful and glowing skin in 2012?  Share your New Year’s skin resolutions with me by leaving a comment to enter!

Giveaway ends Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 11:55pm PT. It is open only to US, 18+ residents. The prize winner will be notified by e-mail. The winner must respond back to me within a timely manner (3 days) with a valid shipping address, or a new winner will be selected.

FOR EXTRA ENTRIES:

Disclosure: Products were supplied to me by Eucerin and no compensation was given for this post. Read my About Us page to find the Disclosure Policy.

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Carmex has expanded its skincare line with Carmex Healing Lotion and Healing Cream.

Here are some facts about Carmex Skin Care:

For nearly 75 years, people have come to love the healing power of Carmex lip balms.Finally the Carmex has created a skin care line as a solution to help heal, soothe, and moisturize your dry skin.

“Carmex fans have embraced our skin care line since we unveiled the Healing Lotion and Healing Cream last year,” said Paul Woelbing, president, Carma Laboratories. “Our goal was to leverage the healing power of Carmex to develop a family of skin care products that work as well as our popular lip balm. We are excited that we now offer two Carmex skin care formulas in a variety of sizes to serve virtually every customer need.”

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Perricone MD is one of the leading lines of skin care products and supplements, created by Dr. Nicholas Perricone.

When I discovered Perricone MD products a few years ago, I instantly fell in love. Yea the products are on the high-end, but here’s a few reasons why I like to splurge on this brand whenever I get the chance.

Perricone MD has some of the best skin solutions on the market including the best wrinkle cream. They understand the importance of quality skin care products as we age. Perricone also carries skin care products for acne, sensitive skin, redness, enlarged pores, and discoloration. One of its best sellers, Perricone Cold Plasma Sub D, helps sculpt and tightens loose skin.

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