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Return To Your Youth

You guys, it has been a crazy few weeks.  A lot going on in every area of my life and I have the lack of sleep, poor eating choices and few gym visits to show for it.  I think things are settling down now (thank God) but I am very, very happy that during it all, I was using Bliss' The Youth As We Know It Anti-Aging Night Cream, along with their The Youth As We Know It Serum and The Youth As We Know It Eye Cream.  (Basically, I'm on a full Youth As We Know It skin care regime!)  I've been using the three products together since the third week in December and I am SO happy that I did it then (before I knew the wave of work that was coming my way) because somehow, even though I'm totally exhausted, I don't look like it.  (As a matter of fact, someone told me that I was "glowy" the other day. Glowy!  I was like, that must be the FOUR HOURS of sleep and breakfast burrito I'm running on).  At night, I cleanse with my normal Dermalogia/Clarisonic routine, then I put on the serum, the night cream and the eye cream and I'm good to go.  And seriously - my skin looks great, especially for how much stress I'm under right now.  I also love that they're chock full of anti-aging ingredients so I know I'm putting great things on my face that'll make it look good in the future, not just now. (The only drawback to it is every single time I look at the jars, I think, "Dammit, I really want a facial and massage at Bliss this weekend."  It's like instant yearning).  If you're like me and aren't exactly 25 anymore (cough cough) I definitely recommend checking this line out.  Your youth will thank you!

Note:  Samples of these products were sent to me by a PR representative working with Bliss

Lose Yourself In Opulence

 

I'm always (and I mean ALWAYS) looking for great new face products.  Because I'm convinced they make a big difference, but also because after all the time I've put into protecting my skin from the sun, I'll be damned if I'm going to look old before my time because I was too lazy to wash/tone/moisturize my face at night and went to bed a few minutes early.  My latest skincare regimen that I'm obsessed with is the Intraceuticals Opulence line.  

The line has five different products in it and they come labeled with the steps and the order you're supposed to use them in, which makes it all super simple.  First comes Prepare (Brightening Cleanser), Revive (Daily Serum), Replenish (Hydration Gel and if you need it, the Brightening Wand) and Protect (Moisture Brightening Cream).  It's considered a three step Hyaluronic layering, which is an Intraceuticals ingredient system, so all the products are designed to work together for the most effective results.  (I kind of love when it's THIS simple and easy to treat your skin so well).  I haven't used the Brightening Wand (only because I don't need it yet) but the other four products are ah-mazing.  (Please read that it in a Valley girl voice because it makes it so much better).  I have sensitive skin and a lot of products that are supposed to be non-irritating don't actually work out that way, but this regime actually gets my skin super clean, while at the same time keeping it really well hydrated and protected against aging. (And there's no redness or irritation at all, which is key when you have sensitive skin).  Plus, I absolutely LOVE the bottles. You twist the caps to bring up the pump, which you then press down to dispense the product.  This may seem like a silly point, but it's actually not because it keeps you from wasting any of the product, plus it means that you can travel with the entire regime without risking any leaks, which is major. (Because the one thing to consider about these products is they definitely are on the higher end of the price scale - they range from $49 for the Brightening Cleanser to $149 for the Daily Serum).  I know that's expensive, but it's what high end products cost and I do think with skin care, you get what you pay for.  So if you can afford it, these are definitely worth splurging on.  Your skin'll thank you!  

You can find out more information and buy all the products on the Intraceuticals website here.

Samples of these products were sent to me by a PR representative working with Intraceuticals   

Age-less

Who doesn't want to find a brand of affordable, great skin care that's easy to get your hands on?  No one I know.  Avalon has launched a new collection called Age-less that consists of four products.  (I love an easy routine that's already laid out for me).  Here's their official descriptions:

• Cleansing Milk ($9.99) - Our soap-free milk cleanser gently lifts away impurities while replenishing skin’s nutrient balance with six essential vitamins and antioxidants.  Dry, sensitive skin feels soft and clean, never stripped or tight.
• Revitalizing Cream ($15.99) - Our rich, nourishing face cream deeply hydrates and helps rebuild tone and texture.  With a hearty dose of antioxidants and vitamins, revitalized skin appears illuminated from within.  Whether used as a richly replenishing night cream or as a daily moisturizer, this cream will awaken your skin’s youthful vibrancy.
• Illuminating Serum ($19.99) - This concentrated, dual-action solution works synergistically to brighten skin from both inside and outside.  Treated with a replenishing combination of vitamins and antioxidants, skin structure is supported internally while the skin’s surface is softened and smoothed.  As a result, your complexion appears even and more radiant.
• Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Daily Moisturizer ($15.99) - Lightweight, daily moisturizer provides broad spectrum protection against incidental sun exposure.

I haven't tried any of the products yet because I'm currently testing a bunch of other skin care products (I know - classy problem to have, right?) but they have a ton of vitamins in them (A, B, C, D, E, K) and all the formulas are biodegradable with recyclable packaging that's made from 100% post-consumer material.  Love that.  I'm also super happy that they're available at Walmart because it means everyone can easily get their hands on them.  (You can also order them at their website, AvalonPersonalCare.com).  Check them out now!

Take A Dip In The Dead Sea

I am so all about the serums.  I just think they're a vital part of any skin care regimen and they have so many benefits to them, I don't know why anyone would skip one.  (Seriously, it takes all of one minute to put on.  So worth it).  AHAVA's new Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate is a moisture and radiance boosting serum that supercharges your skin's cellular functions to counteract aging both when you put it on and over time.  I'm a huge fan of anything that comes from the Dead Sea because it has such proven healing abilities and is chock full o' minerals, so I was super excited to try this one.  (Also, I'm obsessed with AHAVA products.  Obsessed!  If you haven't tried any yet, get thee to your closest ULTA and stock up.  You won't be sorry).  I've been using the serum for about a month now and I kind of love it.  With serums, it's hard to tell how much they're working sometimes because they don't always show immediate results, but I feel like after a month, my skin is looking super healthy and glowy, which isn't always the case.  (I've been pairing it with Bliss' The Youth As We Know It nightime moisturizer, so that's a combo you might want to try out because it seems to work amazingly well).  The serum is definitely hydrating and I love knowing that I'm putting a ton of minerals on my skin, plus 85% of people who tested it out for a week saw more youthful skin, so that's a big plus for it.  (That's what we're all after, right?  I want my teenage skin again.  Minus the zits!)  I'll be using this one 'til the bottle runs out, which if you could see the ridiculous amount of products I have to test out, is high praise indeed.  Now, if AHAVA could only magically transport me to the real Dead Sea for a nice, long vacation, I'd really be set.  How can we make that happen?  

Note: A sample of this product was sent to me by a PR representative working with AHAVA

SUPERCHARGED SKIN

Dead Sea Osmoter^™ Concentrate is powered by a triple concentration of AHAVA’s propriety Osmoter™, a balanced concentrate of Dead Sea Minerals that restores skin’s vitality, enhancing its natural ability to retain moisture. Ongoing research performed by AHAVA's scientists went beyond traditional levels of mineral content discovering the amazing power of 3 times Osmoter™ to boost cellular hydration, and provide natural radiance from within creating a universal, multi-benefit serum for all skin types and ages. This groundbreaking, skin-optimizing serum boosts hydration, clarity and luminosity and supercharges skin’s cellular functions to counteract the signs of aging immediately and over time. The result is a visibly more youthful complexion. - See more at: http://www.ahava.com/face/serums/dead-sea-osmoter-concentrate#sthash.Vm0I3fRH.dpuf

SUPERCHARGED SKIN

Dead Sea Osmoter^™ Concentrate is powered by a triple concentration of AHAVA’s propriety Osmoter™, a balanced concentrate of Dead Sea Minerals that restores skin’s vitality, enhancing its natural ability to retain moisture. Ongoing research performed by AHAVA's scientists went beyond traditional levels of mineral content discovering the amazing power of 3 times Osmoter™ to boost cellular hydration, and provide natural radiance from within creating a universal, multi-benefit serum for all skin types and ages. This groundbreaking, skin-optimizing serum boosts hydration, clarity and luminosity and supercharges skin’s cellular functions to counteract the signs of aging immediately and over time. The result is a visibly more youthful complexion. - See more at: http://www.ahava.com/face/serums/dead-sea-osmoter-concentrate#sthash.Vm0I3fRH.dpuf