Skin Care

Beautyfix 2: Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque

A few months ago, my husband treated me to a professional facial. During the service, I begged for advice on how to handle my pregnancy-induced jawline breakouts… that for some reason hadn't gone away even after I had the baby! Her advice to me was short and sweet, I needed to add a good peel to my regimen.

For that reason, I was especially excited to find this home peel tucked in the Beautyfix kit for the Spring season. The Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masque (a retail value of $26) is actually intended to be an anti-aging mask, but it's powerful blend of Alpha and Polyhydroxy acids (AHA/PHA) and Gluconolactone also help with clarity and reduction of pore size. After a few uses, the left side of my face–previously a bumpy, pimply mess–is now baby-smooth with only some mild scarring left from cystic acne. The right side of my face is still a work in progress, but I've noticed much improvement since starting to use this product!

Want to dig into this product? You can either subscribe to the Beautyfix program, to receive a full-size tube as part of kit #2, or you can buy it stand-alone from NeoStrata.com.

It’s HERE! Beautyfix 2

Skin, hair, eyes… the gang's all here! The team over at Beautyfix just released the second version of their fabulous service! If you're a regular reader of Raging Rouge, you're familiar with the Beautyfix program. But, for my newbie readers, I'll summarize to get you up to speed.

Beautyfix is a fun way for the beauty lovers among us to try new product, or score old favorites at a discount. For only $49.99, billed quarterly, Beautyfix will ship you hundreds of dollars in product. We're not talking sample packets, ladies. All of the products are either full-size or deluxe-sample size. On top of that, Beautyfix members are offered discounts on many of the brands included in each case, so if you end up addicted to a new brand, chances are high you'll get the opportunity to restock at a discount!

Want to know more? click HERE to head over to the Beautyfix website.

Availability is limited, so it might be too late to get Beautyfix #2, pictured above. But don't fret… Beautyfix #3 will be launching on June 22nd! Yet another reason to look forward to the Summer.

MAC Colour Ready: Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder

MAC’s Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder is like the icing on the cake for any look. Since I’m throwing sweet similies around, I’d compare its ultra-refined texture to that of Confectioner’s Sugar.

Super-transparent, this powder sets makeup and slightly mattifies shiny skin without settling into fine lines or pores, making it an instant favorite for all ages and skin tones!

Retail price is $21.

Click HERE to check it out at MAC online.

Click HERE to buy MAC at Nordstrom online.

Click HERE to shop for MAC at Macy’s.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

	Mom needs two things: more makeup and more time! CARGO has pulled together 7 products that will get Mom out the door looking gorgeous in 7 minutes. Available in three different shade options, CARGO’s 7 in 7 makeup kit offers $170 of amazing CARGO cosmetics for only $59. Unlike some value sets, 7 in 7 contains some of CARGO’s best-selling products: OneBase (a hybrid foundation/concealer that I swear by), the Essential Palette (these shadows are engraved with application instructions), Eye Pencil, LashActivator, BeachBlush (this multi-toned cheek color also doubles as shadow in a pinch), Reverse Lip Liner and CARGO’s Classic Lip Gloss with Timestrip Technology. Click HERE to buy CARGO 7 in 7 Kit from Sephora.com.
	What do you get when you combine ancient Chinese beauty rituals with modern-day French beauty technology? Pur~Lisse! I’ve sampled many skin care products in my day, and Pur~Lisse ranks high on my list of must-haves. The “be moist & stay protected” gift set will introduce Mom to the line. It includes the incredible pūr~lip comfort daily lip nourisher (that miraculously softens lips and reduces the appearance of fine lines instantly), pūr~protect essential daily moisturizer with an SPF 30 (this moisturizer wears beautifully under makeup, and makes skin look youthful and positively dewy) and pūr~moist hydra-balance moisturizer. Retail price is $125 through May. Click HERE to buy online from Pur~Lisse.
	H2O Plus is known for their luxe bath and body products formulated with skin-pampering ingredients from the sea. The Ultimate Spa Collection contains five full-sized products (enclosed in a beautiful box) to keep Mom’s skin smooth, hydrated and refreshed from head to toe. A $72.50 value, this set retails for only $50. She’ll think you spent so much more! This Mom gives the collection a big thumbs-up. It’s the perfect gift for a busy Mom who would love a spa day, but simply doesn’t have the time. The Ultimate Spa Collection includes: Sea Salt Body Wash, Sea Salt Skin Smoother, Spa Body Butter, Spa Hand & Nail Cream and Soothing Mint Foot Rub. Click HERE to buy the Ultimate Spa Collection from H2O Plus online.
	Moms love skincare, period. Borghese’s Perfect Pampering collection will have her positively glowing. The set includes Borghese skin care favorites: Fango Active Mud, CuraForte Moisture Intensifier, Fluido Protettivo Spa Lift for Eyes, Cura di Vita Protettivo, Crema Saponetta, Bagno di Vita Bath & Shower Gel, Splendide Mani, Piedi Vitale and the most adorable Straw Tote. The retail value of this collection is $188, but you can buy it for only $52.50! Click HERE to buy the Perfect Pampering gift set from Borghese online.
	Is Mom obsessed with mineral makeup? I know I’ve been lured by the call of its siren song on many occasions, but have been generally disappointed by the finish of mineral foundation. Being True’s mineral makeup kit includes a transforming mineral mist that makes the loose mineral makeup simply melt into the complexion– no chalky finish, and no settling into pores! The leaf-green patent bag is ideal for travel, and has mini storage compartments for each product. “The Kit” contains $150 of Being True makeup (two shades of mineral foundation to ensure a perfect match, a bronzer, transforming mineral mist and a high-quality retractable brush), but retails for only $75. Click HERE to buy the kit online from Being True.
	Is your budget tight? Weleda offers trial-sized gift sets of their amazing skin care products at incredibly affordable prices. The Almond Facial Care Kit includes hypoallergenic products ideal for pampering sensitive skin. This cleansing regimen is so gentle, and the sweet smell of Almond is yummy. The small size makes this a great gift for Moms who love to travel. The Weleda Almond Facial Care Kit includes: Almond Cleansing Lotion, Almond Moisture Cream, Almond Intensive Facial Cream and Almond Facial Oil. Retail price is a mere $14.99! Click HERE to buy the Almond Facial Care Kit online from Weleda.
	Kenzo’s popular Oriental/Floral fragrance FlowerbyKenzo is now available in a deluxe gift set, perfect for Mom! Included in the set is a 100mL bottle of FlowerbyKenzo, a 100mL FlowerbyKenzo Body Milk and a mini FlowerbyKenzo bottle for toting in her purse! Retail price for the set is $88, so it’s like you’re getting the Body Milk and travel fragrance for free! Click HERE to buy this deluxe gift set from Kenzo USA.
	Totally stumped? Rather than pick a gift, just pick a brand you know she loves! Prescriptives offers gift choices in all price ranges, and also has fun refillable compacts that Mom can customize to suit her complexion. Best of all, Prescriptives will email the gift card to Mom, and she’ll receive it in hours! Great for last-minute shoppers… Click HERE to buy a gift card from Prescriptives.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2012!

Canyon Ranch Your Transformation: Recovery Intensive Moisture Mask

At Winters end, my skin requires major damage control. Dry, flaky and utterly stressed– only the most intense moisturizers need apply for this job!

I wrote a while back about how Canyon Ranch–the ultimate spa retreat–introduced their own line of skin care. Well, Canyon Ranch has recently expanded their collection to include the Recovery Intensive Moisture Mask. This product is a must-have for those seeking to repair dehydrated, dry skin.

Apply to clean skin (you can even cover with a warm, wet towel to simulate the experience of a professional facial). Rinse after only 5 minutes! You'll notice instant moisturizing benefits, and coupled with your favorite night cream, this mask really speeds up the re-hydrating process.

But the long-term effects benefits are what will keep you coming back for more. Recovery Intensive Moisture Mask boasts:

1) A niacin-rich formula that strengthens skin and protects from future damage.

2) A proprietary blend of ceramides that help boost moisture retention and improve skin's smoothness.

3) An anti-oxidant cocktail that reduces free radical damage, evens skin tone and deters hyperpigmentation.

Introduced for a limited time (say it ain't so!), the retail price is $95.