Skin Care

Ordinarily, I’m a foundation girl. But when the weather turns warmer, I’m in the mood to bare a little skin. La Mer has introduced this amazing water based formula that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.  The slight tint helps even out the complexion, but doesn’t overly cover.  Perfect for the beach!

Some tinted moisturizers have barely-there coverage.  La Mer’s The SPF 18 Fluid Tint is slightly more opaque than many other tinted moisturizers, making it an instant favorite of this beauty blogger.

Available in three shades to suit any complexion, a 1.7 oz. tube retails for $65 on the La Mer website, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks and Neiman Marcus.

It’s wedding season!  You’ve spent months preparing for the big day (hell, you’ve been preparing your entire life!) and wake to discover a big red zit as a wedding gift from Mother Nature.  What to do?

Sukicolor just released an amazing new liquid formula concealer, packed with good-for-the-skin ingredients that just so happen to provide the most perfect, flawless concealer coverage.

Dispensed using a pump, this liquid concealer performs best applied with a concealer brush (or foundation brush, to cover larger areas).  It expertly camouflages blotchiness, hyper-pigmentation, acne scarring and current breakouts.

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients help to fight redness and treat the very blemishes it conceals!  If you’re soon to be wed, be sure you have a supply of killer concealer like sukicolor liquid formula concealer on hand for your big day!

Liquid formula concealer by suki is available in two shades that suit most skin colors, and retails for $38.50 at sukicolor.com or Upurea.com.

This little jar is impressive.  Imagine having the ability to reduce or eliminate dry/calloused skin in under 15 minutes!  Well, that miracle product does exist… and it’s made by Glytone.

The formula of the Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream contains an extremely potent Alpha-Hydroxy acid.  I know what you’re thinking ladies… NO NO NO, you can NOT use this on your face!  Designed specifically for elbows and heels, you apply the cream, wait for 10-15 minutes, then rinse the cream off with warm water.  You’ll feel it working almost immediately upon application.  A slight tingle will turn into a bit of a sting!  I personally left the cream on for only 5 minutes during the first application, but when I removed it even after this short duration I couldn’t even believe how silky soft my normally rough elbows felt.  Amazing!

Glytone Ultra Heel and Elbow Cream retails for $42 at iDerma.  If you’re scared to bare your feet and elbows for spring, you need this product!  It’s an ideal addition to your pedicure routine!

About a year ago, I told you all about CaliDerma.  Well, CaliDerma has recently re-launched as iDerma.  What sets this store apart?  iDerma is an online beauty and skin care retailer, founded by a dermatologist!  Dr. Gregory Nikolaidis has stocked his shop with the best of the best in pharma-grade skincare and beneficial makeup.  Perks for customers include a 115% Price Match Guarantee, Free Shipping on orders over $75, and a current sale of 15% off of any order of $100 or more (using code spring15).

I recently started using the Clinical Formula skincare line, sold by iDerma… and my face has never been happier!

Perfect Wash Cleanser– Gentle and lightly foamy, this cleanser is incredibly effective at removing makeup, yet doesn’t strip the skin of moisture.  Glycolic acid helps promote skin cell turnover! (Retail price $21)

Moisture Balancing Cream– Smells divine, and a a little product goes a long way!  This light moisturizer is great for sensitive skin, and is easily worn under makeup. (Retail price $21)

Pumice Cleanser– This scrub means business!  Packed with good ol’ Benzoyl Peroxide, this cleanser exfoliates while killing off the bacteria that cause breakouts.  Beware–this product can have a bleaching effect on linens or even hair!  Keep it in the shower to use when your hair is pulled back, to avoid any negative surprises!  (Retail price $24)

Clinical Formula can be used by men or women.  No girlie scents or packaging here!  Check out Clinical Formula at iDerma when you get a chance.  You’ll thank me.

It has been many years since I last used a drugstore foundation. Eternally the pessimist (and a bit of a snob), I expected the worst. Once upon a time, inexpensive makeup yielded less-than-perfect results: patchy application, streaks, smearing…  But not anymore!  I was amazed at how well CoverGirl’s TRUblend Liquid Makeup worked, blending seamlessly into my skin and evening my ruddy cheeks to a porcelain finish.  My face looked flawless, but very natural.

Listen:  the brand may be "CoverGirl", but my Mom happily snagged my bottle from me after testing it out during a visit…  proving CoverGirl is suitable for "girls" of all ages!  She reports that she’s still using this foundation, and loves it.  I must admit that I’m missing it as well.  Luckily it retails for a song! 

Check out TruBlend at drugstores, like drugstore.com for only $8.64! Read more about the Tru collection by clicking HERE.