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Aging Gracefully March 9, 2015

Sunglasses Help Keep Wrinkles Away

Sunglasses have always played a huge part in my anti-aging routine. From a very young age, every time I stepped foot outside, I would wear sunglasses. Since I have light colored eyes, it makes it hard to go outside during the day without squinting, which is also a big factor in crows feet! Glasses not only do a great job at protecting our eyes from harmful rays, they also help protect the delicate skin around the eye area that tends to show our age first. The term “the bigger the better” definitely applies here. The bigger the glasses, the more of your face it will help protect. Also, go for the darkest lens you can tolerate, this will help as well. Even on those cloudy days, remember to grab your sunnies before you head out, they will save your eyes from years of aging and also help you protect your eyes so you can continue to see the beauty in the world for years to come.

Aging Gracefully February 20, 2015

RIMMEL Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter

I happen to pick up this concealer by Rimmel not expecting much. I was at CVS and went to buy a lipstick and they were having a buy one get one half off sale. So I quickly scanned the Rimmel section and spotted this 2-in-1 Concealer and Highlighter in fair 230. I was intrigued because it is called Match Perfection and claims to adjust to any skin tone. Since my final cost was only $3.50 I didn’t have high expectations but I must admit that I LOVE this concealer. I have been wearing it daily now for a week. I have pretty dark circles and with my lack of sleep, my eyes often times look extremely tired. I have dry skin and fine lines that are creeping up with the years and I always avoid concealers that with accentuate it. This concealer is light in texture but does and amazing job at concealing my dark eyes. I love the brush applicator as well. It makes it super simple to quickly apply midday when I want to brighten and refresh my eyes. I love that it helps keep my eye area virtually line free all day too. You have to snatch this little gem up! For less than the price of a latte, you can have beautiful eyes that look like you’ve had a full eight hours of sleep! Amen-

Aging Gracefully February 5, 2015

Dolce & Gabbana Aurealux Eye Gel

Do you want to wake up to bright, well rested eyes? I have the answer! I have been an eye cream fanatic from a very young age and became obsessed with warding off those pesky crows feet. I believe you should start using eye creams BEFORE you have an issue and it’s the key to keeping them at bay. With that being said, I have always preferred a thick, emollient cream versus a gel anyday. Well, those days are long gone. After one use of Dolce & Gabanna’s new Aurealux Eye Gel, I knew there was no going back. When I was given this eye gel to try, it honestly sat in my bag for a month. Then one day I was going through my stash of products that I wanted to review and stumbled upon this eye gel. At first I thought, how much could a gel do for my severely tired eyes? When I say TIRED eyes, I mean there are days that I could pass for a zombie! With my lack of sleep, it has really been taking a toll on my face. The consistency of this eye gel is a little odd at first, it almost has a bouncy feel to it as your applying it. The key ingredients that really make this the miracle gel so amazing are vitamin B3, Italian Olive Oil and gold silk sericin. The combination is pure perfection. I apply the Aurealux Eye Gel both morning and night and even sometimes midday if I need a quick pick-me-up. My makeup goes on beautifully over it and my eyes are line free for hours. Although this gel is a little pricey at $72, it is absolutely worth every penny and then some!

Skincare January 8, 2015

Dolce & Gabbana Aurealux Serum

I’ve been an avid user of serums for years. Serums are the power players of any skincare routine. They penetrate the skin deeper and treat specific concerns which allow your favorite moisturizer to seal the deal! I have been using the Aurealux Cream by Dolce & Gabbana for a few months now, but about three weeks ago, I added the Aurealux Serum into the mix and it’s amazing. As quick as technology evolves, so does skincare. Scientists are constantly finding breakthroughs that continually up the skincare game. The Aurealux Serum is a fast penetrating formula that is infused with Dolce & Gabbana’s exclusive Gold Flavo-Silk Tricomplex. It also contains italian olive oil extract and vitamin B3, which work beautifully together to help your skin retain moisture and help strengthen your skins elasticity. This serum almost immediately softens any fine lines and helps combats dryness. It does have a slight fragrance which concerned me at first because of my extremely sensitive skin, but it did not cause my eczema to flair for even a second! It is the perfect companion to my Aurealux Cream that I was already using. This combo also provides a super smooth base underneath my makeup. I use both products morning and night, and love how my skin looks and feels when I wake up in the morning. The Aurealux Serum is pricey at $129, and is sold exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, but it’s absolutely worth every penny!

Skincare November 16, 2014

GlyDerm Cream Plus 10: The Ultimate Skin Saver

Sorry for the lack of posts this past week but I have been battling a bad case of Strep Throat! This time of year we become more susceptible to flu bugs and colds. I was completely caught off guard when my Dr. came in and told me I had Strep Throat…UGH! I had not had this since I was a teenager. We can all relate to the damage being sick not only does to our overall well being but our skin too. It is even more important when you’re sick to take extra care of your skin. I constantly try to stay extra hydrated, which has been almost impossible since I could barely swallow. I doubled up on my Omega 3 supplements as well which helps my skin retain moisture and natural oils. At night I pulled out one of my most hydrating creams by GlyDerm called Cream Plus 10. This cream does wonders for dehydrated skin. You have seen my reviews on other GlyDerm products, which I LOVE as well, and this cream is no different. The Cream series is specially formulated for dry or mature skin. It contains 10% glycolic acid that provides the perfect balance of hydration and exfoliation to enhance your complexion. During the day, I lived with my Eclos rejuvenating mask on my face at all times. This was the perfect combo for my dehydrated skin. I’m finally on the road to recovery luckily, but this has been a reminder to not let myself get run down or let stress get the best of me. Living a well balanced life helps keep our overall health in check! Here’s to a healthy Winter (& beautiful skin) ahead-