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Swissclinical: The Power Players 4 Months Later

 

I have the opportunity to try some of the best products on the planet! When I had the pleasure of getting to try a skincare line by a company called Swissclinical, I didn’t think a lot about it. I had never heard of this company and quickly researched their line and was immediately impressed. Being a eczema sufferer, I’m often times leery of changing my skincare routine in fear of causing a flair. But with a little research, I found this line was free of allergens, parabens, paraffin, colorants and other harmful substances that normally irritate my skin. One other fact that was super IMPRESSIVE to me was Swissclinical had partnered with the Aquaverde Foundation promoting reforestation of the Rain Forest and the Swissclinical Foundation takes 20% of their profits to provide care to children in need. I LOVE them already! The key ingredient in all of their products is Swiss Glacial Water, which is the purest water ever. The reason I wanted to recap my experience with this line four months later, is because since using this line my eczema is nearly non-existent and my face is virtually line free. Prior to using this line, I was contemplating if I needed to get a facial peel. I was starting to see lines that wanted to stick around a little longer than I liked. This line has totally saved my skin. I’m blessed to have pretty great skin to begin with, but Swissclinical just improved my skin beyond belief! I start my regime always with the Intense Serum Day & Night. During the day I use the Antioxidant Day Cream and follow with the Eye Contour Cream which is the best I’ve used. The combination of these products is unbelievable. You can take my word for it or do a little research yourself, if you want beautiful, youthful, line free skin…Swissclinical is the answer! Oh, and a little BEAUTY SLEEP- Amen.

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Amazing Cosmetics Anti-Aging Primer

 

Beautiful makeup starts with perfectly primed skin. I will tell you, this aging thing is not fun! Those pesky fine lines just need to go away…NOW! I have always had dry skin, and with dry skin comes an entirely different host of issues when it comes to prepping your skin. I have been an avid user of primers for the past ten years. A great primer makes all the difference in the world. My makeup lasts longer, looks better and does not settle in fine lines with the perfect primer. Of course I have my favorites, but when I had the chance to try Amazing Cosmetics Anti-Aging Primer, $34 at Ulta.com, I immediately wanted to put on my makeup. What I LOVE about this primer is that it does not contain dyes, parabens or sulfates. I love the texture and consistency of this primer and It also provides my skin with a good dose of hydration. My makeup looks flawless for at least twelve hours. This is one primer that is truly AMAZING! What more could a girl ask for?

 

He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse

 

Have you ever stumbled across a product by accident and loved everything about it? Well, that is exactly what happened here. I recently ran out of my beloved favorite self tanner of all time my Xen Tan Dark lotion. I love Xen Tan so much but it’s hefty price tag sent me on the search for something a little less expensive. I headed to TJMaxx. I’ve had some luck in the past finding some of my favorite products for a lot less money at TJMaxx. Well, low and behold at the end of the aisle was this self tanner by He-Shi. Since I had never heard of this brand I quickly Googled it on my iPhone and found rave reviews. I scooped us this bottle of He-Shi Dark Foaming Mousse for $7. Yep, that’s right,$7. I had very low expectations because I’ve never been able to find a tanner that’s better than my Xen Tan, but let me tell you, I was blown away. It went on super easy ( I used a mitt, this is a must!) the color was instant and a beautiful deep bronze color, it dried very quickly and had absolutely no smell. The color stays true for days and it also didn’t transfer on my white sheets like most self tanners. It seems that He-Shi is a very popular line in the UK but they do have a website where you can order all of their products. I do realize it’s Fall and it’s okay to say goodbye to that Summer glow, but there’s something about bronzed skin that just makes me happy!

 

Dolce & Gabbana Aurealux Cream

 

All I can say is I’m a lucky girl! I have the opportunity to try some of the best cosmetics and skincare products in the world. I’m sure by now, you all realize my complete love affair with all things Dolce & Gabbana. Well, it continues! With their recent launch of a skincare line, I’m am once again left utterly speechless. I do realize the Dolce & Gabbana line is rather pricey, but on the flip side, if I invest in my skin now, that means a lot of money saved in the future. What I adore about the Dolce & Gabbana Aurealux Cream, $129 for 1.6 ozs. @saksfifthavenue.com, is that it improves your skin on many levels. It helps to improve your skin tone, smooths your texture and helps contour. You can use this cream morning and night with beautiful results. This cream is also suitable for all skin types. I found it to be moisturizing, but I also religiously use my Swissclinical serum which has absolutely changed my skin ( & life). If you have the money to make an investment in your skin, these two products are WORTH IT! Oh, and please always wear sunscreen….it will save your skin.

Diptyque Eau de Lierre

 

Want a fragrance that oozes sex appeal? I have one word for you…DIPTYQUE! The same company that makes the intoxicating candles has also developed a line of fine fragrances. I’m obsessed with scents that people can’t guess what I’m wearing or name. It’s almost like having your own signature scent. You can find the Diptyque line at Nordstrom.com and the scent that I’m obsessed with is called Eau de Lierre. It retails for $90 for a 1.7 oz bottle. What I love about this fragrance is it’s a somewhat woodsy but subtle floral scent that instantly calms my nerves. It is the kind of scent that will leave people thinking about you long after you’ve left the room. Have you ever heard the term out of sight out of mind? That definitely will not be the case here!