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Showing posts with label Moisturizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moisturizers. Show all posts

Monday, August 16, 2010

In My Beauty Bag. RoC Daily Moisturizer






















Despite rumors and special effects photo's seen out of context on a few blogs several years ago from my album 'The Makeover', I have not had any facial plastic surgery. The concept of those photo's was in fact inspired by a layout from Italian VOGUE in July 0f 2005 called "Makeover Madness". The issue featured Linda Evangelista and was a satire on the lengths some women will go through to appear younger. I haven't even tried botox or any of the many fillers available either. Living in Los Angeles I see the stretched, pulled and overly plumped faces all the time. From my eyes it doesn't make anyone look younger, just 'different'.

What I have done is become somewhat of a moisturizer and anti-aging skin cream addict. I'm always trying new products. We all get older which is a blessing of course and rather than going nuts bemoaning the fact, I believe we can slow the down the wrinkle process by simply pampering our skin in addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

When choosing moisturizers, especially if you're over 40, Retinol (one of the animal forms of Vitamin A), Matrixyl 3000, Resveratrol (produced naturally by several plants) is something to look for as well as SPF and other essential minerals, fatty acids, and collagen. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
I'm currently using this daily moisturizer by RoC which was under $20.00 having just finished another by Chanel. I try them at all price points.











Photo: (via) Jody Watley

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

In My Beauty Bag: Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion







I discovered this line earlier in the year and have been hooked on it. Pure Fiji "Coconut" Hydrating Body Lotion has rich blend of coconut milk and exotic nut extracts. It smells delicious, makes my skin feel like silk and reminds me of being in Hawaii instantly.

Friday, June 11, 2010

In My Beauty Bag: Rosebud Salve





This is an all purpose goodie. I use it for dry skin emergencies, cuticle conditioning, lip gloss, you name it. It's better than vaseline because it has a hint of rose as an extra bonus. I never leave home without it.