October 28, 2011

TRIA Hair Removal Laser.

October 28, 2011/

Let's talk hair removal. I don't even want to think of how much time I have spent waxing, tweezing and shaving over the years. Let's face it though, it is something we just have to do. As Americans, we have this obsession with being as clean shaven as possible. It takes time and money. Only to do it again and again.

Let's see. There are the brows, the upper lip, under arms, bikini line and legs. I know plenty of women who have to have their lower back and belly waxed too. It is an endless cycle.

Thankfully, permanent hair removal is available. I am not talking about driving to the doctor and spending thousands of dollars on multiple treatments to get the job done. I am talking about this great new system from TRIA Beauty, a leader in light-based laser technology. This is the ($395). Tria is the only FDA-cleared hair removal laser that is approved for permanent hair removal at home.

I am so excited to test this system out to see how it works for me. I have been given the TRIA Hair removal Laser to test out over the next six months and will continue to update you every month with my progress. Hopefully, at the end of the six months we will all see my results.

So, I have received my unit and have it charging. I am going to test it out on my under arms, and if I tolerate it well, I will start using it on my bikini line and eventually on my legs. I am told that with just ten minutes on each area, two times a week, that I will be hair free - permanently in six months. Stay tuned to find out.

Prepare Your Skin for Winter with Clarins.

October 24, 2011/

The weather has certainly changed here in New England. Gone are the long, humid days of summer. It is now getting dark out by 6:00 PM, not to mention that is getting much colder and dry already. I am prepping my skin for winter by using my usual winter skin products now. Hopefully, this will help me combat the extreme dryness I get in the winter, by starting to prevent it from even happening in the first place.

Here is what I am using in my winter skin prep, all from Clarins.

Hand and Nail Treatment Cream ($30)
This hand cream is on my desk, and I am applying it once or twice a day already. I use a thicker cream at night, but for nourishing and protecting with an invisible glove-like shield, this cream works. Enriched with Sesame Oil and Japanese Mulberry, hands are kept soft all day long. I am sure as it gets even more cold and dry out, I will be applying this after every hand washing. It sinks into my skin really quick so it is actually not a bother.

Moisture Rich Body Lotion ($40)
I like this instant skin hydrator for not only how it makes my body feel after applying, but I like it it locks in. My skin constantly feels hydrated so I never get that dry or sometimes itchy feel during the day. Made with Peach Milk, Shea, Candlenut Oil and Orange Blossom, this body lotion does the trick. It is not too light, not too rich - it is just right.

Tonic Body Treatment Oil ($54)
There is nothing quite like this body oil to soothe dry skin. Using a small amount of it over my wet skin after showering is not only soothing; it feels luxurious. It smells it too. Made with 100% natural oils of pure plant extracts including Rosemary, Geranium, Mint and Hazelnut this oil does more than you would think. This oil helps to firm, tone and improve elasticity, smooth the appearance of stretch marks - all while keeping skin soft.

What do you do to prep your skin for winter?

Introducing NIP + FAB.

October 21, 2011/

From the brains behind the award winning skincare brand Rodial, British beauty guru Maria Hatzistefanis has brought her knowledge to this new mass market skin and body care range called NIP + FAB. You have to just love the name, don't you?

Launching exclusively at Target, it's online now, NIP + FAB will offer extremely effective and affordable products. The products are formulated to treat each area of the body that has special nip, tuck, and slimming needs. 19 products in all, there is something for everyone. I have to say, that in testing a few products, the first question that comes to mind is wondering how they do it. These are department store quality products at a fraction of the price. I think you will be amazed.

Here are a few of the products I got to try:

SHEER MAKE UP FIX ($14.95)
This gel is similar to the beauty balms of late, but is more of a gel based formula with no color. It spreads evenly over skin while making my wrinkles almost disappear with its formula. Not only does this work instantly, the lifting agent, also known as a tensor, refines the skin's surface with smoothing and lifting effects. It does all this while helping to keep makeup in place all day.

FROWN FIX ($9.95)
This handy pen is like a filler to go. The concentrated formula instantly plumps and smoothes the appearance of fine lines. A special extract called Portulaca Oleracea (Pursllane) has great muscle relaxant properties that is coupled with Hyaluronic Acid to plump lines up to my satisfaction. I simply brush the formula on the lines around my mouth immediately before putting on my face, lines are instantly softened. I like to carry the pen with me and touch up as needed during the day.

DRY LEG FIX ($9.95)
My legs are super dry and need extra help beyond your average lotion. This wonder balm-like formula that comes out of a tube is made with Aquaxyl. This special ingredient helps to improve the water reserves in the skin, limit water loss and visually improve the surface of the skin, all as you rub it in. My legs are softer than ever.

Look for NIP + FAB in stores beginning this weekend, only at Target.

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