A Smile Booster from Talika.

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When I first look at someone I notice their eyes, then their smile. A smile can tell a lot about a person, don't you think? Making your smile looks its best and brightest takes some work, especially as we, ahem, grow older. This handy little product from Talika boosts the appearance of your smile by smoothing out lips and whitening teeth.  Meet Talika Smile & Kiss.

Smile & Kiss ($35.00)  is a 2 in 1 treatment for the beauty of your smile. One action is for the lips giving colorless volumizing care. The second action is for the teeth giving whitening care.

Notice the two sides to the wand. Let's take a look at each side and what the active ingredients do.

Lips:

  • Biological cinnamon essential oil – stimulates and firms
  • Root of Ginger extract – activates the micro-circulation
  • Peptides – increases the lips volume
  • Sea collagen – moisturizes, fills the wrinkles and plumps the lips
  • Black pepper oily extract – stimulates the tonicity of the blood circulatory system
  • Jojoba and Avocado oils – restores and protects against external factors; helps with hydration of the upper layers of the skin

Teeth:

  • Hydrogen peroxide –  whitens the teeth and removes external and internal spots
  • Sorbitol – whitening properties
  • Mint and lemon essential oils– breath freshener

I've kept Smile & Kiss in my purse for a few weeks now and I almost feel like I am becoming addicted. As per the instructions, I have been applying the lip side at least three times a day. Instantly my lips feel more plump, but soft and smooth. After eating, I apply the teeth whitening formula to my teeth and I have noticed my teeth becoming brighter. The only problem with being on the go is that after applying the tooth whitener, you have to rinse, so plan accordingly. This lip wand does what it says; whitens and brightens my smile.

 

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Skin Care Tips for Every Age.

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Due to a variety of internal and external factors, your skin goes through many changes throughout the decades. Here, Dr. Ranella Hirsch, noted Boston dermatologist, explains the best skincare steps you should be taking in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and beyond.  She follows up each tip with a product suggestion from Vichy.

Teens

As the byproduct of stress, hormones and lifestyle, acne is the number-one skincare concern facing teenagers. In addition to eating and sleeping well, the most important step to preventing and treating acne is simplifying your skincare routine. Dr. Hirsch recommends using a cleanser containing Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide. 

---Vichy Normaderm Deep Cleansing Gel ($16.50) contains acne-fighting Salicylic Acid to cleanse and unblock pores.

20’s

Although skin is in its prime during your twenties, this age range begins noticing wrinkles related to facial motions. These “smile lines” begin to form primarily around the eyes and mouth. Dr. Hirsch suggests taking preventative measures against early wrinkles by judiciously applying sunscreen (yes, even during the winter). Look for skincare products containing antioxidants like Vitamin C and E to maintain a radiant complexion.

---Vichy Aqualia ANTIOX 24H Moisturizing Fluid SPF 12 ($29.50) packs a powerful punch of sunscreen and antioxidants to protect and regenerate skin cells, plus it provides 24 hours of continuous moisture.

30's

During your thirties, you’re bound to experience a lot of lifestyle changes including marriage, pregnancy and even career moves. These physical and emotional life stressors can take a serious toll on your skin, causing breakouts and pigmentation changes, says Dr. Hirsch.

---Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care ($21.00) addresses both acne and pigmentation imperfections. In fact, a recent study conducted by the L’Oréal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research showed that 69 percent of women across all four major ethnicities reported clearer skin and fewer imperfections after just four weeks of use.

40's

Once you enter your forties, cumulative effects of aging become more apparent as wrinkles deepen. Also, sun damage in the form of unwanted pigmentation can appear. Sunscreen remains vital to your everyday skincare routine, along with key ingredients such as Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Peptides to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

---Get your daily does of SPF 20 and Peptides with Vichy LiftActiv CxP SPF 20 Biolifting Daily Care ($44.50)

50+

Throughout the fifties and beyond, the effects of menopause take a toll on your skin, resulting in drooping and sagging skin. For some, surgery may be the best option, says Dr. Hirsch.

---Vichy NEOVADIOL Gf ($48.00), containing Pro-Xlane, a new breakthrough densifying molecule and Proteic Gf, proteins shown to stimulate cellular communication factors can help restructure sagging skin. After one month of use, women experienced a firmer neck, redefined jaw line and smoother wrinkles.

Wisp it Away with a NEW Colgate Wisp!

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The idea for this portable and disposable handy dandy teeth cleansing and breath freshening device has been a long time in the making. Colgate Wisp is perfect for on the go teeth touch-ups.

 

 

The Wisp is a single-use mini-toothbrush with a breath freshening bead to give you a clean, fresh mouth with no water or rinsing required. Smaller than a lip-gloss, you can keep Colgate Wisp with you for anytime you may need it. Colgate Wisp has cleaning bristles which gently remove food and plaque from between teeth and along the gum line, giving you a just brushed clean. As you brush, a refreshing, liquid filled bead (available in three mint flavors) releases a burst of freshness in your mouth. No need to rinse, just brush and go.

 

The Wisp comes in a pocket-sized package, with each brush is individually sealed, making the Colgate Wisp an all-in-one convenient solution that allows you to clean teeth and freshen breath away from home. Choose from one of the three flavors, Peppermint, Spearmint or Cinnamint. Check them out in the oral care section of your fave drug/discount store.