Get a Quick and Easy Clean with Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes.

As once again, I recently forgot a cleanser on a quick trip, POND'S Original Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes saved me.

These wipes took of my makeup in record time, leaving my skin clean and feeling fresh. I have been easily irritated by a good number of cleaning wipes in the past, so I was more than thrilled that these did not bother my sensitive skin.

These towlettes definitely whip it all away and easily. Equally as nice is that fact that one wipe removed every bit of makeup, including stubborn waterproof mascara, dirt, grime and oils. I usually need to use at least two wipes from other brands, to get a thorough cleansing.

For around $3 which includes 30 wet towelettes, I am smitten. Pick them up at your drugstore and become entranced as well. I even noticed a Micro Dermabrasion and Age Defying versions that I might try when I run out of these.

Have you tried any of these? If so, which ones? I would love to compare!

Taking a Skin Care Break.

What? Who would take a skin care break? That would be me. Well, sort of.

Once in a while, my skin starts acting up. It becomes itchy and tight. I know it is part of my job to test out all of the products I highlight here on Beautiful Makeup Search, and I am bound to get irritations. I have not pinned down exactly what I have been using the last few days to make me be so dry and itchy, and really I could simply be using too many powerful products at the same time.

So, what is a girl to do? I am taking a skin care break. Not for long, I am just taking a few days off of trying new skin care products and only use what I know what works.  It is what I normally do when this happens.

I have two go to products that I use when I take a skin care break.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser
This is my go to everyday cleanser that I use when I am not testing other cleansing products. It has never irritated my skin, nor left it dry or itchy at all. It removes every bit of dirt and oil from my skin while leaving it feeling smooth, soft and most importantly clean and calm.

Clinique Comfort on Call
This super thick cream was actually formulated by CLinique for reactive skin types. I have read that many people who undergo peels and other facial procedures use this to calm their skin. I use it many a nights, especially in the winter and drier months. It is also my go to cream for my intermittent skin care breaks.

I am hoping to resume normal testing of skin care on Tuesday, after taking a short three days off. This is usually the amount of time my skin requires to get back to "normal", or its normal state anyway.

Do you ever take a skin care break? What are your go to products that calm and soothe your skin?

Wake Up with the NEW Renée Rouleau Luxe Mint Cleansing Gel.

Who doesn't need a little added pick me up in the morning? Anything that can help me "wake up" in the early hours of the day is a plus, and this is one thing Renée Rouleau had in mind when creating her brand new Luxe Mint Cleansing Gel.

 

For more than 20 years, Renée has been helping helping women and celebrities attain healthy, glowing, beautiful skin at her spa and through her line of over 70 products. Knowing how women constantly battle tired, dull-looking skin, Renée set out to create a new formula in the form of a cleanser.  When formulating, Renée knew that studies have shown that when someone smells peppermint, it increases alertness and wakes up the mind. Also, Peppermint has long been known for increasing blood flow to the skin, encouraging a glowing radiance. Thus, Peppermint is one of the main ingredients in the product.

I can certainly attest to the fact that I definitely feel more awake in the morning when using Luxe Mint Cleansing Gel. It contains a unique combination of not only the Peppermint, but Spearmint and Rosemary Oils (along with a few other skin saviors) were added into the mix as well. I use a dime sized amount of the gel and gently rub over my face and neck in the shower. It is a very smooth feeling gel that lathers up gently, while it instantly energizes my skin. Not only does my face feel revived immediately, there is a lasting coolness that lingers on my skin. I love how both my senses are uplifted and my skin looks and feels awake, with just the freshest feeling.

My skin never feels dry or tight when using either. Don't you hate it when you feel like you have to slather moisturizer on immediately after cleansing? That is why Renée made this cleanser (like the rest of the cleansers in her line) soap, sulfate, and paraben free. It does lather up a bit, so you definitely get that squeaky clean feeling, but skin is never stripped of essential hydration as those harsh ingredients are indeed left out.

I am not the only one loving Luxe Mint. Renée has heard from a few of her celebrity clients who are loving it too. Just to name a few, fans include Dancing with the Stars alum and star of the new reality show, When Harry Met Lisa, Lisa Rinna; Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson; and American Idol's Kara DioGuardi.

The only people who should not use this product are those who suffer from a lot of redness in their skin or from rosacea. Also, be careful when working the cleanser around the eye area, as it is refreshing, but strong.

I hope I have you intrigued! I know you want to try this cleanser out for yourself and experience an awakening of your skin too. I really am loving this Luxe Mint Cleansing Gel, and really want you to try it too, so Renée has so generously offered up a special discount for my readers. All you have to do is shop online at Renee Rouleau's website and use the promo code MAKEUP to receive $5 off the regular cleanser price of $35.50, from May 25-31, 2010. If you do buy it, let me know what you think, though I know you will love it.

*Press sample of the product featured was provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.