SLOUGH YOUR FACE
PRODUCT: Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel
The instructions in the Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel, I admit, scared me a little before I tried it. The accompanying pamphlet said that the product is very intense and sensitive skin might not be able to handle wearing it for a full ten minutes. Still, I forged ahead, curious to see how my skin would feel and react afterwards.
Following the product directions, I smoothed the peel all over my face, avoiding my eye area, and left it on for ten minutes. The Resurfacing Peel is supposed to remove old, dead skin cells with bamboo beads and durian extract to restore luminosity and smoothness in skin.
Despite having sensitive skin, I wore the peel for a full ten minutes and removed it with warm water. My skin felt great after the first use, and I continued to use it three times a week thereafter. It leaves my skin feeling smooth and clear and is not as intense as I initially thought it would be. It did not make my skin feel too tight like other peels tend to do, plus it gave my skin a nice warm glow. The best part about the Resurfacing Peel, to me, is how easy it is. I just apply it on after I wash my face in the morning and go about my morning routine for ten minutes, then splash it off with warm water and go.
Twelve treatments of the Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel can be purchased on Murad's website for $165, or four treatments for $45.
FINAL VERDICT: RDW (Run Don't Walk)
BY WAY OF: GIFTED
Would you buy it again? YES
Would you recommend it to a friend? YES
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR SKIN WITH EXUVIANCE OPTILIGHT
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Exuviance OptiLight™ Essential 6 Serum
Until now, if you suffered from uneven skin tone and problem dark spots, the options for lightening were sort of a drag – you could use products with potentially harmful hydraquinone or pay for pricey laser treatments. Lately, there has been a surge of products launching that boast effective lightening benefits without harmful side effects and nary a drop of hydroquinone in the mix.
One such option – and a fabulous one at that – is Exuviance OptiLight™ Essential 6 Serum ($68), which promises to create a radiant and more balanced and even complexion. The 6 in the name is significant – it stands for the six pigment control systems it targets including the amount of melanin in the skin. These systems are targeted by 11 different brighteners featuring the brand’s patented NeoGlucosamine and a pigment evening peptide blend. But that’s not all – Exuviance prides itself on combining active science with proven botanicals – so the serum even includes some unique natural brighteners, such as licorice and Alpine plants like mallow and Lady’s Mantle.
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LIZ EARLE CLEANSE & POLISH HOT CLOTH CLEANSER REVIEW
PRODUCT: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser ($24.50) is the award winning, cult-status cleanser from this UK botanical beauty brand that was recently sold to Avon and is now available in the US too. I’ve seen this on a lot of beauty award lists and I finally had the chance to try it myself.
The cream contains tingly eucalyptus, which produces a cooling and lovely aromatic effect. It also has soothing cocoa butter in a formulation that can be used on your eyes to remove multiple coats of waterproof mascara - the ultimate multitasker. Mineral oil free, the cleanser has gentle purging power for pores and dead cells. Other naturally active ingredients include hops extract for toning, rosemary essential oil for fighting free radicals, and chamomile essential oil and beeswax for soothing reactive or tired skin.
The two-phase cleansing process is easy to do in the morning and at night time and takes just a few minutes. First massage the cleanser onto dry skin over the face and neck - decollete too if you choose. Next, rinse the pure muslin cloth in hot-to-the-touch water and wring it out before gently polishing off the cream in a circular motion.
The ritual of applying the cream, followed by washing with a hot, steaming muslin cloth over your sink, is so beautifully simple. It reminds you that clean skin is not about scrubbing layers off with harsh foaming cleansers -rather it’s about removing impurities, opening pores, gently sloughing off dead cells, and also about the relaxing experience of it all. Plus, you can wash and reuse the cloth, unlike that bottle of scrub you just threw out.
The cleanser is appropriate for all skin type and ages - and it can even help skin with acne that benefits from daily exfoliation. It is great for dry or dull complexions in need of brightening booster. Liz Earle offers such a refreshing experience on so many levels - it's no wonder that this cleanser is an all time fave of so many women around the world. Treat yourself to a facial experience at home for under $25.
FINAL VERDICT: RDW (Run Don't Walk)
BY WAY OF: GIFTED
Would you buy it again? YES
Would you recommend it to a friend? YES
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