I tried a number of products this year that are absolutely fantastic! Why? Because they do exactly what they purport to do Bravo! Below are my new anti-aging faves, that leave me glowing, with links to purchase:
1) Murad's Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel ($60) A truemiracle product, this clear, lightweight gel rapidly and effectively lightens and brightens skin. It was far more effective then the prescription cream I once got that turned a funky shade of muskrat around the top of the applicator.
Genius...
2) Murad's Intensive-C Radiance Peel (49.50) Just like it promises, this peel will leave your skin glowing after the first use. I apply it every Sunday morning for 15 minutes, while I sip my coffee and watch the morning talk shows. It's a peel that won't make you peel...just glow and a little goes a long way. I am not even close to using half of a tube that is 6 months old.
Look for it on next year's Hall of Fame list...
3) Murad's Renewing Cleanser (6.7 oz. $35) Yes. Another winner fromMurad. I tried several cleanser this year and this by far, my favorite. As with all Murad products, you need very little to get the job done, so if they seem at all pricey to you, bear in mind you will be using them for quite some time. This cleanser whisks away my makeup, gently exfoliates and never leaves my skin feeling tight, dry or stripped, just dewy and glowing.
Ding, ding, ding...
4) Clarisonic Mia ($119) I held out waaaaay too long before springing for this product, which was highly touted by my friend Kari at FaboverForty, whose reviews I put complete faith in. NO...No matter how clean you think you are getting your skin with your regimen of choice, you can and will do better with a Clarisonic Mia. The additional benefit? Any cream, serum, lotion or purchase you use afterward will work more efficaciously.
A Game changer...
5) Jergen's Natural Glo and Protect SPF 20 (10.99) created separately for both face and body, I test drove this in Florida recently with mild trepidation. Would the SPF truly be as effective as straight up suntan lotion and was the "natural glo" I was going to end up with, come from being fried??? No worries on either count...the gradual tanning element helped keep me from looking like a tuna in the early days of my visit, while the SPF kept me from burning.
Smart...
6) Laura Mercier's Almond Coconut Milk Scrub ($46) I adore this stuff! It vaguely smells like a Mounds Almond Joy. It cleanses, exfoliates, moisturizes and leaves my skin glowing. And the absolute best part? It is not oil based, like so many other scrubs, so it's just me who is getting scrubbed, not my shower stall. I think all of LM's bath and body products, in their elegant packaging, making lovely gifts as well.
Treat others, treat yourself...
7) Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Body Glow Pads ($45 for 8 large towelettes) Well, this is just BRILLIANT. I am crazy about this product. Talk about multi-taskers! Infused with Vitamin D, these towelettes have a water like consistency, create a natural tan without streaking, exfoliate and brighten, all without noxious fumes. I use it once a week to maintain a year-round natural glow.
Peerless...
8) Emergin C Scientific Organics At Home Facial Peel and Clarifying Kit ($90/60 pads each) I have long been a huge fan of glycolic pads. They are simple to use and are incredibly effective. Dr. Gross's two step peel pads were always my fave, especially when he developed them in an extra strengthformula. Heaven!!! Frankly, I thought nothing could top them, until I triedEmergin C's two step At Home Facial Peel and Clarifying Kit. The peel pad definitely has a kick to it. You only need leave it on for a few minutes, which is a good thing, since it does have an odd somewhat skunky smell. You can immediately stop the peeling action by splashing with cold water if it feels too aggressive. The second step is a cool, comforting douse from the clarifying pad. Unlike other pads I have used, Emergin C's stay incredibly moist and fresh, even if you only used them once or twice a week. I have been burned many times by glycolic pads that dried out and no,dousing them with water does not bring them back to life I love how glowing and smooth my skin looks after using them
There you have it lovelies! My tried and trues. Please, always feel free to leave me a comment or email me at DivaDebbi@gmail.com if you feel I am missing out on something fabulous!!!
Don't forget to tune in for my DivaDebbi Best of Makeup 2012 and if you haven't already, do enter my Elizabeth Daniel NY shirt giveaway contest. I generously have been given 3 shirts to give away to my readers, and I will be announcing them on January 2nd.
Wishing you a safe and beautiful New Year's Eve.
xox,
DD
