~ The Future of Skincare just got 4 times Brighter ~

 

Improving the appearance of unwanted discoloration

I couldn’t wait to test Lumixyl Topical Brightening System by EnvyMedical.  It was developed by dermatological researchers at Stanford University.  It’s a non-toxic, non-irritating synthetic peptide technology that improves the appearance of unwanted discoloration i.e sun spots, age spots, and uneven skin tone.

I saw the results within my first application, even with my beauty mishap, I could see the improvement in my overall skin tone.  My skin was more even, and the stubborn hyperpigmentation spots were less noticable.  I love this product!

Lumixyl is created for patients seeking a more even skin tone including those with:

– Melasma

– Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation ( That’s me)

– Sun spots, age spots, or liver spots

– Photodamage

– Hyperpigmentation caused by systemic disease or prescription drugs.

Lumixyl is for all skin types, I recommend that you don’t get overzealous and follow directions. You will love the results!

The Lumixyl system consists of 4 key products that remove hyperpigmented layers of skin: the products work well standing alone, but are more effective used together as a complete skincare system.

Step 1) Active-Prep cleanser – the smell was intoxicating Cleanse

Step 2) Lumixyl Topical Brightening cream – Brighten

Step 3) GlycoPeel 20 Rapid Exfoliating Lotion – Exfoliate

Step 4) MoistureLock Sunscreen SPF 20- Protect

Lumixyl promotes healthy skin and restrains tyrosiase and the enzyme responsible for causing the overproduction of melanin, which is the main reason for uneven pigmentation and dark spots.

The future of skincare just got 4 times brighter!

Lumixyl gets a TEN!

$270

for more information:  www.envymedical.com

Lumixyl is sold through select physicians, for a referral:

info@envymedical.com

~ Kate Moss Style ~

by ANGELA BUTTOLPH

I love Kate Moss, she is one of the best dressed women in the world.  She reminds me of a young Bridget Bardot – only with an edge.

Kate can transform herself into a sexy siren and beguile us with her gamine smile.  Kate teaches us that mixing works, style is mixing high and low pieces and not being too studied but effortless.  This coffee table book is worth a peek, it inspires me!

Kate Moss Style gets a TEN!

Regeneration Facial Mask

Age Intervention

Since I started getting older my skincare concerns have turned to skin resurfacing.  I’ve been testing Jan Marini’s Regeneration Facial Mask, and after three weeks of using the mask I started to see improvement in my areas of concern.

I loved using the mask, I felt the mask working to remove the dead surface skin, leaving my skin smoother, clearer and radiant.

The Regeneration Facial Mask is for all skin types, giving the skin a beautiful resurfaced and luminous appearance.  It delivers and infuses the skin with superb skin rebuilding anti-inflammatories and repair properties.

I know that after I get carried away with testing skincare products, and with my tendency to abuse Tazorac I need help repairing my skin.

I’m not repairing my skin from sun exposure, or other forms of abuse and neglect that can take a toll on my skin, are you?

Repair your skin and wake up with noticeably softer and rejuvenated skin!

Jan Marini Regeneration Facial Mask gets a TEN!

$90

www.janmarini.com

www.myjanmarini.com

Dawn Patrice Skincare Studio

The Flood Building

870 Market Street #1188

San Francisco, Ca 94102

415-839-8184

www.dawnpatriceskincare.com

~ Your Skin,Only Better ~

  

http://shop.janeiredale.com

 

This was the perfect weekend to test Jane Iredale’s PureMatte Finish Powder.  I had a baby shower in the afternoon and the Ballet in the evening.  I needed all day coverage.       

This amazing finishing powder is from the PurePressed collection, it’s a finishing powder that behaves like a foundation, concealer/ SPF 20 all in one.       

It’s formulated with anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and it’s non irritating, meaning no talc, FD&C dyes, paraben, synthetic preservatives or fragrance. Since I’ve started taking better care of my skin and testing these amazing skincare products I’m concerned with the makeup I use – I care about what I put on my skin.     

This PureMatte finish powder provides more protection in one easy application,while providing a more natural and youthful appearance.  My skin was shine free and radiant all day. Plus I love the luxurious gold compact, it’s refillable and gorgeous!    

Jane Iredale worked with Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists to develop a makeup collection that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is good for the skin – Jane Iredale is the skin care makeup.     

There are 24 shades available, one for every skin tone.     

Jane Iredale PureMatte finish powder get’s a TEN!     

$36     

http://shop.janeiredale.com 

For nearest retail location 800-762-1132   

Pure Beauty   

2124 Fillmore Street   

San Francisco, CA 94115   

415-346-2511

Three Easy Steps to Calming Rosacea

Pevonia Botanica

My sister Rosemary has been plagued with a severe case of Rosacea.  She’s tried pretty much everything and has wasted a lot of money on skincare products that weren’t right for her skincare needs.

Lately she’s been using Pevonia Botanica and her skin has never looked better.  Her skin was left moisturized and hydrated. The cleanser was not abrasive but soothing and her skin felt calmer, nourished and comfortable.

The redness she experienced was less pronounced and we couldn’t be happier with the results of finding the right skincare solution for her needs.

Pevonia Botanica sells a variety of affordable skincare kits that are ideal for trying new products or taking your favorite products with you out on the road.

Pevonia Botanica are natural paraben-free products with organic extracts – they’re effective skincare products for men, women and teens alike.

My sister tried the Your Skincare Solution kit in Rosacea Skin.

The kit contains:

RS2 Gentle Cleanser, RS2 Gentle Lotion, RS2 Care Cream –

These products help the skin by cleansing, cooling, diffusing redness, decongesting, repairing and relieving the skin of blotchiness.

It’s a skincare solution for hypersensitive skin, it helps with dilated capillaries and pustules.  The most important thing is that Pevonia Botanica is affordable quality skincare.  I’m impressed!

Pevonia Botanica has an amazing interactive Web site with a skincare and beauty advice section, I spent hours on it soaking up beneficial information.  I’m learning a lot about my skin, shouldn’t you be learning about yours?

Pevonia Botanica gets a TEN!

$39

www.pevonia.com

Feeling Beautiful

 

 

Clay Mask with Oatmeal and Avocado

I love a beauty bargain, skin care and body care products from Freeman are just that.  As a matter of fact I just placed an order online.  I recently tried their Facial Clay Mask with Avocado and Oatmeal.  The results were immediate clean and bright skin.

Freeman products are made with natural ingredients and they are a family owned company whose motto is “From our family to yours!” Gotta love that!

This rich clay mask with added Oatmeal and Vitamin E purged my pores of excess oil and dirt.  Leaving my skin cleaner, brighter and softer.

This is one of the best beauty bargains around ~  feeling beautiful has never been so easy and affordable.

Freeman Facial Clay Mask gets a TEN!

$5.49

www.freemanbeauty.com They have a special DEALS section, check it out for amazing beauty bargains!

Gentle Exfolient Facial Scrub

http://www.pcaskin.com

I’ve been addicted to facial scrubs since I can remember.  I had to test PCA Skin gentle exfolient facial scrub after I heard how gentle and effective it was.

The beads were non abrasive and polished my skin leaving it smooth, clean and bright.  It was more like a milky, creamy cleanser then an exfolient. I wanted to use it everyday, it felt good and the results were radiant skin.

If used weekly you will achieve clear, bright and healthy skin.  It’s perfect for all skin types and gentle enough for problematic skin.

PCA Skin is serious skincare for people who are serious about their skin, and I’m serious about mine.

The Web Site has sections devoted to skin care education, and a glossary for terminology.

PCA Skin has a variety of skincare treatments that come in two categories, Daily Care Products and Professional Treatments. Healthy Skin is Beautiful Skin.

PCA Skin Systems gets a TEN!

www.pcaskin.com

For a referral: 877-722-7546

or email: info@pcaskin.com

~ For Women of Style & Substance ~

MORE Magazine

I love this magazine, it’s filled with articles relating to women’s health and has a Body&Mind section that talks about health issues I never heard of.  I especially love this months article: 5 Queens of Comedy, have a laugh at themselves.

I never laughed so hard, the topics hit close to home.

I also added two new words to my vocabulary:

Swofties ( Plural Noun) Single women over fifty who are totally cool with it.

Twifties ( Plural Noun) People over 40 who act like they’re in their twenties, in a good way and that’s me!

MORE Magazine gets a TEN!

Fabulous at Every Age

Fabulous at Every Age

It’s no mistake my favorite section in Harper’s Bazaar is Fabulous at Every Age.  I love looking at all the beautiful things and most importantly I get inspired for my next shopping expedition or adding to my wish list.  I have a pretty long wish list.  This is a perfect guide if you’re running out of ideas or need inspiration.

I especially love it when I see handbags or shoes I already own, not to mention jewelry.  So the next time you find yourself wanting to read a book, pick this one up!

Fabulous at Every Age gets a TEN!

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Finally Relief for Sensitive Skin

Eau Thermale - Avene

I’m always looking for a good healing cream and a moisturizing lip balm.  I often wake up with dry chapped lips, and I use lip balm on a daily, nightly basis.

I needed an intense healing cream because I’m always testing out new beauty products, resulting in either drying out my skin or using too much Tazorac.

I immediately felt and saw the difference in my skin after using Avene skincare products.  I recently sent my skin to rehab before continuing on with my skincare journey.

I tried for the past three days/nights the Avene restorative skin cream and the cold cream lip balm. The results were immediate relief for dry skin and chapped lips.

1) Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream –  This treatment is for scratches, cuts, burns, cracked skin, stitches and diaper rash.  It provides a healthy skin enviroment and helps minimize potential infection and scarring.  It’s fragrance free, Hypoallergenic and Non-Comedogenic.

2) Cold Cream Lip Balm – Relieves and aides in the healing of dry, chapped lips.  Leaving behind intense and long-lasting hydration.  This amazing moisturizing lip balm is also useful for those of us on Accutane – other intense medical treatments and climatic conditions.

Both products contain Sucralfate which restores, heals and protects the skin and we can’t forget that Avene skincare products are made with their famous Thermal Spring Water.

Avene is globally recognized by French pharmacies as the leader among dermo-cosmetic skin care brands and the most recommended by European dermatologists.

It’s also affordable which is important if you’re on a budget and want quality skin care that will live up to its expectations.

Eau Thermale Avene gets a TEN!

$23/$11

for more information about Avene  www.aveneusa.com