A while back I wrote that I went on a skincare shopping binge. Now that I've been using the products for a little over a month it seems only fair that I tell you what's worth splurging on and what isn't. I have to say some of the products are so awesome I, for the first time in YEARS, will now venture out of my home without makeup and like, you know, go places! So although this isn't a beauty blog I just have to share because I'm kinda becoming a skincare-geek. Besides, you know you wanna know.
Clarosonic Mia: Totally worth it. It cleans clogged pores in a single bound! It exfoliates your skin and no matter WHAT products you're using they're going to be a lot more effective because they'll penetrate further into your skin.
Neutrogena Healthy Defense: It does the job; as in it's no better or worse than all the other decent daytime moisturizers out there. It says it contains "superior anti-aging sun protection" otherwise know as...wait for it...basic sunscreen! If you're using Aveeno and you love it stick with that. If you're paying $50 for Lancôme's Primordiale-whatever, switch.
Neutrogena On The Spot Acne Treatment: SO WORTH IT! I can't believe I'm including an acne cream on my list but this stuff is like magic. It has a low level of benzolyl peroxide but for some magical reason it seems to QUICKLY clear up my occasional flareups of hormonal chin acne (doesn't that conjure up a lovely picture?) without drying out the surrounding skin. I'm not sure how they do it, pixie dust, bird poop...I don't know. I don't have the patience to read the full ingredient list but I know it works faster than anything else I've ever used with no drawbacks.
Perle Skin Brightening Cream by Neocutis: If you have any uneven skin tone or hyper-pigmentation whip out the Visa because this stuff is pricey but oh-so-good and ooooh-so-addictive. Of all the products I bought this is one of my absolute favs. I saw a difference in a week!
Lumière by Neocutis: Worth it (with a caveat). The skin around my eyes is now positively silky and my dark circles are diminished BUT if you're like me and your only noticeable eye problem are mild dark circles (and not fine lines) you can probably get the similar effect for cheaper.
Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup remover: So not worth it. This is supposed to be more effective than other eye makeup removers and gentler on the eyes. That's why it's 5xs more expensive than all the other eye makeup removers. Whatever. Stick with the $5 wipes you can buy at Trader Joes. You'll save money AND you'll get a free sample to munch on. Remember, they never give you free tasters of popcorn shrimp at the Lancôme counter
Skinceuticals Renew Overnight: Proof that there is a God and She loves us. Seriously this stuff has changed my face. I can now glow without doing anything drastic like, I don't know, dipping myself in radiation or getting pregnant. AND the fine lines on my forehead are barely noticeable now! I love, love, love this product. I think it might even be worth taking on a second job so you can afford it...well, okay maybe not. But if you DO have to take a second job this product will keep you from looking stressed about it ;-)
Okay, that's it. Hope you don't mind my taking over a literary blog with something this superficial. But what's the point of having a screenname like Kyra "fashionista fatale" Davis if you're not going to engage in the occasional superficial pleasure?
--Kyra "Fashionista Fatale" Davis
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thanks!! i'm always looking for good products. i'm staring down the gun barrel of 46 and still get acne and can never find a product that works.
I was kinda shocked by how well Neutrogena's On The Spot worked. I mean I've tried EVERYTHING. And this is the first product I've found that clears a pimple up FAST AND doesn't leave any dryness behind. LOVE IT!
I can't afford the Clarasonic Mia, so I use Philosphy's Microdelivery scrub. Thanks for the ideas! I'm going to be 37 later this month and while I don't look my age, I'm starting to notice crinkle lines near my eyes when I smile.
I've never used Philosophy's microdelivery scrub so I can't make comparisons. But if you ever decide to switch the Mia is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper on Amazon and you can get replacement brushes on Amazon for $15/pop (but you usually have to buy two at a time).
I swear by Gold Bond ultra healing lotion for winter dry skin. Of course that's not a problem right now when the temp is 110 outside here in Dallas . . .
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