I just got through testing Clinique’s Super Defense SPF 25 and boy do I love it, this is perfect for dry/extra dry skin.  This “Super Cream” is an ultra rich formulation that contains SPF 25 which is amazing because it is so hard to find a sunscreen that can go under makeup effectively (without feeling thick etc).  That being said, this cream is specifically for very dry, dry or combination dry skin.  It is chocked full of anti-aging benefits like:

glycerin
olea europaea (olive) fruit extract
rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract
sea whip extract
linoleic acid
soy protein

Overall an excellent cream if you are looking for something …read more

Moving caffiene from the inside out seems to be a trend in a lot of skin care these days. In fact, caffeine has been a hot ingredient in skincare for a while. In recent months, more indications of caffeine’s beneficial properties are surfacing, meaning that caffeine is still a key ingredient in topical anti-aging products.
Relastin, a leader in the anti-aging skincare industry, offers a caffeine-rich product that can also smooth and repair skin. The Relastin Ultra Emollient is a multi-tasking moisturizer that combines the dramatic results of Relastin’s signature Zinc Firming Complex™ with nourishing hydration and powerful vitamins and …read more

La Prairie, one of my first loves in skin care, has just launched an Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream SPF 20 . Their promise is to firm, repair, and protect your skin with this newest cream, and according to Celine Cousteau, who had a hand in this, and is also the granddaughter to the legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, “La Prairie exemplifies how we can responsibly reap the benefits of our ocean’s resources. We need to protect the sea just as much as our skin.”
I’ve been saying this for years, and with other skin care lines like Solavie, and Soliv, …read more