The kit contains three products plus measuring spoon and sponges to get the job done in three steps – Polish, Strip and Comfort. 
You start by measuring out the Almond Polish and gently apply and rub over the face and neck. It is abrasive, so if you do not like the feeling of an abrasive scrub on your face, then this is not for you. It smells divine and feels a bit rough as it sloughs away skin. My skin burned just a bit as I came close to circling it over my skin for about two minutes, and my face was red when I removed it with water. I could already see a difference though, and went onto the peel.

The peel portion is called the Lemon Strip. Again, I used the spoon to scoop out this gel and applied over my face. It is thick and had a very fresh scent. It didn’t burn at all, which surprised me as it contains orange and lemon extracts along with lactic, glycolic and aspartic acid. I left it on for about three minutes and moved onto the final step.

For the last step, you leave on the Lemon Strip and then apply the Chamomile Comfort to make a mask. Scooping out the perfect amount with the spoon, I applied this very thick cream, which felt a bit clay based but with more of a mud mask feeling. I don’t know why this happened now, but my face really started to burn. Not too uncomfortable, but it did get very warm and more than tingly. I actually sat in front of a fan for a few minutes until it started to cool down. I honesty don’t know if this is supposed to happen at this point because I thought that the Chamomile was the soothing part of the treatment. Either way, it cooled down within the first five minutes as it began to tighten and dry for about thirty minutes.

Removing took a bit of effort but was easy nonetheless. A natural sponge is included (looks like paper, forms into a sponge when wet) to help remove. I had to rinse the sponge a lot to remove all of the mask. As I did remove it though, I could not believe my skin. It looked so even and refreshed and seriously – 100% better after the treatment. I waited a few hours before I did my night cream as my skin felt so smooth and moisturized.

This Micro/Mini Peel System is definitely making it’s way into my regular routine, as I plan to use it once a week. This kit costs $95, is available at sephora.com and on the Ole website as well. I would guess that there is enough in this kit to use a good 8 – 10 times.

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There are some great new beauty products out there that I am just longing to try.

Clarins Self-Tanning Cream – yes,in a jar! Clarins makes some of the best self-tanners, and this one looks like it would be wonderful for extra dry legs – like mine!

L’Occitane Dazzling Hands Duo Gift Set – because I am obsessed with keeping my hands smooth and this set looks to be winner.

Ole Henriksen Travel Kit – Dry/Sensitive Skin - This would be perfect for my travels over the next few months as I would love to be able to keep things like this already to go.

That is what is currently on my radar. Is there anything specifically you are wishing for lately?

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One of the products that made it’s way around the beauty product roundtable event I attended last week was this eye cream from Ole Henriksen.

Ole Henriksen (pronounced ooh-lee, by the way) Ultimate Lift Eye Gel did not make it into my bag to take home and sample. But it did just now make it into my shopping cart online at Sephora.com. Being that it is a finalist for one of the coveted Glam Beauty Awards, I know it is definitely something I need to try.

The description from Sephora.com

Let the Ultimate Lift Eye Gel work its magic as you sleep, thanks to this infusion of sodium hyaluronate, cucumber, and calendula extracts that hydrate, depuff, and smooth away fine lines.

Has anyone used this and what can I expect in the results?

I know that the sample I tried on my hand felt wonderful and that the gel smelled very light and fresh. I cannot wait to give it a good ole try. Look for my results soon.

Ole Henriksen Ultimate Lift Eye Gel is available at Sephora.com for $38.

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