This month, for the very first time, Kiehl’s enters the realm of all-natural, fully organic skincare with the Açaí Damage-Repairing Skincare Collection, which will be available on Kiehls.com on Monday.  This four-product anti-aging skincare regimen uses the antioxidant-rich Açaí Berry Extract to protect and repair damaged skin, and is clinically proven to combat environmental aggressors, protect skin from the first signs of aging, and repair environmental damage that’s occurred over time.

IT’S A FULL ACAI REGIMEN.  While other brands have utilized Açaí’s remarkable antioxidant properties in individual products, this is the first full skincare collection (cleanser, toning mist, serum, moisturizer) …read more

Giorgio Armani Beauty introduces its latest foray in skincare – Crema Nera OMC³. Inspired by the black obsidian stone that gives life and strength to the rich soil of the island of Pantelleria, the Cream Nera skin care line regenerates and revitalizes the skin. In search of its powerful vital energy, researches studied the composition of obsidian and created the Obsidian Mineral Complex, a patented blend of four minerals – Iron, Silicon, Sodium and Potassium – naturally present in obsidian. When combined, these three ingredients form a powerful dermal restructuring system – a new-generation anti-aging technology to restore the very …read more

Is your beauty cabinet overflowing with serums, moisturizers, fluids and creams designed to combat the signs of aging?  Simplify your beauty routine with this all-in-one product. La Roche-Posay Redermic UV (SRP $47.90) is a daily moisturizer that fills in wrinkles, tightens loose skin on the neck, smoothes fine lines and protects against UV damage. No need to drive to a department store to purchase- this time-saving product is available at your local CVS!

Innovative ingredients include:

Madecassoside (95% pure): Helps skin to fill in wrinkles and firm from within.
L-Absorbic Acid (5%): Restores skin’s structure and improves complexion.
Hyaluronic Acid: Instantly smoothes fine …read more

Prevention magazine put the leading anti-aging beauty products to the test again this year and found seven products deserving of the “Defy Your Age” seal. To determine the winners, Prevention enlisted seven leading dermatologists to test the claims of the 35 most promising products of the year on a group of 175 women, ages 40-plus, for a period of up to eight weeks. The doctors then employed state-of-the-art equipment to measure which products best delivered on their claims using before and after skin analysis. The teams investigated seven categories of products including hand, eye and night creams; lip, adult acne …read more

The newest brightening serum comes to us from Origins…Brighter By Nature helps to combat daily skin stressers like sun exposure, pollutants, hormones which can and age can stress out skin, leading to the formation of dark spots and an overall dull, uneven complexion. Expensive laser resurfacing procedures often involve long, uncomfortable recovery periods that include unsightly side effects such as prolonged redness, facial crusting, burning, swelling and scarring. To provide a natural and high-performance alternative, Origins introduces Brighter By Nature Skin tone correcting serum. While not a laser, Brighter By Nature harnesses the power of plants to deliver immediate results …read more

A new study has revealed that continued exposure to tanning beds (especially before the age of 30) can increase your risk of skin cancer by 75%, and experts have now moved tanning beds into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas.

If you’re looking for a golden glow skip the tanning bed and the hot summer sun, head straight for your bathroom and reach for an Alba Botanica self-tanner!  These babies can be found at Whole Foods and many drugstores and supermarkets as well.  They smell great and use organic ingredients….PLUS you can’t beat …read more

Warm weather equals lighter weight skin care for me.  But just because it feels light doesn’t mean I don’t want it to deliver results.  Jeune d’age Organics Anti-Age Serum has been on my radar ever since I heard about it earlier this year.  The serum is packaged in a beautiful box that is made from recycled ingredients and is crafted from certified organic ingredients (the box is  made from organic recyclable materials including flower seeds, you can plant the box when you are done and have pretty flowers).  The big deal here is that the serum itself is packed in …read more

Purlisse is new on the scene and is known for their all natural brightening qualities. Purlisse Pur Bright Skin Brightening Serum is a skin-brightening serum that is a hydroquinone-free concentrated cream combining an exclusive Lotus Lupine Peptide Complex with 9 powerful plants extracts. This serum is perfect for skin that is ruddy, has age spots, acne scars etc.  It works fairly quickly (I noticed results in about 4-5 weeks) and feels fantastic on the skin, it helps to create luminous, even-toned skin without harsh ingredients.  Skin is strengthened against future damage, while melanin production is safely decreased for fewer age …read more

Drugstore products are defnitely stepping their game up as of late.  Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum is lightweight and has a gel-like texture (which I prefer for serums).  It is a highly-concentrated blend of amino-peptides that regenerates damaged skin, renewing the outer layer to give you a younger-looking complexion.  I used this for 14 days and I definitely noticed a difference (especially in the lines on my forehead).

It contains a host of great ingredients that actually work (which is great considering it’s a drugstore line)

carnosine (with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties)
vitamin E (antioxidant)
allantoin (anti-irritant)
green tea (antioxidant)

Also included is 2-3% Niacinamide (vitamin …read more

If you haven’t heard about 3Lab “M” Cream, I am here to tell you that this one is by far the best cream I have tried this year.  It is pricey, BUT it also has some serious science behind it.   This is the first cosmetic product that contains world’s first bio-engineered growth hormone, stem cells from the rare Uttweiler Spatlauber Swiss Apple, which is so rare that only three trees remain in existence.

The cream is luxurious feeling but not heavy (the formula is a gel cream), so you don’t feel like you have a layer of product on your skin.  …read more