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She is obsessed with all things ginger – characters with that name, pink food items that come with sushi, ginger snap cookies. Me, not so much. It’s not that I dislike it, it’s just that ginger vs. chocolate, chocolate is going to win every time.

We may have finally found a place to coexist peacefully.

I’m loving the scent of Pangea’s Nigerian Ginger, Sweet Lavender & Thyme Facial Cream – it’s super-hydrating and has no harmful chemicals, but  is also rich in healthy essential fatty acids (EFAs). like Argan, Evening Primrose, Pumpkin Seed, and Shea Butter. These all help to hydrate the skin, and create a vitamin-like anti-aging effect.

But aside from being hydrating and nourishing, I was excited to see the flavor was actually quite delightful! So, maybe I can give ginger another shot. Though, still, it’s certainly not a chocolate cookie.

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It’s a press trip, so while fun in the sun is on the agenda, I will be spending time in meeting-like activities and formal dinners. I will need to look my best!

A great kit to get all of my travel face essentials is Laura Mercier’s Flawless Face.

It’s awesome: It has foundation primer, illuminating powder, and everything else you need to keep your oil-free foundation needs covered, complete with zippered travel case.

So, I am set. Somewhat. Now I just have to figure out every single other element of my trip.

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Nightly drinking (and not of the water kind) got my skin super dehydrated, and I had to find a way of quenching that thirst.

April Rain’s Night Rainew is an ultra-hydrating night repair crème that promises to provide long-lasting moisture.

I’ve been using it every night after cleansing, and as I feel my face right now, it feels supple and smooth – exactly how I want it to feel – and it feels that way until I wake up in the morning.

Skin that is dried out looks aged – and as I am just hitting 30, I don’t want to look any older than I already am! As it’s become healthier, I am looking younger (if not young, sigh. Night Rainew has HydroPeptides in it, which are 100% organic and said to help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. It also includes antioxidants Buddleja and Echinacea, also age-defying.

Let’s face it, I can use all the help I can get.

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The event wasn’t just a “preview” though: We also learned about their Product Prescription – basically, their list of the 10 best products for our complexions.

As someone who is ALWAYS fighting against a roller-coaster ride of good/bad skin, this part was the most interesting to me – and I look forward to trying each and every one of the products myself, in order to develop my own opinion!

So, here’s their list – feel free to comment back with your yay, nay, or other thoughts/opinions on any!

1. Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30: Packed with glucosamine prevents blotchiness

($60 for 1.7 oz, dermalogica.com)

2. DiorSkin Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10: Flax aids in in UV blockers

($45 for 1 oz, sephora.com)

3. Aubrey Organics Lumessence Lift Cream: Contains watermelon extract to fight sun damage

$26, aubrey-organics.com

4. Body Shop Body Shop Pure Detox Clarifying Clay Mask: The wasabi-infused product cleanses your pores ($24, thebodyshop.com)

5. Mario Badescu Vitamin E Body Lotion: Wheat germ helps repair skin cells
($10 for 6 oz, mariobadescu.com)

6. Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Serum: Gingko biloba helps with circulation and inflammation
($48 for 1 oz, olehenriksen.com)

7. Eucerin Calming Body Wash: Seals in moisture with omega-3 fatty acids.
($8 for 8.4 oz, drugstore.com)

8. RAWColor Perfect Balance Concealer and Highlighter Trio: Caper berry extract for vibrant color
($38, rawnaturalbeauty.com)

9. Yes to Cucumbers Calming Facial Cleansing Gel
($10 for 3.4 oz, walgreens.com)

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Get this: It’s just an awesome breed of creepy and fun: ThatsMyFace.com launches a brand new product line just in time for last-minute Christmas shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind present. By giving loved ones and friends a gift voucher from ThatsMyFace.com, customers can give the recipient the opportunity to immortalize themselves by ordering a photorealistic sculpture of their face.
I always thought only ancient deities could get themselves carved in stone. Now, with advanced facial analysis and the advent of state-of-the-art 3D printing technologies, ThatsMyFace.com makes this art form available to anyone, ordered online and delivered direct to the door.
“ThatsMyFace.com brings traditional 2D photography and portrait sculptures into the full-color world of the 21st century. We called it ‘That’s My Face’ because that was literally the first thing I said when I saw my first facial reproduction. It’s like being face-to-face with yourself,” says Dr. Marc Cardle, the founder of ThatsMyFace.com.
All that is needed is to upload two headshots: one from the front and one from the side. ThatsMyFace.com does the rest and reconstructs a realistic 3D facial model. Customers may even tweak its appearance, such as changing age, ethnicity, or even, gender. The resulting face can then be applied to a variety of gifts, from a $29 keychain to a $2000 head sculpture.
“I just unboxed it. You guys are amazing!” said ThatsMyFace.com customer Dean B. after receiving a face mask of his baby daughter.

Photo credit: That’sMyFace.com

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