When it comes to facial cleansers, I am usually a no-frills Cetaphil type of gal. I prefer to save my money, energy and excitement on moisturizers, sunscreens and eye creams — the big guns of skincare.
Every once in awhile, though, particularly when the weather warms up and I begin daydreaming of little towns in Provence where orange blossoms really do encircle home gardens and parks, I crave a little something more. And L’Occitane Extra Gentle Cleansing Milk is there for me, orange blossom water and all.
At $20, the milk cleanser is a bit pricier than drugstore brands, but worth it. …read more

Having tried a ridiculous number of skin care products over the years, it only takes a couple of tries before I know if a product is right for my skin. This is one of those incredibly personal decisions – no matter how many reviews your read or recommendations you get from your friends, your skin knows what it likes and should have no problem telling you when there is something on your face that is only irritating matters.
First, think about what kind of skin you have. Oily? Skip heavy cream moisturizers. Dry? Alcohol is not going to be your friend. …read more

I love Neutrogena, how about you? I got so excited when I saw the commercial of this nifty little facial gadget called Neutrogena WAVE. It supposedly washes off dirt, oil, and makeup without leaving your face dry.
Attach a cleansing pad (comes with the kit) in the attachment head. Activate the foaming pad by holding WAVE under running water. Push a button to turn it on then gently massage your face with it. Buy more cleansing pads for refill once you used up all the 14 pads that initially comes with the Neutrogena WAVE kit.
Watch Vanessa Hudgens illustrate WAVE …read more