Last week I mentioned how much I love La Prairie’s products and how if I could afford the entire line, I would!  What I didn’t mention was how much more my boyfriend actually enjoys the line as well!  He will probably kill me for mentioning this (haha), but its true.  La Prairie is just as male friendly as any other line.  I mean yes, it may come in very pretty packaging, but the efficacy of their products works across both genders.

My boyfriend’s favorite line from La Prairie is the Radiance Collection.  Well just last month, La Prairie came out with The Radiance Premiere Collection, Limited Edition.  It is an introductory collection of travel-size items that allows you to experience the luxury of La Prairie at a fraction of the cost.  Included in this set:

• Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold
• Cellular Radiance Cream
• Cellular Radiance Eye Cream

Now the exciting news I received last week is that La Prairie is also making The Skin Caviar Premiere Collection (the line that made La Prairie world famous), which will be available in stores next month and The Anti-Aging Premiere Collection (my absolute favorite line from La Prairie) coming out in January 2010.  It looks like I’ve found the perfect stocking stuffers for this upcoming holiday season!    So if you’ve ever been interested in testing out the luxury of La Prairie, I highly recommend picking up one of these collections.  I promise you will never want to experience anything less.

Until next time my loves…  xoxo

Dull skin is usually due to an accumulation of dead skin cells.  When we fail to exfoliate and unveil that more youthful skin underneath, we tend to lose that “glow”.  Well don’t fret, there are so many options out there to help you.  The simplest one I can recommend is to exfoliate!  Find an exfoliant that’s right for you and start off using it 1-2 times per week.  Please keep in mind that overexfoliating can be very damaging to the skin so you could be doing more harm than good.  Steer clear of those overly abrasive exfoliators like St. Ives Apricot Scub.  Now I know everybody on the planet has probably used that one, but its way too much for the delicate skin on your face.  Scrubs like that can actually cause tears in the skin and really do a lot more damage than simply removing the dead skin cells that lie on top.  Overstimulation of the skin can also lead to breakouts.  So depending on your skin’s sensitivity, stay on the lookout for scrubs with soft rounded beads (a gentler option) or scrubs with grounded seeds (a more abrasive option).

Now on top of preventing a buildup of cells, you want to make sure you’re treating your skin to the best serums and moisturizers to keep the growing cells healthy.  All of this combined is what brings about that youthful, radiant glow.  Sephora has just launched 5 new limited edition sets for the holidays (can you believe its that time already?) and I have found the perfect one for all of you concerned with dullness.  Sephora Favorites Radiant Skin Regimen Deluxe Sampler contains deluxe-sized samples of top brand products that are guaranteed to keep you looking young and fresh this holiday season.

Sephora Favorites Radiant Skin Regimen Deluxe Sampler includes:

• 1 oz Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash
• 1.35 oz Cosmedicine Medi-Morphosis Self Adjusting Exfoliator
• 0.5 oz Perricone Advanced Face Firming Activator
• 0.23 oz DDF Wrinkle Resist Plus Pore Minimizer Moisturizing Serum
• 0.24 oz Kinerase C8 Peptide Intensive Treatment
• 0.14 oz Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF15
• 0.4 oz Philosophy Hope in a Jar
• 1 oz Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
• 0.5 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion

Doesn’t it sound amazing?  And at a value of $143 for $38, you seriously CAN’T beat it!  Mine is already on its way in the mail.  I can’t wait!  Make sure you guys check out all the other value sets at Sephora as well.  They’ll make great stocking stuffers for those you love, even if that means stuffing your own! 

Well Dr. Dennis Gross, a renowned New York dermatologist, has created that product.  MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel 30 Day Supply does not actually peel the skin but instead provides a gentle, “microscopic” exfoliation that is safe enough to use every day.  This two-step process combines five Alpha Hydroxy Acids and Beta Hydroxy Acids at low concentrations to give a more gentle but effective treatment.  In addition to the exfoliating acids in the treatment are green tea extract, genistein (a firming ingredient derived from soy), and retinol.  All of these help yield an improved and luminous look.  These little pads that come as a treatment in Step 1 and a neutralizer in Step 2 literally take only two minutes of your day but give you a smoother, firmer, more even complexion over time.  And it all can go down in your very own home!

Check out this podcast by Dr. Gross himself speaking on the Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel.

I myself have tried this product and fell in love with it from the very first application.  The treatment comes in either a 30- or 60-day supply.  It is so simple to use and the results I saw were instant.  My skin felt like porcelain!  I was amazed.  Not only did my skin instantly feel smooth, but my skin tone evened out over time as well.  The product yielded such great results with my own skin, that I decided to investigate more of the MD Skincare line.

So yesterday we talked about my battle with bacne.  Well guess what?  Not only does Dr. Gross make the Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel, but he also makes one for the body.  It is with MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Body Peel that I was able to overcome the hyperpigmentation that resulted from my horrible habit of picking at my back.  Not only did my dark spots fade, but the texture of my back smoothed out as well.  I am a true fan of Dr. Gross’ products and I highly recommend you trying some of them out as well!

Until next time ladies…  xoxo