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Kate Somerville ‘Body Glow’ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Kate Somerville 'Body Glow' Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20 // Belle Belle Beauty

I savored every bit of winter. I loved the cozy weather and the tiny bit of snow we got. But, by next weekend, we are supposed to be in the 80s here. So I relent and welcome Spring with open arms. Time to stock up on shorts, tees, skirts and sandals!

But you know what that also means, right? Not to mention the handful of cocktail dresses I’ve donned lately, legs are in full view. Kate Somerville ‘Body Glow’ Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20 not only adds that crucial sun protection but has the prettiest golden shimmer.

Not just that, it can improve the appearance of skin over time. The formula smoothes, protects and firms all at once. The SPF is powered by a new innovative SolarX Complex with broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection. Caffeine helps refine texture, improve tone, contour and firm the appearance of skin. Rosemary extract and other antioxidants help fight free radicals. And Mango butter packs a moisture punch.

The lotion has a subtle SPF scent. The thin texture leaves my skin soft and supple. I will certainly be keeping this stuff on hand while the weather heats up. It does everything and more you could ask of an everyday SPF.

Shop for it here.

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Kate Somerville RetAsphere 2-in-1 Retinol Night Cream

Kate Somerville RetAsphere 2-in-1 Retinol Night Cream // Belle Belle Beauty

I recognize that I sound like a broken record, always always singing the praises of Retinol. But just face the fact: Retinol is one of the few ingredients out there that is proven to prevent premature aging. And for those with acne, Retinol can help with exfoliation, removing pore-clogging dead skin cells. But more than that – it can actually improve the texture of your skin. So even if you don’t have those dreaded fine wrinkles yet or suffer from acne, it can help with hyper-pigmentation and pore size.

The one complaint I hear readers voice about Retinols is they can often irritate sensitive skin. Enter Kate Somerville’s RetAsphere 2-in-1 Retinol Night Cream. Formulated with a patented Carrier System, the Retinol is packaged in a lip shell. The rich cream melts the pure Retinol evenly into the epidermis. Then a bio-derived hyaluronic acid (another ingredient I won’t shut up about) locks in hydration, preventing that annoying Retinol side effect – dried out skin.

After a couple weeks of use, I have no hesitation in recommending this to those who have had irritation with Retinol or haven’t yet added it to their routine. The rich consistency and hydration factor immediately makes my skin look supple and brighter. And on its own, the RetAsphere provides enough moisture for my drier skin. Gone are the days of flaking, red skin when introducing a Retinol product.

Make sure to use this only at night – sun doesn’t play nice with Retinol. And make sure you have a SPF on during the day – Retinol use makes skin more sensitive to the UV rays. I didn’t have any sensitivity, but you can use every other day if you find you have irritation.

Kate Somerville is available at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Sephora, and KateSomerville.com.

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Kate Somerville D-Scar Diminishing Serum

Kate Somerville D-Scar Diminishing Serum // Belle Belle Beauty

My scars are nasty. They are elevated, red and very persistant. Fortunately, I don’t have acne scars. But I have loads of scars from having moles removed (melanoma runs in my family) and a nasty sucker on my foot from surgery.

Naturally, when my beloved Kate Somerville came out with a scar treatment, I was on it. I think it is primarily targeted for acne scaring and uneven texture, but I was quickly assured by Kate that it is also for new and old surgical scars.

The packaging on this thing is genius. The serum is in a tube with a locking dispenser and metal rollerball. Twist “ON” (the tip only rotates one direction – picture me trying to spin it the wrong way – fail)Gently squeeze a small amount of serum onto the tip, twist-and-lock “OFF”, and massage with the rollerball into the scar.

The serum contains DS-7, a microencapsulated peptide, which encourages the skin renewal process. A botanical extract helps even out the appearance of skin texture, reducing the pigment in the scar. I was going to give this a whole 8 weeks test run, but after two short weeks, my results were so miraculous, I had to spread the word. Check out my before and after (sorry for the weird foot photos):

Kate Somerville D-Scar Before and After // Belle Belle Beauty

Use it morning and night. If you use it on your face, follow with moisturizer. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

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Kate Somerville Nourish Body Rescue Cream

Kate Somerville Nourish Body Perfection Cream Belle Belle Beauty

Does the dry winter weather make you want to beam yourself to a lush tropical (and humid) island? I actually like the cold weather, but I could definitely stand for a little more moisture in the air. So, at the very least, I am going to make my skin feel like its drenched in ocean air.

Kate Somerville Nourish on Belle Belle Beauty

Kate Somerville (the queen of skin care in my book) spreads the love to body care also these days. Nourish Body Perfection Cream uses plant actives to improve hydration levels almost immediately. Moisture, different from hydration, is infused with shea butter and cupuaçu fruit. Sugar cane extract helps restore dry dehydrated and sun-damaged skin (remember we are at the beach here). And botanical tea and ginger extract calm and sooth skin. My red-prone skin on my arms looks more even and supple. And the lightweight formula is quickly absorbed while leaving a fresh, marine and spa-like scent.

Kate Somerville Nourish Body Perfection Cream on Belle Belle Beauty

But Kate doesn’t stop there. She takes her anti-aging expertise past the face. One of her proven ingredients, Advanced Matrixyl 3000 works to firm aging skin and refine texture. The plant botanicals renew damaged skin. So, not only is the skin healthier but appears younger. Win-win.

I’ve been using this as soon as I get out of the shower and right before bed. I guess I can’t seem to get enough. You can purchase Nourish Body Perfection Cream at Neiman Marcus.

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Winter Skin Care Tips from Kate Somerville

Winter Skin Tips from Belle Belle Beauty and Kate Somerville

If I had to pick one person to be my skin guru, hands down it would be Kate Somerville. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Kate – couldn’t be nicer or more approachable. I have visited her skin clinic in West Hollywood – um… beauty mecca dare I say! And I have tried (or at least sampled) a huge portion of her products. The clean lines, direct approach and efficacious formulas add up to real, smart skin care.

So, today I am thrilled to share some of Kate’s Winter Skin Care Tips. Her main message: As the winter month approach, it’s important to tweak your skin care regimen to balance the harsh temperatures and your skin’s confusion to the drastic changes in environment. Now is the season to Exfoliate, Hydrate and Moisturize for glowing skin!

 Winter Skin Tips by Kate Somerville on Belle Belle Beauty

So excited about the recently launched Ultimate Kate Rewards – the loyalty program for KateSomerville.com. This program allows you to earn points for sharing, purchasing online, reviewing and much more. The points can be redeemed for rewards. And enrollment is free. Find out more here.

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Kate Somerville in Dallas Next Week

Attention Dallas readers! Kate Somerville will be in town next week. Besides being an extraordinary talent, she is a pleasure to chat with and knows all about skin care.