Tag: face cream

Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture

Exciting news! Murad has picked me to be one of their ambassadors. While I have been a fan for a number of years, I am getting a fabulous opportunity to check out so much of their product range. Let’s just say I am really impressed and I cannot wait to share my favorites with you. But there has been one standout so far, and I had to share given the changing of the seasons.

Until recently, my favorite Murad product was this one (the most effective non-prescription sun damage product I’ve tried). But with my dry winter skin already in full force, the Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture is my new pick.

Not only is my skin left nourished, but my redness clears and I find there is a healthier tone. Just a little goes a long way with this balm that really packs in hydration without being greasy. What I find most unique is the immediate effects, particularly under makeup. I am guessing this is due to the Collagen Support Complex and avocado, sunflower, and olive fruit oils (my skin loves oils).

The balm is also powered by a technology: RepleniCell turns water into a “performance hydrator.” Skin attracts, binds and retains water contributing to an addicting plumpness. And now it is safe to say “I am not scared of you, dry wintery skin!”

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Lustful Luxury Friday: The Golden Ticket

The ultimate in luxurious summer style, check out these Linda Farrow Luxe 24 Karat Gold Sunglasses. These aviator sunglasses have contrast enamel trim along a 24K gold-plated metal frame. The gold-tone mirrored lenses compliment the luxe textures. Naturally, display case, rolled pouch, and cleaning cloth included. $1040 at Shopbop.com.

And to match… the Chantecaille Nano Gold Energizing Face Cream fueled by nano particles of gold bound with silk microfibers. The gold is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying. The rich cream rejuvenates skin with Rosemary Leaf Extract and Vitamin C while the Geranium and Rose add the most elegant of fragrances. $420 at Net-a-Porter.

Now, that’s what I call a “gold standard” lineup.

Chantecaille Flower Harmonizing Cream

Trying a new tool to treat my stressed skin, prone to redness. While I am not as dry as I was this winter, I have learned I tend to underestimate how hydrated my skin is. And a boost in collagen production can’t hurt either (provided by essential oils, seaweed, vitamins and flowers). Even though edelweiss flower is a natural UVA/UVB protection, I still encourage everyone to use a physical sunblock with zinc and titanium oxide. This is actually more a lotion than a cream in consistency so don’t expect a heavy layer of moisture, but a couple of layers make for soft and supple, hydrated skin. And after a couple evenings of use, I do think the redness in my face has diminished.