You
know I love to review 'beauty' products & it's been a while since I have
felt the WOW for a product (or two in this case). So here we go, only 2
products (they deserve stand-out attention), skin/life changers for me...
The first product I tried at my sister's
house late in the summer. She works for a dermatologist & has sensitive
skin (she uses it primarily on her face, neck, chest). It is the new Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion for Body & Face ~ All skin types. (when shopping
for this, most Cetaphil packaging is similar, so read labels!) It turned out to
be a wow. I put it on and the next morning I felt like I just put it on! The
best part: I have been trying to find the right combo for crepey skin on my
arms, legs, neck. I always relied on shea butter moisturizers & oils, the
thicker the better right? Well, this is lightweight and is glycerin, Vitamin E
& avocado oil based & it completely smoothed my skin. I could not
believe it could be this easy & inexpensive. My neck, which let's face it,
has its older looking moments now - loves it. It is completely fragrance free
& absorbs fast & leaves a
slight, healthy, moisturized glow. I recently went to a wedding with a sleeveless,
just to the knee dress & it is all I used and felt confident in my skin (it's been awhile). It comes in a generous 16-oz
pump bottle, even better, and is super affordable. Approximately $14.00 at your
drug store retailers and two-packs are cheaper on Amazon too!
The second awesomeness in a bottle product
is Murad's Rapid Age Spot and Pigment
Lightening Serum. Yes, I saw the info ads one night on TV. It is during the
late winter months that I really begin to notice my hyper pigmentation (age
spots). Yes, the sun loves me & I slather on SPF50... however at my age I still
need help. So I went to Ulta & just bought the one product in the line to
the tune of approx $64. Pricey, yes, but desperate times. Never, ever regret
the purchase! It contains 2% Hydroquinone and it is a bit thick at first (that's
the aloe). The smell isn't great but dissipates in seconds while you are
smoothing it on. Best use is at night & the results have been infomercial
worthy. Yes, I have seen the lightening for sure but the best surprise benefit
has been the smoother, less wrinkles & better skin texture to my face. Yes,
that fantastic bonus ingredient is glycolic acid, the super exfoliator. I now
purchase this on eBay for a third of the price & now alternating at night
with Murad's Resurgence line Age-Diffusing Serum. Also, purchased on eBay for
about 24.00, it's a great compliment. I love serums and these are tops!
The
bottom line on these products readers is the effectiveness with little effort
and cost. The results are there so I will continue to purchase and use. I
looooove them. Run, don't walk to your store or computer!!! And always
remember, a smile is the best beauty product out there & drink lots of
water!!!
