skin care

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum

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no7 protect and perfect intense advanced serumno7 protect and perfect intense advanced serumPictured: c/o No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is a serum which is targeted at decreasing visible signs of advanced aging. It is clinically proven to be effective at visibly reducing deep lines, and wrinkles, in a mere two weeks.

As an aging GenX-er, I am just starting to see fine lines on my forehead, and around my eyes. I have been using products targeted at keeping my skin moisturized, and reducing the signs of fine lines. No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is meant more for someone who has deeper lines than me. That being said, I did test it out for two weeks because if it can reduce deep lines, what can it for fine lines?

I used No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum with my current day cream, and night cream. I did feel a little bit of tightening in my skin, which slightly reduced the signs of my fine lines on my forehead. I did not use it on the lines near my eyes since I prefer to use an eye cream in that area.

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is a great product to use if you have visible lines. It will not erase them completely, but it does reduce their depth, which in turn, reduced their visibility. I felt like it added moisture to my skin, and tightened it as needed.

Since No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum is hypo-allergenic, and fragrance free. It is an easy product to use if you have sensitive skin. If you have deep lines and wrinkles, give it try!

You can find No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum online here and here.

My summer skin care routine

 in Beauty  tagged dolce and gabbana / revive / skin care by

my summer skin care routine

Pictured from left: eye cream / neck cream / day cream / night cream / acne treatment / chapstick (flavor not online, also love cherry)

Skin care is so important all year long; but in the summer months, it becomes even more important. My kids are always outside; whether we are swimming, walking, playing sports, etc., summer is spent in the sun. This means using products with spf protection, and products which keep skin moisturized, are extremely important.

In order to keep my skin at its best, I live by ReVive skincare. They have the best neck cream, and face cream on the market; in my opinion. I have been using the neck cream for over ten years, and my neck looks fabulous! It also has spf protection, which is key here in California. Sun damage can make one’s neck look droopy over time; not to mention increase one’s risk of skin cancer.

ReVive’s face cream has also been a favorite of mine for over ten years. The night cream is something new for me. I just started using it less than two years ago. You can see my full review here. It is so good at repairing my skin overnight. It seems like it takes years off my skin every time I use it. Love love love it!

I have tried so many eye creams over the years. My all-time favorite is by Dolce & Gabbana. It firms up my skin, leaving it silky smooth, younger looking, and fully moisturized. Did I mention it minimizes lines too! Love that!

So you might be looking at my Chapstick and wondering, how does it fit in? Well, I have used Chapstick since I was five years old. It is the only lip balm I will use, and I love it! My favorite flavors are cherry, and strawberry. Sometimes I buy special edition flavors such as orange cream, raspberry, or pomegranate punch. I wish those special flavors were in the permanent collection! The orange cream is to-die-for!

I always joke that I have a combination of wrinkles and pimples on my face. Ugh, it is so true! I have combination skin, so it wrinkles, and gets pimples. It can be really frustrating. I had clear skin in high school, then as an adult, I started to get acne. I wish I had it in high school instead of my adult life, like the rest of the world! I swear I am the only GenX-er still getting breakouts. Ugh, so frustrating. My go-to acne weapon is the on-the-spot treatment pictured above. I love love love it!

What are some of your favorite summer skin care products?

Borghese Fango Active Duo review

 in Beauty / General Fashion  tagged borghese / Holiday Gift Guide 2016 / holiday gift ideas / skin care by

borghese active duo review

Pictured: c/o Borghese Fango Active Duo

The weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area is finally starting to warm up! As the temperatures rise, we need to get our skin glowing. Thankfully, Borghese has a fabulous two-step skin care routine which will do exactly that! Fabulous!

Borghese’s Fango Active Duo detoxifies, and hydrates skin; making it glow just in time for the spring and summer seasons. The Fango Active mud mask is absolutely amazing. It purifies, hydrates, and firms up skin. I started using it one month ago, and it has really changed my skin. I cannot believe how fabulous, and clean it is! I used it twice per week to start with, and now, I am dropping to one day per week.

After using the face mask, the Fango Active Radiance Facial Oil is a great way to smooth out skin; as well as soothe, nourish, and restore lipids which can be lost over time. Although you only need to use it after the mud mask, I love it so much, I have found I enjoy using it everyday after I wash my face. I might need to have monthly deliveries of the Facial Oil!

The Borghese Fango Active Duo is must-have for clean, glowing spring skin. I would be lost without it!

Borghese Fango Active Duo can be found online here.

*This would also make a great Mother’s Day gift, or graduation gift!