CHANEL MOUSSE EXFOLIANTE PURETÉ Exfoliating Cleansing Foam Purity + Anti-Pollution: It’s very creamy, it exfoliates, and gentle. Like with any face cleansers, avoid the delicate eye area.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple:Very gentle and refreshing cleanser. One of the best creamy cleansers I’ve ever tried.

Kiehl’s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser:If you like that fresh clean feeling after you wash your face, then you would love this Kiehl’s cleanser. I’m hooked:)

SK-II Facial Treatment Cleanser: Very creamy and gentle cleanser.

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser:I love the cucumber soothing scent when I wash my face with this Fresh cleanser. My face feels hydrated, clean, and toned after use.

To determine the winners, Prevention enlisted seven leading dermatologists to test the claims of the 35 most promising products of the year on a group of 175 women, ages 40-plus, for a period of up to eight weeks. The doctors then employed state-of-the-art equipment to measure which products best delivered on their claims using before and after skin analysis. The teams investigated seven categories of products including hand, eye and night creams; lip, adult acne and microdermabrasion treatments; and day lotions with . This year’s winners are all available for less than $50.

Said Liz Vaccariello, SVP/editor-in-chief of Prevention, “A staggering number of beauty products are launched every year making it increasingly difficult for women to determine which ones they should invest in. We are proud to say that we put product claims to the test and found seven that truly deliver visible improvements—we saw wrinkles, brown spots and other over 40 skin issues disappear.”

Here is the complete list of Prevention’s “Defy-Your-Age” Beauty Award winners for 2009. A feature on the award winners, why they work and how to use them for best results can be found in the current issue of Prevention, on sale August 4th, or at http://www.prevention.com/beautyawards2009:

Best Day Lotion with SPF: Olay ProX Age Repair Lotion SPF 30: This lotion contains two powerful peptides that work to smooth fine lines and firm skin by speeding the production of new collagen. ($42; drugstores)

Best Night Cream: Roc Multi-Correxion Night Treatment: Includes multitasking ingredients like retinol and vitamin C, which smooth and firm skin and lighten discoloration. ($25; drugstores)

Best Lip Treatment: Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge La Base Revitalizing Lip Treatment SPF 10: Contains Pro-Xylane, a sugar molecule that boosts production of collagen and skin’s built-in moisturizers to plump lips and diminish fine lines. ($29; lancome-usa.com)

Best Microdermabrasion Treatment: Estée Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment: This skin polisher instantly boosts brightness, decreases pore size and smoothes skin thanks to salicylic acid, glucosamine and a blend of spherical beads. ($49.50; esteelauder.com)

Adult Acne Treatment: Avon Clearskin Professional Acne Treatment System: Unlike teenagers’ treatments, this trio of products—a scrub, a toner, and an oil-free lotion—contains humectants that soften and smooth. ($34; avon.com)

Hand Cream: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Age Shield Hand Cream SPF 30: This cream smoothes fine lines and keeps hands soft with heavy-duty humectants and emollients; potent UV protection helps stave off future damage. ($6; drugstores)

Eye Cream: Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover Cell 2 Cell Anti-Aging Eye Treatment: Made with hyaluronic acid, peptides and dermaxyl (a nonirritating synthetic retinoid), this cream decreases wrinkles, brown spots, and under eye darkness. ($15; CVS pharmacy)

You can log on to http://www.prevention.com/winbeauty  for a chance to receive all seven products—a $200 value.

Prevention’s Defy Your Age Beauty Awards Judges: Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, MD, assistant clinical professor at Yale University School of Medicine; practices in New York City; Tina Alster, MD, clinical professor at Georgetown University; practices in Washington, DC; David Bank, MD, associate professor at Columbia University/Presbyterian Hospital; practices in Mt. Kisco, NY; David Goldberg, MD, clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine; practices in New York, New Jersey, and Florida; Ranella Hirsch, MD, past president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery; practices in Cambridge, MA; Mary Lupo, MD, clinical professor at Tulane University School of Medicine; practices in New Orleans; and Susan Weinkle, MD, assistant clinical professor at the University of South Florida; practices in Bradenton, FL.

Renée Rouleau is a trusted skin care expert and celebrity esthetician who has been helping men, women and teens attain healthy, glowing skin for more than 20 years. Her skin care product line, sold on her website and in her two Dallas skin care spas, addresses nine distinct skin types, with more than 70 award-winning products that blend the best of science and nature.

Renée’s products are consistently cited in publications including Allure, Marie Claire, and In Style. Her proven results have earned her the confidence of celebrities, like Lisa Rinna, Eva Amurri, Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson, as well as cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists. www.reneerouleau.com

Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau

Hot weather, salt water, humidity and chlorine take their toll on our skin during the summer months. Here’s some of my summer skin care tips and solutions for keeping your skin safe and beautiful all summer long.

1. Wearing sunscreen everyday will significantly cut back on accumulative sun damage:

Recent information from the UCLA skin research department indicates that 78% of all the sun damage incurred in a lifetime is from incidental exposure! You may say “I’m not out at all during the day” but just walking to your car, and even driving in your car will expose you to unnecessary sun damage. Windshields do nothing to protect you from UV rays! Wear a moisturizer that contains a sun block with a minimum of SPF #15. Apply it in the morning so you’ll be covered all day! Try Renée Rouleau Daily Protection SPF #30…

2. It’s not about the SPF number, it’s how often and how much you re-apply your sunscreen:

People are always asking me which SPF number should they use. The truth is, an SPF 30 only offers 4% more protection than an SPF 15. You would have thought it was double the protection, right? As you get up in the higher numbers (SPF 45, 50, 70 +) that percentage comes down, but you’re also exposing your skin to more chemicals which might result in a negative reaction on the skin. The key to protecting your skin in the sun is to re-apply your sunscreen generously at least every two hours. A little dab won’t do ya…you need to slather it on.

3. For those who suffer from back breakouts, avoid hair conditioner containing panthenol:

If back breakouts trouble you, it could be an ingredient in your hair conditioner that’s causing the problem. Panthenol, well-known for its benefit for strengthening the hair, may be a potential pore-clogger. Why the back? Simply because when you rinse out hair conditioner, a residue of the product stays on your back. Use hair products that do not contain Panthenol, exfoliate your back with a mild cleansing gel and exfoliating cloth three times a week and apply an anti-bacterial lotion and your back will be clear for summer.

4. Avoid dairy products if your skin is prone to breakouts:

With the heat and humidity in the summer, break outs are a real concern for a lot of people. And we’ve all heard that greasy foods and chocolate cause breakouts. In our experience, when breakouts are cyst-like in the chin and jawline area, most often this is related to excessive dairy products in your diet. Try cutting out cheese, milk, ice cream, and frozen yogurt, and watch your skin clear up! There are many other ways to get calcium in your diet; broccoli, asparagus and orange juice. Try Renée Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment for stubborn cystic breakouts.

5. When soothing a sunburn, avoid applying lotion. Instead use cold yogurt!

Okay, so you thought you had on plenty of sunscreen and the next thing you know, you got fried. A common misconception about soothing a sunburn is that you should keep re-applying lotion (especially aloe vera-based lotion) to keep the skin moist. But layering lotion on sunburned skin traps heat, keeping the skin red longer. Skin must breathe to let out heat. Cold plain yogurt applied to the skin works as an anti-inflammatory and heat remover. Apply, let dry for 15 minutes, and rinse. Repeat every hour.

6. Blot, blot, blot:

Although there is no miracle product to control the extra oil that you get during the summer months, there are ways to keep that shine under control. Oil blotting papers are great to use during the day to actually remove the oils off the skin to give you the feel of freshly washed skin. In a pinch? The type of paper used for toilet seat covers in public restrooms is similar to expensive oil blotting papers. Tear off a piece of this and press firmly on the skin. Voila!

The bottom line…

The #1 cause of lines and wrinkles is sun exposure. If you want to look young, avoid the sun. It’s really that simple. A little sun damage = a little damage. A lot of sun = a lot of damage.

For additional skin care tips, check out Renée Rouleau’s guide to summer skin care. For daily skin tips 365 days per year you can also follow Renée Rouleau on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook!

Please Join Kristin Petrovich, Co- Owner & Creator of själ skincare for a complimentary consultation & deluxe samples of the själ skincare collection, as well as a gift with purchase!

WHEN & WHERE:
White’s Chemist and Perfumers
81 Main St.
East Hampton, NY
631-324-0082
Saturday, July 18th
11-4pm

And also…

Crush Cosmetics
4 South Water Street
Nantucket, MA
508-228-0170
Friday, July 17th
1-4pm.
Saturday, July 18th
10-4pm

She can do it in 90 seconds…can you? Over the weekend, not only did Serena Williams beat her older sister and two-time defending champion Venus Williams to take the Wimbledon women’s tennis title, but she also announced the news of her beauty line, MISSION Skincare Active-Beauty Featuring Serena Williams.

CONTEST – Meet Serena: Starting July 8th and ending July 21st, Serena is hosting a contest to see what you can do in 90 seconds.

Enter at www.SerenasMISSION.com  for the chance to meet her and win two VIP tickets to one of her upcoming tournaments. Other prizes include an autographed tennis racquet and $1,000 gift basket of Serena’s personal favorites. Follow her on Twitter @serenajwilliams to get contest updates.

The 90 Second Beauty Challenge: The signature beauty solution Serena formulated works in just 90 seconds: Oxygen-Active Daily Facial Cleanser. A triple threat, this unique product is a cleanser, makeup remover and hydrating toner in one. Just apply, let the foam do its work, and wipe off. No water required. The result? Skin that appears younger and healthier looking – all for $39.99 at www.HSN.com beginning July 23rd.

Watch Serena Live! On July 23rd and July 24th, Serena will appear on HSN to launch her line. Be sure to tune in!

An international line of organic products created with your body in mind, Sabon Organic is a natural fit for your beauty regimen. Sabon Organic is suitable for all skin types and a great base to any perfume or cosmetic due to its subtle apricot fragrance. Be comforted that you are treating your skin well as Sabon Organic is paraben-free, sulfate-free, certified by ECOCERT and environmentally friendly by not testing on animals and using recycled packaging.

I’ve tried and fell in love with Sabon Organic Day Cream: This day cream is super hydrating yet not greasy. It is made with organic oils like Macadamia, olive, and jojoba and ideal if you are into green skincare products.

New Sabon Organic Line:
Organic Hand Cream, 2.11 oz, $18
Organic Foot Cream, 2.11 oz, $15
Organic Face Serum, 1.05 oz, $49
Organic Eye Lifting Serum, 1.05 oz, $39
Organic Body Scrub, 8.79 oz, $30
Organic Butter Cream, 7.04 oz, $39
Organic Day Cream, 1.75 oz, $39
Organic Olive Oil Soap, 3.5 oz, $10

Take any skincare routine from bleak to chic with two NEW two water-activated cleansers from Darphin – Cleansing Foam Gel and Cleansing Milky Emulsion. These cleansers balance the skin’s pH and hydro-lipid barrier while softening and protecting even the most delicate of complexions.

Each of these botanical blends feature a delightfully fresh scent, embracing the Darphin core belief that pleasure is a necessary part of any woman’s beauty routine. Simply massage on the face using circular movements and relax with the subtle scents.

Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily ($35) – Ideal for all skin types, this aromatic gel cleanser gently removes makeup and impurities while cocooning the skin in foamy freshness.

Darphin Cleansing Milky Emulsion with Verbena ($40) – This soap-free soothing cocktail of botanical ingredients provides a nonabrasive yet thorough cleansing. The soft creamy texture offers immediate comfort, making it ideal for sensitive skin that is prone to redness and irritation.

Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily and Darphin Cleansing Milky Emulsion with Verbena will be available beginning in June 2009, at www.darphin.com , select Neiman Marcus stores, Bergdorf Goodman, Bluemercury and select spas and boutiques nationwide.

Giorgio Armani Skin Minerals for Men Shaving Cream

Skin Minerals for Men brings together L’Oreal Research Laboratories’ expertise in men’s skin and the discovery that certain volcanic minerals have the power to stimulate skin cells. Inspired by a natural phenomenon, Skin Minerals for Men infuses the very core of men’s skin with the powerful strength of a volcano.

 
Giorgio Armani Skin Minerals for Men Cleansing Cream

As a result of this research, the Volcanic Complex was born. This specific and unique complex of volcanic minerals especially selected to respond to the needs of male skin and to stimulate every level of the skin, day after day. Working like a fuel for the skin cells, Skin Minerals for Men takes action at different levels of the skin matrix to structurally strengthen the skin to make it denser and firmer, refine the texture to make the skin smoother and softer, and unify the tone for more luminous and more rested looking skin.

Giorgio Armani Skin Minerals for Men Eye Master

Beginning this month, Skin Minerals for Men is available EXCLUSIVELY at www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com . The perfect gift for the man in your life, Skin Minerals for Men allows him to feel good about himself while providing him with the ultimate skincare regimen.

Giorgio Armani Skin Minerals for Men Fortifying Serum

Meryl Lowe

This is what Meryl thinks about MAC Naked Honey Body Wash!

MAC Naked Honey Body Wash review:

MAC Naked Honey Body Wash is part of MAC’s latest MAC Naked Honey collection. Let me tell you, this product is amazing in the shower. The jasmine and little splash of lavender fragrance notes makes you feel so calm and relaxed in the shower. This body wash cleanses the skin while providing the soothing and moisturizing it needs. It leaves your skin fresh and glorious! The body wash actually looks like honey when you squeeze it out of the bottle. My favorite body wash out right now!

The facts: Naked Honey Body Wash formulated from bio-converted honey, this body wash cleanses the skin while providing the soothing and moisturizing benefits of lavender, narcissus, jasmine flower and blue agave extracts . Provides a sensual, calming , cleansing experience. Suggested retail price $19.50 U.S./$23.50 CDN

MAC Naked Honey collection will be available in North America June 11, 2009 at all MAC locations, 1.800.588.0070 and www.maccosmetics.com and International July 2009.

LashFusion XL Micro-Technology Instant lash Volumizer: A creamy mascara that conditions and lengthens lashes for dramatic effects. Fusion Beauty LashFusion XL Micro-Technology Instant Lash Volumizer delivers bold, healthy, voluptuous lashes.

This rich formula includes a naturally emollient resin to encourage curl, and comes with a large brush that makes an impact in just one coat.

This innovative breakthrough borrows the latest technology from the haircare world to nourish, protect, and enhance your fringe. The Fusion Beauty patented capisphere delivery system provides a reparative complex of fatty acids, avocado oil, and wheat flower lipids that fortifies lashes-even after the mascara is removed. SRP: $24.

StimuLashFusion is an Intensive Night Conditioning Lash Enhancer: a breakthrough new topical treatment that helps to dramatically enhance the look of lashes’ length, fullness, and thickness.

StimuLashFusion visibly transforms lashes within six weeks of use – 89% saw longer, fuller, more fabulous lashes! Created without parabens or artificial fragrances, the intensive nighttime serum enhances the overall health of strands. The reparative formula is packed with a powerful complex of active ingredients, including peptides, vitamins, and natural extracts, to deliver intensive deep conditioning and natural enhancement to lashes and brows. SRP: $89.

PureFusion is suitable for all skin types, these USDA certified organic formulas employ Mother Nature’s finest ingredients to deep clean, perfect, and protect your skin daily. (You won’t find sulfates, parabens, phthalates, artificial preservatives, or artificial colors here!) The solutions may be gentle, but they’re also wildly effective-and have the clinical studies to prove their potency.

Fusion Beauty LashFusionXL, StimuLashFusion, & PureFusion are now available at Sephora, Ulta, and other fine retailers in the U.S. and Sephora and Holt Renfrew in Canada. Visit www.FusionBeauty.com  for more information.