All About The Eyes: Talika, SAMPAR & Orlane

Now you can Undo summer skin sins…in just two weeks! With the end of summer fast approaching, there has never been a better time to rejuvenate your skin, and restore some of the damage caused by the intense summer sun. While, wearing a broad spectrum SPF is the best way to protect your skin from wrinkles and brown spots, NEUTROGENA is offering you the opportunity for a “do-over,” and is helping you combat the damaged caused by too much sun and not enough sleep. 

· Repair – The first step to repairing past sun damage is to repair skin with a treatment that will not only improve the look of your skin, but will work deep within skin to reverse the signs of past sun damage

NEUTROGNEA Total Skin Renewal Starter Kit from Ageless Restoratives, is a brand new, innovative anti-aging power treatment that is clinically proven to help undo the appearance of a year’s worth of aging with just three uses, truly giving you a second chance for a lifetime of beautiful, healthy skin.

· Restore – Glycolic peals are a great way to remove dead-skin cells, and prepare your skin for fall. But professional glycolic peels can cost up to $250 for just one treatment, and at home two-step peels are sometimes confusing to use

NEUTROGENA 5 Minute Facial from Ageless Restoratives is a brand new at home peel that works in just easy 1-step, and flawlessly delivers the results of a 20-35% glycolic peel, for a fraction of the cost. Formulated with an exclusive enzyme and micro-exfoliants, 5 Minute Facial gently stimulates surface skin cell renewal and rapidly improves texture, tone and clarity, making summer skin damage less noticeable.

· Revive – Sometimes an instant pick-me-up is the best way to help skin look more alive and bright. By applying a product that will instantly soothe and duff your eye area, you will effortless and instantly enhance to look of your skin

NEUTROGNEA Instant Eye Reviver from Ageless Restoratives is the perfect product to help you look younger and more awake. After just one use, Instant Eye Reviver is clinically proved to instantly improve the overall appearance of skin around your eyes.

“I’m a huge fan of everything Jurlique,” Maggie Gyllenhaal exclaimed. “I trust them. I love their new Biodynamic products especially the Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment and the Purely Age-Defying Eye Cream. I absolutely loved the Jurlique facial. My skin looked amazing when I left and I felt like I was walking on air.”

Dedicated to providing the purest, most effective skincare naturally, Jurlique is a natural fit for Maggie’s daily routine. “I use Jurlique every day—when I’m working and when I’m not,” Maggie revealed. “It feels gorgeous. And I know it’s good for me. I love the Rosewater Balancing Mist and the Calendula Cream. I use the Soothing Cleansing Lotion to remove my make up and clean my skin after a long day at work. And the whole bio dynamic line is amazing.”

Maggie’s preferred products in and out of the spa include:

Rosewater Hydrating Mist – Rich in the living energy of Damask Rose and Marshmallow, this refreshing mist restores, tones and hydrates the complexion.

Soothing Cleansing Lotion – This light, soothing moisturizer is infused with groomwell and sichuan peppercorn to restore delicate skin, leaving it feeling soft, balanced and comfortable.

Calendula Cream – This soothing, non-greasy cream is rich in calming calendula and witch hazel—perfect for restoring and conditioning delicate skin or moisturizing post-sun.

Purely Age Defying Range – This new collection features a blend of biodynamic and organic herbs and flowers combined with potent naturally derived ingredients that soften the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations while helping to renew and strengthen skin.

All in all, Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser is a keeper & thanks again Talika!

Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser, $24: An oil-free eye make-up remover for waterproof mascara. Who should use it ?

Women who wear waterproof mascara and do not want to remove it with an oil-based solution. Women with sensitive eyes. Women who want to help treat and strengthen their lashes. A dual performance:cleansing action and lash conditioning action.

Ingredients : Cornflower extract Softening, astringent, and Silk proteins.

Visit: www.talika.com for additional product details.

This month, Estée Lauder introduces two NEW launches for the Estée Lauder brand: Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lipstick and Lip Pencil — Lasts up to 12 Hours! Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Creme. Both of these lines are permanent additions to the Estée Lauder line.

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lipstick in the following shades: Stay Rose, Stay Pink, Stay Pinkberry, Stay Raspberry, Stay Mauve, Stay Plumberry, Stay Mocha, Stay Ginger, Stay Coral, Stay Scarlet, Stay Cranberry and Stay Ruby.

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil in the following shades: Pink, Fuschia, Rose, Wine, Plummy, Tearose, Spice, Mocha, Chocolate, Tawny, Coral, Apple Cordial, Red and Russet.

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lipstick and Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil is now available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and on www.esteelauder.com .

Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lipstick $22.00
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencil $19.00

Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Crème: Inspired by the revolutionary science of cellular regeneration, Estée Lauder introduces the latest addition to the Time Zone franchise with its most age defying eye creme yet. Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Creme features exclusive, advanced anti-wrinkle technologies. Apply 2x per day to clean skin. Pat gently all around the eye area. Safe for use on eyelids. Dermatologist tested, Ophthalmologist tested and Fragrance-free.

Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Crème is available now at all Estée Lauder counters nationwide and on www.esteelauder.com . Suggested Retail Price: $43.50

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

I would like to share with you my list of French skincare lines that I absolutely love for my skin in general, and particularly my under eye. I believe there are some things in life that you need to invest, like good shoes, and a good eye cream!

Here it is, Marta’s favorite eye creams or eye treatments, oo la la..Eye Dream by Talika and Eye Therapy Patch by Talika. SAMPAR Eye Rule peptide & adenosine under eye cream. And, Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox or Orlane éclat absolu Lightbox.

Eye Dream by Talika ($55): Apply at night under eye, (I cheat and I also apply during the day, works & feels amazing, shu…). During sleep, the delicate skin around your eyes loses up to 50% of its moisture and is most biologically receptive to external hydration and nourishing ingredients. Eye Dream by Talika can help in keeping you under eye very nourished, hydrated, and refreshed. I love using Eye Dream after a long day of work (blogging that is:) or  a big night out. It immediately revives my tired eyes.

You might also like Eye Therapy Patch by Talika ($62): This patch is a pleasant, effective, natural and comfortable solution for combating wrinkles, circles and under-eye puffiness.

Visit www.talika.com to further explore the brand.

SAMPAR Eye Rule peptide & adenosine under eye cream ($78): Celebrity fans: Famous celebrity makeup artist, Matin, used it on Julianne Moore and Claire Danes. Jessica Szohr from Gossip Girls is also a fan.

Encased in a completely air-tight roller ball pen applicator, you apply exactly the amount you need without mess and without letting bacteria in. I found, one pump is enough for both eyes. Better yet, place SAMPAR in the refrigerator for the ultimate cooling and soothing under eye effect. Also, great for travel, you don’t have to worry about spilling.

Main ingredients: peptides, adenosine. Urban advance complex: shea butter, minth and sweet, probiotic extracts. Argan oil and red raspberry seed oil. Complex LMB: licorice, marigold, butcher’s broom. Cornflower, horse chestnut, white lupin, oat, imperata cylindrica extracts.

Available at www.3graces.com

Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox or Orlane éclat absolu Light Box in French: Cinderella Skin in 7 Minutes! I can’t rave enough about this product! I’m addicted to it and to what it does to my skin. It feels so invegrating and fresh after only one use, it wakes my skin up in an instant! If you are looking for that wow feeling, you might want to give Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox a go.

The Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox includes éclat absolu Dazzling Eye Ritual Under-Eye Patches and éclat absolu Eye Contour Serum. Apply the eye serum first to your under eye and follow by applying the eye patch underneath each eye. It also includes a Shimmering Skin Masque Cream which you prepare, in no time, by mixing the Shimmering Skin powder provided in the kit. Once done mixing, apply on your face wait 7 minutes, rinse off, and apply the éclat absolu Evanescent Cream which smells and feels amazing! Now, YOU tell me what you feel?:) 

Orlane Paris Absolute Radiance Lightbox retails at $200 and is available at Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Marta Walsh interview with Matin

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!