June Jacobs Cranberry Pomegranate Moisture Masque the official description: Luxurious, nourishing cream masque rehydrates and plumps tired cells with proven moisture builders which hydrate, contour and plump the skin. Pomegranate extract provides age-defying ellagic acid, known for anti-oxidant energy, soothing and rejuvenating powers, and unique protective effects on the skin. The synergistic action of powerful anti-oxidants, soothing botanicals and high performance hydrators leave the skin luminous, supple and revitalized.

More recently, I’ve been using the Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion in the evening after I cleanse my face to get my face nicely toned, or sometimes in the mourning before my shower in those days when I think I didn’t get a good face cleansing the night before. This cleansing lotion is gentle even if you keep reapplying with a cotton pad. Formulated with Aloe Vera, Algea Extract, and Witch Hazel which seem like just simple and classic ingredients for your skin. BTW, after a quick trip to the local Scottsdale ULTA here in Arizona I’ve discovered that they carry the Mario Badescu skin care line. Perfect!

Here is Marta’s face mist top picks:

1. AmorePacific Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System, $35 at sephora.com

2. SAMPAR Skin Quenching Mist rose & geranium, $42 at SkinStore.com

3. Nude Skincare Hydrating Water, $34 at sephora.com

4. Cosmedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment, $36 at cosmedix.com

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Offering a range of the brand’s best-selling and favorite cleansing, acne, anti-aging and body care products, Neutrogena Holiday is the most convenient and easy-to-use beauty gifting resource to help simplify holiday gift purchasing and giving.

HOLIDAY GIFT ITEMS:

Shoppers can browse the Neutrogena Holiday Collection now through January 2010 for gift ideas that fit all ages and lifestyles on their gift lists:

Help a younger sister prepare for her New Year’s party by gifting her with the perfect young skin package – Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser, additional Neutrogena Wave Deep Clean Foaming Pads and Make-Up Remover Cleansing Towelettes.

Give mom the at-home spa experience she craves with the Total Skin Renewal and 14-Day Skin Rescue.

Show your appreciation for aunt and grandma by giving her the best of the best with Neutrogena Classics such as Rainbath Shower & Bath Gel, Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar and Moisture Wrap Body Lotion.

Keep your face smooth and nourished with KenzoKI’s new Marshmallow Mask. A rich, mellow texture envelops the skin while ingredients cocoa butter, cameline oil and cotton butter go to work to hydrate and repair. The Marshmallow Mask is gentle enough to be used once or twice a week on normal and dry skin, and is lightly scented with rice steam.

Native to the Asian steppes, cameline seeds produce an oil known for its hydrating and soothing properties. It is also used as a cooking oil, as it contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

HOW TO USE: Apply a thick layer of the mask on clean skin. After 10 minutes, rinse off or remove with a cotton pad.

KENZOKI Marshmallow Mask, available exclusively at www.kenzousa.com  in October 2009. 50ml (1.7oz). SRP: $45.00

The Connoisseur Collection SRP $395: The Connoisseur Collection brings together three essential skincare treatments perfect for any time of year: Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (.5 oz.). Presented in a festive keepsake box, this offering is a beautiful way to both gift and experience La Mer.

The Signature Collection SRP $240: Jet-setters will revel in the limited edition Signature Collection. Featuring convenient, travel sizes of Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (15 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (5 ml), The Signature Collection lets your loved ones indulge in La Mer at home or away. Presented in La Mer’s signature, gift-ready box.

Legendary Luxury SRP $1,390: This treasure is home to the jewel of La Mer—a magnificent (16.5 oz.) jar of the Crème nestled in a sleek green box with chrome detail and a lucite lid. In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. An exceptional gift, this limited edition offering is simply the Crème de la Crème.

The Body Refiner & The Body Crème The Body Refiner; SRP $110 The Body Crème; SRP $195: Who wouldn’t love to receive the gift of diamonds? Treat someone special this holiday to La Mer’s latest innovation, The Body Refiner. This plush, creamy and calming treatment utilizes precious ingredients—including 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust— to deliver a cushiony resurfacing treatment that both polishes and softens the skin. For the ultimate winter treat, follow with The Body Crème, a sumptuous treatment that lavishes skin in a wave of long-lasting hydration.

The Lip Balm SRP $45: Hydrate and help protect lips with the soothing Lip Balm. A truly luxurious emulsion, it works on contact to soften and moisturize. Like the original Crème de la Mer, the results are immediate, yet also long lasting. This small gem is sure to please each and every one on your list this season.

The Hand Treatment SRP $70: The Hand Treatment is a silky formulation that helps protect and heal even the driest hands. La Mer’s smart seaweeds attract moisture, an exclusive Skin Lightening Complex improves skin tone and clarity and magnetized water helps reduce feelings of fatigue as it soothes on contact. Perfect for winter pampering, it encourages hands to look younger, feel softer and smoother to the touch.

La Mer is available at exclusive retailers and www.lamer.com

June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque the official description:  This detoxifying spicy enzyme masque is designed to target and digest dead surface cells while stimulating cellular turnover. Combining the exfoliating benefits of Vitamin A and the repairing benefits of Pumpkin enzymes this wonderful masque acts as a home “peel” treatment. Exposing soft, supple, naturally hydrated skin.

Ingredients: 
Pumpkin Enzyme
Vitamin A
Sodium Hyaluronate

How To Use: After cleansing and toning, apply a spatula full of masque to clean skin. Leave masque on for 7-10 minutes, remove with tepid water. Follow with eye cream, serum, moisturizer and SPF.

Price: $78.00, 5.0 oz

Available at www.junejacobs.com  and prestige spas nationwide.

La Roche-Posay Rosaliac Gelee Micellar Make-up Removal Gel the company description: The first step in a dermatological regimen for redness-prone and reactive skin.

Recommended For
•Redness-prone
•Reactive skin

Product Information
Gentle and effective cleansing and make-up removal gel. The micellar structure of this cleanser sweeps up impurities and dissolves make-up easily without rubbing; gentle formula can be wiped off or rinsed off.

Benefits
•Contains soothing La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water
•Does not require rinsing
•Fragrance-free

Key Ingredients
•La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water – antioxidant that soothes and protects
•Xanthine – helps calm redness-prone skin

*Talking Makeup has been received a gift card by CVS for the purpose of the above editorial review.

Products mentioned in Marta’s video blog:

Pantene nature fusion smooth vitality shampoo and conditioner
Pantene Blonde Highlighting Expressions shampoo and conditioner
Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion From Curél
Jergens Sensitive Skin Relief Fragrance Free Daily Moisturizer
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion For Normal to Dry Skin Fragrance Free
St. Ives Blemish and Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub
Lierac Paris Crème Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance Cream (Available at CVS)
Lierac Paris Diopticrème Age-Defense Cream eye cream (Available at CVS)

Healthy-looking skin never goes out of style; though darker makeup and matte complexions appeared on the fall 2009 runways clean, glowing faces made their mark too. With autumn in full swing, however, it’s no wonder that maintaining a bright, luminous look may be proving difficult. But don’t let the change in seasons get you down—there are ways to battle the cold and wind and keep your smooth skin intact.

Photo: Imaxtree

Fight Back Against Flakes: Wearing a liquid foundation is a great way to achieve a dewy glow—but if you apply it over dry, flaky skin the results can be less than satisfactory. For a quick fix, Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN recommends using a toner formulated with alpha lipoic acid and DMAE, “two excellent antioxidants that act as natural anti-inflammatories.

They will remove the flaky skin while refining and toning skin texture.” For longterm protection against peeling, though, Perricone says you have to treat the underlying conditions. “It’s important to make sure you have adequate intake of healthy fats found in fish, fish oil, extra virgin olive oil, etc.,” he says. “While topicals with strong anti-inflammatories can do wonders it is of critical importance to not forget the dietary component.”

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