Does this scenario sound familiar: You are standing in front of a huge skincare isle or shelf in your local drugstore and you just can’t decide which moisturizer to buy. Well, my decision is easy these days: I’m in LOVE with Olay PROx Intensive Wrinkle Protocol. The creams are super hydrating, silky to touch, and never heavy or greasy. No strong fragrance, which is a big plus. Honestly, this is my favorite Olay moisturizer line, alot of it to do with the fact that not only it works amazing on my skin, there is no strong perfume smell. You know me, I’m not so keen on perfume in my skincare.

The Olay PROx Intensive Wrinkle Protocol kit includes: age repair lotion with SPF 30. wrinkle smoothing cream. deep wrinkle treatment.

Secret: Marta loves to shop in Walmart for beauty products! I know, some of you might be surprised. But I believe in life you need to mix and match. I like to mix expensive beauty products with some classic super affordable products.

Here are Marta’s picks:

Cover Girl lash blast Volume Blasting Mascara: I hear this mascara by Cover Girl is a total super star and is securing its place as a classic. It made my lashes this morning long and full in just seconds.

Cover Girl Continuous Color Lipstick: a very creamy lipstick in wearable modern shades.

Cover Girl eye enhancers eye shadow palette (Marta’s favorite shade is in shimmering sands): this eye shadow palette comes in three shades that work together: simply color the eye lid, outer corner, and high-light the brow bone.

Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal shampoo: sometimes I just need a simple shampoo that works in cleaning my hair yet keeping it moisturized and Pantene does all that. Men love it too!!

Secret Clinical Strength Sport: I like to use this extra strength deodorant on days when I have a whole day booked running around for work. The stress of it all makes me sweat more lol. I need extra help:)

Crest Whitestrips Advanced Seal NEW: I like to use inexpensive methods to whiten my teeth. I;m sort of lucky, my teeth are naturally white (not sure why, maybe some good old genes lol) so this works for me. Now, these whitestrips stick to my teeth without moving around so the whole at-home teeth whitening just got a little better. Thanks for the upgrade Crest:)!

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream: I don’t need to spend lots of money on anti-aging skincare. Olay’s anti-aging cream contains amino-peptides complex and precious marine proteins and hydrates my skin in an instant.

You can shop beauty online at www.walmart.com

L’Occitane NEW Anti-Aging Divine Immortelle Cream: On September 16th, L’Occitane is launching a new amazing anti-aging Cream: Immortelle Divine.

On Corsican Lands, L’Occitane discovered Immortelle and Myrtle organic essential Oils with extraordinary powers of longevity and regeneration. Now it brings them together in an exceptional, complete anti-ageing care: Immortelle Divine Cream. To fight all the signs of aging and help preserve the skin’s youthfulness.

Ingredients:
• organic immortelle essential oil: gives substance to the skin.
• organic myrtle essential oil: restores cellular youthfulness and vitality

• vitamin c: anti dark spot properties.
• a combination of plant oils: nutrition & hydration

How to use: Apply in the morning to clean and dry face and neck.

DRP: 1.7 oz., $95

RENOVA (tretinoin cream) 0.02% reduces fine lines and wrinkles due to photodamage and is the #1 prescribed, FDA-approved topical treatment.

RENOVA is the #1 prescribed, FDA-approved topical treatment clinically proven to reduce fine facial wrinkles due to photodamage associated with chronic sun exposure. As part of a comprehensive skincare and sun protection program, RENOVA can reduce some signs of photodamage, helping to smooth out fine facial wrinkles. RENOVA is a retinoid that contains tretinoin, the gold standard of retinoid therapy for 30 years.

RENOVA Benefits: Within 12 weeks of treatment, patients may notice softer, smoother, more radiant skin.
Studies demonstrated 60 percent of patients using RENOVA experienced an improvement in fine facial wrinkling after 24 weeks of treatment. RENOVA is formulated to reduce irritation associated with tretinoin and is specifically formulated to treat, photodamaged skin. RENOVA is safe and effective 2 and is an essential part of a beauty and skin health regimen; 85 percent of patients showed continuous improvement over 52 weeks of treatment. RENOVA can be used following other anti-aging procedures; including injectables, lasers, microdermabrasion and plastic surgery.

RENOVA® is available by prescription from a dermatologist or physician, and is offered in two tube sizes – net wt. 40g and net wt. 60g.For full prescribing information, please visit www.aboutrenova.com  

Estee Lauder Introduces Time Zone Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers inspired by the science of Sirtuin Activation with Innovative Tri-Hyaluronic Technology for proven visible skin age reversal.

Estée Lauder breaks new ground in skincare science by re-inventing the anti-wrinkle moisturizer to significantly defy aging. Introducing NEW TIME ZONE LINE AND WRINKLE REDUCING MOISTURIZERS, the first moisturizer to target and measurably reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and reverse away the years by helping skin behave in a younger way.

Inspired by the revolutionary science of cellular regeneration, Estée Lauder’s exclusive Sirtuin EX-1 Technology and Tri-Hyaluronic Complex work in synergy to create an optimal environment to reverse skin’s perceived (visible) age while also optimizing skin’s behavior. So skin not only looks younger, but behaves younger too.

Unprecedented Age Measurement Study:
Did you know there’s a lot you don’t see about how your skin ages? In order to better understand what causes skin to prematurely age and aim to visibly reverse it, Estée Lauder conducted an unprecedented five year Age Measurement Study on hundreds of different women aged 20-70. The initial research, conducted in New York and Belgium, included the comprehensive evaluation of 77 “aging markers” which were then narrowed down to a final list of more significant markers, measured through a combination of visual and non-visual clinical assessments, bioinstrumentation and biological testing.

This revolutionary study allowed Estée Lauder scientists to quantitatively evaluate — for the first time with three different approaches — the impact of the factors that affect the way skin looks and behaves. As a result, they were able to not only identify patterns of aging, but also develop new targeted technologies to address the key anti-aging concerns of women.

The study identified that the following factors most contribute to the aging of women: 65% of premature skin aging in the overall age group of 20-70, is made up of visible markers such as lines, wrinkles, age spots, firmness and texture. Within the 30-55 age group, lines and wrinkles contribute to 48% of a woman’s perceived age, making it the single greatest factor in skin aging.

35% of premature skin aging in the overall age group of 20-70, is due to non-visible changes in the skin’s behavior such as moisturization, impact of glycation and the loss of natural cell renewal capacity.
Applying these findings, Estée Lauder developed Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers to target these key markers and allow skin to appear and behave younger.

A Light, Modern Scent:
Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers are lightly scented with a radiant blend of fresh notes of pear and lemon, followed by a modern floral accord of cherry blossom, peony and lily finished with sheer musk, blonde woods and creamy sandalwood. Timeless yet modern, this delicate scent has universal appeal.
Dermatologist and ophthalmologist-tested, Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers can be used in combination with Perfectionist [CP+] and Advanced Night Repair for maximum wrinkle reducing results. Apply Perfectionist [CP+] AM and Advanced Night Repair PM on clean skin before applying Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers.

TIME ZONE Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers arrive at Estée Lauder counters and at esteelauder.com  in December 2008.

SPF 15 Creme for Dry Skin: Suggested Retail Price: $58.00
SPF 15 Creme for Normal/Combination Skin: Suggested Retail Price: $58.00
SPF 15 Lotion for Normal/Combination Skin: Suggested Retail Price: $58.00

It seems to me that Olay is becoming synonymous to quality yet affordable skin care. If you are a fan of Olay Regenerist you might want to learn about Olay’s latest addition, which was first introduced in July 2006: Olay Definity.

Here are some facts about Olay Definity: A precision technology anti-aging skin care collection containing the Olay-exclusive Essential Glucosamine Complex to reduce the appearance of skin discolorations such as dullness and brown spots by up to 78 percent vs. base moisturizer. With daily use, Olay Definity penetrates up to 10 surface layers deep and hydrates to both help reverse the appearance of past damage coming from beneath skin’s surface and allow natural rebuilding of skin’s collagen.

There two main ingredients in Olay Definity: N-acetyl glucosamine and Niacinamide. N-acetyl glucosamine is found to work with moisturizing Niacinamide to improve the skin’s moisture barrier, visibly reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented spots and improve the overall evenness of skin tone. Niacinamide works to hydrate and soften skin while creating strong moisture barrier to help reduce the appearance of red, blotchy skin.

Definity Product line-up:

Olay Definity Deep Penetrating Foaming Moisturizer: an aerated serum less dense than a lotion or cream, but with equal penetration performance. It feels virtually weightless on the skin and easier to spread than a cream or serum, hence more even coverage.

Olay Definity Correcting Protective Lotion with SPF 15: has a broad spectrum of UV protection and provides a luminous effect that helps correct the appearance of color imperfections.

Olay Definity Intense Hydrating Cream: luxurious cream contains the highest levels of glycerin in the line to provide hydration deep into multiple levels of the skin.

How to use:In the morning, apply the Deep Penetrating Foaming Moisturizer followed by the Corrective Protective Lotion SPF 15 for light weight moisture with UVA/UVB protection. In the evening, use the Deep Penetrating Foaming Moisturizer with the Intense Cream for deep moisturization. SRP: $27.99.

Introducing M LAB, the ingredients for beautiful skin.

A global leader in the art and science of Cosmeceutical development, Milbar Laboratories has been formulating innovative skincare in the medical market for dermatologists and plastic surgeons for over 25 years. Always on the cutting edge, Milbar Laboratories presented their scientists with a unique challenge-to create without limitation, the most efficacious and luxurious anti-aging formulations. Thus, M LAB born.

Originally launched at London’s most famous Harrods in the prestigious White Hall, M LAB consists of unprecedented levels of clinically active ingredients, ranging from 45% to 74%. Average luxury cosmeceuticals may contain 10%-20% clinically active ingredients, making M LAB the most powerfully corrective and effective skincare line.

These active ingredients are combined in a matrix formula that targets all visible signs of aging, resulting in skin firming, the reduced apearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improved clarity, color and texture of skin, and noticeably younger looking skin.

The sleek M LAB collection comes in shiny, mod black bottles and jars with white labels.

Created to target every visual sign of the aging process, the M LAB line includes treatment creams, serums, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners. M LAB skincare line is formulated with ingredients such as: peptides, antioxidants, and plant extracts.

M LAB is available exclusively at Harrods London and at: www.mlabonline.com .