I have very temperamental skin. Over the years I have tried many, many lotions. My skin freaks out half the time, by breaking out or getting overly dry, or blotchy. Kinerase is one of the few brands that when I try it, my skin says….. “Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah you’re home.” It is quite honestly the most perfect lotion I’ve tried in a long time. I’ve had my hands on this lotion for a couple weeks now – and I held off writing this review until I tried it for a while. I can honestly say I have never felt better. My skin absolutely GLOWS. It moisturizes my skin, without leaving it feeling greasy or heavy. It has reduced the lines around my eyes – those lines so lovingly called crow’s feet! I can’t wait to see how my skin will further change – over the next month or two!

Here’s more about the lotion!

WHAT IT IS:

* New, improved lightweight lotion formula with HA3 Technology™ and clinical-strength Kinetin.
* Gentle, non-prescriptive retinoid alternative
* Formulated to provide superior moisturization for even the most sensitive skin.

WHAT IT DOES:

* Moisturizes dry, sensitive skin while supporting skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid.
* Visibly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by delaying the age related changes in cells.
* Helps hydrate dry, rough skin by increasing the amount of moisture retained in the skin by 25% in 24 weeks.
* Minimizes the appearance of freckles and brown spots, and lessens the look of blotchy, uneven skin tone.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

* Kinetin (.1% N6 Furfuryladenine): A nature identical plant cytokinin clinically proven to help the skin to retain moisture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without irritation.
* HA3 Technology™ (N-acetyl-glucosamine-6-Phosphate): Retinol alternative that helps support the skin’s natural ability to produce hyaluronic acid. Complements Kinetin to improve skin’s appearance in a gentle, effective way.

POINTS OF DIFFERENCE:

* Same benefits of our original coveted lotion, in an improved formula that helps support skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid for longer lasting results, improving the ability to retain moisture over time.
* Improved texture formulated for oily skin, combination skin, younger skin, and use during warmer months and in warmer climates.
* Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by delaying the age related changes in skin cells.
* Helps to reduce brown spots because Kinetin offers antioxidant benefits that help neutralize free radicals. This benefit helps to eliminate free radical damage and waste in the skin, causing a visible reduction in the appearance of brown (age) spots
* Improves skin texture.
* Suitable to apply after chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion.
* Non-irritating and gentle enough for most skin types.
* Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
* Now free of parabens

APPLICATION TIPS:

* Use in the MOISTURIZE step of the regimen.
* Apply a dime size amount of KINERASE Lotion to cleansed face and neck and rub thoroughly.
* For best results apply in the morning and evening.
* Sunscreen or makeup may be applied immediately after applying KINERASE Lotion.

Here’s more on the Advanced Cream!

POINTS OF DIFFERENCE:

* Same benefits of our original coveted Cream, in an improved formula that helps support skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid for longer lasting results, improving the ability to retain moisture over time.
* Emollient texture formulated for normal to dry skin, and use during dry months and in colder climates.
* Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by delaying the age related changes in skin cells.
* Helps to reduce brown spots because Kinetin offers antioxidant benefits that help neutralize free radicals. This benefit helps to eliminate free radical damage and waste in the skin, causing a visible reduction in the appearance of brown (age) spots
* Improves skin texture.
* Suitable to apply after chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion.
* Non-irritating and gentle enough for most skin types.
* Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
* Now free of parabens

APPLICATION TIPS:

* Use in the MOISTURIZE step of the regimen.
* Apply a dime size amount of KINERASE Cream to cleansed face and neck and rub thoroughly.
* For best results apply in the morning and evening.
* Sunscreen or makeup may be applied immediately after applying KINERASE Cream.

If you were looking for an incentive to buy Kinerase, here you go! Kinerase is donating 20% of profits from the sale of their brand new Advanced Cream and Advanced Lotion from Ulta.com to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.

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The perfect scent for winter, Thymes Filigree is sweet and warm perfect for the long chilly days. I love the body wash it makes my whole bathroom smell great and leaves my skin soft, smooth and beautifully scented. The Filigree collection not only smells great but is beautifully packaged and would make a great holiday gift.

THYMES FILIGREE LIMITED-EDITION HOLIDAY OFFERING
The perfect gift for her—and you, Filigree returns this holiday season to delight moms, sisters and best friends.
Originally launched in 1999, Filigree embodies modern luxury and elegance. Little wonder, given Filigree’s intricate layers of rich amber, juniper berry, warm cedarwood, and neroli harmonize to enhance each wearer’s signature style. The unexpectedly cool aroma of spearmint and lavender cast a fresh note, and spices such as ginger and clove dominate the fragrance’s heart.
Give a gift of rare pleasure to the moms, wives, girlfriends, sisters, best friends on your holiday list.

For those who’ve never experienced Filigree, here’s a quick introduction:
Filigree Gift Set: A wonderful pairing of body wash and body lotion that offers a fulfilling sensory experience rich in skin-conditioning natural emollients. Comes ready for giving!
Filigree Eau de Parfum: A soft, wearable daily perfume that harmoniously combines aspects of fresh, cool, clean, spicy and warmth.
Filigree Body Wash: Enriched with conditioning shea butter, primrose and sweet almond oils and replenishing white willow bark, this shower gel leaves skin feeling soft, clean and scented with Filigree.
Filigree Body Lotion: Luxuriously effective, this moisturizer restores the skin’s natural moisture balance with conditioning shea butter, primrose and sweet almond oils and replenishing white willow bark.
Filigree Hand Cream: Botanically formulated to be lavishly moisturizing and deeply replenishing, this fragrant hand moisturizer leaves skin feeling smooth and nourished.
Filigree Home Fragrance Mist: An elegant twist on typical room sprays, every spritz delivers a burst of Filigree throughout your surroundings.

$17-$60

Hourglass Best of Hourglass Set

Do you or someone you know love Hourglass? Luckily for YOU this holiday season, Hourglass has released a “Best Of” gift set! You get the BEST of their products – in ONE GIFT SET – for only $59!

The Best of Hourglass set is a sophisticated four-piece collection of bestselling products that will make your skin look flawless, lashes dramatic, and lips gleam with hydrated shine.

This best-of set features two primers that are designed for all skin types. Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 neutralizes redness (even rosacea) to create an even skintone; helps minimize the appearance of all visible pores, fine lines, and imperfections; extends the durability of all makeup applied on top of it; and repels water. No. 28 Primer Serum is infused with 28 ultrahydrating ingredients to nourish your skin. This silky, lightweight oil blend glides on and quickly absorbs to hydrate the skin, refine the appearance of visible pores, and prepare your skin for makeup application. Fourteen essential oils soften the complexion: bois de rose, lavender, geranium, petit grain, lemon, rosemary, vanilla, clove, amyris, orange, ylang ylang, eucalyptus, cedar, and rose geranium. Ten lipid-rich plant oils help hydrate the skin’s underlying layers: hazelnut, kukui nut, rose hip, borage, olive, green tea, cherry pit, sweet almond, jojoba, and evening primrose. And four skin-rejuvenating vitamins condition the complexion: A, B5, C and E.

With the included Film Noire Full Spectrum Mascara, luxurious lashes are merely a swipe away. This multitasking mascara lengthens, lifts, adds volume and clump-free definition, and conditions. The triple-cut signature hourglass shaped brush enables you to achieve full, defined, reflective, jet-black lashes. Complete your look with a full-size Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss. Richly pigmented, never sticky or tacky, this water-resistant gloss fills in fine lines on the lips making them appear soft and smooth and delivers opulent shine.

This set contains:
- 0.33 oz Veil Mineral Primer
- 0.35 oz Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in Onyx
- 0.24 oz Extreme Sheen High Shine Lip Gloss in Ignite
- 0.16 oz N° 28 Primer Serum

Wrap it up – call it a day! You won’t be sorry!

This gift would make ME very happy – how about the women in your life?

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La Roche-Posay is giving away FREE samples of their NEW anti-aging Redermic [C] Moisturizer on their Facebook starting today at 11am (and while supplies last)! Like our Facebook page and fill out the form to request your free sample. The revolutionary anti-aging formula plumps, fills, and visibly reduces wrinkles. Combining pure vitamin C with hyaluronic acid, this new innovation is even suitable for sensitive skin!

La Roche-Posay Redermic [C] Normal/Combination retails for $53.95. For additional information about La Roche-Posay, visit www.laroche-posay.us and “like” the La Roche-Posay Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LaRochePosayusa.

Florence Welch- 2012 LACMA Art + Film Gala, October 27, 2012 -Makeup Artist: Lisa Aharon

First Aharon prepped the skin with RéVive Sensitif Oil Free Lotion SPF 15 ($195) and RéVive Eye Renewal Cream ($120).

Aharon then applied Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Crème Compact SPF 20 in Nude ($45) all over Welch’s face. To ensure Florence’s face was flawless, she used Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage #3 ($30) under the eyes and to conceal any spots alongside Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Tender Rose ($36). For the cheeks, she applied Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Wild Bouquet ($24) on the apples of the cheeks.

To create Welch’s stunning eyes, Aharon blended Laura Mercier Metallic Crème Eye Colour in Gold ($22) up to the crease. She then applied a combination of Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Gilded Bronze ($24) and Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Gilded Moonlight ($24) on top of the crème. She lined Welch’s eyes with Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Chestnut ($22) and applied Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Lash Building Mascara ($24) to her curled top lashes.

To finish the look, Aharon applied Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Sienna ($26) and filled in Welch’s brows with Laura Mercier Eye Brow Pencil in Blonde ($20).

Ok Mama Mio and Tracy Anderson together?!?! That is two of my favorite things combined. Move over chocolate and peanut butter you have competition.

From the first product I tried I have been a huge fan of Mama Mio not only are all the products safe to use through pregnancy and beyond they really work! I was introduced to Tracey Anderson through a friend and I love her workouts, they are so different from the usual routines and provide fast results. 

A great combo a great gift for any mom-to-be!

The 9 Month Stretch Kitby Tracy Anderson and Mama Mio for a fit pregnancy, inside and out
We’ve teamed up with celebrity fitness guru Tracy Anderson to bring you our exclusive Kit that includes Tracy’s new Pregnancy Project workout DVD set and our best-selling Pregnancy Essentials: Tummy Rub Butter, Boob Tube and Lucky Legs. We are thrilled to be a part of Tracy’s Pregnancy Project DVD as skincare experts as well as her own personal pregnancy journey. “Mama Mio products stand behind their magical words with super nutrient-rich, effective ingredients that make their products shine above the rest.” Tracy Anderson

While pregnant with her son 13 years ago, Tracy gained over 60 pounds. It was this significant weight gain, along with a weight gain that Tracy experienced while studying dance, which propelled her to research and develop the Tracy Anderson Method. After announcing her second pregnancy in 2012, Tracy Anderson began production on a series of pregnancy workout DVDs to serve as a guide for women throughout their pregnancy.

Similar to Tracy’s successful Metamorphosis DVDs, this series contains many more tools than just the workouts. The series contains nine different workouts, one workout focused on each month of pregnancy, which Tracy filmed in real time. In addition to the workouts, the series contains interviews with doctors, mothers, Tracy’s clients, and various experts on pregnancy. The advice from these experts also include testimonials from Tracy’s clients that have been able to attribute their post-pregnancy bodies to Tracy’s method.

The Pregnancy Project is designed to be a guide for expectant parents and covers everything from nutrition, to fitness, to the leading studies on pregnancy. Tracy already has a tremendously successful post-pregnancy workout DVD, with over 1 million copies sold, and this project is designed to be a much more comprehensive tool for women at all stages of pregnancy and motherhood.

What’s In the Box?
The Pregnancy Project
Tracy Anderson DVD box set
Region free DVD

Boob Tube
Because those great pregnancy boobs are temporary
30ml | 1 fl.oz

Tummy Rub Butter
Award-winning and loaded with Omega 3, 6 and 9
30ml | 1 fl.oz

Lucky Legs
A mini spa treatment to relieve tired legs and feet
30ml | 1 fl.oz

This month ready-to-wear and bridal designer Reem Acra celebrates her entrée into the beauty category with the launch of her first-ever fragrance - Reem Acra Eau de Parfum.

Marrying her fond childhood memories of collecting amber in the forests of Lebanon with the elegant fabrics and rich golden amber tones that line her runways, the fragrance exudes notes of amber, cedar and jasmine and orange blossom. Similar to her statements made in the fashion world, the fragrance evokes elegance, grace and mystery and redefines couture perfumery.

Fragrance Notes
Top: Orange blossom and blend of pear and bergamot
Middle: Ginger, jasmine, lily and blooming peony
Bottom: Amber, cedar, patchouli, warm musk

Now available exclusively at Saks, $125