I have a love/hate relationship with the counters at Sephora.  You know - at the register - they have dozens of products for you to grab as last minute purchases - perfectly packaged as little samples for you to try.  I don’t think I’ve gone to Sephora yet, and not grabbed one of those awfully cute little sample sized products.  This can be great - sometimes you don’t know if you want to commit to the full sized product.  It’s nice to be able to sample the product before you fork out the money on the whole bottle/product.  BUUUT sometimes, if you’re like me, you just buy things you don’t need - but look fun.

Anyway - this happens to be one sample product I was proud to have bought!  They had cute little bottles of Caudalie’s Beauty Elixir lined up next to the credit card machine.  The customer service rep told me to spray it on my face.  I did, and in 30 seconds I had this little bottle in my bag.  This is the perfect pick-me-up product for the ladies.  It rejuvenates your skin - and leaves you feeling so clean!

Inspired by the “elixir of youth” used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary, this skincare smoothes features, tightens pores and provides an instant burst of radiance to the complexion.

• Who is it for?
For all skin lacking radiance. Beauty Elixir is an exceptional anti-dull complexion treatment, and a wonderful after-shave for men.

• Ingredients
extracts of grape
essential oil of rosemary, orange blossom and rose extracts, benzoin, myrrh
essential oils of organic balm mint and mint

• When? How?
Spray on before applying your cream, or at any time of the day for an immediate energizing sensation.

• Tips from your Vinotherapist
Apply between your foundation and powder to perfectly set make-up.

You can buy the sample size for only $15, and the full bottle will run you $49.00.  Go here to check it out!

I have no idea if Anne Hathaway uses this product, but I thought the two went together.  Anne is a natural beauty, and while I’m not a fan of her hair - I think her face is radiant!

Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream SPF 15 by Caudalie!

What it is:
A silky, skin-lightening day cream, with SPF15, containing the Caudalie exclusively patented ingredient, VINIFERINE.

What it is formulated to do:
Absorbs rapidly and helps to visibly improve the appearance of dark spots and enhance the brightness of the complexion. The unique formula acts at the very source of dark spot formation within the melanocyte layer of the skin. Here, VINIFERINE controls tyrosinase responsible for the unorganized, overproduction of melanin which results in the appearance of dark spots, discolorations, pregnancy mask, age spots etc., while providing long lasting moisture.

What else you need to know:
Extracted from the stalks of the grapevine, VINIFERINE produces exceptional results acting to correct and prevent dark-spots and boost skin’s radiance.

$68.00 - Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream SPF 15 1 oz

According to iParenting, Jennifer Aniston uses a French skin care line called Caudalíe (pronounced koh-da-lee) because it contains a grape seed ingredient that has powerful anti-aging properties.

I’ve yet to try it myself, but I might have to give it a try!  (Now that I’m 30, and officially getting older…)

Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Radiance Serum  

This satiny serum for all skin types offers remarkable, scientifically proven, anti dark-spot action in just four weeks. It helps correct existing dark spots and helps prevent new occurrences. Enriched with antioxidants and unique antiaging action that helps stimulate collagen and elastin production, your skin is left even, toned, moisturized, and beautifully radiant.

Ideal for smokers, and skin that is scarred, sun damaged, has age spots, and post-pregnancy stretch marks. Formulated without parabens, phenoxyethanol, animal ingredients, and artificial coloring. Non-comedogenic. Non-photosensitizing. Oil-free. Not tested on animals.

To use: Apply morning and evening before your moisturizer.

$78.00 - BUY IT HERE!

How about a ’spa in a box’? Yes please!

Pick up Caudalie’s Spa In A Box!

What it is:
A deluxe box of Caudalie spa products for face and body.

What it does:
Indulge your senses with this Sephora-exclusive Spa in a Box from Caudalie. The set contains everything you need to relax and rejuvenate with Caudalie treatments, all in the comfort of your own home. Caudalie products are famously made from essential extracts and natural ingredients with antioxidant benefits, to soothe and pamper your skin.

What else you need to know:
The box contains three 1.6 oz Mini Scrubs (in Crushed Cabernet, Merlot Friction, and Sauvignon) a 6.7 oz Merlot Shower Gel, a 2.5 oz Hand and Nail Cream, a 0.14 oz Lip Conditioner, a 1 oz Beauty Elixir and two Draining Organic Herbal Tea Sachets in a signature gift box.

$59.00 -BUY IT HERE!

PLUS: When you shop at Sephora,

Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser: this gentle cleanser transforms into an airy mousse for delightful soap-free cleansing.

Did you know that the grapevine has been around for over 10,000 years? This plant’s lengthy existence is partially due to the grapevine’s own natural defense, Resveratrol. Extensive scientific research has resulted in a skin care treatment which reduces the signs of ageing by gently stimulating cellular growth. Caudalie patented this discovery world-wide. Skin care treatments containing Resveratrol improve elasticity while increasing skin tone. Firm, full skin cells make your skin appear more youthful and radiant. Try a Resveratrol-based anti-aging skin care routine. Used together, these skin care treatments significantly lessen the look of fine lines and wrinkles. While protecting and correcting your skin, Resveratrol firms and nourishes which creates a more youthful complexion. You’ll find that regular treatment produces gratifying results.

Gas-free. Not-tested on animals. No animal ingredients or artificial colorings.

$25.00 - BUY IT HERE!