Murad: skin primers & eye'lights

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Hello friends! Lately I've been a home beauty guinnea pig! I received these samples from Murad of the Hybrids line. They area blend of adv anced skin treatment technologies and a premium cosmetic. So similiar to a tinted moisturizer but with a skin perfecting camoflauge ingredient.

Now I'm holding four products:

1. Eye lift illuminator: which brightens and firms the skin around the eyes. I'm wearing that in the picture along with...

2. Skin perfecting primer in the dewy finish. This would be a miracle in a pump dispenser if it contained spf.It is an oil free primer, balances oil, disguises flaws, evens texture and minimizes the appearance of pores while giving a glow. I'm really liking this product!

3. The Skin perfecting primer comes in a matte finish with wears beautifully under foundation. It actually made my Arbonne foundation look even better!

4. Eye Lift Perfector: This is a lovely product but I prefer the Illuminator.

Lately I've been trying to super minimize my beauty routine even shorter given the summer camp schedule and busy work schedule. So now on a daily basis I'm wearing:

1. Cellceuticals spf 55 moisturizer with Murad Hybrid in dewy

2. Hybrid Illuiminator all ove the eye area: lid and underneath

3. Mascara! Lots of it!

4. I'm so in love with LuMesh Magaly lipgloss

You can get some Murad Hybrids at Sephora, Ulta and www.murad.com Enjoy!


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fresh: Creme Ancienne eye creme-so luxurious!

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Hello my gorgeous friend! I love history and this eye creme that I tried is an amazing piece of history. Visit the website and read the history of how the formulation for it started!

It arrived in sumptuous packaging, which lately with all the reductions and cut backs, it was refreshing to get something luxurious.  The aroma of the creme is light, and butter sweet not floral sweet. It has a firm texture and holds onto the skin as it penetrates.

True, this is not "approved" on my HCG diet, but for the sake of science, I forgo protocol for but a moment!

I enjoyed it and recommend you check out the website to learn more about the healing properties found in this wee jar of eye therapy creme. It's so perfect for winter skin!  Below is a little information from their website, but why read it here, go get the full story on the site!

http://www.fresh.com/skincare/skincare-ancienne

CRÈME ANCIENNE EYE CREAM is the ultimate in age-delay for the delicate eye area. It is proven to visibly reduce the signs of aging, diminish puffiness and under-eye circles, and provide supreme nourishment.
Inspired by the world’s first cream of the 2nd century A.D, this lightweight formula is hand-blended in a European monastery to preserve its fragile ingredients and rich history.

Experience the proven results*:

- 100% of those tested reported a hydrating and nourishing effect

- 94% felt crows feet were less noticeable, skin felt softer, and the eye area was revitalized.

- 90% noticed a soothing effect

You know I think it's so soothing because it is monk made. Monks make alot things turns out: cheese, wine, eye cream and beer.

And I quote Dogfish Lou of the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, "there are only six beers in the world made by monks. Westmale,Westvletaran,Achel,Rochefort,Orval, and Chimay.".

The Chimay is light and lovely, try some while tapping onto your delicate eye skin some fresh creme ancienne!

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Essential Eye Gel by Zia Natural

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So I got this sample of this ulta light creamy textured gel as I was beginning the HCG diet. I was so excited because I thought it was "approved" for the protocol.

Well, according to Dr. Simeons, the only thing "approved" is mineral oil or petroleum jelly in limited use in extreme cases of dryness.

I tried it and loved it. First, it comes in a tube with a nib at the end similiar to a lip gloss. Second it is so lightweight and hydrating that it absorbed right into my eye skin.

I am such a fan of the Zia Natural line for making great effective skin care products while using sustainable resources and organic ingredients.

Well don't take my word for it, visit their website and learn more about the Essential Eye Gel and the entire line. You can purchase at Sprouts, Whole Foods or the health food store near you!

Here's a little bit about the product from their website:

Zia Natural Skincare’s Essential Eye Gel utilizes all natural calming ingredients in an innovative soothing gel formula gentle enough for the most sensitive eye area. Don’t let dryness, puffiness, dark circles or fine lines take over your eyes.


Butchers Broom Extract combined with clinically proven peptide reduces under eye puffiness, Ivy Extract and Gotu Kola promote circulation, leaving the eye area looking awake and refreshed. Cornflower Flower Water, high in Allantoin and Vitamin K reduce inflammation and dark circles. Green Tea fights cell damage and aids skin repair. Organic cucumber and aloe soothe and nourish the delicate under eye skin.

This fresh, soothing gel costs $21.95 and is all natural and paraben free. Zia products are available at Whole Foods and other health food stores nationwide and online at www.zianatural.com.


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Give us 15 seconds and we will give you 15 years! Gone In 60 Seconds is a powerful formula that activates on contact to visibly erase fine lines and deep wrinkles – in just seconds! So, why put yourself through the expense and hazards of botulinium injections for short term results? A scientific blend of oxygenating peptides, micro-collagen and firming proteins tightens, firms and reduces puffiness all day long. It’s like a temporary face-lift in a bottle!


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· Patented Delivery System: Advanced patented technology time releases key ingredients all day long

BENEFITS:
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· Rebuilds: Skin Firmness
· Use Under Make-Up
· No Albumin, No Whitening Effect
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AminoGenesis products are cruelty free (no animal testing) and do not contain animal by-products.
Usage: Massage a small concentrated amount around the eyes, smile lines, neck area. Allow a few minutes to firm and tone the skin.     http://www.aminogenesis.com/

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The Socializer AM/PM: Elizabeth Grant does it again!

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I'm a big fan of the Elizabeth Grant eye patches that come in individually wrapped packages. The Biocollasis complex, Collagen Firming and Vitamin C patches kept me looking fresh and rested through the intense weather while working the Barrett Jackson car auction in Scottsdale.
Phew! Now the new item from Elizabeth Grant is part makeup party skin care: The Socializer comes as a two part pen system. One is for the morning beauty routine and one for the evening.

This will appear similiar to YSL and Dior's eye brightening pens, heck, even Avon makes a good pen type eye luminizer product. Though what's different about the Socializer is that it is geared towards eye skin protection and treatment with a beauty bonus to it.

I've been using my sample for several days now and love it!

To use, simply click the button on the bottom of the eye pen til you see a dollop of product come out of the brush. Then using the brush apply under the eye in a sweeping motion and use your ring finger to gently pat the product in.

I've used it alone, under and over my foundation. Plus, I put it on my eye lids to see if they would puff up and swell. Nope. No side effects. Just lovely luminous skin.

Try some! Learn more at http://www.elizabethgrant.com

p.s. to keep the brush clean, I run it, bristles pointing down under hot water and wipe with a towel, snap the cap back on and store with bristles down. :)
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