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Posted by Dain, Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:36 AM (Eastern)
Time to start a new tradition! A best of beauty list, because other ones are boring and repetitive, as well as to celebrate the restructuring of our reviews section (still in progress). Feel free to add your own; the most central axiom to beauty products is that YMMV (your mileage may vary). NOTA BENE: These are all products I use myself, with the exception of the La Prairie Retexturizer, which is way too harsh for my delicate skin, but nevertheless is an excellent product.
Above: My new obsession, my HG summerweight moisturizer, Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel, topped with Burt's Bees Repair Serum.
CLEANSER
Why, Cetaphil, of course! I've used this longer than I can properly recall. A simple cleanser is the way to go, in my humble opinion, as it quite literally washes down the drain.
TONER
I need to feel like a toner is more than scented water and alcohol. Dr. Hauschka makes the best toners, like herbal juices, and I love how they smell. The Facial Toner is strangely hydrating for dry skin (I say strangely because it has alcohol in it) and the Clarifying Toner is excellent for oily skin.
MOISTURIZER
I am too finicky about face creams to have found my perfect match yet. Some have the right texture and weight, but the smell may be less than desirable, or vice versa. For now, I have settled for Fresh Rice Face Cream, for its lovely rich (but not too rich) texture and soft apricot scent, though it is grossly overpriced for what it is. At least there are no expectations to defeat, as it claims nothing further than moisture. My favorite lightweight moisturizer is the vitamin-rich, antioxidant-packed Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel, which manages not to be at all occlusive.
TREATMENT
Burt's Bees Repair Serum heals any number of woes without breaking the bank, while the powerful BHA/AHAs of La Prairie Cellular Retexturizing Booster will blast away acne and dull skin (so it works for anti-aging concerns, as well).
SUNSCREEN & SCRUB
I've yet to find ones I really like.
LIP BALM
Dr. Hauschka: all natural, it is rich enough for all but the most chapped lips, light enough to wear with lipstick, protective without being waxy, and soft without being greasy. I also love the beeswax and rose scent.
MAKEUP REMOVER
Bioderma Créaline H2O is really gentle yet effective and leaves no residue, though difficult to find.
To explore next:
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré
Bioderma Photoderma MAX Lait
Jurlique Face Wash Cream
Primavera Skincare
Labels: burt's bees, crealine, cream of the crop, dr. hauschka, fresh, jurlique, la prairie, skin
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