Thursday 11 August 2011

My Top Ten favourite Products

1.)   ColoreScience Mineral Makeup: I am a trained make up artist as well as a skin therapist and I couldn’t be happier with this product line. I wear their minerals everyday. Not only does it have amazing coverage but it doubles as your daily SPF. Think of this product line as an extension of your skin care. It will leave your skin radiant and glowing. Benefits include: Antibacterial when exposed to sunlight, it's your daily SPF, moisture locking, oil absorbing, light weight and anti-inflammatory. 

2.) Antioxidant Hydramist: This is a toner from Dermalogica’s AgeSmart line. I use this to set my minerals. Its anti aging and extremely hydrating and let’s not forget to mention that it smells amazing too.  It contains pea and bamboo extracts in it which have a 'flash firming' effect on the skin. 

3.)   Micropeel: This is a 5% glycolic exfoliating masque from ProDerm (which happens to be my all time favourite product line). It's gentle and extremely effective. You only need to use it once a week for 20 - 30 min. It has lightening and brightening properties. A staff favourite for sure :)

4.)   Gentle Cleanser: ProDerm's one cleanser for all skin types. It's a nice balance between and milky and foaming cleanser. Has a slight glycolic molecule in it so it leaves your skin super soft and clear of congestion with regular use. It is pH balanced so that it's not necessary to use a toner after you cleanse (keeping it simple). Best used before using micropeel as it leaves the pH of your skin at a 4.5 rather then a 5.6 like most cleansers do, allowing the glycolic to be more active. Gentle enough to be used over eyes. I use this as my morning cleanser. 

5.)   Ultimate buffing cloth: A texturized cloth by Dermalogica. I use this everyday in the shower with my body wash. It leaves my skin super refined and soft. Great for those who suffer from ingrown hairs, particularly men who wax their backs because it is nice and long allowing you to exfoliate across your whole back. It is synthetic meaning that it will not harbour bacteria, all you have to do is give it a good rinse off once you're done using it and hang to dry (it dries in minutes making it ideal for travel). Machine washable. 

6.) AVST Eye Gel (Environ): Rich in antioxidant Vit A, C and E. Helps to soften the appearance of fine lines and gives a firmer and lifted look to the skin around the eyes. I'm a huge texture freak and this is by far my favourite texture out of any other product I use. 

7.)   Barrier Repair: A moisturizer from Prior's Advanced AHA line. It's light weight and silky smooth. Since using this I feel like there is a nice radiance to my skin again and I swear my pores appear to be smaller! I use this as my daytime moisturizer. 

8.) Revitalizing Cleanser: Daily Cleanser from Priori's CoffeeBerry line. One week using this cleanser and you'll fall in love. This exfoliating cleanser contains Malac Acid which is derived from fruit. CoffeeBerry is a powerful anti oxidant with phenomenal anti aging effects on the skin. It will help to reduce pigmentation and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It leaves your skin brighter and more radiant, even after just one use. I use this as my evening cleanser.

9.)   Day Complex: Day Moisturizer from Priori's CoffeeBerry line. It's is 98.5% natural for those of you who take comfort in non-chemical products. All skin types can use it but is best suited for dry, mature, sun-damaged skin. Has vanilla bean extract in it which smells so good, it may make people want to lick your face lol. It has a bit heavier consistency then barrier repair so I use this as my night cream.

10.)                  Terreus Masque: By ProDerm, used once a week for 20 - 30 min all over the face (avoiding eyes of course). It is soothing, toning and mattifying. The more you use this masque, the more mattifying effect it has on the skin. It's clay based but does not dry out the skin, in fact it's the complete opposite as it is super nourishing. I sometimes use it more then once a week but only on isolated areas of congestion like when I get hormonal breakouts on my chin and jaw-line to help clear it up faster. 

What are some of your favourite products?


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