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Skin Care

Vichy Normaderm Tri-activ - This new moisturizer offers triple performance: 1. Anti-imperfection, 2. Matifying, 3. Hydrating. It offers a solution to teens as well as adults suffering from acne. 50ml - $29.95CAD In-store - September 2010 

Biotherm Biocils Lash Optimizer - The first eye makeup remover to protect and reinforces lashes. Removes makeup in one stroke. Enriched with Madecassoside, Arginine and Citric Acid.

125ml - $31CAD In-Store: September 2010

Makeup

Sephora Collection Colour Diary -  An awesome diary/container has five mini palet

tes each with six eyeshadows, one blush and one lip

gloss. You jus

t need 

to snap each compac

t in our ou

t of 

the compac

t

 Each pale

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te is 

themed from sof

t neu

trals 

to smoky greys. $44CAD

In 

store: Oc

tober 2010

Shiseido Pore Smoothing Corrector - Ano

ther pore minimizer on

the marke

t 

tha

t promises erasing prominen

t

 pores and oily shine 

to leave skin smoo

th and refined. $35CAD In-s

tore: Sep

tember 2010

Perfume

Peace, Love and Juicy Cou

ture - A floral for woman

No

tes:

Top - Meyer lemon 

tree blossom, wild hyacin

th, swee

t apply accord and blackcurran

t bud accord

Hear

t - Sambac jasmine absolu

te, s

tar magnolia, Malibu poppy, honeysuckle and linden blossom.

Base - Orris ex

trac

t, blonde cedarwood, sheer patchouli and musks

EDP spray: 100ml - $99CAD, 50ml - $76CAD

Love, Chloe - A powdery floral scent for her

No

tes:

Top - Orange blossom and pink pepper

Hear

t - Iris absolute fused with lilac, hyacinth, wisteria blossom and heliotrope

Base - Powdery musks, talc and rice powder

EDP spray: 75ml - $115CAD, 50ml - $90CAD 

Radiance Britney Spears - A white floral for women

Notes:

Top - Wild berries and soft dewy petals

Heart - Tuberose, jasmine orange flower and iris

Base - Cashmere woods, luminous amber and skin musk.

EDP spray: 100ml - $78CAD, 50ml - $63CAD

Kate Spade Twirl - A fruity floral for woman

Notes: 

Top - Mandarin, Italian bergamot, Bales rose, pink watermelon, white peach, red currant and blackberry 

Heart - Star jasmine, sparkling magnolia, orange blossom and tiare flower

Base - Sun kissed skin accord, French macaron, luminous musk and sheer amber

EDP spray: 100ml $98CAD, 50ml $75

What do you think of these? Do you want to try any? Have you tried any of them?

ProduCt.ReViEw.- ViChy.PureTe.ThermaLe.CaLminG.cLeansiNg.SoLution.For.Face.And.Eyes.

The product: Vichy Purete Thermale Calming cleansing solution for face and eyes

Claim to fame: Clear water like formula that remove makeup like a milk. Calms and comforts sensitive and fragile skin.

Ingredients: Active ingredients: ultra soothing rose phytiphenol. Alcohol and soap free.

Pros: Don't have to use water. When you are lazy this is perfect because you just have to put it on a cotton pad and wipe. Cleanser and toner in one. Removes makeup and impurities efficiently. Even waterproof. Smells like roses.

Cons: You won't get that squeaky clean feeling like face wash and water gives you.

The bottom line: A great solution to traditional face washes. Great for all skin types. Great for travel. A must have.

Price: $19.95CDN

Rating: 4/5

My.SkiN.FeeLs.LikE.A.DesErt...DrY.oR.DeHyDraTed?

A constant problem I hear from my customers would be that they have dry skin. And this is not just one or two of them saying this, its many. However I believe about only 25-30% of people have dry skin. What everyone actually should be concerned with is dehydration. More chances than none, the two are confused. So are you a dry skin or a dehydrated skin? 

Many people misdiagnose their own skin when they experience tightness, roughness, uncomfortable or flakiness of the skin. What's important is to know that dry skin and dehydrated skin are not the same at all. A person with true dry skin is lacking oils in the skin and a person with dehydrated skin is lacking water in the skin. Yet it is necessary to have both oil and water in the skin to achieve a healthy and radiant glow.

How are each caused?
Dry skin is caused partly by genetics, but usually the main factor is using products that are too harsh for the skin. They strip the skin of the essential natural oils that act as a natural moisturizer. You should never leave your skin feeling dry for a long period or the problem will get harder to treat. The skin will begin to become weak and it will lose water, causing a rough feeling and making it harder to absorb oils.
Dehydrated skin is caused by many factors such as the elements(wind/sun), air conditioners and heaters. It can also be caused by pollution, illness, smoking, drinking alcohol or coffee. The moisture in the skin begins to evaporated very quickly and you may experience tightness, fines lines, loss of radiance and loss of elasticity. If the skin becomes dehydrated then it can no long protect itself from environmental damage. I'd say 9/10 people are dehydrated.

How do we treat them?
Using a product specified for dry skin will help to maintain a balance of enough oils on the skin as well as respect the fragile state of a dry skin. I also recommend using a balancing oil for the skin as this will ensure there is enough oils on the skin to prevent any tightness. Try to not take hot showers and make sure to use a toner.
For a dehydrated skin you should try a serum specialized for dehydration as this is easily added to any skin care routine. You can add the serum under any moisturizer. I also recommend drinking enough water. You will definitely see a difference in the skin between times you do drink enough and times that you do not. When you drink alcohol it is especially important to drink more water or drink something with electrolytes to replenish moisture. Balancing oils for dehydrated skin are also fantastic for anyone.

Making sure to follow a daily skin care routine fit for your skin type will definitely ensure healthy and radiant skin. 
A few products I have found to be effective are:
Dry skin -
La Roche Posay Nutritic transforming care for dry skin (moisturizer), it contains Biolipids which are oil encapsulated in water to deeply hydrate the skin. It was tested in the cold winters or eastern Canada.
Clarins Face treatment oil for dry or extra dry skin - Huile Santal, this is  an oil that you use after toner at night time to replenish the skin of oils.
Clarins HydraQuench Cream for Normal to Dry skin, it is a moisturizer that my store constantly sells out of because it is so good for hydrating dry skin as well as dehydrated skin. AND YES YOU CAN BE BOTH DRY AND DEHYDRATED!
Dehydrated skin -
Guerlain Super aqua serum, it hydrates the skin deeply using desert rose, basically it comes from a rose that can live even in the desert. Cool huh?
Vichy Aqualia Thermal fortifying & soothing 24h hydrating concentrate, this is one of the most popular hydrating serums my store sells. It's light weight and great for all skin types, the technology they put in was that they wanted to hydrate the skin for 24 hours just like contact lenses.
Clarins HydraQuench Cream, it is a moisturizer that my store constantly sells out of because it is so good for hydrating dry skin as well as dehydrated skin. AND YES YOU CAN BE BOTH DRY AND DEHYDRATED!

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