1. The Clarisonic!!!! As I'll probably say numerous times throughout this post, I am a HUGE skeptic when it comes to products! I have to see to believe! So when I was first told about the Clarisonic, all I could think was "Yea, yea, yea I'm sure it works." So when Christmas rolled around and I had Sephora gift cards to splurge with, I decided this is what I was going to get! And boy am I so glad I did! Not only did it give me the most amazing cleansed feeling it helped other products (treatments and moisturizers) work better! Definite must have in any skin care routine!!!
2. Murad Clarifying Cleanser! Around January of 2011, I started having massive breakouts on my forehead, which was very unusual for me. Granted I've always had the normal hormonal breakout when Aunt Flow came along each month, but nothing like this! Little did I know I was pregnant, but that's besides the point! I started using the Clarifying Cleanser and omg I was in LOVE! I've been using it ever sense, yes even during my pregnancy. It does have 1.5% or 2% (can't remember which off the top of my head) salicylic acid, which some doctors suggest not using during pregnancy, however I did numerous reviews and talked to a few people, it's more so recommended not to use in a treatment product because it seeps deeper into the dermal, where as the cleanser is on your face for no more than 60 seconds. Now though I love this and love the way it works on my skin, not everyone is meant to use a salicylic based wash! You may find that glycolic acid (which is basically nothing but a sugar based acid) or benzol peroxide (what's used in Pro Active) works better on your acne prone skin, it's just to find it out on it's own! And another note! If you start using any of these types of washes, GIVE THEM TIME! Within the first 2 weeks you'll more than likely notice additional breakout because it's purging the dirt, oil, bacteria, etc out of the skin. In other words IT'S WORKING!!!!!
3. Peter Thomas Roth Sulfur Cooling Masque! I just starting using this one about two/three months ago and I love, love, love the way it makes my skin feel! What's great about it, is that it can be used as a 20 minute mask or an overnight spot treatment! It has a very nice cooling affect and the smell is amazing (at least I think so!) So here's my disclaimer for this, no it is not a miracle product. No your zit will not be completely gone in the morning (pst there's not such thing as an overnight zit be gone product!), however it does help reduce the redness and swollen area!
4. Kate Somerville Dermal Quench Liquid Lift! OMG, OMG, OMG! Not only is this an awesome anti-aging product, it also helps to even skin tone (I noticed drastic redness reduction in just two days), and makes your skin feel as smooth as a baby's bottom! It has amazing instant gratification and long term as well! I don't know what else to say about this product except you MUST give it a try!
5. Ole Henriksen Blue/Black Berry Enzyme Mask!!! This is a product I've suggested to numerous friends, clients, and even my hard headed anti-skin care using husband! The same time I was having breakout issues, I was noticing dry patches around my jaw and mouth area, big bummer! A co-worker suggested that I try this mask to help shlub off the dry skin and by the next morning it was gone!!!! I stinking love it! And so has everyone I've suggested it to! Hands down one of my favorite masks ever!!!!!!
6. Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer! If you need an awesome oil free moisturizer this one is slowly but surely taking the cake for me! Not only is it light weight but it also helps to mattify and tighten the skin a bit as well! You can use it as your day and night time moisturizer, but I do suggest pairing it with a SPF for daytime use!
I haven't included an eye cream, because I have yet to find one that I am really and truly happy with! Suggestions?! Please leave them!!!! All products mentioned above are available at Sephora or sephora.com! I'll be compiling a list of favorites for other skin types that will be based on reviews and suggestions from friends, family, and clients! Hope anyone who stumbles across this enjoyed the suggestions!!!!!
