Coola Plant UV Sunscreen
Most dermatologists I’ve spoken to recommend wearing an SPF 30 (while no sunscreen covers the entire spectrum of UV rays, there is pretty much no difference between SPF 30 and SPF 100…). Further, no matter how high your SPF you MUST re-apply sunscreen every two hours. I prefer mineral sunscreens because they’re made with zinc, … Continue reading “Coola Plant UV Sunscreen”
Hydroxatone BB Cream
Few skincare/beauty products are getting as much buzz as BB Creams right now. I haven’t had much experience with them mostly because I’m loyal to my Sensai liquid foundation, but I was sent a sample of Hydroxatone BB Cream ($49.95), so figured I’d give the product a whirl. BB Cream stands for “blemish balm” or … Continue reading “Hydroxatone BB Cream”
My Favorite Summer Skin Tips by Esthetician, Renée Rouleau
Hot weather, salt water, humidity, chlorine and vacation travel all take their toll on our skin during the summer months. As a celebrity esthetician, here are some of my favorite summer skin care tips and solutions for keeping your skin safe and beautiful all summer long.
Prevage Triple Defense Shield SPF 50 Sunscreen PA +++
Hands down the BEST sunscreen I have ever, ever, EVER used is Prevage Triple Defense Shield SPF 50 Sunscreen PA +++ ($79). The brush applicator is totally genius. Not only does it make for an easy, controlled application, but you don’t waste any product (think about how much lotion you waste by first applying it … Continue reading “Prevage Triple Defense Shield SPF 50 Sunscreen PA +++”
Philosophy Help Me SPF 30 Retinol Day Treatment
For the longest time the only thing I looked to Philosophy for were bath/body products (think Mimosa scented body wash), which now I can’t even believe! For some reason a company that made Cinnamon Buns body products didn’t seem like a brand that I could trust to make skincare that won’t leave me broken out. … Continue reading “Philosophy Help Me SPF 30 Retinol Day Treatment”
Shu Uemura UV Armor High-Protection Sun-Protector Face Cream: Armed and Safe
The first thing I do when I arrive in Asia is go Shu Uemura shopping. I try all the colors at the counter, a tradition I truly miss at home in the States. Even though I can shop online in the US, certain products are still unavailable, and I have no idea why. Like the … Continue reading “Shu Uemura UV Armor High-Protection Sun-Protector Face Cream: Armed and Safe”