~ it's always a nice treat for the skin to try out some new products. using the same thing year after year and throughout every season doesn't do much for your skin at all. a skin care regimen needs to be changed up every once in a while {we like to do it seasonally so our skin adapts to the weather comfortably}. it's also important to make sure that your skin doesn't get too used to the same products all the time. at some point in time, your skin will become too familiar with the ingredients and usage of your chosen products and will, in theory, stop working. a change up is always good. luckily for us, we get to sample and review a range of skin care products so we can do the guess work for you! we're still obsessing over the Fall 2015 newcomers to London Drugs and wanted to share with you all our recommendations!
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| the RevVit Microdermabrasion Kit is on the Left |
~ Silk'n Solutions ReVit Microdermabrasion Kit is worth much more than its $99 price tag. available at London Drugs the device allows you to visibly improve the look and texture of your skin as it removes dead and damaged skin cells to reveal new skin underneath. giving you smoother skin with way more glow. this isn't a product that we would suggest you use if you are under 21, and the reason for that is you don't need it! yes you may have experience acne or a bit of scarring but you can remedy that with topical products and manual exfoliation along with preventative measures (such as no picking!). this product is for someone who is seeing signs of sun damage on the surface of their skin, like those lovely brown spots caused by the sun, or hormones (pregnancy mask). maybe those fine lines aren't so FINE anymore? this is for you! so if microdermabrasion is something you've been wanting to try but don't want to fork over $500+ then try this first. please make sure you read the manual and follow the instructions first, though because we don't want any funny business, just smooth glowing skin.
~ StriVectin Intensive Illuminating Serum at $89 is definitely on the higher end of of the price scale at London Drugs, however the company has a lot of science to back up that price tag. this serum claims to significantly enhance your skin's clarity and give you brighter and more even looking skin all over. so what that means for you is that it will eliminate/reduce brown spots, acne scarring, fine lines and slough off those pesky dead skin cells. we recommend using a serum like this at night instead of during the day, most of us wear some kind of makeup during the day and these types of exfoliating serums can (sometimes) make certain types of makeup separate.
~ St Tropez Self Tan Luxe Facial Oil is your answer to the age old question: Before or After Moisturizer? with this little gem you can layer it before (let it dry for 3 mins before applying skin care over) after (put a thin layer of moisturizer on so it can penetrate) or directly to your current moisturizer. just 3-4 drops smoothed over face and neck over 7 days provides a natural looking tan that will last another 5 days. it has a very lightweight feel, not heavy or greasy at all. bonus is it dries quickly and doesn't clog pores at all, which is great since there's also one for the body! while you're checking out these two new items at your local London Drugs, make sure you also check out their new In Shower Gradual Tan as well, this is a game changer like no other in the self tanner game.
~ NeoStrata Acne Clear Cleanser and Clarifying Solution brings the brand that's probably most popular for their glycolic acid serums and moisturizers into the acne solutions field this fall. their new acne clear line aims to unclog pores, clear up acne, and help prevent future breakouts by utilizing the power of 2% salicylic acid to deeply cleanse and exfoliate dead skin cells while antibacterializing the skins surface. find the NeoStrata Acne Clear Clarifying Gel Cleanser and Clarifying Solution in London Drugs stores this fall.
~ stay tuned for Friday's post where we share our must have sandal styles for Summer 2015!
