Get Your Winter Skin Glowing with Vitabrid's Cleanser and Masks

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Get your Winter Skin Glowing with Vitabrid's Cleanser and Masks:

Winter is the time to up your skincare game! I like to give my skin lots of TLC in the winter. From super moisturizing products to anti-aging ingredients and brightening Vit C. These Vitabrid products are great choices for luxury skincare treats as they are formulated with technology to deliver the powerhouse ingredients directly into your skin. 

One of my favorite things to do in the winter is to relax in the bathtub at night while wearing a facial mask. These Vitabrid products have been an excellent addition to my bath routine and my skin is thanking me for it! 

I like to start with the gentle Vitabrid C12 Daily-C Balancing Foam Cleanser. It gently cleanses my skin without stripping it of moisture. The formula is unique because it is activated by water! Then I follow up with a sVitabrid C12 Sheet Mask. I let it sit on my skin while I soak in the tub. Then when my bath is done, I simply remove and smooth in any remaining serum into my skin. 

Vitabrid Dual Masks 

Here is the scoop from Vitabrid:

The Vitabrid C12 Dual Sheet Mask: Brightening & Luminous instantly brightens tired and distressed skin and enhances radiance and luminosity. It boosts skin regeneration, elasticity, and moisturization, while also delivering soothing and illuminating effects. The Age Defying & Firming formula promotes the feel of increased collagen, replaces skin's moisture, and improves the overall look of your complexion. This soothing and revitalizing mask works in minutes, leaving skin dewy and radiant, and fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable.

Both no slip sheet masks feature unique Peptibrid® and Vitabrid® technologies to improve the stability and penetration of wrinkle-fighting peptides. Peptibrid® (INCI name: Peptibrid) improves the purity and penetration rate of peptides by improving its limitations such as stability and skin absorption. It promotes collagen synthesis and regeneration efficiency, while also boosting the efficacy of each mask’s other active ingredients. Meanwhile, Vitabrid® delivers advanced biomaterials that overcome the limitations of traditional Vitamin C, which is easily oxidized, water-soluble and difficult to transfer into the skin. This proprietary new form of Vitamin C penetrates deeper into the skin in an activated state, allowing it to act for more than 12 hours simultaneously 

Directions:

Peel off the sheet and wear for approximately 10 to 20 minutes. Lightly tap in any remaining essence into the face and neck with fingertips.

Vitabrid C12 Daily-C Balancing Foam Cleanser:

I am all about creamy cleansers and I am loving this gentle creamy foam! This is Vitabrid's newest US launch and it is available now at Barneys. 

Here is the scoop on this cleanser from Vitabrid:

A gentle, creamy cleansing foam, it is formulated with a powerful proprietary blend of Vitabrid CG® (stabilized, active Vitamin C) and Kaolin (white clay). This daily facial cleanser activates in water, gently removing dead skin cells and absorbing impurities from the surface of the skin to prevent clogged pores. However, it deeply purifies without stripping away moisture. Ideal for sensitive skin types, the special formulation’s Madecassoside also helps soothe and strengthen compromised, irritated complexions.

As the cleanser’s Vitamin C activates in water along with Carydendron Orincense Seed Oil (Kahai Oil), this velvety foam even helps fight against free radicals and provides collagen synthesis. Offering a complete first step to support healthy, balanced skin, the Vitabrid C¹² Daily-C Balancing Foam Cleanser is a detoxifying, brightening and anti-aging powerhouse all in one.

Key Ingredients:

Vitabrid CG (Active & Stabilized Vitamin C) - Removes dead skin cells, brightens skin, improves elasticity, produces a skin regeneration effect, helps to improve skin condition

Madecassoside / Centella Asiatica Extract – Strengthens the skin barrier, soothes, helps to provide collagen synthesis, skin regeneration

Carydendron Orincense Seed Oil (Kahai Oil) – 100% natural antioxidant enriched with protein, minerals, and vitamin F along with Retinol

Kaolin (White Clay) – Helps cleanse, absorbs impurities from the surface of the skin and prevents clogged pores

Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract – Natural exfoliant while providing excellent moisturization

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract – Detoxifies and purifies deeply into the pores

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract – Purifies, soothes compromised, irritated skin, helps to improve skin condition

Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract / Prunus Mume Fruit Extract – Skin repair, moisturizes the skin

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Daily Skincare Staple: Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water

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Daily Skincare Staple: Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water

Have you tried Micellar water yet? I am such a fan! I have been using Micellar water for years...even when it was hard to find in the USA and I had to buy it online and ship it. Well, times have changed and now even the local drugstores carry Micellar water! 

How Does Micellar Water Work?

Micellar water is a formula of triple purified water and cleansing oil molecules called “micelles” (tiny balls of cleansing oil mollecules). So, the micelles are attracted to dirt and oil. So, they are able to draw out impurities without drying out the skin. Micellar water is a true 3-in-1 cleansing product: micellar water can be used as a facial wash, makeup remover, and moisturizer all in one. While the product looks like water, if you feel it, it's consistancy is a little bit different. 

How I Use Micellar Water:

While Micellar water has many uses, I primarily use it as a makeup remover or the first step in my cleansing process. I do not wear very heavy makeup, at all. My makeup looks very natural and light. So, most days, Micellar water is all I need to remove my makeup when combined with a 2-step cleansing system of Micellar water followed with a regular face washing. So, for this use, the Micellar water is very effective and removes everything when combined with face washing. 

Another way that I use Micellar Water is for a quick sink-less cleanse. In the morning, if I do not shower (which is rare, but there are days that I wake up and go for a run or exercise right away). In those cases, I just swipe some Micellar Water all over my skin with a cotton round. This completely removes any product residue or dirt and oil from overnight. 

Cleansing Steps:

-decant a small amount of Simple Micellar Cleansing Water onto a cotton round. 

-Press the cotton round over my eye to dissolve makeup.

-Leave cotton round on eye a few seconds and then gently swipe off eye makeup

-Follow with regular face washing

Note: if you wear heavy makeup, Micellar water alone might not take off stubborn long wearing foundation nor waterproof eye makeup. 

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water:
Simple's Micellar Cleansing Water was designed to gently and effectively cleanse skin while also leaving your skin feeling hydrated. According to Simple, it hydrates skin by 90%. All skin types can use this Micellar water, even sensitive skin (like mine!).

In addition to triple-purified water, Simple Micellar Cleansing water also contains Pro-Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.

To use, I just swipe it on with a cotton round (no rinsing needed). I really enjoy using this Simple Micellar Cleansing Water as part of my everyday cleansing routine. It is so...simple (lol) and effective. It leaves my skin feeling fresh and I love that it removes my light makeup so effectively with no residue.

Retails between $6.99-$9.99. 

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L’OCCITANE Immortelle Precious Collection: Fight Early Signs of Aging

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L’OCCITANE Immortelle Precious Collection: 

Fight Early Signs of Aging with the Power of the Immortelle Flower

It is time for a skincare update! Lately, I am loving using the combination of L'Occitane's Immortelle Precious Intense Cleansing Foam with the Immortelle Precious Mist as part of my cleansing skincare routine. These Immortelle Precious products from L'Occitane leave my skin feeling cleasnsed and refreshed wihout over-drying nor irritating my somewhat sensitive skin. Plus, I get an anti-aging boost from the power of the Immortelle flower. 

L’OCCITANE's Immortelle Precious product range harnesses the exceptional  anti-aging powers of  the immortelle flower. The Immortelle  Precious product range was created specifically to target emerging fine lines and early onset wrinkles; this anti-aging collection helps hydrate and nourish  skin to reveal its youthful glow and natural radiance.

The core ingredient in this collection is a complex patented blend of immortelle cell extract and  essential oil, This formula took years to develop and it boasts a high concentration of active  molecules to target fine lines and emerging wrinkles for more youthful-looking results.

Immortelle Precious Intense Cleansing Foam ($32):

Enriched with organic immortelle floral water and sunflower seed oil, this ultra-rich cleansing foam  lathers to a dense texture to gently help purify the face for clean and fresh skin. Use morning and night to damp skin. Just massage and then rinse off.

I love the dense foam texture of this cleanser! I honestly just love the feel of using this to cleanse my skin. It works great to remove all traces of dirt and debris from my skin as well as removing my makeup! If I have very heavy makeup on (which is rare), I use a makeup remover first. However, for everyday makeup, this cleanser alone removes all traces. 

Immortelle Precious Mist ($16):
Comprised of organic immortelle floral water and soothing chamomile oil, this refreshing, ultra-light  and alcohol-free mist gives skin a much-needed hydration boost as it helps moisturize and revitalize  the face and body.

I like giving my skin a mist of the Immortelle Precious Mist after cleansing my face. I just spray it on my hands and tap it onto my face. You can also use this mist throughout the day to refresh and hydrate your face. In addition, you can use it to set your makeup.

Have you tried the Imortelle Precious Collection from L'Occitane? I would love to hear your thoughts on the other products. I would love to try more from this collection! 

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Gettin' Clean with Michael Todd: The Amazing Soniclear plus two Cleansers!

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Do you feel that your skincare routine needs a little "something" to give it a boost? Are you getting your skin clean enough? In the past few years, I have realized that my skin really needs good and consistent exfoliation to look its best. In this process, I have fallen in love with using sonic brush devices to give my skin a boost. After trying a few, I know that not all of these brushes on the market are created equally. You need a brush device that is truly good for your skin!

A good skincare routine needs to combine gentle cleansing combined with proper exfoliation. Not only is this crucial to make you feel clean, it also is what your face needs for good skin health. Effective cleansing will free your skin of pore-clogging dirt, makeup, and bacteria which will allow your treatment products to absorb and work better.

image source: Michael Todd

Recently, I started using the Soniclear by Michael Todd combined with a Michael Todd's Charcoal Detox and or Cleanse and Tone cleansers.To find out more details about this device and these cleansers, please click "read more" below!