As you know by now, my friend Elizabeth Morrell is a health and fitness powerhouse! So, it was a real honor and lots of fun being on her Ms. Fit One TV Show this morning. Not only did we discuss a few of my best tips for great skin, but I also got to sample an amazing salad she created in her healthy cooking segment….yum! Be sure to visit her website in the upcoming weeks to catch my episode!
After running out of my favorite exfoliator I became desperate to find one that worked just as well. Of course when I went to the store they were out of my favorite so I did the next best thing, made my own out of ingredients found in my cabinet. In my video I share how to make a great anti-aging coffee ground (caffeine helps eliminate cellulite and maintains elasticity in your skin) exfoliator that I have also found to help clear my acne. With other ingredients such as honey (natural antibacterial method), salt ( releases toxins from body) and olive oil (adds moisture, eliminates appearance of fine lines and wrinkles) this great exfoliator will make you feel refreshed and invigorated after every use.
See my how-to DIY video below!
Watch the DIY video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cggAZU8tgM&feature=youtu.be
Jaimie Hilfiger is the new face of LA CURCIO SKINCARE COLLECTION!
“Hollywood loves it! Everybody wants it!”
Jaimie Hilfiger
Altchek MD
Dr. Douglas Altchek MD, FAAD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He established his active private practice in New York in 1980. Utilizing his unique expertise and clinical knowledge, Dr. Altchek has now developed high-performance formulas that are sold at ULTA Beauty stores nationwide. www.ULTA.com
Altchek MD Doctor’s Remedy
Dr Altcheck’s philosophy on creating a great skin care line is both simple and profound. As stated by Altcheck, “ Skin care products have to be both preventive and corrective. In essence, it is ineffective to create a corrective product unless you are also creating a preventive product!”
Dr. Altchek developed his formulas for women and men after he realized that many other brands focused only on correcting the signs of aging or preventing environmental damage through anti-oxidant activity. His unique approach combines the best of both worlds with the goal of making healthy skin easy to achieve with just a few simple products. His collection is designed to help protect the skin from daily stressors that contribute to premature aging and correct existing damage.
Dr Altchek’s greatest desire has been to create non-invasive products that really work. The collection offers anti-aging treatments that are easy to use and work rapidly together to seriously improve skin’s radiance, remove impurities, as well as correct fine lines and wrinkles while protecting against future damage. Dr. Altchek uses alpha hydroxy acids, resveratrol, Vitamin C and formulas rich in anti-oxidants to address the visible signs of aging and provide healthy and more youthful looking skin.
Each product from the Altcheck skincare line is designed to work synergistically with one another. It is for this reason Dr Altcheck has been mindful to create a great, effective skincare range at affordable prices.
The Altcheck MD collection includes:
Daily Exfoliating Cleanser works to reveal clean, smooth skin that is ready for the next steps in the Doctor’s skincare regimen.
Altchek MD Exfoliating Cleanser
Altchek MD Glycolic Renewal Pads micro-exfoliate and smooth fine lines while improving skin tone and radiance.
Altchek MD Renewal Pads
Eye Repair Cream keeps your eyes from telling your age with superb hydration, skin strengthening vitamins and antioxidant protection. This cream is excellent for puffiness and fine lines.
Altchek MD Eye Repair Cream
Eye Gel Pads help reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness while hydrating the sensitive and fragile skin under the eyes. It is a perfect treatment before a night out.
Altchek MD Eye Gel Pads
Brightening Serum is a key product in the Doctor’s Skincare regimen. It helps increase radiance while improving uneven skin tone.
Altchek MD Brightening Serum
Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 effectively improves the texture, moisture and luminosity of your skin.
Altchek MD Daily Moisturizer
Night Treatment leaves a velvety feel on your face as it helps restore and replenish moisture- while you sleep. Doctor’s Skin Remedy is a multi-purpose treatment that protects, softens, soothes and calms the skin.
Altchek MD Night Treatment
Modern Family Star Ariel Winter looked stunning at the Mr. Peabody & Sherman movie premier last night, March 5th in Los Angeles, CA. Ariel’s makeup artist Toby Fleischman shares the scoop on how to recreate her Spring look.
INSPIRATION: Spring looks – glowing skin, a fresh, soft palette
GET THE LOOK: Celebrity makeup artist Toby Fleischman was feeling spring fever, so for the premiere of Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Ariel Winter’s look was all about glowing skin and a fresh, soft palette. “This is one busy 16 year old! With her crazy schedule, we don’t always have a lot of time for frills when it comes to glam time. That’s why I love the Bioré Self-Heating One-Minute Mask – it does its job well…and quick!” says Toby.
Ariel Winters
Ariel shared a cute photo on Twitter “getting her mask on’ wearing the Bioré Self-Heating One Minute mask while prepping for the premiere .
Here is Toby’s step-by-step breakdown:
About Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask ($7.99): In just one minute, this thermal mask warms to open pores, draws out and dissolves 2.5 times more dirt, oil, and surface toxins than a basic cleanser, and rinses them clean away with an invigorating cooling sensation. Infused with natural charcoal, this breakthrough mask melts dirt and oil better than the leading competitive mask. So clean your pores from the dirt, oil and makeup of the past and clear the problem. Available at drugstores nationwide – www.biore.com
“Mom, did you remember the sunscreen? That was one of the many questions asked as we were packing for our recent trip to Florida. Obviously, I was responsible for the sunscreen and CeraVe had exactly was we were looking for. CeraVe offered several types of sunscreens as well as several types of applications like lotions, sticks and a sprays. The CeraVe products I chose are formulated with their trademark Invisible Zinc technology. As stated by CeraVe, “Invisible Zinc technology uses a revolutionary, naturally sourced micro-finezinc oxide that delivers a unique dry, clear finish on the skin whole also delivering powerful protection from the sun’s damaging rays.”
All CeraVe suncare products are lightweight, oil-free, water resistant and contain ceramides which aid in repairing and restoring the skin barrier. Year round sun protection is so important because we are always exposed to the sun, after all, we don’t lock ourselves indoors when summer ends. We are quite aware how damaging the sun can be to our skin and we wear sunscreen when outdoors, whether we are on vacation or not. The girls were very happy with my choices and as you can see from the photos, they carried their CeraVe sunscreen throughout our vacation to sunny Florida.
Adrienne liked the new CeraVe SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick. It was small enough to carry in her back pocket and she liked the stick application with its retractable applicator. Jenna preferred the lotion for her face and CeraVe SPF 50 Face Lotion was exactly what she was looking for. She liked the light weight formula and the oil-free sunscreen was perfect for her skin type.
I carried CeraVe SPF 50 Body Lotion to be sure the entire family had the sun protection they needed while enjoying the beautiful whether. Our skin was protected from head to to thanks to CeraVe.
Visit www.CeraVe.com and view their extensive line of skincare products.
Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and are looking forward to 2014 as much as I am!
With the new year, I have a new love. I tried a wonderful new soap from one of my favorite beauty companies over the holidays. LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics are made from fresh, organic fruits and vegetables, the finest essentials and safe synthetics. There are no preservatives and no animal testing of their products or ingredients.
My newest favorite is their Sultana of Soap. I’m usually not a big fan of soap because most that I’ve tried are really drying to the skin, but this is the creamiest and most amazing soap I have ever tried!
You’ll notice the difference immediately. It actually looks like something you could eat. The bergamot and olibanum scent is perfect for a luxurious, relaxing shower or bath and it leaves your skin super soft and feeling great.
Just walking into a LUSH store is a treat for the senses! Drop by one and check it out or shop online at www.LushUSA.com
And while you’re shopping, be sure to pick up one of their Charity Pots. 100% of the price (minus the tax) goes to organizations that support environmental conservation, animal welfare and human rights.
Haute Gifts for the Holidays: JOIN L’OCCITANE to Celebrate our Favorite Days of the Week L’OCCITANE will celebrate our favorite days of the week – Thursday and Friday! Guests shopping any L’OCCITANE retail boutique nationwide on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th will enjoy complimentary signature L’OCCITANE beauty rituals such as hand massages, mini-facials and fragrance layering. Also, with any $65 purchase, shoppers will receive a chic L’OCCITANE Thursday Friday Tote Bag (image above) while supplies last. Shop in style for everyone on your gift list at L’OCCITANE!
WHO: L’OCCITANE and Thursday Friday Tote Bags
WHERE: L’OCCITANE retail* boutiques nationwide * excluding L’OCCITANE outlets and Wholesale partners
WHY: Haute Gifts for the Holiday: Shop in style for everyone on your gift list at L’OCCITANE!
WHEN: Thursday, December 12th & Friday, December 13th ONLY
I’ll admit, I’m lucky. I’ve always gotten a lot of compliments on my skin. I’m also lucky because I come from a long line of women who also have or had great skin. There’s no doubt in my mind that genetics play a big role in how my skin looks. But, I also have no doubt that a great skincare regime is key in keeping my skin in top condition.
There are a lot of beauty products out there…some good, some not so good. Of course since I’m so often in the public eye as an actress, I’m always looking for great products to help me keep my skin healthy and clear. That’s why I’m so glad my beautiful friend actress Anna Easteden asked me to try Kaunis!
Actress Anna Easteden
Kaunis, which means “beauty” in Finnish, was a wonderful new concept in face masks for me. It surprised me as soon as I opened the package. To start off, it’s an actual mask, not a gel or cream that dries or hardens and is later removed with a wet washcloth. When you peel off the protective plastic layer, you find a soft fabric mask saturated in a lightly scented serum. It comes in two formulas that you can choose from: Soothing or Anti-Aging.
All you do is smooth the mask on and let it sit for 15-20 minutes after washing and drying your face. The look is a little Phantom of the Opera but the results are definitely worth it!
Once you peel away the mask, your skin is left feeling moist, soft and supple and has a beautiful glow. It also seems to give some extra firmness as well.
And you don’t even have to rinse your face afterwards. Just blend the remaining serum from the mask into your skin and apply any left over in the package to your hands and neck.
Another fantastic thing about Kaunis is that it’s made of natural organic ingredients and is cruelty-free (I’m a big animal lover, so this makes me especially happy!)
Last but not least, the packaging makes it perfect for traveling. With TSA size restrictions and limited suitcase space, taking your favorite skincare products on the road can be tough at times. But the handy Kaunis pouches tuck easily into even the smallest spaces. I’m on my way to Las Vegas and there’s one in my purse right now!
To give Kaunis a try, visit www.ShopKaunis.com
Lea Black Beauty Skin Care
Lea Black, television star of Real Housewives of Miami has recently introduced a new skincare line, LEA BLACK BEAUTY and it truly is pink perfection. Lea Black collaborated with beauty expert Melinda Wells-DeRocher and created a skincare line which features an array of products including creams, an anti-aging serum, a skin exfoliant and a facial wash to name a few.
Lea Black
Lea Black truly has a unique beauty history as she has been in the health, beauty and fitness business for over 20 years. Her Complete Facial Treatment Kit, “Sudden Youth”, is wildly popular and she even sold her fragrance “JAZZ” to YSL.
It comes to no surprise that her newest skin care collection is also a huge success. Lea Black Beauty is different than any other skincare I have used in the past. The products in the Lea Black Beauty line are all pink which makes this skin care quite unique and so much fun to use. I never used pink skincare and this immediately attracted me to it. Lea Black Beauty definitely lives up to its name.
As stated by Lea Black Beauty, “The collection of products was designed to work individually yet yield maximum benefits when used together. Cell regeneration and gentle exfoliation helps the skin reveal its luminosity and radiance, while a state of total moisture leaves skin luxuriously soft and smooth. 100 percent of test subjects noted their skin looked and felt significantly more firm and plump after just one week.”
Lea Black Beauty *Intense Moisture Renewal Creme, *Everyday Moisture, *Anti-Aging Serum and Revitalizing Skin Exfoliation all contain natural extract complex (Aloe Vera, Grapefruit, Licorice, Cucumber and White Tea). *Clinical test information was provided by Lea Black Beauty.
Start your day with the perfect cleanser, Skin Revitalizing Daily face Wash. This face wash contains real pearl extracts and all-natural marine minerals is designed with a powerful anti-aging complex. It is a very light face wash which spreads on like a thin cream and easily washes off leaving your face feeling clean and fresh.
I especially enjoy the Revitalizing Skin Exfoliation. This scrub can be used twice a week and it is so light, it doesn’t even feel like an ordinary exfoliant which can be quite grainy and abrasive. I was quite impressed with the texture and how great it felt on my face.
Lea Black Beauty Intense Moisture Renewal Creme, Everyday Moisture and Anti-Aging Serum are equally impressive and work well together. Powerful ingredients contained in each one offers anti-aging benefits, reducing fine lines and wrinkles as well providing you with radiant, and firmer looking skin. I am thoroughly enjoying this skincare line.
You can find out more about this exquisite skincare line at http://theworldofleablack.com/leablackbeauty/