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Friday, July 25, 2008

  • What i learned about sunscreen ~

    higher spf does not mean more coverage or longer protection time.  it generally means that you can apply less to get the same amount of coverage.   spf 30  will protect you from 95 % of the sun's rays anything higher will up it to about 97% or so. 

    dermatologists recommend at least 1 shot glass full of sunblock for your entire body.  and to use sunblock on your face AND body year round.  the sun's rays can penetrate through clothing and even 5 minutes a day to exposed parts of your body can build up to YEARS of exposure. 

    For the super UV conscious, there are products out there like, UV protective clothing (try  SOLUMBRA) , or this product called SUN GUARD that you put in the wash that transforms ur clothes into SPF 30 protective wear (up to 20 washes).





    i like the Coppertone's Oil Free Quick Cover Lotion Spray-  it goes on cool, is fragrance free, and not oily @ all.  too bad that SKIN DEEP COSMETIC SAFETY DATABASE gives it a hazaradous rating (aerosole spray, oxybenzone).   the website is definitely worth a look and may change your mind about what type/brand of sunscreen you buy.  as for me, i still like the coppertone spray.






    So the take home message seems to be do your research and make sure your sunscreen is truly broad spectrum  and as chemically safe as you like.  ( I will be checking up on my daily moisturizer with SPF !!!)   Otherwise, these are a few good ones.   Neutrogena dry touch and NO-AD (1/2 the price) got very good reviews from consumer reports.  And  MEXORYL is an ingrediant that has been shown to be very effective against the sun's rays (esp.UVA).  MEXORYL has been around in europe for years, but was recently approved by the FDA.  Look for it in Lancome and LaRoche Posay sunscreens.


     






    and of course ... don't forget your EYES which are BEST protected by 100% UV (UVA, UVB)  blocking sunglasses that will cover your eyes and the areas around your eyes.  this would aid in prevention of things like wrinkles, cataracts, and macular degeneration, etc.  Most plastic lenses, including contact lenses, only partially block out UV rays.  You can opt to have a clear UV protective coat put on your regular plastic lenses, or look for contact lenses with enhanced UV blocking materials.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Saturday, May 24, 2008

  • WHAT I LIKE ABOUT TRISH MCEVOY~

    I recently went to a makeover and presentation by the Trish McEvoy Cosmetic line.  My makeover artist, Connie, was a lot of fun and reminded me of some of the things that i really like about this line.

    Trish's BRUSHES are FANTASTIC !!   I heard she experimented with different types of artistic brushes and bristles to come up with her final product and then sold them  door to door !!    If you are looking to invest in some makeup brushes~  look no further.  Many makeup artists would agree that these are the way to go.   I have the powder, foundation, eyeliner, blush, and 3 different eyeshadow brushes. (which i was able to invest in after i started working~)  They are made of very soft pony hair and  will last forever !!



    I really like the LIPLINERS AND LIPSTICKS.   I was in a department store in Chicago (5 years ago) and as I was walking by the trish mcevoy counter I immediately noticed the lip color on the sales assistant. 

    I was like, "wow, i really the lip color you are wearing !!"  The super nice sales lady showed me exactly what she was wearing and mentioned that she was impressed at how long wearing the lip color was.  She had just finished lunch and her lips still looked PERFECT.   I had to put it to the test.

    I bought 'Equestrian' (pink brown), with the 'Pink' lip gloss, and the 'Cocoa" lip liner.  It was the perfect color combination for work and I still continue to receive many compliments on it to this day !! The color is definitely long wearing and lasts thru meals.

    I should also add that the pigments are terrific, the lipstick non-drying, the lipliner super creamy, and lip gloss shiny and not sticky.  If you like a gloss that is not sticky with subtler shine,  def give this one a try.





    The MASCARA formula works like the "kiss me" mascara that i had mentioned in an earlier blog.  It comes off as little tubes with lots of water and gentle pressure.  There are lash curling and volumizing forms -the main difference being the type of brush that is used.   I'm not quite sure how i feel about it.  I think I am just partial to the Kiss Me products...  (side note: i also have heard that clinique came out with a similar formula).




    I also really like the MAKEUP ORGANIZER.  It opens up like a 3 ring binder (think filofax)  and you can put "pages" inside filled with little squares of YOUR favorite Trish colors.  There are also pockets in the case for your makeup brushes.  If you like Trish McEvoy's makeup and like to have everything in one place, this is a great way to go.


Friday, May 23, 2008

Saturday, May 03, 2008

  • FACE WASHES is the topic for this entry... my skin tends to go from normal, to dry, to sensitive, to T-zone oily... so I've tried many brands and types, products from neutrogena, noxema, oil of olay, aveeno, lancome, clinique, shiseido, philosophy, khiel's,  la mer, awake,  dove,  cetaphil,  clean and clear, murad, erno lazlo, etc etc... u get the picture...  (which includes sampling the other skin care products from these lines) ... but here are a few that i would like to talk about...

    CETAPHIL- always an award winner and recommended by dermatologists.  this classic non-foaming cleanser is super gentle and still removes dirt, makeup, grime even tho' it doesn't seem like it.   I use it on very dry winter skin and on my slighty over-sunned, stinging sea salt swept skin in the summer. 




    DOVE COOL MOISTURE FOAMING FACE CLOTHS -  if i'm in a rut and i can't get to a department store, i'll go to the local CVS or Harmon's and get this.   I find that the cloth gives a little extra scrub, has a nice lather and won't dry out my skin.  There are several companies that make a product like this one (ie Oil of Olay).  You can explore and find one that you suits you.   I find these particularly useful when i'm going away on vacation.  Since these cloths are dry, you can bring them onto the plane, to the beach, or wherever you are going, and since you dispose of them you don't have to worry about it taking up space in your luggage on your way back !!


    ARTISTRY PURE WHITE CLEANSER- If you want try something different, this is a cleanser that i really like.  It's a powder but turns into a foam that brightens the skin as it cleans.  It looks like Artistry has recently changed their package design, so it is also possible that they have changed it from a powder to a cream, which would be a shame, but if it is still a powder, it's worth a try !!





    LA PRAIRIE FOAMING FACIAL CLEANSER -  Out of all the foaming cleansers i have used, this one is my favorite so far.  It leaves my skin feeling clean and taut, but NOT overly dry !  It was great on my summer and winter skin-  a definite plus.   Even my sister who has oily, acne prone skin really loved it and took mine with her back to philly.  Draw back... it's very $$$$... but if you are by the LaPrarie counter don't be afraid to ask for a sample~ 






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