Skin Series: Night Creams

It's inevitable that after I slather on my night cream my hubby gives me that come hither look.  I swear he know's night creams are a pretty penny and just wants to ruffle my feathers.  Anyway, TMI!!!!  Once I've put on my night cream I'm done for the night!!!  I am big fan of night creams and feel like they are the powerhouses and sealants of our nighttime routine!  Whatever your needs are, I've compiled a little list below of the best of the best.  I have become used to a little heavier night cream but in the hot summer months I like something light and love the the more sheer options like the little Arcona number below.  Nighty Night gorgeous!!!!

EMINENCE MANGO NIGHT CREAM

Description: Super hydrating and rejuvenating

Skin Type: Normal to mature, dry, dehydrated or devitalized skin types

Key Ingredients:
Mango Juice:high in antioxidants and Vitamin A; moisturizes the skin without clogging pores
Shea Butter: moisturizer high in triglycerides and fatty acids; excellent emollient for skin; replenishes the skin moisture barrier
Coconut Milk: moisturizes and softens skin
Grape Seed Oil: antioxidant, emollient. Source of active bioflavanoids. Lubricates and rejuvenates the appearance of skin
Homeostatine® (Marine Algae, Tara Tree): helps to prevent dehydration, reduces the appearance of wrinkles
Biocomplex™: a booster of antioxidants, vitamins, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoic Acid to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the appearance of skin

CAN BE FOUND AT www.EminenceOrganics.com or retailers for around $64.00

ARCONA MAGIC WHITE ICE 

Daily hydrating gel moisturizes deep within the dermis without clogging pores, to protect against environmental damage and leave skin fresh and dewy. Moisturize skin with white cranberry complex, hyaluronic acid and mucopolysaccharides. Neutralize free radicals with proprietary mineral complex of beta-carotene, vitamins B-5, C and E. Clarify skin with anti-microbial totara extract and grapefruit complex.

CAN BE FOUND AT www.Arcona.com for $38.00

OLAY PRO X HYDRA FIRMING CREAM

Description
Pro-X Hydra Firming Cream by Olay is designed and professionally tested to help optimize elasticity and firmness by plumping and locking in moisture.

CAN BE FOUND AT TARGET AND MAJOR RETAILERS FOR AROUND $40.00



ESTEE LAUDER RESILIENCE LIFT NIGHT

Resilience Lift Night

You want it all—the lifted look, the firmer feeling and the radiance that reflects how beautiful you are. While you sleep, get the more lifted look, the firmer feeling and the radiance that reflects how beautiful you are.

The exclusive Nocturnal Lift Complex helps give skin the critical time it needs to boost its natural production of collagen and support proteins for a more intensive nighttime lift.

Wake up to skin that looks younger, more lifted, firmer and newly defined.

CAN BE FOUND AT MAJOR DEPARTMENT STORES FOR $80.00

Skin Series: SPF and Light Moistuizers

Rise and shine morning glory!!!!  SPF is our best friend when it comes to our morning regimen!  We use all these amazing products to combat discoloration, wrinkles and acne and then we neglect our number one protector...our SUNSCREEN!  Here are some of my faves that aren't your typical sunblock smelling sunscreens.  I hate a yucky smelling SPF!  They are power packed,  multi-tasking and smell yummy!!!

DDF PROTECT AND CORRECT WITH SPF 15

What it is:
A skin-brightening facial moisturizer with SPF.

What it is formulated to do:
Reclaim the natural radiance of even-toned, youthful skin while helping to prevent future discoloration with DDF Protect and Correct™ UV Moisturizer SPF 15. This facial moisturizer contains a potent micro-radiance complex™ that diminishes the look of discoloration for translucent, healthy-looking skin. It also contains SPF 15 to help protect from UVA/UVB damage and future hyperpigmentation.

CAN BE FOUND AT www.Amazon.com for around $40.00

OLAY REGENERIST SPF 30

This anti-aging formula hydrates to help rebuild cellular surface structure and restore firmness, regenerating a more youthful appearance. It helps block direct DNA damaging rays to help protect skin and maintain collagen's structural integrity. Powerful anti-oxidants help protect the skin's surface from free radical damage.

CAN BE FOUND AT TARGET AND MAJOR RETAILERS FOR AROUND $30.00



EMINENCE TROPICAL VANILLA SUN CREAM SPF 32

This incredible formula is clinically proven to increase the skin's moisture content by 250% in only 7 days! It revitalizes and hydrates with shea butter while soothing vanilla offers a light, sweet fragrance. It shields against UVA, UVB and UVC rays with an SPF of 32, thereby helping to prevent age spots, sunburn and other signs of sun damage. This lush, tropical moisturizer is suitable for all skin types.

CAN BE FOUND AT www.EminenceOrganics.com   for around $68.00

Skin Series: Cleansers

I am a firm believer in organic products.  I have had problematic skin for years and as soon as I found out I was pregnant with our first daughter I was informed that I needed to clean up my skin care and swap out my chemical based products for the organic.  Since then I've heavily leaned towards to organic.  My skin has never been the same!  It's happy skin!  It's clean and blemish free and super maintainable.  I just feel like I'm doing something good for it!  I do however, pop in the random nonorganic product here and there.  Everyone's skin is different but I am believer that natural products will serve us better in the long run and will make our skin happy!


Without further adieu, my top Cleansers.....

ARCONA TONER TEA BAR

Antioxidant facial cleanser heals and strengthens your skin as it tones and minimizes pores. Neutralize free radicals, calm and protect skin with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory green and black teas. Nourish, oxygenate and clarify your skin with antibacterial enzyme-rich manuka honey and vitamin E. Maintain your skin’s natural ph balance with soothing lecithin, yucca and aloe extracts.

$38.00  www.Arcona.com

EMINENCSE  STONE CROP GEL WASH

 A gentle facial cleanser with oil-free extracts from the stone crop plant to wash away impurities without drying out the skin. Ideal for those with even the most sensitive skin, this gel wash helps even skin tone and mimimize the appearance of blemishes to impart a healthy-looking complexion. Cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sodium lauryl sulfates, synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, animal by-products, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan. 

Skin Type: All skin types including sensitive and uneven skin tones

Key Ingredients:

• Stone Crop Juice and Pulp: hydrating and nourishing for uneven skin tones
• Soap Base (free of sodium lauryl sulphate): cleanses and softens
• Shea Butter: calming and restorative agent
• $38.00 

 CETAPHIL

Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal. Originally formulated for dermatologists, this cleanser is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. This dermatologist-recommended cleanser is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults.

5.99 at Target

OLE HENRIKSEN TRUTH TO GO WIPES 

Cleanse or refresh your skin with our easy to use wipes.  Perfect for travelers or busy people on the go, each cloth is a perfect pick me up with the truth collection's signature citrus vanilla scent. Strong enough to remove dirt, grime and makeup, but gentle enough not to over dry the skin.

ingredient benefits

Vitamin C Brightens, lightens and tightens
Micro Algae Firms skin and boosts collagen production
CoQ10 Boosts skin repair and regeneration, anti-oxidant
Green Tea Inhibits collagen breakdown

$6.99 www.olehenriksen.com

All these products are amazing and I've used them personally!  There are of course more awesome options that might be tailored more to your needs but these have been awesome with my skin needs!  

Enjoy your fabulous squeaky clean gorgeous skin!!!