Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer (SPF 30)

By AT

If you live in NYC then there is one place that you absolutely have to visit.  That is 320 E 52 St - Mario Badescu’s place - the temple of good skin care.  I’ve been there couple of days ago, desperately looking for a moisturizer that would be very light (I have oily skin), and at the same time calming, with SPF.  When I asked for help picking the right product, Kelly - one of the consultants, brought me into a nice consultation room.  I sat down and we started talking.  “So, let me see your skin”, she said.  She looked at my skin under the magnifying glass they use when you get a facial.  “I just have something for you! Let me bring it! It’s a hit among our customers.” “Well…”I thought to myself, “a hit is a hit”

I got the drying lotion, of course… Summer heat + stress of life + some chocolates + and a friday night girls out = PIMPLES! (at least in my case)

Another product I had to have was this amazing moisturizer (below).  Only $26 and tons of benefits.

Powerful antioxidant Green Teasupplies anti-aging protection in our newest lightweight, easily absorbed, daily moisturizer. Non-pore clogging, paraben-free formula provides UVA and UVB protection and the necessary defense against sun damage and acne scarring. Moisture locking Aloe Vera hydrates and softens skin while St. John’s Wort offers soothing and reparative benefits for delicate skin. Recommended for every day use on combination, sensitive, oily or acne-prone skin. A necessary supplement to protect skin against side effects of acne prescriptions.

They also offer facials.  I was wondering about that one… Anyone that had a facial done there?

Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Cream

by AT

I don’t know about you, but I love to have a good hand lotion in my bag at all times.  I think I found the best dry hand remedy ever! It’s so soft, so delicate, so fantastic - I had to write about it and let people know that they really need to try it.  Gardeners Hand Therapy Creme, $15 or larger size $25. 

Murad’s Clarifying Cleanser

by AT

This maximum strength cleansing gel cleanser combats acne and skin breakouts. 92% of users experienced a reduction in acne breakouts in just 3 days*. Encapsulated Salicylic Acid continually releases acne treatment for hours even after rinsing. Silver Citrate provides powerful antibacterial protection to inhibit blemish formation.

Additional features and ingredients:

• Prepares acne-prone skin for treatment by maximizing penetration of active ingredients
• Antioxidant rich Green Tea Extract and Menthol calm and cool inflamed skin

Multi-active acne fighting system, featuring encapsulated Salicylic Acid technology, provides a sustained release that continues to treat acne, even after rinsing. Amino acids and Hyaluronic Acid bind moisture to skin while antioxidants neutralize free radicals to preserve a more youthful appearance. It may make your skin dry and flaky, so if you’re sensitive, this may not be for you.  the price for the cleanser alone is $26.  I personally think it’s OK.  Wouldn’t say that you’ll experience anything great.  I didn’t like the cooling feeling and the dryness it gave me that the end.

For more information go to: www.murad.com