Smooth It Out...

Ever get these pimple-like bumps on the backs of your arms or inner thighs? Keratosis Pilaris, aka "chicken skin" is a skin condition caused by a buildup of keratin which causes these tiny little bumps. They're harmless and do not hurt, but they're soooo not cute.

After visiting my derm, I found out that there is no cure for it and it is usually hereditary...thanx mom! The bumps are most often on the upper arms, inner thighs and buttocks. Although there's no cure, there are ways to smooth out the bumps. I've been using AmLactin lotion for the last 2-3 years and it has really made a difference. It's an Alpha-hydroxy lotion that exfoliates and moisturizes the skin. Although it's best applied on dry skin twice a day, I usually just use it once a day at night before going to bed. The skin in those areas are smooth and the bumps are barely noticeable.

Available at most drugstores in the pharmacy area. Click here for some coupons.

Neutrogena's Rainbath...

Over the weekend I got a gynormous size of Neutrogena's Rainbath. I LUV this stuff! I'm usually leary about fragrant gel body washes because I think they're drying, but not so with this! It's moisturizing, lathers really well and leaves no "soapy" residue.

I first tried this stuff yeaaarrrsss ago at a friend's house. Actually, I didnt tell her I was using it, I would always sneak and use some and I always made sure to take my shower AFTER her while the scent was still lingering so she would think the scent was still there from when she took a shower.....(heheheh). I became re-aquainted with it again last summer when I went to go visit this same friend....(talk about loyalty...it was 9 years later and she was still using it). Anyway, I recently finished the 32 oz bottle I purchased that summer after leaving her house and therefore had
to re-stock with a new 40 oz. size!

The gel comes in three scents: Original, Awakening, and Refreshing. The Original scent is a very fragrant, spicey, herbal scent. Awakening is red in color and is a light citrus scent, more feminine. Refreshing is blueish green ( would it have been easier if I just said aqua or turquoise?) and is marine scented.

Other than the fragrance and color, there is no difference between the three. The Refreshing scent is advertised as a body wash/ shaving gel, but in actuality, all three can be used as a shaving gel. Of the three, the Original scent is my fav. Close behing would be the Awakening scent.


Available at most drugstores. However, I do not see the Awakening scent in drugstores. I've only seen it at stores like Costco and BJ's.

New Face of Lancome...

Word is Domincan beauty Arlenis Sosa Peña is the new face of Lancome. The 19 year old was discovered in the Domincan Republic and stepped into the fashion world only four months ago. So far she's walked the runway for Dior and has been photographed for American and Italian Vogue...and now this! Talk about overnight success...CHA-CHANG!!!




Check out a recent interview here.

My Secret...

Are you looking for an underarm antiperspirant that's strong but won't cause any skin irritation? Secret Clinical Strength may be the answer. I purchased this a few months back, but never really used it until recently. Now I should start of by saying that I don't have a major "sweat" problem, but I've always wanted to "skip" the whole deodorant thing sometimes. I mean sometimes the clear ones aren't really that clear, and the extra fighting, long-lasting, promise you're not gonna sweat ones just aren't effective after a few hours. So anyway, I applied two clicks under each arm Monday night, as directed, and went without deodorant on Tuesday and Wednesday. I should also mention that those two days were 90 degree weather days, so what better time to test this out! No wetness, no sweat stains and no odor all day long. It's a winner!

Available @ most drugstores for about $8.

New MAC Collections...

MAC Cosmetics is releasing the Electroflash, New View and Sonic Chic collections today!! The new baked eyeshadows, blushes and powders are all mineralize products and are limited edition:


ElectroFlash

Mineralize Eye Shadow in nine new duos, 4 lipglass shades and 4 lipstick shades. Two Mineralize Eye Shadows in one large compact. One shade features a mélange of three shades, the other provides a complementary or contrasting solid shade. Add Lipglass and Lipsticks with quantum physics energy, in companion colours and electro-lustres.

Sonic Chic

Baked minerals refined into a powder formula to provide exceptionally sheer and lightweight application. Colour builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage.

New View

One side provides a natural matte finish, while the other brings an ambient shimmer to cheeks and browbones.

All are available today @ MAC counters and maccosmetics.com

I'm all about light/subtle coverage...Can't wait to try the New View powder!!!....How about you?