Age and Beauty - Page 3

Lou, maybe using the brush has made your skin (even one) get a spot... it happened to me when I started using my brush -- it seemed to bring out all the gunk and junk that was deep down.

but like eyeshadowaddictedone is saying a small spot of aspirin mask is always helpful to quell the pimple and make it smaller.. if not get some differin gel... or the Origins spot remover. 

I don't usually get any spots but I had a rough rough nasty weekend with a severe misunderstanding between myself and someone I thought I knew well.. and it turned out sadly but the whole mess affected me spiritually and physically to the point where I got not one blemish but three :( ... (SMILEYS ARE NOT WORKING).

right before I got on the plane I bought the Acne solutions line from Clinique.. the foaming cleanser, the toner and the blemish cover -- this was a quick DF purchase and necessary to have my face cleared up by Thurs when I head back to Italy.  I have used it for 2 days now, and it seems to work although I am still using my Spot remover and some differin at night .. it feels like it's making my skin dry a bit but I can live with that because I have great moisturizers.  I have stopped all night creams and treatments until this clears up.. an old bag with pimples~! (SCREAM cause no smileys).

I am going to do a full aspirin mask tomorrow and will report in on pimple progress.. lol.

meanwhile, if anyone is looking for a good cleanser with some salycilic acid in it, try the Clinique foaming cleanser.. it is excellent imo.

eyeshadowaddictedone.. thank you for being so sweet.  I don't trust people easily and therefore when someone breaks my trust I get really really upset.. this time my skin flared up in rebellion but I am handling it as best I can.  I have a whole arsenal of acne products (I only had 3 pimples.. but that's 3 more than I have had in a few years!) and they seem to be doing their job on controlling the swelling and inflammation.  I really like the Clinque Acne foam cleanser.. it cleans really deep down and leaves skin really soft and ready for any other treatments.  I am also using the Acne skin solutions moisturizer which is very very light but enough to prevent my skin from drying out while it's being treated.

I did the asprin mask all over the face (I do spot treatments every once in awhile ..like on my T zone) and this also helps in reducing inflamation and redness as well as curing any bacterial situation going on... this mask helps to keep any blackheads or whiteheads from forming even if you use the Clarisionic.

mtrimier.. I have run across many eye creams which promise to lighten the under eye area circles as well as well as puffiness.. to be honest, I don't think these work well and they usually have a very temporary effect. I reduce puffiness (when I have flown more than 10 hours I do get a bit puffy eyed) with cold chamomile tea bags on my eyes.. or cold cloths on my eyes.. but again this is temporary.

I would love to find an eye cream that does really reduce puffiness.. maybe someone knows one?

Lou, I am so glad the aspirin mask is working for you... I do it once a week and it has always helped keep my skin in good shape.  I guess since I am getting old my emotional resistance to certain things has broken down.. years ago, I would not care if someone let me down or tryed to mess with my head.  Now it seems to matter more, maybe I am just getting overly tired too.  But keep at the aspirin mask, and your Clarisonic as well as your treatments.. you will have gorgeous skin always!

I took off the whole week to spend with family again and will be travelling on Saturday! ... at least I can sleep past 5 am.. lol.  My boys are so so so happy I am with them for their morning walks and they jump in the pool with me!

mtrimier.. me too!  I still rely on my Shiseido Benefiance but only for easing fine lines and for general moisturizing... but so far nothing I have encountered has diminished any puffiness (I think that's only cured by surgery..lol -- which is something I might entertain in a few years .. I wanna get old like Raquel Welch.. ha).

martiangurl.... lol.  My hair was meant to be grey when I got my nic.. due to all the mishaps I had with it getting grey, I have been black, white/black, copper, back to black and now am a true greyhead.. kind of like back to square one.   The botox on my forehead has been wonderful and I am really glad I did it.. my lines and furrows are almost gone and just fine tuned enough to maintain a fresh youthful look... I hope I look better, if not fabulous.. but I will not hesitate to get my restylane on another trip home.. I passed this time cause I did not feel well emotionally... and truly, today I was listening to music and I heard the song my Jeff and I used to dance to a lot.. and I just started crying.. it is so hard to be without my best friend.  Hang in there with your diet.. have you tried Cetaphil.. it works on severely allergic people and the most dry skins I have ever seen.

anyway.. I have been redoing all my mu yet again and one thing I will insist all of you need is the Chanel Clair eye pencil... it really makes the eyes shine and takes away any redness and agey feel.  It is a total bu worthy product for me!

my blemishes are gone too.. and today was the first day I actually wore mu and had lunch with a friend

romi, I just saw your post.. yes, I know of these products but have yet to try them...I might give them a shot when I get back home to Fla. tho!  Thank you!

as for the Argan oil, I got it an have used it on my body but not on my face -- I had those little blemishes and did not want to further irritate them.. just in case.  It is nice on the body.. but I am still not convinced if the oil will not be too heavy on the face.  My mom has offered to be my guinea pig.. she has drier skin and  no hormones, and therefore will not break out.

will update.

flying back and forth and on airplanes always makes me dehydrated.. like bone down.

I am back to using my nightcreams again as well as my oils since my skin is clear now.. SIGH .. I did however get really chapped lips which is unusual for me too.

Too many climactic changes I think.

they are still sore although I coated them with Acquaphor for the last two days and they seem to be improving enough so I could put some ls on today.. but yesterday was Aquaphor on my lips and also on the small lines around my eyes.. I now have to investigate on what to do for them surgically.. lol.

oh, I had my teeth bleached when I was at home for a few days.. they look.. err, spectacular!

if anyone has any products that can maintain the whiteness of teeth, please let me know!

ooo.. thank you so much Richelle... I like the Weleda tooth polish  too! 

I have not tried Reversa, but I will certainly look it up.

I am in a colder climate now and my skin is again acting out of control.. I am feeling it taut and drier and will commence with my creams and more potions... since I started swimming again today, I noticed my body skin is more dry and in need of more moisturizing.  I  have Body Shop and Aveda products but will see how these work in the new climate where I am living.

loving my :LaMer creme again tho.

eyeshadowaddictedone.. I have heard of Atralin and might get some when I go back thru south america.. lol.  I had my botox there and it was suggested to me but it was deemed not really necessary (omg.. sorry for the bold type, this just got like that by itself !).

my botox is doing really well and now that my skin is cleared up, I am doing fine on that front.  Back to my Clarins creams and all my potions..I do have the hemp hand cream and am using some Aveda body creams on my legs and arms (the chlorine and the cold are doing a number on them).. other than that.. I just want to thank you for your kindness in asking about my sister... she is hanging on, and hanging tough -- as well as we can expect with no chemo and just good nutrition and lots of loving and caring.  I skype with her everyday and miss her so much.

Cutie.. YAY!  I am so glad it is working for you.  A good way to keep the skin under control without overdoing the chemicals.  Glad you are going to get the Clarins cream.. you will enjoy it alot.

I wanted to address the topic of mu for looking younger.  I just wrote a review/report on some products which are targeted for women 40+ and found that because the trend is glittery/metallic, the idea is to upcharge a product and make it more appealing to an older and more affluent group.  I don't agree with this premise because one thing is to buy a Birkin bag, quite another to glop up your face with glitter and shimmer when you are more mature.  I guess if I worked in LV, and on  a stage, I might have been tempted but as it stands, the less mu I wear on my face (I mean lighter products), and the more natural my skin looks, I tend to look my best. 

I do love a good eyemakeup, but even there I am using more subtle colours and less blacks.. a big change for ?me from 5 years ago! .. I do love my blush tho and that is something I will not give up or I look meat lockered... and and.. I disagree with the old adage that mature women should only wear light/nude/soft colours on their lips. I am doing my reds, my fuschias alternating with nudes.. but I ain't giving up vamp.

Hogwash I say.. anyone have any suggestions
 

martiangurl.. I am not sure right now cause it's almost 2 am.. lol.

I use Neostrata Bionic Serum and the Bionic Eye cream.. it's quite good and priced reasonably.. I use this on alternating days with my EL Advanced.. just cause I have noticed that my skin reacts much better when I switch products around.  I don't believe it has hyaluronic acid.. but is a cocktail of peptides.

You might want to look into Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle eye.. I bought this but have not opened it yet.  I do use the PTR Unwrinkle moisture cream for the face again alternating days, and I find it keeps my skin soft and firm.

eyeshadowaddictedone.. thank you so much again for your well wishes for my sister.  Yes, she is at least enjoying what's left of her life a lot more... and that brings me peace of mind.

as refers the Chanel Clair.. I saw it used at the shows a lot so I picked one up and started to use it on the waterline... it brightens the eyes and makes them look perky and bigger somehow... it only compares to the MAC Chromographic in that they are both light shades but not in quality.  The MAC chromo is not waterline friendly on me and usually ends up in my tear ducts, plus when I wear my contacts, it stings my eyes... the Chanel is perfect and doesn't run into the tear ducts and doesn't bother me one iota when I wear my lenses.. I just took them out and I still have the Clair on my waterline.  It is an excellent product.

I went out shopping this afternoon and wound up getting a gorgeous pair of ankle boots.. just simple black suede platforms but made of the most gorgeous buttery caramel  suede.  I love good shoes and will always splurge on shoes and handbags .. I agree totally on the fact that mature women should have the attitude to dress as they please, but I am also keenly aware of many changes which I need in my wardrobe and mu now.. i.e. I will not wear any green es now (greyed greens are fine) because they seem to be on a collision course with my hair and skin now).. I love my vamply lips, but am wearing mostly vampy stained lips -- and the new Chanel MAtte Velvets.. just amazing products.  And for highliters, I am always looking for a very low key, easy and skin like tone .. my EL Mercury highliter is the best so far!

matriangurl... I believe these don't have retinoids, but peptoids.. lol... but I do use the Neostrata serum and eye cream and they both do a good job of keeping my skin  in good condition.  I will start using the PTR next Monday and will observe how it works and report back.

mtrimier.. lol @ QVC and sniffing eyeballs.. but I agree with you on both counts.  Generally fragrances anywhere near my eyes make me watery eyed so this might not be a great product for me... I do know you will enjoy your Clarisonic and your skin will love it.  Watch out for mini breakouts when you first start tho!

I will be doing some research on the reversa products this weekend.. that is if I ever get to bed