DERMAdoctor Physical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion

It is not often that I share with you all a product I don't like, but I have seen so many positive reviews of this product, I feel I have to add my two cents. I read about DERMAdoctor's Physical Chemistry in Allure magazine awhile back. They said it was the closest thing you could get to a microdermabrasion at home because of the high acid percentage. I got a jar of it from a friend who had tried it once and thought it didn't compare to her beloved ExfoliKate by Kate Somerville. Thank god I didn't purchase it, because at $75 for 1.7oz. this stuff is not cheap! Well, after a few uses my reaction was the same as my friend's. It didn't really seem to do a whole lot. Usually after a great exfoliate, my skin feels smoother and looks brighter. Neither was happening after this stuff sat on my face for a few minutes. So anyways, I thought you should know if your were in the market for a new exfoliant, try anything else, namely my favorites: Philosophy's Micro Delivery Peel or ExfoliKate.

Exfoliate Lovely!

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

It might feel strange to slather a weird green goo all over your face, but this stuff does wonders. Kate Somerville is famous for the famous faces who swear by the treatments at her medi-spa in LA. ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment is the next best thing to going there yourself. It contains papaya fruit enzymes, which increase cell turnover for gentle yet effective exfoliation. Apply it to slightly damp skin and massage it all over in circular motions for 30 seconds, then rinse. It burns my skin a tiny bit, so i never leave it on any longer than that. Afterward my skin feel soft and smooth, like the top layer has been sloughed off. My face is a little red right after for about 20 minutes, so I apply it before bedtime. I aim for using it twice a week, but it depends on how much time i have and how yucky my skin is feeling. But one things for sure, it always feels better after this!

Kate Somerville products are now available at Neiman Marcus, which is nice for those who don't live in LA and don't like to shop online. So try it out, you'll be hooked, I swear.

ExfoliKate Lovely!

Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer

Since I'm prone to breakouts, I'm weary of trying new moisturizers. But when I got the chance to try Kate Somerville's new Oil Free Moisturizer, I jumped! Countless celebrities swear by her treatments and products, so I wanted to see what the hype was all about.

It seems like she designed this moisturizer just for me: it is for people with combination, oily, or sensitive skin that want to moisturize and fight the signs of aging without causing additional breakouts. Perfect. I really love the push down pump bottle. It's much more hygienic than a regular jar and 2 pumps is the a perfect amount for all over face and neck application. It goes on smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving the perfect canvas for makeup application. The ingredients are supposed to help absorb excess oil and reflect light to give you that fresh face glow. I'm absolutely loving it. It's only draw back is it doesn't contain sunscreen. It is a bit on the pricier side, at $65 for 1.7oz, but if you are going to spend money on one great skincare item, this would be it.

Moisturize Lovely!