Talk About Restorative; These are Super Restorative.

There comes a point in life where skin needs a bit of extra help. I have been at "that time" for some time now. Even if you are not at the time when your skin is in continual need of extra help, a weekly or monthly skin re-charge is always in order.

I have been re-charging my face and neck a few days a week with this great Super Restorative combo from Clarins. What a delightful re-charge it has been.

First, I use the Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask. It is a thick, rich creamy white cream mask that hydrates and tightens my skin, while even-ing out my skin tone. It can be come quite addicting, especially when you feel skin needs an extra pick me up. Which for me, is like I said, a few times a week.

I follow up the mask with this wonderful Super Restorative Wake-Up Lotion. This is a thicker toner-like liquid that is meant to be splashed over the face, though I like to apply it and gently swipe away impurities by using it on a cotton pad. It is a perfect compliment to the mask as it further wakes up the skin and makes it appear even more fresh. This lotion can be used in place of toner everyday, but I find it best as a follow up to the mask, for a mini-facial, if you will.

Both of these Restorative beauties are available at Clarins counters as well as their Clarins.com.

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Coppertone NutraShield Faces SPF 70+ with Dual Defense.

We all agree that sunscreen is important, most especially on our face. But did you know that topical antioxidants are the next big thing in sun protection? They’re the most efficient way to give your skin the protection it needs and neutralize harmful free radicals caused by UV exposure, which may help visibly reduce the signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.

Tom Meyer, PhD, one of the scientists at the COPPERTONE® Solar Research Center who developed the brand’s new NutraShield with Dual Defense line, used specially selected antioxidants that continue to function even in the presence of UV light. As a result, the formula is proven to reduce free radical formation in skin by 74%.

Sounds good to me. I have been applying the NutraShield Faces SPF 70+ with Dual Defense when I am going to be spending any time outdoors - whether it is sunny or not.

You can pick it up right at the drugstore for $11.49.

Skin Perfection.

When depending on mostly tinted moisturizing lotions this days, I often need a little extra help first. Like a primer, but more than a primer. A skin perfector, if you will.

I recently discovered just that in this nifty Per-fékt Skin Perfection Gel. This gel-like cream contains a tint (available in one clear and 4 shades, I use Luminous) that preps and primes the skin. It can be used alone, but for skin like mine, it the ultimate in primer + perfection.

This beauty is formulated with some pretty heavy duty anti-aging ingredients too. Alpha Lipoic Acid to fight aging and Vitamins A & E to repair and protect skin from future damage. This gel instantly evens skin tone, controls oil and reduces the appearance of redness, enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles.

Per-fékt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel is available at Sephora, Henri Bendel, Takashimaya, Fred Segal, Sephora and perfektbeauty.com.