Wipe It Away with POND'S.

I panicked for a few minutes when I had left my trusty Korres Makeup Removing Wipes at home on my latest trip to NYC. Thankfully, I went to a great blogger party that was sponsored by some really great brands and in my gift bag was a package of these wipes from POND'S. I tried them out immediately.

The POND'S Original Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes saved me from having to run to Sephora, as when I travel, cleansing wipes are a must for me. These wipes took of my makeup in record time, leaving my skin clean and feeling fresh. I have been easily irritated by a good number of cleaning wipes in the past, so I was more than thrilled that these did not bother my sensitive skin.

These towlettes definitely whip it all away and easily. Equally as nice is that fact that one wipe removed every bit of makeup, including stubborn waterproof mascara, dirt, grime and oils. I usually need to use at least two wipes from other brands, to get a thorough cleansing.

For around $3 which includes 30 wet towelettes, I am smitten. Pick them up at your drugstore and become entranced as well. I even noticed a Micro Dermabrasion and Age Defying versions that I might try when I run out of these.

*I received a press sample of this product from a representative of the company.

The Ultimate in At-Home Luxury: The Hydrating Facial from La Mer.

Wouldn't it be a dream to indulge in an actual spa facial with the bevy of La Mer products? Talk about a treat. Well, I have not heard of this being available, but the next best thing is. Introducing the Hydrating Facial from La Mer.

Skin concerns such as dryness, fine lines and dark spots are all addressed in the 100% cotton, two-zoned mask that is saturated with the fast-acting formula.

La Mer’s Hydrating Facial contains a trio of transformative benefits that makes this new product so effective:

Super Hydrators - The Sea Moist Ferment, a special blend of dark green algae gathered from all over the world in countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Brittany and the US, infuses the skin with intense hydration.

Super Anti-Agers - Marine plant algae such as Ascophyllum Nodosum and Aparagopsis Armata help
to diminish visible signs of aging. Dark spots and discoloration begin to fade in appearance, revealing a clearer, more even complexion. The Hydrating Facial also contains cellular lipids and plant extracts derived from melon and avocado to
provide a smoother skin texture.

Super Energizers- Ultra soft to the touch, the spun-lace cotton mask is embedded with tourmaline and Mariponic Ferments that energize and set molecules into motion. The Hydrating Facial mask drives the formula into the skin, boosting hydration.

This advanced formula saturates the plush mask for enhanced penetration to condition and soothe sensitivities. Skin becomes softer and looks smoother.

For the ultimate facial, apply this mask for eight minutes, once a week, and follow up with a layer of Crème de la Mer. Yes, the ultimate at-home facial - from a luxury brand, no less.

The Hydrating Facial is available today at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and www.lamer.com

My Obsession with Volcanic Ash is Back, Thanks to MAC.

Last summer, us MAC beauty lovers became obsessed with a giant black tub of MAC Volcanic Ash Exfoliator. I lathered on this thick, black pasty scrub and fell for it, in a big way. As my skin was left so pure and clean, refreshed and generally feeling amazing after using it, it quickly became a part of my regular routine. Until, that is, it was gone.

Volcanic Ash Exfoliator was a limited edition product, part of the Future Earth collection. MAC took notice of it's devotees who wanted it back, and it has re-launched in today's newest MAC collection, Style Black.

I am happy to report that the exfoliator is re-packed, in a much more user friendly squeeze tube, and I have starting using this foaming and exfoliating already.

In addition to the the Exfoliator, there is also a new Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask. This is a self-heating mask, as when water is mixed in, the mask gets very warm, as it deeply cleanses the skin. It does a great job at cleaning without removing oils from the skin making it dry, like most deep cleansers. This mask leaves my skin soft and pure.

Both Volcanic Ash products, the Exfoliator and Thermal Mask are available now, wherever MAC is sold, as well as online, for $19.50 each. Stock up now, as you will not want to run out. I certainly do not want to run out again.

Stay tuned for a complete rundown of the entire MAC Style Black collection.