Philosophy Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer.

Philosophy just introduced a multi-tasking tinted moisturizer that infuses advanced moisture and tinted coverage with its fabulous "hope" formula. This new moisturizer is appropriately called Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer.

This new tinted moisturizer is a savior for me. You see, I love using tinted moisturizers in the summer and often on the weekends, when I am taking a break from a full face of makeup. I have tried my share and realize that I need a bit more coverage than many of these tinted moisturizers have to offer. I also hate that many of them still depend on my own moisturizer as a base, which defeats the purpose, doesn't it? Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer solves both of these dilemmas for me. While it touts sheer coverage, I find it full enough for me, and actually think it is better than "sheer". Also, as it incorporates hope skin technology in the formula (with SPF UVA/UVB protection), I only need this tinted moisturizer as it is designed.

Hope in a Tinted Moisturizer is available in 8 shades, which I surprisingly found darker than what I would have though. I would normally choose light to medium, but it is actually a bit to dark for my fair skin, so light is the perfect shade for my NC20/30 skin. My suggestion is to go a shade lighter than what you would think.

The hearty sized 1.7 oz. tube sells for $38 and is available at philosophy.com, Sephora and sephora.com as well as QVC.

Your Best Skin: Neutrogena Wave Sonic.

How cute is this Neutrogena Wave Sonic?

An upgraded sister, if you will, to the Neutrogena Wave, this little tool promises to get   your face 50 times cleaner than just by standard cleansing. Yes - 50 times cleaner!

The spinning action of Neutrogena Wave Sonic works better than what your hands can do alone.  It deeply cleanses and exfoliates while it massages skin in once easy step. Whether you want a  gentle daily cleansing and deep cleansing, you have the option as this tool has two speeds. It even comes with 14 foaming pads to use to get you skin ultimately clean.

While I do not think this is an equal to the Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System,  it is definitely a contender - my second choice.  All of my kids are using it on their skin now.

The Neutrogena Wave Sonic is available at drugstores and mass retailers for around $15.00.

Your Best Skin: KENZOKI Belle De Jour White Lotus Mask.

When I say that I am in awe of my skin after using this White Lotus Mask from Kenzo, I am not exaggerating. This mask has done wonders for my skin and will continue to do so, as I am making this a BIG part of my facial routine.

White Lotus Mask is part of the Kenzoki Belle De Jour skin care collection, and as fas as I am concerned, this latest addition is the star product of the line.

With its concentrated active ingredients, the mask delivers hydration and radiance to fully revitalize the skin. After a short ten minutes, which I do like to stretch out and really indulge in my "at home facial time" my skin is left soft, supple, and glowing - immediately.  The White Lotus mask wraps the skin inside a bubble, restoring its optimal balance of hydration and beyond. It is rich and velvety, but not heavy as it sinks into my skin.

You can only get this mask online at kenzousa.com, where it sells for $70.00. Let me tell you though, it is worth it.