Kiehl's Ultra Facial Kits.

At a loss as to where to go when looking for new winter skin care? I've talked about how skin reacts differently to climates and it is about time you change up your routine for the winter, if you haven't already. Skin care kits are one of the best ways to discover new products and sometimes a new line.

Kiehl's makes it super simple, as they created two Ultra Facial Kits that are deigned to cleanse, tone and moisturize. Whether you have normal to dry skin or more combination or oily skin, there is a kit for you.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial 3-Step Set  - $24.50

•  Ultra Facial Cleanser - a mild cleanser specially formulated with a sugar-derived glycoside foaming agent to thoroughly cleanse skin and remove make-up, without stripping skin of its natural oils.
• Ultra Facial Toner - a mild, yet effective alcohol-free toner that gently removes surface debris and any remaining residue while providing hydration and comfort to skin.
• Ultra Facial Cream - a 24 hour hydrator, helps reduce skin’s moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air. Skin is visibly well-balanced, particularly in harsh weather conditions.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free 3-Step Set - $24.50

• Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser - a quick-lathering cleansing foam that thoroughly removes impurities and visibly reduces excess oil on the skin’s surface, while leaving skin looking more balanced.
• Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner - formulated to visibly reduce excess oils on skin’s surface while leaving it instantly fresh and healthy looking.
• Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion - a lightweight moisturizing lotion that helps visibly reduce excess oil on skin’s surface, leaving a shin-free and balanced appearance.

All of products in the Ultra Facial Kits are infused with Kiehl’s classic ingredients including Squalane, Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Imperata Cylindrica, Lemon Extract, Antarcticine, and Vitamin C and E – providing moisture and hydration at every step.

Shop at Kiehls.com for these kits and more products that will have your skin adjusted to winter in no time.

10 Skin Savior Serums.

This east coast weather is crazy!  We go from 55 degrees one day to 15 degrees the next. Changing up moisturizers to balance the changes in my skin is just not do-able. I like to keep my moisturizer use consistent. An easy way to balance my skin during these weather changes is by using different serums.  I already use a different serum for day versus night, so this idea of using a serum as a skin savior is really a no-brainer.

I have ten serums in my arsenal of skin saviors that are helping me through the changes in weather and my skincare needs.

1. SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel - $152.00
This serum-in-a-gel antioxidant accelerates cell turnover and stimulates collagen synthesis to boost skin’s structure for a firmer, brighter complexion. Used daily, this preventive and corrective treatment provides broad-range photoprotection and conquers damage at every level of skin. I love the gel texture and the protection it gives me during the day. It's all about further prevention too.

2. AHAVA Extreme Night Treatment - $72.00
This remarkably nourishing and hydrating nighttime serum is made up of resilient natural ingredients from the Dead Sea and the Himalaya regions – two extreme altitudes, high and low. They work together to treat mature skin concerns, reinforce the skin’s immune system and strengthen its natural protective mechanisms. The treatment is deeply absorbed by my skin, making my complexion much smoother, even toned with renewed radiance, firmness and flexibility in the morning.

3. Meaningful Beauty® Crème de Serum - part of the Meaningful Beauty 30-day system for $39.95
This new restorative treatment combines the power of a serum with the rich, moisturizing effects of a crème – working together to combat the signs of aging. The active ingredients found in this serum are suspended separately until the moment they are released: the orange swirl provides protection with a superoxide dismutase (SOD) from rare French melon, the white swirl contains anti-aging peptides to minimize the appearance of fine lines & the clear gel features Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and plump the skin. My skin looks and feel so much better when using this. My finer lines seem to just disappear.

4. June Jacobs Age Defying Copper Serum - $155.00
Paraben and preservative free, this new serum packs a double punch with both moisturizing and age defying benefits in a multi-mineral complex. Copper, zinc, and magnesium help to increase skin elasticity, tighten sagging skin and improve skin texture and tone. Peelmoist helps stimulate cell turnover, while hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed soy bind moisture to the skin to protect it against the elements in harsh climates. Powerful antioxidants that are included also make this a great added layer of protection.

5. Darphin Hydraskin Serum - $75.00
Instantly penetrating, this aqua-like fresh elixir intensely hydrates the skin to soften, resulting in a comfortable, supple and glowing complexion. A hydrating powerhouse, the formula features lush botanicals and anti-oxidants like pomegranate proteins that maximize water replenishment and enhance skin’s natural ability to retain moisture. When it is super dry, this is the choice.

6. L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Advanced Skin Repair Serum - $19.99
Designed for women with more mature skin, L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Advanced Skin Repair Serum works to restore dull, parched skin and reverse the signs of aging. This lightweight formula, perfect for day and night use, is developed with a breakthrough Nutri-Repair Complex enriched with Bio-Peptides and Ceramide Fortifiers to repair signs of past damage. It is light-weight but hydrating enough to use during super dry weather.

7. Sadick Dermatology PM Reversal Serum - $48.00
This hydrating serum stimulates natural collagen production while normalizing skin tone and texture. With this increase in moisture, skin is firmed and plumped while fine lines are reduced and deep wrinkles are filled.

8. Peter Thomas Roth De-Spot™ - $85.00
Spots will run at the threat of this double-duty skin brightening and moisturizing serum. De-Spot’s high-tech ingredients work together to hydrate skin plus brighten overall skintone by 85% in just 12 weeks, with visible results in as little as 2 weeks. The powerful Niacinamide PC helps to moisturize and sooth sensitive skin while promoting softness, suppleness and hydration for the skin’s barrier. I also use this on the tops of my hands and the spots are fading.

9. BY TERRY Serum de Rose - $115.00
An ultra-comfort gel-cream serum hydrates the skin with an ultra-soft and silky finish. This ultra-tensing gel with an immediate lifting effect fights skin slackening and loss of radiance all day long. The hydrating formula, enriched with anti-aging active ingredients, protects skin against external aggressions and premature skin aging.

10. Erno Laszlo TranspHuse Topical Deluxe - $195.00
This state-of-the-art formula, with skin-firming and line-plumping dermaxyl and marine filling spheres, also contains gatuline expression which minimizes the micro-contractions in the skin for a smoother, noticeably younger appearance. Botox in a jar? Well, not really, but temporarily - yes.  It is also a great hydrator that balances my need for extra moisture during the colder, drier days.

Help for Oily Skin that Needs Hydration: Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel.

Help for those with skin on the more oily side that still lacks hydration is here. Meet Boscia Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel ($38.00).

This gel moisturizer, inspired by advanced Japanese technology, provides an invigorating cooling effect that awakens the skin, shrinks pores and delivers exceptionally sheer hydration and antioxidant protection. As it is applied, the very light texture instantly seems to hydrate and cool at the same time, while leaving skin feeling a bit tight and looking more clear. All that, plus this beauty absorbs excess oil, stimulates cell turnover, refines skin texture and evens skin tone with its powerful ingredients.

It is not hydtaring enough for my very dry skin, but my daughter is loving the way it makes her skin look and feel when using.  She doesn't seem to care that much about the ingredients that are helping her long term, but she swears her pores look smaller and skin feels better after applying this in the morning. She also thinks that her makeup goes on more evenly and looks better too.

Check Revitalizing Black Hydration Gel out at Sephora next time you are in the store.  Just by trying the refreshing gel on your hand, you will get a feel of what it can do for your skin.