Skin Care Tips
EltaMD UV AOX Mist SPF 40 Sunscreen: New Product Launch
It's finally here! After a long wait, EltaMD is back with a spray sunscreen after their previously popular UV Aero was discontinued, and now it's even better than ever. UV AOX Mist SPF 40 is a 100% mineral spray sunscreen that hydrates and delivers antioxidants for added sun protection in a sheer-finish formula that blends well without white streaks or patches. That's powerful, chemical-free skin protection with anti-aging ingredients for all skin types. Plus, it's now in an air-powered canister that enables you to spray from all angles. No more contorting yourself to keep the can upright while applying to your full body, and no more worrying about chemical propellants in traditional aerosol spray sunscreens. We've tried it, and we're in love with this sunscreen. Being able to apply from any angle (even upside down) is a real game changer, and it feels like you have more control over where the sunscreen goes compared to other spray sunscreens. Spray it a few inches away from your skin and it mists over the area, drying quickly when rubbed in, and without the oily finish a lot of spray SPF has. Spray it close to the skin, and it comes out like a lotion you can rub in wherever you want (which comes in handy when it's windy). When Courtney tried it over the weekend, she couldn't stop raving about how quickly it absorbed without leaving a cast. Plus, she said she's felt guilty in the past about using spray sunscreens with chemical propellants on her kids, and now she's excited to have the convenience of an all-mineral spray SPF in a chemical free delivery. Giving you the best of both worlds by being both convenient and natural, we think UV AOX Mist is definitely going to be EltaMD's next big hit. This initial launch was produced in limited quantities, so definitely pick one up soon if you want to give it a try and see if it is going to be your new summer staple.
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New Product: Alastin Skincare ReSURFACE Skin Polish
The first thing you'll notice about Alastin's newest product, ReSURFACE Skin Polish, is the color: a gorgeous, glittery purple that makes the experience of using this exfoliator more fun than usual. There isn't actually any glitter in the formula, but there is plenty of perlite, a volcanic mineral that provides the physical half of a powerful exfoliation duo, and makes the polish shimmer. As for its chemical exfoliant counterpart, Glycolic Acid does its part by dissolving dead skin cells that build up on your skin's surface. Fragrance-free, and combined with natural antioxidants and hydrators like Dunaliella Salina Extract and squalane, ReSURFACE is a weekly treatment that exfoliates and softens skin without drying it out. It leaves skin smoother and brighter, making it a better canvas for the rest of your skincare products and helping makeup go on more evenly. Suitable for all skin types, you can expect to see smoother, brighter skin within 5 minutes of use, and the benefits improve with continued use. According to Alastin's clinical results, 94% of participants saw a noticeable improvement in their skin's appearance and said it felt smoother. The brightening effects can be further improved by pairing with Alastin's A-Luminate Brightening Serum. To use: after cleansing, gently massage a small dollop onto skin for about 30 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with water, and follow with your skincare regimen. Use weekly for best results. Let us know if you've given this fun new polish a shot yet! UPDATE: Below is Alastin's recommended regimen, showing where to include ReSurface Skin Polish in your routine in relation to other products like their A-Luminate Brightening Serum. Image Text: Order of Use Cleanser ReSURFACE Skin Polish (use once a week) HA Immerse Serum Restorative Skin Complex A-Luminate Brightening Serum Renewal Retinol .25 or .5 (moon emoji, PM only) Restorative Eye Treatment Moisturizer Restorative Neck Complex Sunscreen (sun emoji, daytime)
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New Product Alert: Leahlani Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum
If you have been looking for a gentler retinoid option, this newly launched serum from Leahlani is one to consider trying, especially if you're looking for your first retinoid. As with all Leahlani products, their new Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum is natural, organic, free from synthetic chemicals, and manufactured sustainably in Hawaii. (Read more about Leahlani's process here.) Combining botanical extracts like Kakadu Plum seed oil, Orchid oil, and Elderberry extract with bioavailable Vitamin A and Ceramides, this serum will nourish your skin while plumping and encouraging the cell turnover we all want from a retinoid, in a low-irritation formula. With continued use, Aqua A can help give your overall complexion a renewed appearance, with skin appearing plumper, more elastic, and with reduced fine lines and wrinkles. If you are adding Aqua A to your regimen and it's your first experience with a retinoid, start out using it a few times a week (about every other night). If you aren't experiencing irritation, gradually build up to daily use over the course of a few weeks. For those with retinoid experience, it is recommended to discontinue using any other retinoid products (including retinol and retinoic acid), while using this serum. As with all retinoid products, Aqua A should be applied as part of your night time routine only, and wearing SPF during the day is a must. Talk to a doctor before using any topical retinoids if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Cyspera and Cysteamine HSA: How are They Different?
If you love Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector as much as we do, you have probably heard that it's been discontinued, and may have wondered what to replace it with. The good news is that this best-selling hyperpigmentation treatment that is used & loved by people all over the world isn't going anywhere. What is Cysteamine HSA Pigment & Tone Corrector? Long term Cyspera loyalists will remember the early days when it was called Cysteamine. Now the original name is back, with an improved formulation! Cysteamine HSA Pigment & Tone Corrector has everything you know and love about the old Cyspera, plus a few bonuses, including Sente's revolutionary Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA) technology. How is Cysteamine HSA Different from Cyspera? With Cysteamine HSA, you can expect to receive the same pigment correcting effects you're used to from Cyspera, but with a few changes we think you'll love: Price Cysteamine HSA is priced at $149, down from Cyspera's $169. Long-time users, start thinking about what you'll do with that extra $20! Size This is a tiny change, but Cyspera was sold by weight: 50g, which is equivalent to 1.75 oz. Cysteamine HSA is sold by volume: 50mL, or 1.7 oz, which means you get slightly less product even though it comes in the same tube. That may be a small piece of the new lower price tag. Reduced Waiting Time With Cyspera, you are supposed to wait one hour after washing your face to apply the product. With its new formulation, Cysteamine cuts that down by 66%, meaning you now only have a 20 minute pause between washing and application. Scent If you've used Cyspera, you are already familiar with the smell: something similar to hair dye or hair remover. Most people get used to it with repeated use, but for those of you who never did, Cysteamine comes with a great update: a milder smell! Cysteamine still smells similar, but it is definitely more subtle and maybe a little sweeter. Sensitivity Cyspera was built on a mineral oil base, which caused irritation for some users. Cysteamine has been reformulated to replace it with a gentler base that will be tolerable for even more people. Plus, the inclusion of Sente's proprietary HSA compound provides even more soothing repair for sensitive skin. Have you already tried Cysteamine HSA? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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Sente Skincare's Newest Launch- Ultra Nourish Dermal Repair Cream
JUST RELEASED! READY TO SHIP! APR 5, 2020 Sente Skincare Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish Creme One of the best-selling medical grade moisturizers- Dermal Repair Cream, just got a sister product aimed at dryer skin types **NEW RELEASE** Sente Skincare's newest launch offers a solution that few have adequately met. Meet Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish Creme. A uniquely formulated for moisturizer designed for dry and sensitive skin types. This ground-breaking cream helps replenish essential lipids within the skin by combining Sente Skincare's patented Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA) with a purposeful cocktail of lipids. With this formulation you will nourish, soothe, and hydrate the skin all while combating the signs of aging. The HSA has clinical proven to improve fine lines and wrinkles, redness, and skin tone and texture. An all-in-one solution to heal dry skin while providing incredible long term anti-aging benefits PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS Formulated with patented Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA) technology to rapidly and profoundly hydrate and strengthen the skin’s natural ability to repair itself Contains a unique blend of lipids which naturally mimics the skin’s epidermal lipids to restore the barrier. Prevents water loss. Biocompatible and great for sensitive skin Soft, nourishing formula leaves skin deeply hydrated and smooth Non-comedogenic, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist-Tested PRODUCT BENEFITS Combats dry skin to with long-lasting moisture Drastically improves skin hydration Improves fine lines and wrinkles Enhances skin tone and texture Relieves sensitive skin Diminishes the appearance of redness Soothes skin to leave soft Gives a smoother appearance HOW TO USE Sente Skincare's Ultra Nourish Dermal Repair Cream will always go after thinner serums and before sunscreen in the morning. Watch this short video for more informatoin SENTE SKINCARE DERMAL REPAIR ULTRA NOURISH CREAM
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NEW! Osmosis MD Epic Tool: Best At-Home Facial Treatment Device
New ground-breaking technology at your fingertips that can be used SAFELY in the comfort of your own home Author Courtney Broder / Category NEW Products / Published: September 14, 2020 BRAND NEW! A new exciting, home-care tool from one of our innovative skincare lines: OsmosisMD Skincare The new EPIC Skin Tool by Osmosis BeautyMD is a breakthrough technology combining the known efficacy of mirco-rolling with the safety and convince of a jade roller. Savvy beauty customers want in-office results, from the comfort of their home. However, traditional at-home devices with this level of efficacy, has been dangerous and unsanitary for many reasons. Now, with this revolutionary device, you can get the in-office results daily and not risk complications like infections or skin tear. The EPIC Skin Tool provides an opportunity for the patented technology of Osmosis Beauty MD products to further absorb into the skin and delivery better penetration daily! With this tool, you can get pricey serums and treatments to penetrate twice as effectively then using just a serum alone. When using any skincare serum, simply use the EPIC Skin Tool by gently rolling the spheres downward on the face. By doing this, it guides the ingredients into a micro channel. The tiny pyramids on the spheres create space for ingredients to plump up the skin. The built in delivery system of Osmosis Beauty MD allows serums to penetrate into the skin up to 15%. When using EPIC Skin Tool, that penetration rate increases up to 30%, so you get even more results from your skincare. As with any new skincare product or tool, we recommend you start conservatively using the device only once a day with light pressure. Once you see how the skin acclimates, you can rev up the pressure or frequency of use. When starting off, light pressure is necessary. The pressure should feel as if it is barely touching the surface as you roll it around the face. At no time there should be pain using EPIC, as that indicates you are applying too much pressure. However, the device does have pointed pyramids which you will feel it as you roll the points over your skin. To use the Epic roller, you want to do so in a downward motion. EPIC is designed to gently grab the skin which can only happen on most skin if used in downward motion. It will not function correctly if used in an upward motion. When using you will lift the roller off the skin to roll the next zone. Remember the spot where you left off and roll to the next zone. You will use the space between to do a minimal overlap, so you only move it half the width of the roller- about an inch-so that the left roller is hitting the space in between the two rollers from the last pass. EPIC Skin Tool is meant to be used after applying skincare serums and treatment products and allow time for these to dry. Wet skin is not ideal because EPIC can slip and scratch the skin if it is too wet. EPIC can be used safely in the face and all body areas. However, you want to use gently on the nose and extremely gently on the eyelids, or skip these areas altogether. Facial Map for Epic Tool Use Click here for product page or to purchase one today!
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All Shades of the New Osmosis CC Cream Now Here!
Osmosis CC Creams are now back in-stock! After a brief hiatus due to packaging redesign, we’re happy to say that the update was a success and we’ve fallen for the CC Cream ($44) all over again. Let's take a second to explain how the redesign makes this color correcting cream even better, the magic involved to get the perfect base color-match, and why you need to try it out for yourself.
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Truth Treatment Systems Now Available
When our owner told us she found a new brand she was obsessed with about a month ago, of course I trusted her skincare expertise. That said, in the skincare world, you might hear the phrase "I am obsessed with this," 40 times per day. It wasn't until she booked a training with our sister-store, Beleza MedSpa, that I really understood what she had found. Without further adieu, we are extremely excited to announce the addition of Truth Treatment Systems. Developed by the amazing Benjamin Fuchs, R. Ph., this skincare line is one like no other.
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