MAJOR Kiehl's Bargain on Winter Skin Love.

So I've been using this kit for a week now and I've never been so psyched about skincare dedicated to winter skin. I'm Italian so increasing moisture (read:oil) has never really been my bag-gy under eye circle. But Kiehl's went to all the trouble of sourcing its Antarcticine ingredient from Antarctica so I thought "I should at least try it." Revolutionary. Shinny-healthy-quenched-model skin. For $30 there is no reason not to commit your entire winter skin routine (and a refreshingly small portion of your beauty budget, really) to this truly brilliant little kit. I LOVE it and it lasts, seemingly, for an ice age with only the littlest quantity providing amazing daily results. Enjoy!


Ultra Facial Moisturizer Kit ($29.50) includes:

•Ultra Facial Cleanser (1 oz)
•Ultra Facial Toner (1.4 oz)
•Ultra Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 (4.2 oz.)

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Products in this post were provided at no cost for editorial review. Lucky me.

It took 29 years but I finally have skin like a model

Whether you're looking for a high-end SPA treatment in a DIY daily kind of way, or just a pure organic catharsis from the outside in you must try my new shower routine. Part German masochistic grandmother, part new age organic yoga mom, ALL soft model-like skin.

1) Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Energising Body Wash ($21 for 6.7 fl oz)

This thick gel stimulates the skin with Damask Rose Water, Essential Oils of Eucalyptus, Geranium, Grapefruit, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosemary, Sweet Orange and Liz's personal favorite, Vitamin E. If you opt in for the brush, which is an essential skin care experience if you consider yourself even remotely interested in beauty or skincare, this gel is also thick enough to cushion the intense exfoliation delivered by those German made natural bristles

2) Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Natural Bristle Body Brush ($14 made in Germany)

Since I received these items for free, I imagined the high quality of this brush would translate to a hefty sum. Hand crafted, easily removable head - a real work of art. Shocked to find out it's only $14. This trio could easily put day spas out of business.

3) Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare Energising Hip and Thigh Gel ($8.50 1 fl oz) This is where the magic happens. All I can say is it makes me willing to believe that having even my oddly curvy thighs could potentially be a good thing. This is a minor miracle. You must.

To learn more about the brilliance and inspiration behind Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, check out my interview with it's founder and namesake, Ms. Earle.

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Oh How I've Missed You! Dior Shadow, Liz Earle & Kiehl's!

November being the shittiest month of the latter part of my twenties, I haven't had much to say. I like this to be a place of beauty and between the completely unattractive behavior that's been decking the halls of my workplace and nearly every ex-boyfriend becoming engaged or knocking someone (else) up I've been entirely at loss for anything beautiful to say. Onward - to the most beautiful thing I've said all month: Thank God November is over.

Onto December, month of light, love, and all things most beautiful. Here for your complete and utter sensory pleasure are the little treats I can't live without during this season of Mirth and Merriment.

Dior Shadow Brow Styler: Every chic city gal needs this. A little length in your brow adds Audrey-like glamour to any day or evening look and this brilliantly bright little pencil from Dior is to die for. Allure Mag sent it to me and I agree with them.... You must!

Liz Earle SuperSkin Bust Treatment: If your girls get dry and dull in the winter a little lovin from Liz Earle will perk them right up. Liz sent me this glorious gift for Christmas and I'm totally smitten. The package claims this luxe, earthy cream will "plump, smooth, and firm skin around the bust decolletage" and after a full month of faithful use, I have to agree. Enjoy! (Check out all the Liz Earle products I CAN NOT live without - totally a Beauty's SPOT top five brand!)

Kiehl's Imperial Body Balm: The lovely ladies at Kiehls gave me this new body balm back in September so when that oddly terse patch of skin appeared on my tummy (as it does annually when the thermometer drops below 50) I knew just where to go. Russians know cold and this balm is based on Russian herbal remedies. So amazing. The only thing that will literally squelch that sleep disturbing, itchy winter skin. You MUST!


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Elemis Exotics: Time to Spaaaaaaaaaaaa

Elemis Frangipani Manoi Oil in eras past would have been reserved exclusively for Cleopatra or one of Henry the 8th's many wives. Lucky for us it's 2011 and any woman in her right mind who also has some extra cash can give herself this exotic floral experience.

Monoi Oil is traditionally produced on the beautiful coral shores of the Polynesian Islands by soaking Frangipani flowers in Coconut Oil. A precious secret of Polynesian women for centuries, this nourishing treatment for excessively dry skin, dull hair, feet and damaged cuticles is the best way to banish the final days of winter. Monoi Oil leaves the skin unbelievably satin-smooth and conditions hair with a glossy sheen, while the exquisite aroma of Exotic Frangipani, known as ‘Flower of the Gods’, intoxicates the senses. I warn you, the experience of the entire Frangipani Manoi Oil product line from Elemis is so heavenly that you may in fact literally loose the ability to access your thinking mind in this heavenly earthly experience. Enjoy!

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