Harper's Bazar

Generally I think Harper's Bazar is a pretty useless publication. Not as cool and Vogue, not as useful as Elle so really what's the point? It is a cool name for a magazine and I've been getting free issues for some reason, so why not flip through for some makeup inspiration? I didn't find a muse, but I did a beauty article on skin care, and who can resist a beauty article? Not me! I thought I'd post some key points for those of you who may be interested.

For All Skin Types:
* Use Sunscreen Daily
* Keep It Simple:
"Many beauty companies would have you buy a different product for every inch of your skin, but you're better off being low
maintenance." Fredric Brandt says, 'For day, I would recommend a moisturizer with antioxidants like Vitamin C that absorb
free radicals in the environment. At night use, a cream with Peptides or Retinol to boost collagen and hydrating Hyaluronic
Acid or Shea Butter'.
*Price Wont Promise Performance

That is the only information that I found interesting and informative in the article. Everything else was standard, run of the mill advice that you have heard before. But did you get that bit about antioxidants during the day and Peptides, Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid at night?

This article made me want to check out what was in my own face products. I was happy to discover that my Arbonne Day & Night REactivating Facial Serum does have Hyaluronic Acid (as well as Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Acids which promote cell turn over) and the entire NutriMinC Skin Care System has Vitamin C and Peptides in it's various products. Two points for team Twinkle Twinkle! I also use Shea Butter nightly (applied after my night cream).






I recently switched back to a lighter, Origins moisturizer called Balanced Diet and it does not have Vitamin C, but a new Origins moisturizer called Youthtopia does. It is $47, which is steep, but face care is one thing I allow myself to splurge on. I will have to mull over this one folks.