Mischo Beauty: serums

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Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101

After using Nude Skincare's Advanced Cellular Renewal Serum for the past few weeks and loving it, I thought it would only be appropriate to remind you of the many benefits of serums. And yes, you really should consider incorporating one into your skincare regimen!

A serum is simply a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such as dehydration, stress, environmental damage, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity.

They're usually made up of vitamins, lipids or antioxidants and are usually the consistency of a thin liquid. To allow for maximum penetration into the skin, they're formulated with smaller molecules which make them extremely effective. They can be used both day and night and are usually applied under a moisturizer, but can be used alone. During a facial an esthetician might apply a serum under your mask or before the application of your moisturizer, depending on your specific skincare needs.

So, do you need a serum? Well, I would suggest following a consistent skincare regimen first. Once you're consistent with your regimen, really begin to pay attention to your skin and make note- for example- of dehydrated areas, loss of elasticity and dullness. If your skincare regimen doesn't correct these issues, then I'd highly suggest investing in a serum! Please feel free to e-mail me with questions! Love your skin.

Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101

I believe in serums and am amazed at how the skin benefits from them! A serum is simply a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such as dehydration, stress, environmental damage, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity.

They're usually made up of vitamins, lipids or antioxidants and are usually the consistency of a thin liquid. To allow for maximum penetration into the skin, they're formulated with smaller molecules which make them extremely effective. They can be used both day and night and are usually applied under a moisturizer, but can be used alone. During a facial an esthetician might apply a serum under your mask or before the application of your moisturizer, depending on your specific skincare needs.

So, do you need to use a serum? Well, I would suggest following a skincare regimen first. Once you're consistent with your regimen, really begin to pay attention to your skin and make note- for example- of dehydrated areas, loss of elasticity and dullness. If your skincare regimen doesn't correct these issues, then I'd highly suggest investing in a serum!

Questions? Love your skin.

Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101

Mischo Beauty: Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex

It's been a while since I've checked in on those of you who've made New Year's resolutions to implement a consistent skincare regimen. I hope you all have, and I hope you're finding the results you desired. And speaking of skincare regimens, I love serums and was excited to learn more about Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex.

Estee Lauder was the first cosmetics company to introduce night-time repair to the anti-aging category by introducing the original Night Repair. The advanced formula contains Chronolux Technology (addresses past damage and prevents future damage) and Alkyl Guanine Transferase, which specifically helps repair visible damage from smoke and pollution (toxins and chemicals).

Those of you in search of a serum should consider giving this a try and including it in a consistent skincare regimen!

Mischo Beauty Review: L'Oréal Paris' Colour Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick

For me, this lipstick did/does exactly what it says when it comes to "improving definition". The addition of the anti-aging serum of ProXalyne, Collagen and other ingredients make it very moisturizing and kept my lips looking full and plump.

It's long lasting and I do love the rich color payoff - I've tried both #301 Real Red and #703 Cranberry. The lipstick didn't disappoint! Have you tried it?

Mischo Beauty Pick: Vespera Bionic Serum by Exuviance

So by now you all know that I'm a huge advocate of healthy skin, knowing your skin type and at-home skincare regimens. I'm a fan of Exuviance skincare products and wanted to introduce you to their newly launched serum called Vespera Bionic Serum.

If you're asking "why should I use a serum", then please review my "Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101" post. This serum is an anti-aging treatment and can be used alone or with other treatments (for example, a mask!) to boost their effectiveness. It is recommended for all skin types. Visit Neostrata.com to learn more.

Mischo Beauty Pick: ANEW Clinical Derma-Full X3 Facial Filling Serum

You might remember my Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101 post, where I discussed what exactly serums were and how you might benefit from them. And just to refresh your memory, serums are highly concentrated treatments of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such as dehydration, stress, environmental damage, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity.

Well AVON recently introduced their ANEW Clinical Derma-Full X3 Facial Filling Serum, which is an injectable-grade topical treatment. Hyaluronic Acid is a key ingredient used to fill fine lines and wrinkles, so what this means for you is: 1) it's the strength used in Dermatologist's offices, so similar results should apply; 2) it's a topical treatment, so there's no worry about pain- no needles!; and 3) it costs a fraction of what you'd normally pay for a treatment at a Dermatologist's office.

The proposed benefits, plus the price ($54), make this totally worth a try!

Mischo Beauty: LUXTURAL

I was recently given the opportunity to try a new skin care brand called Luxtural. "When Luxury Meets Nature At Your Skin" is the brand's philosophy, and the three launch products include Mystique Fountain (facial deep hydration rainy mist), Sophisticated Veil (facial anti-aging deep moisturizing serum) and Silk Premonition (facial deep moisturizing anti-aging lotion).

The products are free of synthetic fragrances, parabens and mineral oil and are full of anti-aging ingredients such as seaweed and peptides. I liked the fact that the Sophisticated Veil absorbed quickly and felt like silk on my skin. Many of you know that my best advice is to use products for your skin type/issues, and so I like the fact that these products were formulated for all skin types and target issues of dry skin/dehydration and aging.

Have you tried this line yet?

Mischo Beauty: H20 Plus Friends & Family Discount

I thought you all would love to take advantage of H2O Plus' Friends & Family discount sale. Starting December 11 - 14, save 25% off all purchases in stores or online by entering promo code 080375.

Here are my favorites:

Marine Cleansing Gel: Perfect for oily skin types; an oil-free, water-based facial cleansing gel that foams away make-up and surface impurities while soothing skin with microencapsulated softening beads.

Sea Clear Mattifying Toner: Perfect for oily skin types; a refreshing, dual-phase toner formulated with AHAs to remove trace impurities.

Sea Clear Pore Refining Serum: Perfect for oily skin types; an oil-free, complexion mattifying formula to help minimize and refine the look of pores.

Hydrating Marine Moisture Mask: Perfect for dry or dehydrated skin types- also perfect for the dry, winter weather; immediately rehydrates moisture depleted skin.

Sea Mineral Scrub: An exfoliant for all skin types; use twice a week to reveal a clear, cleaner, and flake-free complexion.

Hydrating Body Butter: Perfect for dry or dehydrated skin types- also perfect for the dry, winter weather; super intensive moisture cream that provides ultimate hydration for dry, depleted skin.

Face Oasis: A hydrating gel that diminishes the appearance of fine lines.

Night Oasis: An advanced overnight mask which works to diminish the appearance of fine lines.

Face Oasis Shine-Neutralizing Gel: Perfect for oily skin types; shine-banishing gel to help achieve a clear, balanced and lasting matte complexion.

Questions? Enjoy.

Mischo Beauty: 3LAB Fashion Week Survival Kit

Because my degree is in chemistry and one of my goals is to launch a product line of my own one day, I'm loving the fact that 3LAB was founded by two chemists and a dermatologist! 3LAB is best known for producing products with the highest-grade of botanical ingredients and the highest percentages of anti-oxidant ingredients in the industry. Wow!

So when 3LAB heard about my plans for Fashion Week (yes, I'm anxiously counting down!) they were so gracious enough to send me a 3LAB Fashion Week Survival Kit. It includes the Perfect Cleansing Scrub, Perfect Repair and the WW Eye Cream. I will post my full review in a few weeks, as I prefer to test skincare products for a minimum of 3-4 weeks (as most of you know) - so please be sure to check back! Until then, I will be taking advantage of all the beauty sleep I'm able to get, (skin cells repair themselves most when we're sleeping) because I'll need all the energy I can get in preparation for my upcoming Fashion Week adventure!

Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101

Please accept my apologies with the delayed posts- life seems to be getting in the way! Anyway I'm back and today I'd like to share with you the benefits of serums. I believe in serums and am amazed at how the skin benefits from them! A serum is a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such as dehydration, stress, environmental damage, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity.

They're usually made up of vitamins, lipids or antioxidants and are usually the consistency of a thin liquid. To allow for maximum penetration into the skin, they're formulated with smaller molecules which make them extremely effective. They can be used both day and night and are usually applied under a moisturizer, but can be used alone. During a facial an esthetician might apply a serum under your mask or before the application of your moisturizer, depending on your specific skincare needs.

So, do you need a serum? Well, I would suggest following a skincare regimen first. Once you're consistent with your regimen, really begin to pay attention to your skin and make note- for example- of dehydrated areas, loss of elasticity and dullness. If your skincare regimen doesn't correct these issues, then I'd highly suggest investing in a serum! Questions? Love your skin.

Mischo Beauty School: Blackheads 101

After reviewing my previous posts on facials, exfoliation, serums, facial masks, facial cleansing, etc. I just realized that I've never discussed blackheads, or as they are technically called, "open comedones". Blackheads are simply a build up of hardened oil and dead skin cells in a hair follicle; and when the hair follicle is exposed to oxygen, it oxidizes and turns black- therefore the name "blackhead". I've seen blackheads on just about every skin type, but particularly on those with oily skin and oily t-zones. Here are ways to prevent them:

1. Use skincare products with noncomedogenic ingredients (will prevent pores from clogging)
2. Cleanse your skin both morning and night
3. Incorporate an exfoliant into your skincare regimen (will remove dead skin cells)
4. Incorporate a "clay-based" mask into your skincare regimen (will draw excess oil out of the follicle)
5. Incorporate a facial (professional cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, steam treatment, massage, etc) by an esthetician into your skincare regimen (the benefits are countless!)

Because my skin is pretty much normal, but with an oily t-zone, my blackheads show up around my nose and between my eyebrows. I'm able to keep them under control with exfoliation, using a clay-based mask on those areas only, and monthly facials.

Any questions? Love your skin.

Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101

So today I'd like to share with you the benefits of serums. I believe in serums and am amazed at how the skin benefits from them! A serum is a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such as dehydration, stress, environmental damage, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity. They're usually made up of vitamins, lipids or antioxidants and are usually the consistency of a thin liquid.

To allow for maximum penetration into the skin, they're formulated with smaller molecules which make them extremely effective. They can be used both day and night and are usually applied under a moisturizer, but can be used alone. During a facial an esthetician might apply a serum under your mask or before the application of your moisturizer, depending on your specific skincare needs.

So, do you need a serum? Well, I would suggest following a skincare regimen first. Once you're consistent with your regimen, really begin to pay attention to your skin and make not- for example- of dehydrated areas, loss of elasticity and dullness. If your skincare regimen doesn't correct these issues, then I'd highly suggest investing in a serum!

Love your skin.

Any questions?

Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101

So today I'd like to share with you the benefits of serums. I believe in serums and am amazed at how the skin benefits from them!

A serum is a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients used to penetrate and treat various skin conditions such a dehydration, fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation issues or loss of elasticity. They're ususally made up of vitamins, lipids or antioxidants and are usually the consistency of a thin liquid. To allow for maxium penetration into the skin, they're formulated with smaller molecules which makes them extremely effective. They can be used both day and night and are usually applied under a moisturizer, but can be used alone. During a facial an esthetician might apply a serum under your mask or before the application of your moisturizer depending on your specific skincare needs.

So, do you need a serum? Well, I would suggest creating a skincare regimen and being faithful to it. Once you're consist with your regimen, really begin to pay attention to your skin and make note - for example- of dehydrated areas, loss of elasticity and dullness. If your skincare regimen doesn't correct these issues, then I'd highly suggest investing in a serum!

Love your skin.

Any questions?