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Bye Bye Shine

When you have oily, shiny skin you need to get creative with your beauty routine to prevent your face from looking like an oil slick. So when I saw a product at a sample sale that claimed to neutralize the shine I said why not give it a try? I purchased  La Roche-Posay Emulsion Hydratante Matite Active and I gave it a shot. The moisturizer is applied morning and night and claimed to minimize large pores, neutralize shine and clear sebum clogged pores. I applied the very lightweight moisturizer right after I washed my face.

La Roche-Posay Emulsion Hydratante Matite Active

I was impressed by how the fluid absorbed quickly and the immediate disappearance of my shiny face. My skin felt very smooth to the touch and not at all sticky or tacky. My sensitive skin was not irritated; it’s oil free and fragrance free. La Roche skin care products are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic so they are great for skin that is acne prone and easily irritated.

My face remained shine free for about 5 hours and I was very happy with the results. This product will be great in the summer when I don’t feel like wearing foundation or pressed powder.This moisturizer is very popular in Europe but can be found online on various websites. It’s all about the little luxuries in life ya know!

La Roche-Posay Emulsion Hydratante Matite Active, $24

Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery: When is it too much?

I’m sure that by now most of us have either watched on television or read about the recent plastic surgery from The Hills star Heidi Montag. If you are not familiar with the story, 23-year-old Heidi recently underwent 10 surgical procedures in one day including: breast augmentation (2nd), rhinoplasty (2nd), botox, mini brow lift, cheek injections, butt augmentation, chin reduction, neck liposuction,  ears pinned back, and liposuction on hips, waist and (inner & outer) thighs. And after all of the surgeries she stated that she wanted even larger breasts “H for Heidi”.

Here is a picture of Heidi Montag before and after surgery:

Heidi Montag

Many people have asked if Heidi is addicted to plastic surgery and why would a young woman have so many procedures done in the same day. Take a look at her interview below. What are your thoughts?

This is Heidi’s second trip to the plastic surgeon – a few years ago she underwent rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. After her most recent surgeries Montag declared, “I think I look like myself. I think I just look like a different, improved version of myself”.

To be completely honest, I don’t have a problem with cosmetic surgery, I feel that it’s a personal choice that people have for various reasons. Some people undergo plastic surgery to alleviate a problem or discomfort and some people have surgery to look better and feel better about themselves. Whatever the reason is when is it enough? If you had a choice would you undergo plastic surgery and why?

Body Blessings: Mmmm smells delish!

I have a weakness for great smelling products so when I first picked up Lemongrass soap by Body Blessings I had to try it. I briefly chatted with one of the sales representatives at a Shecky’s Holiday Shopping event in NYC whom told me that the soap was made from organic ingredients and it was also handcrafted. This soap has a great citrus scent and smells very yummy! It reminded me a little bit of the lemongrass soap that is sold by Bliss, however the scent of this soap is a bit stronger.

Here is a closer look at the details:

This was my first time trying a product from Body Blessings but I will be coming back for more. Body Blessings also carries a wide array of hair care, skin care and bath & body products. Give them a try!