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Clarisonic
Sonic Skin Cleansing System |
Clean, well prepped skin is essential for beautiful makeup work. Clarisonic makes the process foolproof.
In 60 seconds this glorious gadget's sonic brush head works two ways:
flexing (not spinning) action between the outer and inner brushes works deeply to loosen dirt and oil, while the back and forth oscillating motion of the inner brush cleans, exfoliates, and stimulates the skin.
Expensive? Yes. Indespensible? YES!
There's a reason why this piece of equipment is highly recommended by leading dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, estheticians, and spas for superior facial cleansing ...IT WORKS! |
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Dermalogica
Precleanse |
How many times have you heard talent say..."the makeup you used made me break out". Probably wasn't the makeup, it was probably pollution, dirt and old makeup lodged in their pores before you even started.
Basic cleansers are not enough to seriously deep clean the skin, especially when it's exposed to the high levels of pollutants and debris in urban centers(NY, LA, Chicago, etc). Precleanse is a hydrophilic (water soluble) oil blend that liquefies sebum, the oily glue our skin produces that attracts pollutants, hardens and clogs pores (ummmm, blackheads anyone?). It effectively flushes dirt, makeup and other residue out of the pores leaving skin prepped for a proper surface cleansing. |
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NUDE Skincare
Cleansing Facial Oil
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Wow, this stuff has quite a buzz going. Word on the street is that it's even better than the iconic "Shu" Cleansing Oil. Well, Blenderella tried a sample form his local Sephora store (crack house) and the buzz is true!
Besides having some cool perks (Omega 3 and Vit. E), it addresses the constantly increasing need for "natural' multi-purpose products in the makeup kit. Massage a little into dry skin, then add a little water and it magically turnes into an easily rinsed milk cleanser.
There are no parabens, sulphates, propylene glycol or mineral oils and the cleanser removes ALL makeup (even waterproof) on All skintypes (from dry/sensitive to even oily-acne prone). Now that's MAJOR! |
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Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel |
| OK, let's bypass the anti-aging claims and stick to the multiple benefits this peachy scented cleanser offers. It's main purpose is to remove impurities that dull the complexion. Salicylic acid, some serious botanicals, and a gentle form of glycolic acid exfoliate, detoxify and clarify the skin. What's left is an ultra clean, refined, but never tight or dry feeling complexion. |
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Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleanser |
| What can I say? This stuff has been on the makeup artist's shortlist for decades and has been consistently recommended by dermatologists for even longer. The cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils, disturb the skin’s natural pH balance, is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). It's ideal for people with special skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema that usually exhibit topical irritation. Heck, they use this stuff on newborns...it's got be uber-gentle! |
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Philosophy
Purity Made Simple |
| Why do soooo many artists have this in their kit? The reason is purely simple (sorry about the pun)...it does what a cleanser is supposed to do on EVERY skintype. Thanks to a low alkaline, ph-balanced formula, Purity rapidly dissolves dirt and makeup while deep cleaning pores. Infusions of sage, chamomile, and carrot soothe and calm even sensitive or problematic skin, leaving it refreshed and ready for makeup prep. |
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SkinCeuticals
Simply Clean |
| This cleanser is ideal for oily to combination skin types. It gently removes excess oils, impurities, makeup and debris. Botanical extracts soothe, nourish and hydrate while hydroxy acids exfoliate without stripping the protective lipids from the surface (which would activate oil production). The result is a comfortable, non-oily skin...never itchy or tight. |
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Cosmedix
Pure Enzymes |
A gentle, non-manual (so scrubby particles) exfoliating mask that dissloves dead skin cells and decongests clogged pores. Natural cranberry enzymes and lactic acid (from milk) are the active ingredients that exfoliate. They're backed up by potent, oil-free moisturizers that smooth and hydrate the newly refined skin.
Removes flaky skin without scrubbing AND unclogs pores AND moisturizes?
This triple duty mask is a winner, winner, WINNER! |
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REN
Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask |
REN specializes in products that don't contain synthetic fragrances or colors, pertochemicals,
sulfates,
parabens or animal ingredients.
This mask joins the quickly growing category of skin friendly 'non-manual' exfoliators (so much better than rubbing and scrubbing). It safely and effectively resurfaces, without causing irritation, because you know how sensitive actors and models are (rolls eyes).
Its four-fruit-acid-complex (lactic, glycolic, tartaric and citric) and papain enzyme create a gentle-yet-potent exfoliating action that leaves skin smooth, glowing and ready for makeup. |
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Peter Thomas Roth
Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads |
| This is a pretty perfect peel product (say that 3x fast). Loaded with alpha, beta and gamma exfoliators, amino acids, botanical extracts and anti-oxidants—great stuff! It's also fragrance-free, alcohol-free and gentle enough for daily use on the face, neck, décolleté, top of hands, elbows and knees...anywhere you need to eliminate dull dead skin, minimize pores and prep to accept other skincare products more effectively. |
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Philosophy
Microdelivery Mini Peel Pads |
These ambitious little pads were created to help exfoliate the most delicate skin. They're soaking in a secret blend of enzymes that dissolve dead skin cells leaving the skin smoother and more radiant. But that wasn't enough ...these overachieving wonder pads contain serious anti-inflammatory ingredients that super soothe and minimize redness that might occur during exfoliation.
Dry, flaky, SENSITIVE skin has met it's match! |
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md skincare
Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel |
Need serious exfoliation...right away? This peel packs a wallop. The patented two-step system uses a potent blend of Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy Acids to quickly improve skin’s texture and clarity.
The addition of Green Tea Extract, and antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E leave skin soothed, balanced and protected.
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1) Ideal for exfoliating the face, arms, hands and neck (multi-purpose...Yipeeeee!)
2) Smoothes and refines for a more radiant, younger looking skin.
3) Rebalances skin to a more normal state (not too oily or too dry)
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Kate Somerville Skincare
ExfoliKate |
| Another major player in the "I need immediate results" game. This ingenious little tube uses smooth polyethylene beads for manual exfoliating and the power of fruit enzymes and lactic acid (from milk) to clarify skin by dissolving dead cells and eliminating bacteria. It is ideal for everyone, except delicate skintypes...but never fear, Kate made a sensitive skin formula too! |
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