All About The Pretty

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex

Estee Lauder’s New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex has been revamped with new technology called Chronolux Technology – which is engineered to target the amino acid sequence to slow down the aging process.  Of course, the previous Advanced Night Repair was a phenomenal product.  But, this new version will take your skin to another level. 

The key is consistent use morning and night and to stick to a skin care routine no matter where you are or how tired you may be. I've been burning the candle on both ends lately and it's become hard to remember to not skip the product as part of my routine.  I know my skin will thank me in the next few years. 

World Oceans Day Event with La Mer in Washington DC

15% of all purchases during the event will go to Oceana to support their mission of protecting the world’s oceans and 100% of net proceeds from sale of a special limited-edition 8.5 oz. “World Oceans Day” Crème de la Mer will go to Oceana.

Rejuvenating Treatment Masque by Exuviance

Exuviance makes great skincare products, but the creme de la creme of the line, in my opinion is their Rejuvenating Treatment Masque.  It's designed to help cleanse the skin of all that bad stuff buried deep in your face.  I apply it once a week during big girl bath time and let all that masque goodness penetrate my skin.  The masque isn't drying which helps lock in moisture.

I'm always trying new masques and right now this is the love masque of my life.  I follow it with a non-alcohol toner.  My skin has been really dry since the winter and I don't want to make it worse.  But to the masque that saved my face - I thank you.  Hopefully, this masque will be part of your beauty arsenal too.

"M" Cream by 3Lab

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. The sun made an appearance after days of rain.  But, with the change in seasons - comes my crazy allergies.  What does the change mean to my skin?  I don't know what's going on, but for the first time in a very, very long time for me - I found a zit.  Well, I didn't find it, the boyfriend informed me in these words "I've never seen you with a pimple." 

At the moment I started to spiral (if you follow June Ambrose on Twitter,  you know what I'm talking about).  I was like that's it, I need some heavy duty day cream to help my skin.  It needed to be potent enough to comfort my skin and have amazing ingredients for anti-aging purposes.  3Lab "M" Cream to the rescue.  It's light enough to wear in warmer weather because it has a gel consistency and strong enough to repair my skin from whatever this weather is doing to it. 

Happy Monday!

The Beauty of Bergdorf Goodman

By: Felicia C. Sullivan

When I first learned that I’d be attending the Bergdorf Beauty Blogger Breakfast, where creators and representatives from eminent beauty, skincare, and fragrance collections would be showcasing their latest product lines, I nearly hyperventilated. Here was an opportunity where I could spend time with perfume purveyors and luxurious beauty arbiters and sample their wares without jockeying for position with the ladies who so preciously lunch.

My fascination with beauty came later in life, and I don’t regret it because I’m the unabashed, wide-eyed child who will ask anything and sample everything in an effort to uncover what products really work. And although I was surrounded by the finest beauty blogging ladies in town who knew their peptides from their parabens, there was no shame in my game as I asked the blunt questions you always want to ask – especially in the more upscale stores where the gleaming cases and cold stares are frightfully intimidating. Over ten brands were featured at the breakfast, and after spending time at each counter and realizing that I deviate to anything remotely affiliated with anti-aging, here are my top picks:

• Euoko: I’m highly skeptical when it comes to anti-aging products, and think most are marketing schemes in clever packaging. However, I was not only impressed with Euoko’s innovative skin care technologies (time release technologies, age-killing peptides that are not derived from animals but rather a biotechnological mimicry of the Temple Viper snake, to name but a few), but was astounded by the immediate results. The Euoko Collection is comprised of five series: Y (Aging), R (Radiance), P (Protection), W (Whitening), but I zoned in on the Y series, specifically the Intense Lift Concentrate and the Eye Contour Nanolift.  The moment I applied both products to my skin, I felt a remarkable difference. My skin prickled from the cell activation and rejuvenation, and my friend and fellow beauty blogger, Sharon, remarked on my glowing skin. The product was that transformative, and throughout the course of the day I received random compliments regarding my fresh face (A friend whispered if I had anything done, to which I replied laughing out loud: Absolutely never! I’m 33, not 83!)

• Le Metier De Beaute: Give a lady quality product delivered in smart, easy packaging and she’s sold (translation: product sold; brand evangelist). My new obsessions? The Kaleidoscope Eye and Lip Kit. Both have clever internal stacking systems where you can mix, match, and layer colors based on your skin tone and mood. The collections’ powders are finely milled, delivering an easy, even application. And the lip color is luscious, vibrant, and long lasting.

• PreVious: While I don’t believe in elective surgery, I do believe in the powers of a stopwatch in a bottle, and legendary Clinica Ivo Pitanguy’s line of products offer the skin a real cosmetic face lift. The Lifting Serum was magic. Designed to provide the ultimate lift, this concentrated, high-definition serum, rebuilds the skin from the inside out. On the surface, an undetectable film immediately stretches the skin and smoothes wrinkles. I applied a small amount to my hands and was floored that not only was my skin baby-smooth, the appearance of my wrinkles diminished considerably.

• Bvlgari Crème Precieuse Nuit: If you’re seeking renewed, rested, and radiant skin, this gem in a jar is for you. Appropriate for all skin types, this sumptuous night cream not only restores skin while you’re sleeping (if only we had the magic product for fitness!), but their Polypeptides formula provides maximum anti-aging benefits including elevated collagen production and skin hydration.

 

John Masters Organics Calendula Hydrating & Toning Mask

I've heard it called "whole paycheck" more times than I care to count, but I love Whole Foods.  I love the produce and organic meats, but I really love the beauty section.  I always go there first because it's where I spend the most time. I can run the perimeter of the store with a list rather quickly, but I like to linger in the beauty department. 

It's where I was first introduced to John Masters.  Now, John is back in the beauty arsenal with the John Masters Organics Calendula Hydrating & Toning Mask.  I was able to spend a Sunday afternoon working on the beauty while my real beau was on the golf course.  I've been focusing on hydrating my super dehydrated skin and this mask left my skin feeling moisturized.    This concoction of calendula, rice, and shea butter has helped restore my skin. I'm debating taking a smidgen with me to the beach but I'm afraid my friends would want to try it. I don't mind sharing certain things, but not this. 

Neil George Intense Repair, Illuminating Shampoo, & Conditioner

"What have you done to us?"  That's not my family talking, but my hair.  I went to Santa Fe last weekend for my brother's wedding and ran off and left my shampoo.  How could I? Me of all people.  I assumed that I had replaced it in my kit after St. Croix, but I didn't.  I had to use the hotel shampoo which didn't do it any justice.  I arrived home with lackluster hair that needed help. My hair was saved by Amanda George and Neil Weisberg with their Neil George Products.  It was the closest thing to having them in my home.  I need to get to Los Angeles ASAP because I need the entire Neil George experience.

I started with my Neil George Intense Repair Mask.  This was no time to leave it to chance.  After this brutal winter, sun, beach, and travel my hair was begging for help.  I applied this all over, covered with a plastic bag, and sat under the hair dryer flipping through Conde Nast Traveler.  After 30 minutes of bathing my hair in all this Indian Gooseberry goodness, I finished with the Intense Illuminating Shampoo and Conditioner.  Neil George thank you for saving my hair.

Darphin Age-Defying Lip Balm

Baby it's still cold outside. As soon as I think it's getting better, the next arctic blast is kicking my entire body into a frenzy. My lips have been needing a little TLC, just like me. I decided to treat them with Darphin's Age-Defying Lip Balm. It's pricey, but I feel I'm worth it.  It's part of my Valentine's treats to myself.  I was pretty good at Christmas so I'm showing me love for the next two weeks.  I'm at the top of my list.  I have been slathering this every chance I get on my lips and they are grateful. My cuticles are happy as well because I have to admit that they are working wonders there too. All I need is to top off the balm with one quick swipe of Darphin's Illusion Lip Gloss.

I'm ready to tackle "Old Lady Winter."

ZELENS Intensive Triple Action Eye Cream

It was a dark and cold night. I was sitting at the office, missing my 7:00pm yoga class, and thinking how I must look like "death warmed over" after another 12 hour day. I realized that I needed to pull out the big guns. The big "beauty" guns. The kind of skincare that would make me look awake with all the late nights and hanging out since DC allowed restaurants and bars to stay open until 4:00am recently. The big beauty gun is Zelens Intensive Triple Action Eye Cream.  This eye cream is luscious and instantly wakes up my eyes.  A little dab goes along way, but these past few weeks I needed a lot of dabbing and I haven't stopped.

Estee Lauder Introduces Time Zone Moisturizers

Estee Lauder is coming out with a new set of moisturizes just in time for the new year and a new you.  It's their first moisturizer to target and measurably reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and reverse away the years by helping skin behave in a younger way. 

Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers are lightly scented, dermatologist, and ophthalmologist-tested. They can be used in combination with Perfectionist [CP+] and Advanced Night Repair for maximum results. Apply Perfectionist [CP+] AM and Advanced Night Repair PM on clean skin before applying Time Zone Line and Wrinkle Reducing Moisturizers.

Dermalogica PreCleanse

Dermalogica's PreCleanse is described as a deep cleansing weapon.  It cleanses flawlessly and I love this pre-cleanse routine that I've started doing this winter.  My skin has responded well to this and I haven't used any makeup remover while using this.  The pre-cleanse melts all my makeup away.  I like that my face does not have that stripped feeling.  It's been 40 degrees here and part of me can sometimes feel the tightness in my face.  I'm trying to ward off any tight, dry, and rough skin. 

Dermalogica, I just have one problem with it.  I need it to be in a pump for easy application.  A pump would eliminate the need to have a greasy hand when I grab the bottle to get a little more for use.  This product is worth checking out.  Especially this time of you when you may be wearing a lot more makeup than normal for going out. 

MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross + bluemercury

MD Skincare is having two events with my fave store, bluemercury, in the next few weeks.  Here are the details.  If I wasn't out of town I would definitely be at the one in Bethesda.  Their new store is absolutely breathtaking. 

During each event with any $75 purchase you get:

• An in-store Alpha Beta Professional Facial ($50 value) – Performed by an MD Skincare expert, it’s the same facial offered at Dr. Gross’ Manhattan practice! 
• A full-Sized All Over Blemish Solution ($84 value)

Saturday, November 22nd
11AM – 6PM
bluemercury - Bethesda, MD
4863 Bethesda Avenue
Call 301.986.0070 to book an appointment

Saturday, November 29th
11AM – 6PM
bluemercury - New York City, NY
2305 Broadway
Call 212.799.0500 to book your appointment

The Solution by Envision Beauty and Kimberly Snyder

I have been blessed in my life to meet women who are doing big things.  One such lady is Kimberly Snyder, the creator of The Solution and Envision Beauty.  I was fortunate to meet Kimberly during Fashion Week where she opened up her home tell me about her product. Not only the product, but to her raw food cooking.  Yes, me the never-met-a-steak-I didn't-love, literally was blown away by this raw, vegan food.  I have been considering getting my own dehydrator to make my own flax seed crackers because hers tasted so amazing.  The last thing I need is another kitchen appliance.  Kimberly's blog has amazing recipes and helpful tips if you want to try something new.

I have taken her green smoothie to all my coworkers and we are hooked.  I mean hooked.  I've always been hyper, no need for caffeine although I love the taste of coffee, but this smoothie has given me so much energy.  So imagine this yoga teaching, raw food chef, vegan foodie creating a new skincare line - it has to be good - and it is.  I have been using The Solution almost like a serum since it's been cold and I can say that I definitely plan to pass it along to friends and family.  My sweetheart's grandmother has been commenting on my skin.  Her birthday is next month and I think a bottle of The Solution may be added to her birthday present from me.  I'm all about passing on the pretty.

Celebrating Kiehl's Day

Kiehl's is celebrating its annual day - all week long.  Kiehl’s is asking customers in the free-standing stores and online to help make history by voting for the next Kiehl’s “Pear Tree Corner” formulation through Nov. 15.  My choice is the liquid body cleanser.

In all free-standing stores:

• Grand prize drawing for “Pear Tree Corner” gift basket all week
• FREE daily product giveaways for the first 25 customers, Nov. 10-Nov. 14—there’s a different product every day!
• FREE Pear Lip Balms for the first 25 customers on Kiehl’s Day, Nov. 12
• FREE Pear Tree Corner candle with each purchase of $60 or more all week
• FREE Kiehl’s Baby Lip Balm for children all week
• Children’s art activities throughout the week
• Saturday Bagel Brunch, Nov. 15

Visit Kiehls.com to vote for the next Pear Tree Corner Product and enter the drawing to win a "Pear Tree Corner" Collection gift basket.  Enjoy a complimentary Lip Balm #1 and complimentary standard shipping with any Kiehl's purchase of $40 or more.  Enter promo code PEAR08 upon checkout.

Paris: Lancome Institut

The Lancome Insitut at 29 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore is one of the places that I want to visit and wrap myself in the cocoon space for a treatment.  I'm trying to see if I can plan a girlfriend getaway back to the city. 

My favorite part is the chandelier of Tresor perfume bottles.  I could go on and on about the beauty of this piece.  It makes me thing of what perfume bottles I would want to hang in my home if I could.

DDF Protect & Correct UV Moisturizer SPF 15

I have been trying out my new day moisturizer DDF Protect & Correct UV Moisturizer SPF 15 for two weeks.  After having fall-like weather last week, we are back to hot and humid here in DC.  I like that it is a heavier moisturizer and it is supposed to even out discoloration.  I still have some uneven skin from being in the sun this summer and I hope this will even me out quicker for the next few months.  It's very moisturizing and goes into my skin flawlessly.  The only problem is I have to wait a little longer to apply my makeup.  I usually wait about 5 minutes after moisturizing, but with this I had to add 3-4 minutes to make sure it had fully soaked in.  I think I'm going to pull it out again in Novemer once it's cold, so I don't feel like "little-miss-greasy-face."

Destination Pretty: Estee Lauder Super Flight Creme

I'm so excited about my Paris trip.  I can only think of two fabulous words.  No, not Paris, France.  Not Gallerie Lafayette, not Saint Germain, not Champs Elysee, not Avenue Montaigne, and not Sacre Couer.  The two words that are embedded on my mind are DUTY FREE.  There are some fabulous finds in duty free and many are duty free only.  Estee Lauder's Super Flight Creme is one of them.  Estee Lauder is one of many brands that create products specifically for duty free.  This kit is moisture that you need for a flight. 

I slather skin cream and eye cream on my face throughout my flight.  I don't fly well at all.  I've said it many times, I love to go but I HATE TO FLY.  Plus, my sweet beau - The Don will not be there to rub my back, neck, and allow me to squeeze his hands through the entire flight.  I'm left to my own devices.  Wine, wine, and more wine.  But, no matter how much vino I sip, I will be slathering my face with hydration.  I plan to pick this up on the way back to the states.  I might be traveling across the pond to London for work in early December and there is no time like the present to stock up.

Bon Voyage!  This Saint Germain is a Sure Thing!

Destination Pretty: Freeze 24-7 Jet Set Travel Kit

I'm packing for Fashion Week and one thing that I've learned is that to keep the products at a minimum.  Why?  I tend to over pack and that heavy luggage being carried on the steps of Amtrak isn't great.  Even with the gentlemen that assist with luggage because I have to carry it off the train.  My first season I was kicking myself for not knowing how to "edit" my suitcase.

I will be using all these products except the Lip Plumper because I think my lovely lips are "plumped" enough. 

The Jet Set Travel Kit contains:

• Instant Targeted Wrinkle Treatment
• Anti-Aging Eye Serum
• Intensive Anti-Aging Moisturizer
• Anti-Aging Prep and Polish
• PlumpLips Lip Plumper

Eminence Organic Skincare Coconut Cream Masque

I am really loving the Eminence Organic Skincare Cream Masque.  You know what's even better about loving a masque that is giving my skin it's normal glow, is knowing that it comes in sample sizes for travel.  In fact a lot of Eminence products come in sample sizes and I love being able to try and test things out without making a full commitment.  I love that this one sample has restored moisture and suppleness to my skin.  I was able to get two good uses out of this size and now I'm thinking about getting the entire jar.  I'm normally not a fan of anything coconut, but for some reason the scent is giving me joy.

Arcona Triad Pads

Arcona Triad Pads are saving my face.  The peeling has finally stopped and now my face is finally feeling "so fresh and so clean, clean."  Every morning and night I have been cleansing my skin with these pads.  I have decided to take the remaining pads and put in my gym bag.  They are gentle enough to remove all my makeup before working out.  (Pet peeve:  women who wear makeup while working out).  Arcona was created as a holistic brand with natural ingredients, essential oils, and minerals.  That's all great.  But, what I wish is that they put whatever is in these pads into a shower gel.  I can imagine the delight my entire body would get after a good workout.  I registered for three 10K runs in the fall and I'm wishing on a star for Arcona - the Fruit and Enzyme Body Scrub is next on my Arcona list. 

Lab Series Skincare For Men

Ladies, have you ever had this problem.  Your significant other says he doesn't see the need for all these products, but he's steadily using your stuff up.  Here's how I remedied the situation.  Lab Series.  Once I realized that I was sharing a jar of Kate Somerville Nourish.  I had to put a stop to it and fast. 

So, I had him go on their website and do a Skin Regimen so he could have his own products, i.e., not borrow mine.  It gave him the following:  Daily Essentials:  Multi-action face wash; Maximum Comfort Shave Gel; and Instant Moisture Gel --- Problem Solvers - Oil Control Solution; Triple Benefit Post-Shave Remedy.  It also gave him an eye gel, but I couldn't see him lightly tapping his under eye area with this gel.  I was picking my battles. 

It worked like a lucky charm because now all I here is "my skin has never felt this good - ever."  That is what happens when you use good skincare.  The only problem now is I have created a monster and I have to add Lab Series to my beauty budget. 

Suki Face Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser

As you know I had a fabulous time in Cabo, but my skin had a different time.  No matter how much SPF 70 I slathered all over my body and face I still got dark; I was in and out of the sea and ocean.  All this resulted in - sunburn.  Sunburned? Yes, Blacks can get sunburned and sun damage.  The first place I started peeling was my forehead and nose.  I decided that if it's going to peel I would help it along.  I used Suki Face Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser.  Yes, an exfoliant.  Once you dip your hand in the jar, inhale that lemongrass scent, you know you are in for a treat because it's definitely a treat for the face and the nose.  The cleanser starts off like a scrub, but if you rub slowly and gently the crystals dissolve into a superb foaming cleanser.  I have a few spots that haven't fully recovered, but we are almost there.  I am having a lot of fun with this jar. 

Cancer-Specific Products: An Unnecessary Balm? (NY Times)

Interesting article from today's New York Times.

By Kayleen Schaeffer

For the last seven years that Kairol Rosenthal, 35, has battled thyroid cancer with hormone pills, radiation, surgery and grit, she has had to contend with 101-degree fevers, heart palpitations and a lack of appetite so pronounced she has to force herself to eat.

The hormone therapy, designed to slow tumor growth, leaves red blotches on her face and bone-dry patches along her jaw line, said Ms. Rosenthal, a choreographer and writer in Chicago.

“I have not yet made my peace with having skin that doesn’t look good,” said Ms. Rosenthal, who spends most of her free time hunting for news about thyroid cancer. “I want my skin to look good.”

So Ms. Rosenthal was pleased when she heard an advertisement for Lindi Skin, a skincare line designed for cancer patients, on a radio program called “The Stupid Cancer Show.”

“It’s great someone has cancer patients in mind,” said Ms. Rosenthal, who is writing a book about living with the disease, to be published by Wiley.

She ordered samples of the brand’s face wash and lavender face serum, which, Lindi Skin’s Web site says, “are intended to help individuals feel better, both physically and emotionally and gain a greater degree of control over the side effects they experience during radiation therapy and chemotherapy.”

Depending on whom you ask, such products give patients one more tool to ease side effects or false hope that a cancer-specific balm is more effective than a mild drugstore lotion.

Destination Pretty: Kate Somerville 5-Piece Discovery Kit

Kate Somerville has made my packing a lot better.  She has created a five-piece discovery kit that is only availble on QVC.  How great it is that Kate has created a smaller ExfoliKate which is one great beauty love of my life.  I plan to refill my ExfoliKate so I am never without when I travel.  The collection also includes her Quench Serum and Nourish Moisturizer.  Kate keeps giving me good face. 

Kiehl's Brightening Botanical Mask

Kiehl's has a new brightening treatement for the skin available now.

Delivers optimal hydration and overall luminosity to skin; Diminishes the appearance of skin discolorations by reducing the production and accumulation of melanin; and Alcohol-free formulation with the highest concentration of Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate Provides a calming sensorial experience.

BRIGHTENING BOTANICAL HYDRATING MASK - with Vitamin C, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, and White Flower Extracts.
Brightening Botanical Hydrating Mask – $40.00

Creme de la Mer: The Moisturizing Gel Cream

Ladies, I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I had a very busy one with the baby shower, dinner with friends and one soon-to-be-my-shopping-boutique owner friend Kairy-tate (much more on The French Cuff boutique in Houston this summer).  Well, I have gone and done something that I have never done.  I went home with a carry-on.  No checked luggage for the girl. The potion lady was in Houston as well limiting the need for lotion and perfume because I borrowed from her.  The miracle was not only performed by stealth planning, but my latest airplane savior – Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Gel. 

I may be late on this thing of unsurpassed beauty, but after constant applications (of the every 30 minute variety), I landed with soft, supple, and glowing skin.  It was well past 100 degrees in H-town.  I glisten, not sweat.  I added a tinted moisturizer with SPF, cream blush, and voila, beautiful skin made for the Texas heat.  We have all read the addiction to the crème, but if you are traveling this summer the gel is lighter, equally as moisturizing, and just as luxurious.  The key is to transfer a small amount and place in the mandatory quart-size clear bag.  I suggest going to the store and asking for a sample too. 

The gel is so much lighter that I had to slow myself from enjoying the constant application.  The young boy next to me had to ask what I was doing and I told him about my addiction to pretty skin.  He was a sweet young gentlemen especially when every other word was ma’am.  I also had to squeeze his hand during the turbulence.  Chivalry is not dead.

Happy Monday!

MyBlend Skincare

MyBlend is a customized beauty routine.  There are eight formulation of the basic creams and supplements for everything.  Do you need anti-aging skincare?  Do you have a problem with hydration?  Have a problem with redness?  There is a MyBlend for you.  The supplements are added with a mini injector, which I think is the coolest part.  I saw these at Saks this weekend and was truly blown away.  I checked out the perfect matches for my skin such as the Balance of Power Day Lotion Set with a Radiant Burst Emergency Booster. 

I need as much boost as I can get today.   Happy Monday Ladies!

Destination Pretty: M Lab Travel Collection

The one good thing about traveling is testing travel collections on the road.  It's also a good way to try a particular line without buying the entire line and being happy with only a few items.  M Lab Skincare Travel Kit has finally made its way across the pond, online, and into my hands.  I don't have many complaints about the products, except for the cleanser.  After traveling on a plane, I like to set up beauty shop in the bathroom of my hotel.  I enjoy placing my travel kit at the ready (this one is nice and has enough room to hold a mini makeup remover). 

I immediately have to "freshen" up and wash my face after landing.  But, I love a cleanser that foams.  I don't mind cleansers that are gentle, but not when traveling.  I just don't feel they get my face "clean."  I may sound crazy, but it's not the same as being home and having a gentle cleanser.  Plus, when it's hot outside the foaming cleansers add a little somethin' somethin' to beauty routine.  The other products in the kit I liked, especially the day treatment.  My face didn't feel heavy when I applied my tinted moisturizer after wards. I used the serum at night because it felt too heavy for me during the day.  This is a great set if you want to splurge on yourself or someone else for travel season. 

Karin Herzog Vita-A-Apricot

I just got in from Los Angeles on the red-eye.  I see why they call it that because my eyes are bloodshot.  It's a good tired.  A weekend full of beauty junkies gathered in one place for the Total Beauty Blogger Summit.  Needless to say this packed travel schedule wrecked a little havoc on my face.  It was saved by Karin Herzog Vita-A-Apricot's Moisturiser.  I applied this religiously on the plane.  My neighbor kept asking me what I was doing (we both couldn't sleep on the plane).  After convincing her to try it - deep down I knew she was hooked.  I had a few samples on me and gave her those to try.  I know she will be pleased.  Despite my exhaustion, I look rested although I don't feel rested.  I love spreading beauty even if it as 30,000 feet.

Happy Monday!

Prescriptives Good in Bed

Prescriptives Good in Bed night creme has grapefruit extract, which supposedly brightens and leaves skin dewy and soft.  It's so good that you should have the "morning after" glow.  Maybe it's true.  Good in Bed is also the name of a book by Jennifer Weiner.  The sequel, which was just released called Certain Girls held my interest on the plane ride back from Nawlins.  But, I wish I had purchased the night creme before my trip.  A weekend of family, food, and fun has me spent.  Good in Bed is on counters now.  I definitely need a "glow" this morning.

Happy Monday!