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La Mer is La Crème de La Crème

BellaSugar — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 06:12:22 -0700

You may have remembered my La Mer Crème beauty mark because it's pretty much the most off the hizzle crème on the market; just a lil' one oz. jar costs $110. But with fans and loyal devotees like Madonna, Sharon Stone and Kim Catrall, Meryl Streep and Nicolette Sheridan, there must be something very special about this deep sea crème. Here's the back-story and the skinny on the difference between the lotion and the original crème.

Crème de la Mer was invented by aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber. He suffered a terrible burn accident and at the time, there was nothing on the market that was going to significantly help him. Twelve years later, he created Crème de La Mer. Its transliteration means, cream of the sea and the secret ingredient in it is called Miracle Broth™.

Made from: sea kelp, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, lecithin, Vitamins C, E, B12, citrus, eucalyptus, wheat germ, alfalfa and sunflower oils, the moisturizer is distilled and fermented for three to four months.

The texture and appearance of your skin dramatically change into something softer, smoother, firmer, and aging lines and pores are noticeably less visible. Even the application is special. To activate the Miracle Broth™, warm a small amount between your fingertips and pat onto clean, dry skin.

The La Mer Lotion, $165, also contains Miracle Broth™, the other crème ingredients, and undergoes the same processing. The lotion is simply a lighter version of the crème. Some prefer this style in the heat of the summer months, or if they have oily skin.

Party Girl Supreme: The Watch

FabSugar — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:25:48 -0800

Party Girl Supreme always loses track of time while she's party hopping the night away, nevertheless, she has to have a rad watch to appear responsible. This La Mer Triple Studded Wrap Watch was found by one of our top Fab Finders WhiplashGirlchild. Thanks Whip! Wrap watch fan? Check out my earlier post about wrap watches.

Go Fab Finding and help me put together a drop dead New Year's outfit for this personality. And you have to be quick as I'll be piecing the outfit together today and revealing it at the end of the day! Don't forget to tag your items with Supreme. Party on!

Serums, Serums Everywhere! Part I: Lifting & Energizing

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:18:27 -0800

I have recently written about hair smoothing serums, but serums for the face are entirely different. Facial serums have invaded the beauty market and with all the product overload I thought I'd break them down into categories for you to make your next beauty counter visit less overwhelming.

You may recall a post last week about the La Prairie Gold Face Serum and that was just the tip of the iceberg. This first installment of Serums, Serums Everywhere! will focus on lifting and energizing your dry winter skin.

Facial serums in general are intended to: firm and tighten skin, normalize oil production, prevent breakouts, help reduce the signs of aging, and increase your skin's ability to regenerate cells faster resulting in elasticity and more youthful and brighter looking skin. They are definitely on the pricier side of beauty products since they are so concentrated and full of vitamins, so finding the right one for your skin should be treated like an investment. Here are my top three picks for lifting and energizing serums. Enjoy!

La Mer Lifting Face Serum, $210 for a 1 oz. pump. This is a top of the line serum that Madonna and Jennifer Lopez are fans of. It trains your skin to maintain a softer, and smoother appearance by infusing your skin with energy. You will notice your skin looks brighter, clearer and firmer.

Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Serum, $175. This addictive serum is made from rare ingredients paired with technology to provide serious results. It repairs your skin from the get go and provides protection from free radicals and other damagers. You will feel it working because of the light, tingly sensation when you apply it.

After some time, you will notice less fine lines and a more supple skin appearance. Also, dark spots on your face should fade. Just use one pump in the morning and in the evening and then follow with a hydrating facial moisturizer.

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(MALIN+GOETZ) Replenishing Face Serum, $65, is intended for all skin types, even sensitive skin. This serum's claim to fame is its amino acid hydration technology that mixes proteins with plant extracts to help improve moisture, clarity and aging in your skin. It contains calming agents to even out your skin tone as well as fight redness and irritation. Vitamin E (an antioxidant) and Sodium PCA help nourish and hydrate the skin.

This serum is also oil free so it won't clog your pores. It is great for when you get off a long flight and it's also ideal for prepping your skin for makeup. Just use two to three pumps all over your face, under your eyes and on your neck after you cleanse; follow with a facial moisturizer.

Fabsugar's Eye Cream Picks

FabSugar — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:15:36 -0700

Eye cream is a luxurious and rich moisturizer formulated to help nourish the super thin, soft and delicate skin around your eyes. It also prepares skin for easy and smooth concealer application. Experts say that you should start using an eye cream by the age of 28 as a preventative measure. Here are some of my favorite picks (ranging from expensive to moderate):

Amore Pacific Intensive Vitalizing Eye Complex is a featherweight gel that keeps your delicate eye area radiant, firm and hydrated using a time release system. It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and also fights off puffiness and dark circles. Buy it here for $100.

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Creme De La Mer The Eye Balm really is the cream of the crop of luxury creams. It's said to be a triple strength cream and it's claim to fame is that it's loaded with marine extracts, advanced botanicals and luminizing Brazilian malachite. That's the secret ingredient which helps make eyes look brighter, firmer and more revived. This balm gets warmed between your fingertips to activate the ingredients. Smooth and warm....yummy! Also, Jessica Simpson and Madonna are both huge fans.

You can buy a .5 oz for $120 here

I live for Shiseido Skin Care Eye Soother $36. I use it day and night and it's super small which makes it really easy to pack. My tubes last just a tad longer than 3 months.

One of my other favorites which happens to also be one of their best sellers is Bobbi Brown's Hydrating Eye Cream (for all skin types). It's reasonably priced ($35) and will last you about 4-5 months.
Click to buy Bobbi Brown's Hydrating Eye Cream for $35.