Walking barefoot on sand, on pavement, etc. over the past few months has my feet totally beat. Looking for some therapy, much needed I might add, I ran across this Curel Targeted Therapy Deep-Penetrating Foot Cream on the self at CVS.

This cream is the answer I needed. It is thick and rich, and smells delightful. Not a strong smell, just a fresh and clean, yet soft scent. The cream itself is made up of Shea Butter, Coconut Milk and Vitamin E. For the feet, it really cannot get any better.

The cream is greasy until dry, so I like to put my feet up for ten to fifteen minutes after I massage them with the cream, just to be sure I don’t slip around on my wood floors. I suppose you could immediately cover them with socks to lock in the moisture, and I think I will try that method as an overnight treatment this winter.

Just writing this makes me want to treat my tootsies again right now. Heaven!

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In case you have not ever heard of the brand Philosophy, let me introduce you.

Philosophy “is a lifestyle brand that celebrates feeling well and living joyously.” The star products of the brand are it’s skin care products, inspired by years of medical research that have changed the way plastic surgeons, leading dermatologists and customers treat their skin. The company believes in heath and wellness rather than health in beauty - saying that “only when you feel good, can you truly be the best that you can be”. The company tag line -Philosophy: the best cosmetic is great looking skin.

Best known for Hope in A Jar, as it was named by Oprah in the mid 1990’s as one of her favorite things. The brand, and the hope, took off from there.

 
Hope is what Philosophy brings to the market. If Hope in a Jar original formula is not for you, there is hope, as there is the perfect formula for your skin care needs.

Hope in a Jar SPF 20

This is the original high-performance moisturizer with the added benefit of a must-have for daytime, SPF 20. This light cream hydrates the skin, provides a gentle exfoliation, and helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, texture, and tone.

Hope in a Jar Therapeutic Moisturizer for Dry, Sensitive Skin

 
This is a more rich, high performance moisturizer with antioxidants to help reduce environmental damage. The additional ingredient of rice bran oil, is an excellent source of vitamin E, as well as vitamin A for softening skin, increasing elasticity and preventing thickening of skin.

When Hope is Not Enough

This facial firming serum contains a powerful blend of potent ingredients to revitalize and firm the skin, while working to reduce the signs of premature aging.

Hope in a Tube Eye & Lip Cream

This is a spot treatment aging skin around the eyes and lips. It works wonders on skin that is dehydrated and showing signs of environmental stress.

Hope in a Bottle

 
This bottle contains a formula for more problematic, oily, or acne prone skin. It is a daily oil-free moisturizer that contains microencapsulated salicylic acid to help correct then enhance the skins texture and appearance.

When Hope is Not Enough Replenishing Night Cream

 
This is the richest cream of them all, but is a non-greasy formula. The cream not only works on it’s own, it works with your other night time treatment products to help seal in the benefits for the optimal results. This cream is full of important antioxidants, to help smooth and soothe the skin while building up the skins defenses.

You can learn more about Philosophy online at philosophy.com You will also see them on QVC regularly and in a huge section of Sephora and Nordstrom.

My philosophy - there is hope for us all!

images credit: philosophy.com

This post is part of a group writing project going on over at problogger.net. Take a few and check out some of the other wonderful posts that have been submitted to the project.

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I am a faux-tan fanatic. I self tan some part of my body almost everyday. As Summer is coming to a close, I won’t even go there with how weird my self-tanning routine is, but it is insane.

Over the last few weeks, I have spent a lot of time at the beach, and while I do use a sunscreen and apply it over and over, and spend most of my time under an umbrella, a real tan is peeking through. It is more golden than the olive tone I get from my self-tanners, and I want to make this color last.

I found my way to making this color last with Clarins Self Tanning Milk SPF6. I am so thrilled about the SPF element in this self-tanner. It glides onto my skin and sinks in almost immediately. I wish I had used this Self-Tanning Milk from the beginning of the season, especially on my legs. The golden glow is so natural, long-lasting and gorgeous!

Whether you have a real tan or want to extend your faux tan, give this one from Clarins a try. If you are new to self-tanning and are looking to extend your real tan, I would start out by exfoliating your skin in, moisturizing it, then about hour later apply the self-tanner. Once or twice a week should be enough to make the golden glow last and look natural, fading away on it’s own, just like a real tan.

Clarins Self Tanning Milk is available at you Clarins counter where they can give you more recommendations for self tanning products to make your tan last as well.

image credit: Clarins

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Who wants to win a kit that will help your skin fight free radicals while leaving it repaired, feeling renewed and refreshed? Of course you do. I have a fabulous giveaway that will help your skin do just that.

The luxurious Italian spa brand [comfort zone] is giving away three Everyday Maxi Kits to my readers! The Everyday Maxi Kit includes a full size Everyday Milk and Everyday Tonic.

Everyday Milk - This moisturizing cleanser uses OXY to promote cellular oxygenation and Betaglucan, a powerful yeast derivative, to activate the skins immune system.  These powerful ingredients combine to leave the skin strong and toned without dryness or tightness.  Also in the formula are the naturally nourishing ingredients such as sweet almond oil, vegetal squalane and karit butter. These help to gently remove make-up and pollution build-up.

Everyday Tonic - This toner uses atomized sea water, OXY and Betaglucan to protect and the oxygenate skin which helps to re-balance the skins pH and tone.  The atomized sea water which is rich in mineral salts stimulates cellular growth to help revive dull, tired skin. The other active ingredient in this toner is Panthenol which leaves skin soft, smooth and hydrated.

Again, three lucky readers will each win one of these Everyday Maxi Kits, valued at $83.50 each. To enter, just leave me a comment on this post telling me what your favorite spa treatment is! We could all use a spa treatment, and this kit will have your face getting the treatment it deserves, anyway. So, leave the comment with a valid e-mail address in the form. The contest will close promptly at 11:59 PM est on August 31, 2008. The contest is open to US Residents aged 18 years and older, only. Only one entry per e-mail address.

image (c) Teri Cosenzi

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After a long summer, skin is left dry and in need of some real moisture. I know my skin needs a boost.

La Mer just introduced a pre-boost to it’s line up. Made specifically to boost the transformational benefits of Creme de la Mer, The Max Huber Research Labs (the brains and science behind the La Mer line) have created a next-generation infusion, The Hydrating Infusion. A pre-boost is what I am calling it, as this infusion uses nourishing vitamins and essential minerals to pre-wet the skin prior to moisturizer application, thus you can better receive the hydration benefits of Creme de la Mer (or your favorite moisturizer).

When applied, The Hydrating Infusions serum-like texture transforms into a watery fluid.  An interactive “gel network”, I know - very fancy, suspends the mostvital ingredients in the formula and releases them on demand.  The infusion is activated by the skins pH and temperature giving the skin the hydration and nutrients that it needs.

Once the skin has reached it’s appropriate moisture level, Hydrating Sea Ferments provide additional support to the skin.  Nutrient-filled sea plants from Japan, Indonesia, France and the United States go through an elaborate bio-fermentation process to help these ingredients reach their fullest potential and create this moisturizing “ferment”.  The Hydrating Infusion also incorporates a ferment made from mariponic algae that are grown in a carefully controlled salt-water environment at the Marine Biological Labs in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on Martha’s Vineyard. 

The Hydrating Infusion is also full of naturally occurring minerals from the sea floor such as iron, manganese and copper to help skin stimulate collagen to keep it looking vibrant.  Vitamins C, B5, B12 and Magnesium fortify the skins outer layer, while magnetized tourmaline gives an added boost to all of these powerful ingredients. 

Like I said, this infusion was made primarily to be use with Creme de la Mer, and by using it with it, of course, optimal benefits will be seen as the visible signs of aging are reversed.  I have been using them both for a few weeks now and my skin is definitely softer, firmer, and looks virtually creaseless. But I do think if you have a favorite moisturizer already, The Hydrating Infusion will help to make the ingredients in that work better as well.

The Hydrating Infusion retails for $95 and will be available in September online at lamer.com as well as select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

image credit: La Mer

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