The Dr. Denese TSV (Today’s Special Value) on QVC on 2/17/12 will be a 3 piece HydroShield Acquacell Treatment System skin care set.

It Includes:
2 fl oz HydroShield Ultra Moisturizing Face Serum
0.5 oz HydroShield Eye Emulsion
1.7 oz HydroShield Face Emulsion

In addition to the very popular Hydroshield serum, the set contains new products – eye & face emulsion products contain “brand-new Aquacell technology”.

Aquacell technology is based on research that as skin ages, it produces moisture differently.  It induces hydration “from within”.  This is combined with the much loved HydroShield to combat dry skin.

The cost of the set is $99.96 and it is currently available on 3 easy payments of $33.32. Auto delivery is also available.

It is available to order now with item number A224208. The auto-delivery to order now is A224629.

On Feb. 17 the single purchase item number will be A222539 and the suto delivery number will be A224628.

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Dr Denese Skin Care
Dr. Denese HydroShield Face Serum

The philosophy skincare TSV (Today’s Special Value) on QVC on 2/11/12 will be a Supersize & a Mini sizeCustomer Favorites Kit.

The set includes:
3 Supersize Products:
32 Oz Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser
32 Oz Microdelivery Exfoliating Face Cleanser
8 Oz Hope In A Jar Moisturizer

3 Piece “Mini Kit”:
2 Oz Purity Made Simple Facial Cleanser,
2 Oz Microdelivery Exfoliating Face Cleanser
0.5 Oz Hope In A Jar Moisturizer

It also includes a sample card with the new philosophy fragrance – Love Summer – which will be released in April.

It is available to pre-order now. The price is $134.96 and it is available on 5 easy pays of $26.99. It will most likely not be on 5 easy pays when it is presented on air 2/11/12.

Auto delivery is also available – the pre-order easy pays are also available on the auto-delivery for all subsequent shipments (the plan lasts for two years).

This is a great value if you are currently using these products – the retail value is given as $237.

You can order now using item number A224206.  The pre-order number for auto-delivery is A224695.

The item numbers on Feb. 11 will be A220936 for the single purchase and A222733 for auto delivery.

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Philosophy Skin Care Reviews

Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion is one of the stronger Retinol Serums on the market.    It has a percentage of 1.5% retinol and is the strongest mass marketed national brands.

I still recommend Beauticontrol Retinol Serum as the best retinol product for most people.  At 0.4%, it is stronger than most mass marketed retinol products and it is plently strong for anyone with normal or sensitive skin.

If you have use retinol for a while with no Retinol Side Effects at all and you feel like you could step it up a bit, you may want to give Retinol Fusion a try.  This is the reason I decided to try it.  As I have written before, I have very thick congested skin.  It is not sensitive at all and I feel like most skin care products are not potent enough.  Mainstream products are made for peope with sensitive to normal skin.  Those of us on the other end of the spectrum are vastly under served.  If you fall on that end, I would definitely recommend this product.

The product is a watery serum (no lotions or creams to clog pores), but it feels like an oil when you are applying it – but it is not oily and it dries with no residue right away.  It is a little pricey – but a bottle will last you a long time.  A really long time.  I takes about 1/4 of a dropper to cover my entire face.  I was delighted how long my first bottle lasted.

I also did see some gradual results as is typical with retinol.   I even tried it under my eyes, which was NOT such a good idea.  If you want to use a retinol product under your eyes, I recommend you stick with Beauticontrol Retinol Capsules - which also contain Peptides.

Like the Beauticontrol retinol serum, it also contains microencapsulated retinol to diminish irritation.  It also contains Vitamins E and C.  It also contains Cyclopentasiloxane which is a type of silicone product that is water thin.  It is what provides the unusual feel of this product (watery but slick).  I think it is also what makes it so easy to apply, enabling a little bit of product to go a long way.

The ingredients are:  Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Retinol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Water (aqua), Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Bisabolol, Alcohol.

Cyclopentasiloxane is a type of silicone product that is water thin.  It is what provides the unusual feel of this product (watery but slick).  I think it is also what makes it so easy to apply, enabling a little bit of product to go a long way.

Because this is a substantially stronger product, I do not recommend using it if your face is not already accustomed to retinols and I would recommend that you gradually switch to it by alternating it with the product you are already using to give your skin a chance to adjust.    The directions recommend that you use it nightly.  Many times I use it twice a day, but again I have very thick skin that is almost impossible to irritate.

There is also a Retinol Fusion AM for daytime use that has an SPF of 30.  I have not tried it yet, but will probably try it in the future.  Here are the ingredients:

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 2.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5.0%, Oxybenzone 4.0%. Inactive Ingredients Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myrsitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate/glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Bentonite, Cetearyl Glucoside, Titanium Dioxide, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Polyacylate, Xanthan Gum, Bht, Picea Excelsa Wood Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Borate, Sodium Hydroxide, Panthenol, Arginine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine, Copper Tripeptide 1, Sorbitol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Propyl Gallate, Disodium Edta, Ascorbic Acid.

Where to find it:

I found the best price on Amazon.
You can also purchase Peter Thomas Roth Retinol Fusion at QVC, Beauty.com, SkinStore.

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Beauticontrol Retinol Serum contains 0.4% retinol – which is a much higher concentration than most products. It is a light silky serum that also contains Vitamin E, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Algae Extract, Green Tea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin and Squalane…[Read More]

There will be a Clarisonic + Bliss skincare TSV (Today’s Special Value) on QVC on 8/27/11.

The From the Spa to Your Skin Deluxe Collection will include:
Rechargeable Clarisonic PLUS Skincare brush; three brushheads (Deep Pore, Body, and Sensitive); charging cradle, in you choice of 7 colors – 4 solid colors (hot pink, purple, white, pink) or 3 cherry blossom prints (hot pink, purple or blue/green).
6.6 fl oz bliss fabulous foam fash wash
16 fl oz bliss lemon+sage soapy suds body wash and bubbling bath
6.7 fl oz bliss lemon+sage body butter

The price is $196.80 and it is available on 5 easy pays of $39.36.

You can order now using item number A219638, to order August 27: A218419.

Today’s Special Value from QVC.com!

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Best Facial Cleanser - Finding the Best Cleanser is not as easy as it sounds. Obviously they will all clean your face, but each person has different skin and cleanser expectations…[Read More]

The Peter Thomas Roth TSV (Today’s Special Value) on QVC on 7/15/11 is the Un-Wrinkle Treat, Glow & Go 4-pc Collection.

It Includes:
1 fl oz Un-Wrinkle Serum
1.7 fl oz Un-Wrinkle Illuminator Instant Brightening Moisturizer
0.23 oz each Un-Wrinkle Conceal & Brighten (Choice of:Light/Medium or Medium/Deep)
0.15 fl oz Un-Wrinkle Volumizing Lip Treatment.

The TSV price is $129.96 (retail value $258.00). It is currently available on 3 easy pays of $43.32.

It is available to order now with item number A220472. It is also available on auto delivery with item number A220222. With ther auto-delivery you will only be charged shipping on the firest shipment, subsequent orders will ship free.

The Un-Wrinkle Serum is a very good multi-peptide serum that sells for $120 for one ounce, so this TSV is quite a bargain based on that.

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philosophy has recently expanded their purity made simple line of facial cleansers.

The original purity made simple has been a rock star in the skin care world for many years.   For me, it lives up the hype and then some.  I have used it off and on, but mainly on for over five years.  There is just nothing better – it is gentle, leaves the face clean but not stripped and removes my waterproof mascara.  I guess I can’t ask for much more than that.

The original purity is sort of a cream soap and it doesn’t foam.  Evidently a lot of people didn;t feel like their face was getting clean without a foaming cleanser, so a few years ago philosophy introduced their foaming purity made simple.  This was also met with rave reviews and now has legions of loyal users.

Recently philosophy jumped on the oil cleansing bandwagon with the introduction of their purity made simple cleansing oil.  I wasn’t sure what to expect – oil is oil right?  Wrong – unlike pure oil and many of the oil based cleansers, this oil is light, easy to use and non-greasy.  Score another win for philosophy!

Two new products have recently been introduced in the purity line – a bar soap and disposable cleansing cloths.  Both are getting rave reviews (are you surprised?).  The bar soap is for the face and body and supposedly foams great and smells wonderful. The cleansing cloths would be really great for when you are on the go or in a hurry.

For the past several years, I have been working on the Best Facial Cleansers section of the site.  In that time I stopped using purity everyday and have tried countless other cleansers.  Most of them were okay, some of them were good, but in my book, none of them held a candle to the original purity.  I have updated that section to indicate that is my personal preference for best facial cleanser.   Right now I am perfectly satisfied with the original purity and the purity cleansing oil.

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I know over the years I have tried a zillion eye products. Many of them irritate my eyes. My poor contact lens have gotten blamed for a lot of stuff that turns out was caused by eye creams. I have stainless steel skin and can put anything on it – but my eyes are oh-so sensitive. Many products will make them burn and sting right away. Others cause them to swell or even turn red.

On the other hand, I’m not getting any younger and like all of us, I guess, my eyes are leading the way in showing signs of aging.  I have been playing around with Beauticontrol products, off and on, for about a year and a half, I guess.

For the last several months, I haven’t been doing a very good job of taking care of my skin and well, it shows.  Especially around the eyes, I hear they are the first thing to go .

I realized that the one thing I had been pretty much consistently using until I ran out was Beauticontrol’s Firming Eye Serum.  I knew the stuff was good.  Now I know just how good and have declared my lifelong devotion.  It really is amazing.  I ran out of it and did without for a month or so.  My under eye area looked terrible.  When I reordered it and began to use it again, I experienced rapid improvement.  It provides temporary as well as cumulative benefits.  This stuff is good.  What I didn’t mention in the page I wrote about it (the link is below) is that it has also smoothed out my upper lip area – where I was starting to see those fine vertical lines.  When I get done with my eyes, I rub whatever is left on my finger on my upper lip.

There is also a cream version of this little miracle for your face that works very well.  However, because clogged and congested pores are a constant problem for me, I generally stay away from creams.  I am going to start experimenting with this one though.  They have a neck cream version as well that is next on my list to check out.

While I was blissfully declaring my undying devotion to this firming eye serum and declared it a Holy Grail skin care item for me (my first, I think), I realized that Beauticontrol has created a rather fabulous complete eye treatment regimen that is perfect for those of us who have moved on to “advanced anti-aging skin care”.  I honestly don’t know of any other brand that has such a complete and effective offering.  For me, at least, this regimen works wonders around my eye area.  Plus no irritation.

This is my regimen:

Step One:

I use this serum twice a day.  It doesn’t take a full pump, just a half a pump.  You can use it on your eyelids as well.  Use this first, because it is lighter than than the other products.

Beauticontrol Firiming Eye Serum is on my very, very short list of Holy Grail Skin Care Products. Beauticontrol Consultants call it Elmer’s Glue for your eyes – it is all that and more… [Read More]

Shop Direct for Beauticontrol Eye Serum

Step Two:

You only use these once a day at night. Let your serum soak in first and then apply these. I also apply it to my eyelids and upper lip. (That is not recommended by Beauticontrol, so do so at your own risk – I haven’t had any issues.)

Beauticontrol Retinol Capsules contain individual doses of retinol and peptides for the eye area. The active ingredients are micro-encapsulated to make them time released, which not only deceases the risk of sensitivity but also makes it more effective because it works longer. Capsules not only keep the product fresh until you use them, they also eliminate waste or using too much product…[Read More]

Shop for Beauticontrol Regeneration Retinol Eye Capsules.

Step Three:

Next comes their new eye cream.  This stuff is good – wonderfully formulated & I forgot to add on the info page I did that it is also oil-free.

Beauticontrol Restructuring Eye Cream has become one of my very favorite eye creams. It has all of the most important skin care ingredients we need and does not ahve the ones that we want to avoid, like parabens, mineral oil….[Read More]

Shop Direct for Beauticontrol Eye Cream

Step Four:

This is optional.  I was so excited when they introduced this concealer with the same TFF technology a few months ago, I couldn’t wait to try it.

I am using it now and I really like it. If you have problems with concealer settling into the fine lines under your eyes, give this one a try. The key to getting a great look with this concealer is to pat it on, instead of rub it. It just takes a tiny, tiny bit. A tube will last forever and only cost $15. I am loving it.

Shop Direct for Beauticontrol TFF Concealer

While these products are exactly cheap, they are reasonably priced – especially when you factor in their effectiveness. All of them (except the capsules, which are does controlled) last me a long time. I think the concealer may last forever…

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ANSR Light Therapy is a hand held device that provides light therapy to benefit the skin. There is a blue beam for anti-acne and a red beam for anti-aging treatments.

I have been fascinated with this device for a while. Light therapy is a leading edge therapy that is being used for everything from cancer treatments to teeth whitening. Different colors of light stimulate and effect the cells in different ways.

The ANSR Beam blue light kills acne causing bacteria and stimulates collagen. The red light works deeper to stimulate collagen and new cell growth. Both used together will reduce pore size, improve the overall health and quality, texture and tone of the skin and diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

The device uses an LED light that doesn’t get warm and it offers a real alternative to more invasive therapies.

Read More – ANSR Light Therapy

Philosophy Retinol Lotion, official name On a Clear Day Retinol Clarifying Lotion, , is a popular retinol product that is targeted mainly as an acne treatment, but offers all of the anit-aging benefits of retinol. It is a great product for those of us who are dealing with acne and wrinkles!

Read more – Philosophy Retinol Lotion

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Dr Denese Retinol Eye Gel, official name Wrinkle Rx Extreme Retinol Eye Gel, is Dr. Denese’s eye treatment for wrinkles. It contains peptides, retinol, vitamin C and plant stem cells.

Read More – Dr Denese Retinol Eye Gel

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