In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Exfolimate Face and Body Exfoliation

Posted on July 9, 2013 by BeautyFrosting

Last week, I tried something unlike anything I’ve ever tried before. And I must say I am intrigued which is why I MUST share it with you on In-My-Tub-Tuesday, today!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Exfolimate Face and Body Exfoliation ($39.95)

So what is this intriguing beauty product sitting in my bathtub? A revolution in exfoliation called Exfolimate.

Exfolimate is a hand-held exfoliation tool, with innovative micro grooves and a smooth edge technology that glides along your skin to gently and precisely exfoliate. Think of it as a skin squeegee. Yes, really!
You use Exfolimate in the tub or shower (or at the sink, I suppose) when your skin is damp and your skin the most supple. So how does it work? Well, here’s where it’s gonna sound, um, weird. There is almost a blade-like, dull edge that does its job to eradicate excess oil, dirt and dead skin from your face and body. Each Exfolimate comes with one tool for the face and one larger tool for the body so you’re covered there.

It’s so easy to use, you’re gonna wonder if you’re using it correctly. You are. It’s super simple.
So my results? I didn’t see any evident dirt or oil come off my face but keep in mind that I have been religious with my skin-cleaning routine since I was 11 and I am super dry. But when I used the Body Exfolimate on my upper back, well, let’s just say I saw some instant results! My skin was left feeling deeply cleansed.

A perfect alternative to grainy scrubs that can oftentimes cause irritation, Exfolimate works to clean pores, tone and exfoliate all in one step. And it leaves you with a natural, glowing radiance with not a bit of ruddiness in sight! Plus, my skin felt smoother after each use.

Some other good ways to use Exfolimate? When getting ready for a spray tan, for a pedicure and for smoother shaving and waxing.

It’s worth a try! And I think those of you on the more oily side will definitely see immediate results!!

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: Will you give Exfolimate a try?

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask

Posted on November 6, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

I have always been the mini makeup guru for my friends. As far back as 8th grade, I was always doing their makeup, giving beauty advice and entertaining them with my passion for products.

So, imagine my giddy delight when my college roomie, Holly, sent me an email about a line of products she had fallen in love with! Who is this love affair with?

Rodan + Fields and she loved the line so much that she started working for them! Now, that’s love!!

So when she mailed me the Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask, I was crossing my fingers that I would love it as much as she would. And I did!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask

Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask is a creamy, kaolin clay-based cleansing mask that dries in no time (two minutes flat), draws impurities from pores while retaining skin’s moisture levels. Fine dimethicone micro-beads gently promote cell turnover, smoothing skin and strengthening the skin’s barrier (4.2 oz for $41.00).

I applied it to my dry, dirty skin, left it on for about a minute, then rinsed with warm water.

Beauties, it did the job!!

I was left with clean pores, thoroughly cleansed skin and a nice little glow with no irritation to my sensitive skin, whatsoever.

Love that!

While it is gentle enough to use daily, you guys know my policy on that, right?

A few times a week max unless you’ve got some serious skin concerns.

So try it for yourself and see if you love R+F as much as Holly and I do.

And Holly, I want some more R+F results! Can’t wait to place my order!!

xoxo,

BF Asks: What skincare line do you have a love affair with?

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: The sweet success of B&E Soap & Scrub Co.’s Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Posted on October 30, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

Scrub-a-dub-dub, therein lies the rub.

See, I have tried scrub upon scrub upon scrub and while I have found that a few are almost right (great scent or moisturizing or clean-rinsing), I have never found the perfect recipe…until now.

B&E Soap & Scrub Co.’s Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar Body Scrub ($15/ 18-ounce tub)

A Perfect Recipe

This past weekend I took along this sweet little treat to a wedding in New Orleans where I was the maid of honor.

I needed to be soft, moisturized and, darn it, I wanted to glow! Is that too much for a girl to ask?

I tried B&E Soap & Scrub Co.’s Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar Body Scrub on the night before the rehearsal dinner and was downright giddy about the results! Like, took me awhile to sleep-giddy!
I was thoroughly exfoliated and left with baby soft, glowing, non-greasy, deeply moisturized skin!
The best part? I smelled like a homemade oatmeal molasses cookie and there was virtually no trace of sugar or grease in the tub.

It’s fat free sugar scrub! Yayayayayaya!

With the brown sugar, oatmeal, jojoba, sweet almond, olive oil and shea butter, my skin had no choice but to be gently, deeply and deliciously hydrated.

What a treat, indeed!

Quite honestly, it is the only scrub I have found that both men and woman will go gaga over. Really. I mean, you smell good, you’re soft and there’s no product remnant? Gaga, I tell you.

And while it might smell sinful, it doesn’t leave any inches on your hips. In fact, it’s a deliciously sweet treat that actually leaves you looking better!

Who can say no to that?

“Not I” said the fly.

I am so thankful to my good friend-neighbor, Matty, for introducing me to this delightful treat. Although, I might not be as grateful now that I’m seriously addicted.

But lucky for me, at only $15 per 18-ounce pop, I can indulge in the sweetness and softness almost nightly.

xoxo,

BF Asks: What would your dream scent for a body scrub be?

$15/ 8 oz.

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Freeze 24/7 IceCrystals Anti-Aging Prep and Polish

Posted on August 28, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

: In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Freeze 24/7 Anti-Aging Prep and Polish ($65)

I was pleasantly surprised after trying Freeze 24/7’s IceCrystals Anti-Aging Prep and Polish ($65) for the first time this past weekend!

: In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Freeze 24/7 Anti-Aging Prep and Polish ($65)

I was told by a former client, who loves the product, that she saw a reduction in age spots, her skin felt softer and she swears she looks at least 5 years younger. Hmmm…put that on the Pinterest “To Try and Buy” board! So I did and I tried.
And I loved!

Freeze 24/7’s Anti-Aging Prep and Polish resurfaces, retextures and revitalizes the skin in minutes. You see instant results–which we all love!

The bonus? Clinical studies show, that after 28 days, users see 55% reduction of age spots, 35% reduction of scar intensity, 42% reduction in surface roughness and 37% reduction in sebum content.
Yes, yes, yes and YES!!!
It’s obviously worth its weight in gold and Freeze 24/7 can now count BeautyFrosting as big fan!

So how does it work? It’s a textured exfoliant, which I’m usually not a big fan of, but the diamond-shaped crystals are so smooth and are housed in such a smoothing jojoba concentrate that I loved it! My skin felt exfoliated, smoothed and hydrated and it just glowed! It is said to improve circulation and the production of elastin and collagen with its Active Massage Beads encapsulated in Jojoba, which helps repair skin damage due to aging, sun exposure and environmental aggressors.

It also claims to decongest acne-prone skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, hyper-pigmentation, age spots and sun spots.

I would encourage anyone with dark spots to try the treatment as it’s an excellent prep product before applying a dark spot-diminishing serum.
And, for about the price of a facial, it will last you for at least 2 months.

Why not try it and see for yourself? Buy at Freeze 24/7.
Just be sure to write BF with the results you see.

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What are your major skin concerns?

In My Tub Tuesday with Dr. Dennis Gross Peel Pads – A BeautyFrosting-approved Hall of Fame product!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads ($80)

These precious peel pads leave you aaaaannyything but gross! Quite the contrary. They are the #1 thing you can do today to see instant, and lasting, results in your skin tomorrow. Quite a statement, huh? It’s the truth, beauties.

Well, I should start by saying that I don’t actually use these guys in the tub.
I use them right after I get out, after patting my face dry.

I keep them where I keep all my nightly ritual products…right next to my bed.
That way, even if I’m in bed, half-asleep, I can just reach right over and feel responsible about my beauty routine.

Bedtime Beauty with Dr. Gross Peel Pads

Dr. Dennis Gross’s original Alpha Beta peel pads ($80) are one of my all-time favorite ways to efficiently exfoliate and ferociously fight aging.

Paraben/Sulfate/Phthalate-free, this “magical” peel pad product not only diminishes the appearance of wrinkles, but helps complexion problems, balances oil, tones skin, and increases clarity and radiance. Uniquely soothing, it also helps to calm redness, sensitivity and irritation. Plus, its gentle, regular approach can give superior results compared to harsher, less frequent treatments.

Leaving me with skin I am happy to live in:

How do we do it?

The two-step process is easy: simply wipe the face with a pad from Step 1, wait two minutes, then repeat with Step 2.

Peel pads can be used daily but I prefer to use them 2-3 times/week at night. You’ll know what’s right for you. But just remember, be gentle with your skin and try the less is best motto when it comes to highly potent products.

As we know, the secret to youth and beauty does not come from a single ingredient; and, beauties, this product contains over 40, combining five alpha and beta hydroxy acids with retinol, ubiquinone, resveratrol, and a host of antioxidant vitamins and soothing botanicals. Gentle enough for all skin types, it’s vegan, and cruelty-free. Yay!!

How do we know it works?

Because I have used it and loved it for over 6 years with instantly noticeable results! Oh, you need more?

The Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel provides significant and noticeable improvement in skin’s texture, tone, health, and clarity after just two weeks of use. Results of an independent study* show:

– 70% of women tested noticed a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

– 100% of women tested reported an improvement in skin texture and tone

– 100% of women tested noticed an improvement in skin radiance and glow

– 95% of women reported that they would recommend the products to a friend or family member

– 85% of women tested reported that they were likely to purchase more products from the line So, um, whatcha waitin’ for, beauty?

Get yours by clicking here today:

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Peel Pads – here

*Results based on an independent study of 20 women, including our regimen of an AM/PM serum and eye care.

xoxo,

BF Asks: What is your favorite exfoliant?

*Originally published on March 27th, 2012

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask

Posted on May 29, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

I have always been the mini makeup guru for my friends. As far back as 8th grade, I was always doing their makeup, giving beauty advice and entertaining them with my passion for products.

So, imagine my giddy delight when my college roomie, Holly, sent me an email about a line of products she had fallen in love with! Who is this love affair with?

Rodan + Fields and she loved the line so much that she started working for them! Now, that’s love!!

So when she mailed me the Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask, I was crossing my fingers that I would love it as much as she would. And I did!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Rodan + Fields ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask

I applied it to my dry, dirty skin, left it on for about a minute, then rinsed with warm water.

Beauties, it did the job!!

I was left with clean pores, thoroughly cleansed skin and a nice little glow with no irritation to my sensitive skin, whatsoever.

Love that!

While it is gentle enough to use daily, you guys know my policy on that, right?

A few times a week max unless you’ve got some serious skin concerns.

So try it for yourself and see if you love R+F as much as Holly and I do.

And Holly, I want some more R+F results! Can’t wait to place my order!!

xoxo,

BF Asks: What skincare line do you have a love affair with?

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Freeze 24/7 IceCrystals Anti-Aging Prep and Polish

Posted on April 17, 2012 by BeautyFrosting

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Freeze 24/7 Anti-Aging Prep and Polish ($65)

I was pleasantly surprised after trying Freeze 24/7’s IceCrystals Anti-Aging Prep and Polish ($65) for the first time this past weekend!

In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Freeze 24/7 Anti-Aging Prep and Polish ($65)

Freeze 24/7’s Anti-Aging Prep and Polish resurfaces, retextures and revitalizes the skin in minutes. You see instant results–which we all love!

It also claims to decongest acne-prone skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, hyper-pigmentation, age spots and sun spots.

Why not try it and see for yourself? Buy at Freeze 24/7.
Just be sure to write BF with the results you see.

xoxo,
BF

BF Asks: What are your major skin concerns?