It’s not every day I venture into the world of super luxury skincare but when invited to a cocktail party hosted by Orlane, I couldn’t say no! In between light bites and champagne, I learned about the new B21 Extraordinaire, a serum/ moisturizer hybrid that contains 21 amino acids from organic iris flowers and works to make your skin look younger and more refreshed.
B21 Extraordinaire claims to repair the damage done to skin cells by the natural aging process. According to Orlane the product reduces progerin, a toxic protein, while causing the cells to re-energize and act as they did when you were younger. The product retails for $250 and can be purchased at www.neimanmarcus.com or orlane.com.
With time on my side, I have ways to go before I start worrying about fine lines, wrinkles and other crooks that weren’t there since birth BUT I am all about preventive care. If you can work on stopping something from happening now, there’s no need to worry about it later on, right?
Cue in Orlane Laboratories B21 Extreme Line-Reducing Lip Care ($75)*.
Now $75 is a bit pricey for a lip cream, but given the history of Orlane and the high standards it, as a company, sets for their products I won’t argue with it. Think of it as an investment, if you will, protecting your lips from those pesky lines that develop as you age. I’m no finance whiz but I’m pretty sure the long term benefits outweigh the cost.
Extreme Line-Reducing Lip Care promises to preserve the delicate lip area’s soft and feminine contours. It contains the Bio-Energic Vegetal Complex, Memoxyle Complex, and light refracting technology all to smooth, firm and moisturize the lips, reprogram the skin’s anti-wrinkle memory, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and create the illusion of more youthful, plumper lips with sophisticated optical diffusers.
I’ve been using this product religiously for about two weeks now (morning and night) and I absolutely love it as a lip primer. Its silky, gel-like consistency allows lipstick and lip gloss to glide on my lips without settling into any wicked lines I currently have due to my insanely dry lips. The color goes on smoother and more evenly without any bleeding.
I pair this with Orlane’s lipstick ($35)*, which also contains B21, and moisturizes my pout beyond repair! I will definitely be using this lipstick throughout the Fall (or whatever Mother Nature decides to throw at us this season).
Orlane products are available at select Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and other fine specialty stores.
*I received these products from Orlane’s PR people, however, that does not influence my opinion on the product. To learn more about my Disclosure Policy, please read here
So it’s that time of the month where I dish on what beauty products kept me going for the month of June!
June was a very quiet month in terms of beauty products that managed to woo me primarily because for most of June I was dealing with a case of swollen eye. While the swelling went down, there was a rather noticeable bump on my eyelid that caused a major freak out throughout the month. It has since gone down (thank God because my health insurance has been cut and it gets expensive visiting an eye doctor in NYC).
As with May, I have been focusing more on my skin instead of actual makeup. For some reason, my skin decided to really act up this month causing breakouts galore. Pair that with a swollen eye you’ve got a girl who wore little to no makeup…for a month!
Orlane Absolute Skin Recovery Repairing Night Cream I received a sample sized version of Orlane’s Absolute Skin Recovery Repairing Night Cream ($300 for a full sized product) a little while ago and let me just say…I have fallen in love. I use such a tiny amount for fear of using it all up and being unhappy for the rest of my life (because let’s face it, my college student budget can’t really get another one of these!).
The Absolute Skin Recovery Repairing Night Cream is one of the best night creams. Period. I really think that it’s effective in moisturizing the skin. The cream is silky smooth and very concentrated. The smallest bit of product should be used (about a dime-sized worth) and is quickly absorbed into my skin sans the heavy, greasy feel. Perfect for putting on before going to bed. The fragrance is a bit relaxing and not overly perfume-y. When I wake up in the morning, my skin still feels a bit hydrated which is quite honestly the best thing to ever happen to my skin. Ever.
I’ve only been using it for a month so I can’t really say much about it’s anti-aging properties. That and the fact that I’m only 21 years old, so my skin is already “young”. I believe in starting an anti aging skin care regimen early so I’m not trying to “fix” anything later. The packaging is the icing on the cake. I love looking at the little glam silver jar housed on my vanity (keep this in my bathroom cabinet..pfft..I think not!)
Clean & Clear Advantage Fast Clearing Spot Treatment So the frugalista in me loves the drugstore aisle (LOL). I bought this a couple of months ago after experiencing a serious breakout situation. I only use it in times like these where my face decides to take a journey into PimpleTowm without letting me now. I do feel like it clears up my face right away. The best thing about this product is that it does not dry my skin like some other acne spot treatment products.
Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment is a transparent gel that is applied to the skin (after washing) twice a day (morning and night). It is supposed to dissolve surface oils on the skin, allowing acne fighting medication to penetrate deep and clear pimples fast. It contains salicylic acid which is an acne fighting ingredient that helps unclog pores and prevent any future clogging by helping the skin´s natural renewal process.
I didn’t experience any irritation, dryness, or problems while using it. You can smell the alcohol in it which gets kind of annoying but it’s totally tolerable. I recommend this product to anyone looking to clear pimples fast.
There you have it! I’m still using the same skincare products from May’s Favorite Things, so check that out here!
Last night I had the pleasure of attending Orlane’s cocktail party benefiting Afghan Hands. Held at the Longchamp Soho store, the fashion crowd mixed and purchased items from Afghan Hands. Afghan Hands teaches skills to help Afghan widows gain independence, literacy, and a livable wages. At the centers in and around Kabul, women learn to create embroidered shawls and scarves, and the exquisite embroidery they make connects them to a wider world.
Image from Fashionista
It was truly amazing to see the work of the ladies. The shawls and scarves are impeccably detailed and the embroidery was simply beautiful.
Maggie Rizer, Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy as well as fashion and beauty editors shopped and chatted the night away.
It’s not every day I venture into the world of super luxury skincare but when invited to a cocktail party hosted by Orlane, I couldn’t say no! In between light bites and champagne, I learned about the new B21 Extraordinaire, a serum/ moisturizer hybrid that contains 21 amino acids from organic iris flowers and works to make your skin look younger and more refreshed.
