Thursday, March 18, 2010

123s: Deep-cleaning cleansers

The harsh winter weather can leave your skin looking dull and lifeless. To revitalize skin, use a product that cleans deep into pores and sloughs off dead skin cells. These three cleansers will leave you looking radiant and fresh with their super-scrubbing powers.

1. St. Ives Swiss Formula Blemish-Fighting Apricot Cleanser (2-pack), $7.76, Walmart stores
A true classic, I have been faithful to the Swiss Formula since middle school. I've tried other scrubs, but they pale in comparison. The texture of the cleanser is grainy, and I love how you can control the intensity of it. Massage it carefully on the cheeks (delicate skin), and scrub more intensely in the T-Zone area. I use it three to four times a week to remove dead skin cells and keep my complexion clear and radiant.

Image from walmart.com


2. Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew The Brusher Gel Cleanser, $6.99, Ulta stores
This cleanser with built-in brush allows you to control how deep a clean you want to get. Squeeze the desired amount of product onto the brusher and massage skin in small, quick circles to gently exfoliate with the rubber bristles. It's great for rejuvenating your skin in the morning before work or school. You'll look fresh-faced and ready to take on the day.



Image from Garnier

3. Clarisonic Skincare Brush, $195, Sephora stores
The price is hefty, but the results speak for themselves. This skincare brush oscillates at more than 300 times per second to deep clean and clarify skin. The benefits include smaller pores, healthier skin and better absorption of skincare products. The starter kit includes a brush, charger, brush head and 2.0 oz. of cleanser. The heads should be replaced every three months, and they are available for normal, delicate and sensitive skin.
People all around the world have been raving about this product since it was released. Think of it as getting an exfoliating facial every time you use it. Though it'll set you back almost $200, if you're going to splurge on your skin, why not invest in the best?


Image from Clarisonic

Question of the day: How much are you willing to spend on skincare?

Enjoy looking and feeling blissfully beautiful.

-MaryAnn


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