Lancome Flash Bronzer Tinted Self Tanner for Legs

Lancome has updated their Flash Bronzer line. At first this put a bit of a scare into those of us who loved the old versions. People like Lucky magazine's Jean Godfrey June , who often raves about this and who, like me, uses it on her face as well as legs. She recently wrote in Lucky that she now loves the new Body version even better.

I haven't tried the Body one yet but Flash Bronzer for Legs is still tops.

This one has shimmer in it, where Body doesn't. It's very moisturizing without being sticky and has very little self tanner "smell". It dries quite fast and is transfer resistant. This all makes it very easy to use. You can do a quick application and go.

So far I've used it 3 times and have had no streaks. I get a light medium shade on my legs that lasts for several days . It is tinted but the tint is light. You look a bit more golden but nothing overwhelming.

New also for the line this year is Flash Bronzer Anti -Age, a tinted anti-aging face self tanner with SPF 15. For those who don't want an extra step of anti-ager and then applying self tanner, this does it all.

All are available now online at http://www.lancome-usa.com/ or the counter nearest you.

Korres for Men

Korres is a brand many of us use and like , but they also have a great men's line and shower gels that are unisex scented and suitable for the guys. With Father's Day on the horizon , here's a look at some of the products.

One that seemed nicest to me is Marigold & Ginseng Aftershave Balm. This is a light lotion featuring marigold ( antiseptic) , ginseng( firming) , witch hazel( astringent) , ProVitamin B5 and Korres' trademarked Active Aloe for moisture.

The lotion has a very light herbal scent, sinks in fast and left my hand (where I tested) feeling soft and smooth. The Dad liked that it was cooling on skin and said it would be nice on/after a hot day.

The line also features a men's eye cream with SPF 6 called Ruscus and Chestnut Eye Cream SPF . ( No girly smell, the chesnut gives it a woodsy, nutty smell) , Ginseng Face Gel Cleanser and more.


On the shower gel end , the Basil Lemon or Juniper and Rum are a good men's choice . The Basil Lemon has a light lemon note and a little herbal/basil spice. It's refreshing especially for summer and the fragrance isn't overpowering and won't linger past the shower too much. The shower gel also has the Active Aloe for added moisture . I haven't smelled the Juniper /Rum but it sounds really good.

All are available at http://www.korres.com/ , Beauty.com
and Sephora or Sephora.com ( No men's skincare online yet).

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup

It's summer and it's hot. When you have oily skin like I do, that means it going to be even oilier, greasy and well ,you get the idea.

A foundation with some acne helping ingredients seemed like a great idea. I have used Rimmel's Stay Matte and like it well enough but it's really sheer . I prefer more coverage. For some reason acne helping makeup =light coverage . Doesn't anyone get that spots and pores need more coverage? Well it seems Clinique did.

Their new Acne Solutions makeup is fabulous. I expected I would like it but not like this. I get medium/full but light feeling coverage that lasts all day. That almost never happens. The foundation goes on smoothly , evenly and looks great on. It isn't matte but manages to block the oil in my T Zone incredibly well. I needed to blot down only once . Most days it's at least twice and that's with a matte foundation/primer.

I have used this both with and without my CoverFx Clear Prep primer. It's better with the primer certainly, but does well both ways.

Acne solutions has .5 % salicyclic acid in the formula , so you get a low dose of acne banishing meds with your foundation.

With more adults having acne, this is a great choice for women who have oil/acne but don't want barely there formulas.

Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup is on counter now and is $ 24.50

Boots Debuts US Facebook Page

Boots now has a US Facebook site and a place for you to become a US Boots club member. There is so much more to Boots in the UK, but I've always been happy to have any part of them here. Good to see them bringing even more interaction to the States.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boots-Beauty-USA/195582390245?ref=ts

http://www.us.boots.com/