Skincare/Bodycare/
Fragrance/Supplements
Natayle Henry
Have a hot new date? Have you had a pimple invasion? Want smooth, soft skin? Here are the winners that will get you smelling scrumptious, attacking your zits and smoothing even the roughest skin.
Skincare
Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin: Epionce Gentle Cleanser 1-866-EPIONCE for more information or www.epionce.com
Best Cleanser/System for Acne Prone Skin: Proactiv Solution $39.95, www.proactiv.com
Best Zit Zapper: Zeno $150-$200, www.myzeno.com
“I wish this existed in my teen years but I would have spent an hour every night on my face since it takes 2 minutes per zit. Works great when you feel that first tinge of a whopper (the kind that hurts) starting.� —Lauren; Chicago, IL
Anti-Aging/Anti-Wrinkle
Best Anti-Aging/Wrinkle Cream: Prevagé $115, www.prevagemd.com
Best Spa Anti-Aging/Wrinkle Treatment: Botox and Juvederm See Doctor or Spa for pricing. www.botox.com and www.juvedermusa.com
“Some puffiness and bruising occured with Juvederm, no symptoms with Botox, but a smoother forehead! (The “11� between eyes disappeared, brows lifted a bit after one week) Looked a few years younger (maybe 5-8!) [after both treatments] and more rested. –Carol; Chicago, IL
Best Anti-Aging/Wrinkle Serum: EMK Placental $175, www.emkplacental.com
Best Eye Cream: Prevagé Eye www.prevagemd.com or www.tricoci.com (if in the Chicago area) .5 fl. oz. ($95); 1.7 fl. oz ($150).
Supplements
Best Hair, Skin and Nail Multi-Vitamin: Aloette Skin Radiance $39.95, www.aloette.com
“No other supplement shines a light to this product. It is the BEST vitamin I’ve ever taken. The benefits are superb! I look fantastic...well, my skin does and the energy it gives me is wonderful. This should be a beauty staple for every woman!� —Natayle; Atlanta, GA
Must Have “Feel Good and Look Good� Supplement: Miracle Greens $7.80-$59.31 www.webvitamins.com
“Miracle Greens feed the body at a cellular level, nourishing the body with antioxidants, co-nutrients, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Made with no allergens, certified organic barley grass and other natural ingredients, Miracle Greens includes antioxidants, adaptive herbs, natural fibers, harmonizing and support herbs and natural plant enzymes to ensure complete nutrition and good health.�—Information found on WebVitamins.com
“I couldn’t have said it better myself. The great thing about this product is that it tastes great! I’ve been drinking it every morning and feel fabulous! It’s wonderful for every facet of your body including your skin!� —Natayle; Atlanta; GA
Bodycare
Body Best Body Scrub: Carey and CO Ingredients Ultra-Moisturizing Scrub $35, www.careyingrdients.com
“The aroma is intoxicating and the way my skin feels after use is superb! I wish I could just dump tons of it in my bath and just sit there...I LOVE it!� –Karen; Los Angeles, CA
Best Body Wash: Johnson’s and Johnson’s Soothing Naturals Moisture Rich Wash $5.49, www.walgreens.com
Best Overall Body Lotion: Keri Shea Butter $7.19, www.drugstore.com Best Heavy-Duty Body Cream/Lotion: Johnson’s Baby Baby Cream $3.79 www.drugstore.com
Best Stretch Mark Cream: Strivectin-SD $135, www.strivectin.com
Best Cellulite Gel/Cream: Nivea Body Goody-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream $12.99 Available at mass merchants nationwide or visit www.niveausa.com for more info
“I was a little skeptical in the beginning, but I can say that I have seen some great improvement in the appearance of my cellulite. Ladies, it works!� —Patricia; Atlanta, GA
Best Body Bronzing Lotion: Mystic Glo $25.95, www.mystictan.com
Best Foot Smoother: Artemis Woman Heel Smoother $29.99, www.artemiswoman.com
Fragrances
Best Date Fragrance: Laura Mercier Vanilla Gourmande $50 www.lauramercier.com
“Lauren Dimet, Editor-in-Chief of Second City Style, so cleverly named this ‘man glue’ and she was right!! Well it’s actually man, lady and animal glue, because whenever I wear it men come flocking, ladies inquire (or even just stand near me to take in the aroma) and my family’s dog goes insane!� —Natayle; Atlanta, GA
Best Spring/Summer Fragrance: Marc Jacobs $45-$85, www.sephora.com
“Classic...you can never go wrong with this whimsical scent.� –Natayle; Atlanta, GA
Best Fall/Winter Fragrance: Chanel Allure $90 (purse spray), $80 Parfum, www.sephora.com
“Sexy, tantalizing and classic are what I think of when I think of Allure by Chanel. I’ve been wearing it for years and will not change it; it’s fabulous!� –Chrystine; New York, NY
Skincare
1. Epionce Gentle Cleanser
2. Proactiv Solution
3. Prevagé
4. Zeno
5. Botox and Juvederm
6. EMK
7. Prevagé Eye
Supplements
1. Aloette Skin Radiance
2. Miracle Greens
Bodycare
1. Carey and CO Ingredients Ultra-Moisturizing Scrub
2. Johnson’s Soothing Naturals Moisture Rich Wash
2. Keri Shea Butter
4. Johnson’s Baby Cream
5. Strivectin
6. Nivea Body Goody-bye Cellulite Gel-Cream
7. Mystic Glo
17. Artemis Woman Heel Smoother
Fragrance
1. Laura Mercier Fragrance
2. Marc Jacobs
3. Chanel Allure
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