When my husband and I returned from our honeymoon in early July, we returned with dry skin. It was a shock to me to see dry spots on my cheeks and under my eyes. I have combination skin, but my cheeks only tend to dry out during the winter, so you can understand my concern. I upped my water intake, and cut back on the caffeine to no avail. So, I did what I know how to do best. I went to Sephora.
The great thing about Sephora is that they will create samples of their products for you, so you don't have to spend a ton of money that you don't know for sure work on your skin. They also have a fantabulous return policy, but I digress.
I walked in and immediately became overwhelmed by the number of skincare products they had, even though I've worked for Sephora before. It is a beauty wonderland. I found a skincare specialist to point me in the right direction. As I described what was going on with my skin, the specialist went towards Murad. I cringed. I LOVE Murad but it's so friggin expensive. She picked out two products for me: Murad's Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream and Resurgence Sheer Lustre Day Lotion SPF 15. Le sigh. Ok Ms. Skin Care Specialist, hook me up with a sample and let's see what happens.
When I got home I immediately tried it out. Per the directions, I dampened my skin and then massaged a small amount (no more than dime size) on my skin. I immediately liked this product. I had no idea whether it was actually working on my skin yet, but the texture felt like a silk pearl. It had a nice light scent, like chamomile infused with fruit. It slid on my skin smoothly, and I did NOT want to stop massaging it in. I rinsed it off with warm water and dried my face. I touched my skin to see if I could feel a difference. It felt like butter! I then reached for the moisturizer and spread it on my face. I was happy to see that with this as well, a little goes a long way.
Can I just say that, that those dry spots almost immediately disappeared? They had definitely shrunk in size. By day 3 of me using these products, my skin was dry spot free, smooth as silk, and glowing. Murad and my skin are having a love affair, and I'm never turning back.
Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream
The great thing about Sephora is that they will create samples of their products for you, so you don't have to spend a ton of money that you don't know for sure work on your skin. They also have a fantabulous return policy, but I digress.
I walked in and immediately became overwhelmed by the number of skincare products they had, even though I've worked for Sephora before. It is a beauty wonderland. I found a skincare specialist to point me in the right direction. As I described what was going on with my skin, the specialist went towards Murad. I cringed. I LOVE Murad but it's so friggin expensive. She picked out two products for me: Murad's Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream and Resurgence Sheer Lustre Day Lotion SPF 15. Le sigh. Ok Ms. Skin Care Specialist, hook me up with a sample and let's see what happens.
When I got home I immediately tried it out. Per the directions, I dampened my skin and then massaged a small amount (no more than dime size) on my skin. I immediately liked this product. I had no idea whether it was actually working on my skin yet, but the texture felt like a silk pearl. It had a nice light scent, like chamomile infused with fruit. It slid on my skin smoothly, and I did NOT want to stop massaging it in. I rinsed it off with warm water and dried my face. I touched my skin to see if I could feel a difference. It felt like butter! I then reached for the moisturizer and spread it on my face. I was happy to see that with this as well, a little goes a long way.
Can I just say that, that those dry spots almost immediately disappeared? They had definitely shrunk in size. By day 3 of me using these products, my skin was dry spot free, smooth as silk, and glowing. Murad and my skin are having a love affair, and I'm never turning back.
Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream
What it does:
- Balances out the dry spots
- Restricts the oily spots from creating more oil
- Gently exfoliates without using harsh ingredients
Who it's for:
- Women over the age of 40
- Those who have combination to dry skin
Where you can buy it:
- Sephora - $35
- SkinCareRx.com - $34.95
- Dermadoctor.com - $35
Pros:
- Cleanses your skin while moisturizing
- Exfoliates without scratching your skin
Cons:
- None! It's pure perfection.
Murad Resurgence Sheer Lustre Day Lotion SPF 15
What it does:- Instantly hydrates and protects hormonally aging skin
- Offers sun protection
- Restores elasticity and radiance
Who it's for:
- Women over the age of 40
- Those who have combination to dry skin
Where you can buy it:
- Sephora - $68
- Skinstore.com - $68
- Discountbeautycenter.com - $57.79
Pros:
- Your skin stays moisturized all day
- Doesn't slide or glide off your face
Cons:
- Contains sparkles which is a little weird.
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