A fellow beauty enthusiast spilled an invaluable beauty secret: the "pat/press" method. Finally, there's a way to "get your skin care down pat."
Risi Leanne, one of the editors of the Palacinka beauty blog, revealed, "I learned from the Clarins skin care team to always apply cleanser, eye cream and moisturizer (this is the correct order) with the "pat/press" method. Instead of moving the cream around my face in a circular motion, I warm it up in my hands - then press on. It gives my skin an instant glow and I find the product absorbs much better. My favorite is Clarins Multi-Active Early Wrinkle Correcting Lotion with SPF 15." (beauty secret #5)
I was lucky to receive a deluxe travel-size new Multi-Active Day Early Cream from the Clarins' Facebook fan page. Unfortunately, this offer is no longer avaliable. If you missed out on this sampling promotion, I would recommend that you join the fan page as Clarins is planning an exclusive offer to their loyal Facebook fans on November 8th. You can also sign up to receive additional information about Clarins offers and products. Clarins recommends that you check their Sampling tab frequently so that you won't miss out on subsequent sampling offers and promotions.
Of course, I being the die-hard SPF 30 woman that I am, was less than pleased that this cream contained a SPF of 15. Recommended for all skin types, Clarins recommend that you apply this in the morning. I much rather use Clinique Even Better Skin Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20 (who loves ya, baby?), as I am still testing this product.
In fact, an hour prior, I applied the "pat/press" method to my routine. I patted and pressed (firmly) the Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Corrector serum on my scars instead of rubbing it on. Like Risi, I warmed the moisturizer between my hands and pressed it on as well. While I did feel the product absorbed better, I can't say that I noticed an instant glow. Maybe that was because I applied it in the dark? Don't judge me. I even pressed Smith's Rosebud Salve on my lips. Denise Tunnell, co-creator of the Illusions Cosmetics line, sent this beneficial balm some months ago. It is the perfect "cease-and-desist" balm you'll need to fight off chapped, peeling lips this winter. And you (should) know this, wo-man!
Do you think you'll jump on this "press play" bandwagon?
