I’ve been recently trying out the Men’s line from Votre Vu, a Paris-based skincare, which has only been around for a year, yet creating a lot of buzz in the world of skincare. What’s interesting about this line is that you can only get it online and it’s sooo affordable! Who knew you can get Parisian skincare for less?

What I love about there men’s line is that the regimen is so easy that they 3 simple products for us simple guys! Formule 1 Men’s 3-in-1 Wash is this amazing 3-in-1 formula designed for the guy who doesn’t want to bother with too many products. It’s custom formulated to cleanse in one step and designed for all skin and hair types. That’s right, I can clean my face, body and hair & scalp with ONE smooth gentle product! Oh and it smells so citrus fresh you really feel refreshed after using it. I love waking up to the energizing aroma, and starting my day knowing I’ve done well with Votre Vu’s natural essential oils to rejuvenate my skin all day.

The other 2 great products from Votre Vu’s Men’s line include: Habitude Men’s Daily Face Crème – SPF 15 and Beau Baume Organic Shave Balm. Check it out now on VotreVu.com

I am a skin care junkie, so with all of the commercials that have been on lately for Olay ProX, I thought I’d give the Olay ProX Professional Anti-Aging Regimen 3-Piece Starter Kit.

Now, as you know, I haven’t yet experienced any issues with wrinkles, but I have been getting dry skin the last year or two, and I see nothing wrong with prevention!

Individually, most of the Olay ProX products retail for around $40.  It may seem somewhat expensive and nearly as much as department store brands, but you can pick up three different products in the starter kit for around $60.

New Olay Professional Pro-X is a scientifically advanced line of skin care products created by an inspired partnership of P&G Beauty scientists and renowned dermatologists, taking advantage of the very latest research, technology, ingredients, and thinking to create these breakthrough anti-aging products.

Olay ProX Professional Anti-Aging Regimen 3-Piece Starter Kit

• Age Repair Lotion (1.0 oz / 28 g)
• Wrinkle Smoothing Cream (1.0 oz / 28 g)
• Eye Restoration Complex (0.3 oz / 8.4 g)

The starter kit is an introduction to a three-part daily program.  The Age Repair Lotion SPF 30 is for sun protection, moisturizing and anti-aging appearance benefits, the Eye Restoration Complex  is a specialized treatment that improves the look of dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet, and the Wrinkle Smoothing Cream smooths uneven textures with moisture, combating the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Recently my favorite Neutrogena night cream was discontinued.  I like a firming or anti-aging formula for night.  Sure, I’m just 30 years old, but I believe in prevention!

If you read regularly, you probably already know that I have sensitive skin and I am always worried about using something that will cause irritations or breakouts.  I’ve heard a lot of great things about Vichy skincare, so I was excited to get an opportunity to try it.

Vichy’s Lift Activ CxP Night Biolifting Daily Care – Anti-Wrinkle And Firming cream leaves skin visibly re-tightened and smooths wrinkles from within. Breakthrough Technology continuously releases pure Vitamin C into the skin for 24 hours, and it contains Keratolytic ingredient to boost cellular multiplication during the night, which is as effective as 10% glycolic acid but better tolerated by the skin.

For me, I was surprised to see how quickly I noticed results.  This is cream is super rich and creamy and a little goes a long way.  I expected good results as far as moisture replenishment, but I was surprised to see how my skin looked firmer and plumper (I mean this in a good way).  It smooths out any texture on my skin’s surface, almost as if I had on a primer or foundation.

Recently I had the opportunity to try some products from Raw Essentials Skincare by Carol Alt.  What I first loved about Raw Essentials is that it does not contain any synthetic chemical ingredients with a low temperature manufacturing process that retains the vitamins, minerals and nutrients of its key natural ingredients.  As someone with sensitive skin, I am always apprehensive when trying any new skincare, but I was looking forward to trying something without harsh chemicals.

The famed supermodel Carol Alt is not just another pretty face attached to a skincare line.  Carol Alt is dedicated to the raw lifestyle and named the line “Raw Essentials” because all of its active ingredients are 100% raw.  Raw Essentials will never use petroleum, sulfates (another allergy of mine) and detergents, synthetic preservatives like parabens, artificial colors and fragrances, and genetically modified organisms.  The company’s website says, “Raw skin care products allow your skin to absorb all of the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that are necessary for glowing, healthy, young-looking skin.”  Sounds good to me!

The Raw Essentials Vita Eye Serum helps reduce the appearance of puffy and tired eyes in mature and aging skin. This targeted beauty treatment features an 84% raw aloe content and polypeptides processed from raw carrot juice (Mom always told me carrots were good for my eyes).  While I don’t have “mature” skin, I love to try anti-aging products and I am especially excited about products that reduce puffiness.  With my allergies, I tend to wake up with puffy eyes, and I am always looking for an easy way to reduce this.

The eye serum is a roll-on, and it goes on so nice and smooth.  It feels cool and soothing when applying, and I noticed within the first uses that it helps de-puff my eyes in the morning before I apply my makeup.  It does it without drying out the skin around my eyes, and while I don’t yet have any crows feet, I definitely noticed my eye area looking smooth and refreshed.

I’m looking forward to trying more skincare products from Raw Essentials.  So far, I’m convinced this one is a winner!