Elizabeth Arden's NEW Rx Line: Triple Protection Factor SPF 50

NEW! Elizabeth Arden Rx Line

NYC, NY  As you may already know, I'm a great fan of EA's 8 Hour Cream which I've reviewed HERE partly due to its huge cult following among cosmetologists and makeup artists. Elizabeth Arden is evidently keeping up with the times as I was really excited to see her new Rx skincare line includes a substantial sunscreen and antioxidants in the formula.

NEW Triple Protection Factor SPF 50 (TPF 50)
One of the things I've stressed in my health and fitness books is to protect your skin when engaging in outdoor activities. It really shocks me to see women go in for all sorts of cosmetic procedures and anti-aging creams but completely forget to wear sunscreen daily. Don't let this be you! EA's NEW TPF 50 solves a lot of beauty issues in one shot as it is also the perfect BB cream to wear under your makeup.

TPF 50 Price: $56 for a 50ml airless cylinder.

Antioxidants & Enzymes
TPF 50 is a rich formula containing a DNA Complex, a highly potent protein based Antioxidant Complex PLUS a physical sunscreen with 50+ broad spectrum UV protection. I use Retin-A for acne and must wear sunblock year round. My skin is on the oily side so most sunscreens (even those for the face) are far too greasy to the point of causing my makeup to slide off. Ugh! I've been wearing the TPF 50 every day this week under all types of foundations and cosmetics. I really like how it balances my skin's moisture as it absorbs very quickly. Its sheer color works with any skin tone and is quite a bit lighter than Dr. Patricia Wexler's Tinted Moisturizer which only has a SPF of 30.  Here is the EA TPF 50 swatched on the underside of my wrist.

EA's TPF 50 swatched on the underside of my wrist.

Long Term Benefits
If your skin has been sun damaged in the past, the sunscreen in the TPF 50 alone could go a long way to restoring some of your skin's elasticity and smoothness. I've never been one for going to the beach and laying out in the sun every summer (although I still like to catch a few rays in our backyard pool), I saw a major improvement in my skin just by giving my "deep tan" a rest. With the added antioxidants and DNA Enzyme Complex contained in the TPF 50, I believe that sun damage reversal and healing will be greatly accelerated. I like the way the formula melts into my skin with NO greasy residue or shine. It does not settle into small facial lines and works very well with a variety of serums and primers.

Wearing IT! TPF SPF 50 is the perfect makeup base.

Wearing IT!
I really like how this formula feels on. The photo above was taken in the afternoon with no touch-ups or blotting. My skin feels perfectly balanced with no oily sheen or breakthrough. Better still is the confidence I feel knowing my skin is properly protected from the sun and free radicals in the environment. The link between sun damage, premature skin aging and non melanoma skin cancer are clear. Now you can take steps to avoid all that with one easy to wear product.

Eyewear: Rudy Project Sunflower Demi Turtle Sunglasses - Made in Italy
Skincare products c/o Elizabeth Arden, NYC
 

Back to School Cool Skincare

These are the essentials that nearly every high school or college student needs! Going back to school doesn't mean having to bring acne along too. With this little "care backpack", you can face the new term with ultimate confidence. Here's our Teacher's List:


NEW!!! Polar Bottle's Half Twist Stainless Steel Water Bottle
We all know how important proper hydration is to beautiful skin. Water helps remove toxins that can show up as breakouts and rough skin. The best hydration begins within and these new Half Twist Stainless Steel bottles from Polar Bottle are just the thing! Since these are made of stainless steel, you can go beyond water and pack along your favorite green tea or smoothie. Either way, every drink adds to your water quota of the day which should be between 6-8 cups.
Right now the X-Training BLOG is doing a FREE Give-Away of a Thermal Polar Bottle & The Eat Clean Cookbook by Tosca Reno so click this link to enter!


NEW!!! BLUE Clarisonic Mia Ultrasonic Skincare Brush
Portable, blue and ready to go! The New Ice Blue Clarisonic Mia is the perfect gift for your favorite co-ed. Small but mighty, it offers the same benefits as its big brother, the Clarisonic Plus. Using ultrasonic technology, the Clarisonic Mia effectively removes, oil, dirt and makeup 6x more effectively than manual washing. The gentle exfoliation is perfect for acne prone skin, keeping it clearer and smoother. Better still, it does all of this in 1 minute! The smaller size also makes it easy to pack to take the school showers or dorm bathrooms. This allows the immediate removal of sweat and toxins after gym class which would usually get sucked back into the skin.


Retin-A (Trentinoin) Micro Pump - REBATE!
Retin-A is only available by prescription but has a 30+ year track record for its effectiveness in dealing with acne, fine lines and wrinkles. A new innovation in the Retin-A line is the Micro Pump. The pump allows for a metered amount to be dispensed so there is no guessing and less waste. The new microsphere delivery system means that the product is gradually released into the skin, not all in one shot as with the regular gel. The Micro Gel is in fact more of a creamy consistency and not irritating or drying. Worth taking a trip to the doctor's office! Even better is the above offer for up to a $50 rebate on your purchase of Retin-A Micro Pump, (0.04% and 0.1%)

NEW!!! Coconut Microdermabrasion Crystals Soap
One of the problems many us face with the fall is the dryer air + dryer skin = flakiness. I developed this new Coconut Oil Microdermabrasion Soap primarily for the newly discovered health benefits of this plant oil but found it to be very moisturizing! Highly emollient and rich, it is perfect for dry skin. Can be used on the face or body and removes mascara and makeup like a dream. The spa grade Microdermabrasion crystals in the "bumpy face" of this new soap gently remove dead skin cells revealing fresher, plumper, healthier ones underneath. It really is an all in one skin treatment bar for face and body that you will not want to do without. See all of my 4.5 oz full sized Microdermabrasion Soaps in Original Blue, Rose, Seaweed and now Coconut.

Eating healthy is also very important to beautiful skin so make sure to include a few of these beauty foods in your diet every day:

• Avocado

• Shrimp

• Kale

• Salmon

• Wheat Germ

• Yams