3 Legit, Inexpensive Exfoliators
Jan 24, 2012
Skin has a way of taking on reptilian qualities this time of year. In order to allow your creams and serums to fully penetrate your skin, exfoliation is key. The Beauty Girl and I are both maj fans of ExfoliKate (check out her interview with Somerville!), but the stuff can cost you close to $90. Here are three great exfoliators, at lower price points, that I’m digging right now:
Queen Helene Gentle Oatmeal 'n Honey Natural Facial Scrub ($5) Cheap, gentle and light enough for everyday use: it’s the Cetaphil of exfoliators.
It’s esthetician approved and the creamy formula sloughs off dead skin cells lickety-split.
Biore SkinPreservation Even Smoother Microderm Exfoliator ($14) A quick 30-60 second massage of the alumina 
crystals, the same type used in professional microdermabrasion, clears all traces of sallowness. It’s also infused with ceramides and antioxidants that amp up its anti-aging benefits. My makeup is going on smoother.
philosophy the microdelivery micro-massage exfoliating wash ($8-$58) Virtually fragrance free with eensie weensie particles, it’s far from irritating. Again,
a 30-60 massage reveals a refreshed, glowy complexion. I’ve found that the scrubbing action works up a satisfying, light froth. Use it at night to clear pores of a day’s worth of grime and prep skin for the rest of your nighttime routine.
(Posted by Cody)
Face Scrub Giveaway Winners Announced!
Jun 8, 2011Congrats to Aylin, Linda and Sydney -- winners of the ExfoliKate giveaway. Thank you to everyone who entered. Good news is I've got more giveaways in store so stay tuned!
Beauty Giveaway! Win $85 ExfoliKate Face Scrub
May 25, 2011
Snakeskin is sexy. On a handbag or pair of shoes, that is. But when skin’s texture starts to coordinate with accessories, the look becomes downright icky.
The easiest fix for a smoother, brighter complexion is to exfoliate – a fancy word for scrubbing skin.
I first learned about Kate Somerville’s best-selling face scrub back in the glory days of magazines when beauty editors like myself chewed up car services like a pack of gum. At the time, I was working at Shop Etc. magazine, writing a story about celebs' favorite beauty products. Molly Sims told me hers was Exfolikate, created by esthetician to the stars Kate Somerville (Paula Abdul, Jessica Alba and Paris Hilton are among her many A-list clients). I’m not usually a sucker when it comes to star endorsements, but Molly’s complexion sold me, and I gave it a try.
Expense accounts have since dwindled and Shop Etc. no longer exists (R.I.P.). However, my relationship with Kate Somerville’s ExfoliKate has been a fairytale. The formula is as green as the Wicked Witch but don't be scared. Its powers are all positive. Fruit enzymes like papaya and pineapple eat up dead cells and its got tiny granules that further help to gently polish and soften skin. I recommend using a couple of nights a week after cleansing. Just lightly rub on a thin layer, using circular motions, and rinse off after about twenty or thirty seconds. You'll be left with the best accessory yet -- a radiant complexion.
Here's your chance to try it for yourself! I’m giving 3 lucky readers the chance to score this $85 exfoliating treatment.
To enter to win, comment on this post, follow me on twitter (twitter.com/NPTheBeautyGirl) and RT this message. Good luck!
Nicole Pearl, The Beauty Girl, has written for national publications including Allure, Cosmo, Marie Claire, Self, In Style, Seventeen, and more. She's covered NYC and LA Fashion Weeks, has appeared on TV as a top beauty and style expert and has been a guest speaker for corporations. The Beauty Girl blog is Nicole's exclusive insider notebook, sharing her V.I.P. access to the latest in beauty. Welcome! Still curious about Nicole? Click here. To book this beauty expert for parties, events, TV segments, media tours, personal consultations and appearances, email info@thebeautygirl.com
