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Have dry skin?

By Mercedes Sanchez

Clinique’s Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator cream gel hit shelves this January– just in time to prevent your skin from drying this winter. Clinical tests show that in three days, the skin’s moisture is dramatically strengthened and improved.

I tried this product and recommend it especially if your skin falls under the dry to very dry category. It could be applied in the morning or at night.

Clinique Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator. $36

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Holiday Makeup Series

Make sure your eyeshadow lasts throughout your Christmas or New Year’s party with CoverGirl’s Intense ShadowBlast Eye Color.

A lipgloss that makes your mouth shimmer

This product goes from liquid-to-powder and has a built-in primer allowing your makeup to last all night. It’s perfect for the holidays and comes in six shades: Beige, Extreme Green, Platinum Pop, Blue Bomb, Brown Bling and Forever Pink.

CoverGril Intense ShadowBlast Eye Color. $7.99

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Holiday Makeup Series

By Mercedes Sanchez

I’m more of a lipstick girl, but if you’re looking for a long lasting lip gloss for the holidays I recommend Bobbi Brown’s High Shimmer Lip Gloss in Bare Sparkle 15.

I tried the lip gloss during the day (see photo here) and I liked that it was moisturizing and non-sticky. It’s enriched with Vitamin C and E– and I have to admit that I love the shimmer!

Bobbi Brown High Shimmer Gloss. $23.00

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Keep your skin hydrated this winter

By Mercedes Sanchez

With the temperature beginning to drop, many of us are already starting to feel the dry effects on our skin. To keep our face and body moisturized this winter, we recommend the following skincare essentials:

Face
For acne prone or oily skin, I personally recommend Complex 15. This bottle contains Phospholipids which restore & maintain natural moisture balance in dry, sensitive skin. It’s ideal for sensitive skin because it’s hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and fragrance free. You might not be able to find this product in the drugstore, but do try your local apothecary.

For stronger protection, try Clinique’s SuperDefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer Dry Combination. It fights visible signs of stress and aging while providing daily moisture.

See how we overcame adult acne

Body
I can bet that oatmeal baths are not part of your daily routine. To soothe dry skin, we recommend Eucerin Calming Itch Relief Treatment. It provides immediate relief to dry skin. It calms the itch with cooling menthol and natural oatmeal.

Lips
Don’t be fooled by the crisp weather; the sun’s rays can still cause harm to your skin even during the winter. Avoid chapped lips while getting sun protection with Neutrogena’s Lip Moisturizer with SPF 15.

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This blog post also appeared on VistaMagazine.com where I contribute as a fashion and beauty writer.

What’s your go-to product for the winter?

Pantene Video with Stylist Carlos Vera

By Mercedes Sanchez

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I had a blast participating in this video with Pantene Celebrity Stylist Carlos Vera. Take a look at the video above where he talks about fishtail braids. If you don’t speak Spanish, I transcribed it below:

Tu Pantene: Braids from Summer to Fall

Braids were in style during the summer. They’re still good for the fall, but they tend to be more loose. On Mercedes, we applied the Pantene Anti Frizz Straightening Cream on her damp hair. We then dried her hair and created this fishtail braid. I love braids because they’re easy to create and super sexy.

Take a look on the new Tu Pantene Facebook page or on You Tube. Let us know what you think! And look out for our next video early next year.

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Tell us: How do you like to wear your hair in the fall?