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Pass the Cranberries and Pumpkin...oh, my!

Happy Thanksgiving!  Since Thanksgiving is a time to reflect (and eat!), I would just like to say how much I've enjoyed bringing you the best in beauty over the past year.  Of course, there are beauty products to talk about....today I'm bringing you cranberries.  And a little slice of pumpkin thrown in.

Arcona Cranberry Toner:  Cleanse, tone and hydrate with this 3-in-1 cranberry milk toner. Removes dirt, oil & makeup, protects and clarifies skin, neutralizes free radicals, and nourishes & heals for a glowing complexion.

The Body Shop Cranberry Body Butter:  Who could resist this?  A rich, intensive cream that moisturizes for up to 24 hours with a sweet, fruity and festive cranberry scent.




philosophy cranberry 3 in 1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath:  philosophy has captured the sweet, yet tangy scent of cranberry in their 24 oz shampoo, bubble bath, and shower gel. 

June Jacobs Perfect Pumpkin Peeling Enzyme Masque:  This purifying pumpkin enzyme smells just like pumpkin pie and is a natural, gentle alternative to AHA peels. Gently digests and exfoliates dead skin cells and impurities as it delivers pumpkin's botanical repair benefits into the skin.

Are there any cranberry or pumpkin products that are your favorites?  Let me know in the comments!

Beauty.com Friends & Family Event 2008

 

Beauty.com is hosting a Friends & Family Event on their website through Friday, November 7th at 11:59pm.  Take 20% off when shopping through the website; the discount should automatically be applied.

So what am I ordering?  Easy.  If you're an Arcona fan, this is the time to stock up!  I'll be ordering the Arcona White Tea Purifying Cleanser and the Triad pads.  If you'd like to see past reviews, you can find them here.

Beauty.com features some excellent beauty and skincare brands, including Somme Institute, Elemis, L'Occitane, Fresh, and yes, Eve Lom! Get your holiday lists out and start saving!  The best way not to miss these Friends & Family Events is to subscribe to the Beauty411 feed.  You'll be glad you did!

The ARCONA Studio

                                   

                                      

                                                            

Before the start of the Total Beauty Blogger's Summit, I made the decision to go to LA a day early so that I could experience a facial at the fabulous ARCONA Studio in Santa Monica.  I'm so glad I did, as it was an experience that I won't soon forget!

The ARCONA Studio is a beautiful space, with treatment rooms designed for comfort and efficiency.  My appointment started with a review of my skin and identification of any concerns that I had.  My main skincare concern is a few areas of sun damage.  Debbie was my esthetician for the Fruit Enzyme Peel, which she customized to my specific skin needs. The Fruit Enzyme Peel resurfaces the skin, leaving it glowing and healthy looking. The Fruit Enzyme Peel starts with cleansing and the application of an enzyme complex mask, which removes dead skin cells and helps to restore clarity and stimulate production of collagen.  Application of custom anti-oxidant serums is next, helping to restore the skin's softness and suppleness.  As each product was applied, you can't help but notice the wonderful smell.  The  treatment concluded with LED Light Therapy, which is beneficial for hyperpigmentation and skin conditions such as rosacea.  The LED Light Therapy stimulates collagen production and helps to repair skin damage.  At the conclusion of my treatments, my skin was glowing!

In discussing my treatment products, I shared with Debbie that I currently use several ARCONA products, including the ARCONA White Tea Purifying Cleanser, as well as the Triad Pads.  The Triad Pads are in a league of their own; a multi-tasking cranberry-scented pad that cleanses, tones and hydrates. I like to use the Triad Pads in the evening, when I can cleanse, tone, hydrate AND remove makeup.  In addition to all that, the Triad Pads are an excellent treatment product, as they contain vitamins, phyto-nutrients, essential fatty acids and rice milk.  Like all ARCONA products, they are cold-processed in small batches with active, natural ingredients.

The ARCONA Studio is located at 425 Broadway (across from Fred Segal) in Santa Monica.  More information on the ARCONA Studio can be found here.  Whether to learn about a new skincare regimen, purchase products or to nurture yourself with a skin service, I can highly recommend the ARCONA Studio. You can find ARCONA products online at beauty.com and sister site drugstore.com.

Arcona White Tea Purifying Cleanser

Arcona White Tea Purifying Cleanser is a gentle but effective start to your daily skin care routine.  Don't be fooled by the zen-like vibe the bottle gives off.  This all-natural cleanser is packed with antioxidants like white and green tea, cranberry enzymes and yucca, vitamin E and aloe extracts.  What does this cleansing cocktail do for your skin?  Plenty.  Not only does the White Tea Purifying Cleanser leave your skin soft and toned, but it nourishes and clarifies.  You only need a small amount of this concentrated cleanser to work up a lather.  You won't want to wash it off, though, as it smells so wonderful.  The Arcona White Tea Purifying Cleanser can be used by all skin types.  I absolutely love this cleanser and would re-purchase this in a minute.

Arcona is a skin care line and facial treatment Studio in Santa Monica, CA.  The company was started by a woman named Arcona, who used to say that "live, active ingredients change your skin; color, fragrance and consistency don't."  What's unique about Arcona is its all-natural approach and use of cosmeceutical-grade ingredients, like enzymes, antioxidants and amino acids that are formulated to work together to get powerful results.  What's more, the active ingredients are cold-processed in small batches to keep them active and effective.  You can purchase Arcona products through their website, at authorized spas and retailers, and at Beauty.com.