staffer rave: laboratoire remède translucent uv coat (plus, get one free!)

We all have that one beauty product we’d buy vats of if we could (now, where some of us would store those vats in our tiny apartments is another story, but we don’t worry about details like that in fantasy world). In the case of our Spa Brand Manager Gillian, that product is laboratoire remède’s translucent uv coat.

Since she worships the featherweight SPF formula (I hear she has some sort of shrine to it in her bathroom, but that could just be a rumor), I asked her to elaborate on her love for it—and did she ever. Here’s what she had to say:

check out that spiffy new packaging!

check out that spiffy new packaging!

“I’ve been using translucent uv coat for seven years. I love it because I’m not a foundation wearer, but it gives me a little coverage and just really evens out the tone of my skin. I don’t end up too shiny or matte, and it doesn’t clash with bronzer or powder if I add those to the mix. What makes it so special is that it’s not a heavy moisturizer—you can get light coverage/color and UV protection and still use your favorite moisturizer underneath. I love that it has SPF 30 so I can use it over a non-SPF moisturizer without feeling guilty.

I turned my friend onto it who has amazing, smooth, fair skin, and I can tell when she has it on—her skin just looks like porcelain perfection. Maybe it’s the soft-focusing powders. Now, of course she’s addicted too.”

Gillian could go on about it all day (believe me when I tell you that was just a snippet of the praise she lavished on this product). And after reading that, I bet you’re just a little bit curious to try it yourself if you haven’t already. Well, lucky you—there’s a way for you to try it free with this special spa offer:

Get a free translucent UV coat with any Laboratoire Remède purchase and/or Alchemy Facial through October 15.* (Shade availability may vary by location.)**

Now go get yours and make Gillian proud!

‘Skin’-cerely,

Miss Bliss

*Sorry, but this offer isn’t available at Bliss Ft. Lauderdale, Washington D.C. or Atlanta – Downtown.
**You’ll receive the original UV Coat packaging and formula with this offer, but keep in mind for future purchases that Laboratoire Remède has recently made some changes: the UV Coat bottle has a fresh new look, and the shades are now slightly darker, so longtime wearers should test before buying if possible.

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Take our quiz to see what you’ll love most about best of skintentions!

Traveling
The Jetsetter – You are a Bliss Girl who racks up enough frequent flier miles to vacation in Bora Bora at least once a year, and an expert packer who winks at the TSA employees as you effortlessly glide through airport security. You’ll love Best of Skintentions because instead of packing a separate moisturizer, sun protection and skin illuminator, you can just stash one travel-friendly tube in your carry-on. No matter where your passport takes you, your face will be protected with this mega moisturizer.

Bargain-Hunting
The Recessionista - You are a Bliss Girl who loves a deal. You set your alarm clock for the Barney’s sample sale because you go ga-ga for Gucci but paying full price for anything makes your checkbook groan. You’ll love Best of Skintentions because for only $35, you get serious UVA/UVB protection, a daily dose of antioxidant vitamins, minerals and omegas to keep skin looking healthy, plus phytonutrients from tonka beans for a luminous finish. Talk about a good ‘skin’-vestment!

Web Surfing
The Techie - You are a Bliss Girl who lives for updating her Twitter status, recording your own YouTube videos, and ‘fanning’ your favorite brands on Facebook—not to mention all that time you spend glued to the keyboard at the office. You’ll love Best of Skintentions because it offers protection from the UVA radiation that’s emitted from computer screens and fluorescent lights, which causes signs of aging. Plus, it meets the standards of Japan’s stringent PA++ rating system for UVA protection (to help you say “sayonara” to wrinkles).

Being Outside
The Nature Lover - You are a Bliss Girl who loves being outside, whether it’s slaloming down ski slopes, splashing in the swimming pool, or hiking the trails. You spend a lot of time absorbing the sun, but you don’t want your face to show it! You’ll love Best of Skintentions because it not only shields against burn-causing UVB rays, but is also one of the only moisturizers with a PA++ rating which indicates that it’s clinically proven to protect against age-inducing UVA rays.

Bliss Kisses!
<3 Karen
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What everyone should know about SPF

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Since we recently launched Best of Skintentions, a new daily moisturizer with SPF 15 and a pa++ to protect against UVA and UVB rays, we thought it was about time to talk about sunscreen. At Bliss, we believe that wearing sunscreen strong>every day s the most important step in your skin care routine.

We want to educate, answer any questions, and enlighten you as to how important it is to protect your skin. If you have questions, feel free to comment on our blog postings and and we will do our best to answer them in a timely manner.

SPF is not an ingredient. It is an indicator of the length of time the product provides sun protection. Most people start burning after just 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. With an SPF 15, that person would be able to stay protected from burning for 150 minutes (15 X 10).
With each re- application, the length of time cuts in half. If the first application is good for 150 minutes, the second application lasts 75 minutes, next application 37 minutes. It is like a chicken in the oven… keep the heat on and it will keep cooking!

Always reapply sun protection after swimming, perspiring, working out because water and perspiration will diminish the effectiveness of the SPF.

There are two types of sunscreens. Physical sunscreens sit on the skin’s surface and form a barrier that deflects UVA and UVB. Chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin and absorb UVB rays; when some UVB does penetrate, tanning occurs but without the burn.

A chemical sunscreen should be applied to clean dry skin about 30 minutes prior to sun exposure for maximum effectiveness. A physical sunscreen should be applied over moisturizer, before makeup application (on face) or directly to body.

how much sunscreen do you need to use?
For your body, you need one ounce (an old fashioned shot glass). For face, make a stripe of sunscreen on two fingers – that is the amount necessary for face, ears, neck. Reapply every two hours.

For everday protection from UVA and UVB rays, Best of Skintentions preserves skin’s youthful appearance by maintaining its soft, supple and healthy-glowing skin and protecting it from the sun. Phytonutrient rich garden cress sprouts effectively detoxify the skin and protect against free radicals. Lychee extract reduces negative effects of UV irradiation on cell metabolism and provides essential moisture to the skin. A cocktail of vitamins, minerals and omegas promotes healthy skin function and serves as a daily ‘dew’ diligence for visible age prevention. SPF 15 protects your skin from both UVA and UVB. Tested for measurable UVA protection levels, best of skintentions shields your skin against the biggest culprit of age acceleration and promotes a youthful complexion

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please leave a comment and we will responder fast than you can say ingrown hair eliminating peeling pads 500 times fast.

Bliss Kisses
<3 Karen
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Photostabilized Sun Protection

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We received a great question about photostabilization. Yes, the sunscreen ingredients in Best of Skintentions are photostabilized. This opens the door to talk about one of my favorite skincare topics – sun protection. Just to clarify, SPF is a measure of protection, not an ingredient. If unprotected skin takes an average of 10 minutes to burn, and SPF 15 would provide 150 minutes of protection from burning. A sunscreen is a topical formulation intended to protect skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation from the sun. The active ingredients contained in sunscreens are chemical compounds that either reflect and scatter the harmful UV rays, or absorb them and dissipate their energy harmlessly. Photostabilizers are organic compounds that help to prevent the sun protection ingredients from degrading, thus losing their effectiveness in sunlight.

While photostabilizers are important for maintaining the effectiveness of a sun protection product, the best ways to protect skin from burning and aging are:

proper application – use adequate amounts of sunscreen; about 1 fl oz for the body and a stripe down two fingers for the face. Apply 20-30 minutes before sun exposure. Use sun protection every day.
frequent reapplication — reapply every 2 hours when outdoors; reapply more frequently when swimming or sweating a lot.

look for both an SPF and a UVA rating. Most sun protection products in the USA do not have a tested, demonstrated UVA rating; even if the package says UVA protection, if you do not see a rating and an established testing system on the label, you cannot be sure of the UVA protection effectiveness. SPF only measures UVB protection against burning rays. UVA are the aging rays.

Best of skintentions is a daily moisturizer with a megadose of botanical vitamins, minerals and antioxidants PLUS photostabilized, tested, demonstrated UVB and UVA protection. All at a very friendly $35. Woohoo!

Bliss Kisses,
Donna
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