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The Search to Find the Perfect Retexturizing Gel… I’ve searched the shelves of beauty stores, testing different friends’ suggestions and trying out various brands to find the perfect retexturizing product that I could not only use on myself but suggest to my clients as well.   It may not sound like a difficult task, but because our skin is always changing due to hormones, sun damage, environmental effects and even just plain ol’ everyday stress, it’s great to find a product that can be used with various skin types from sensitive skin, acne prone and even mature skin all while creating a wonderful glow regardless of the skin type! I am very cautious when it comes to my skin since my late twenties and now in my early thirties I have had acne prone, oily skin. I have tried retexturizing products that were so strong that under a magnify lamp in the esthetician’s suite you could see tiny little scratches to your skin (I don’t care how dry your skin is…but harsh products like that are harming your skin rather than improving it!). I’ve also found retexturizing products that caused me to break out after a few tries, and there have been wonderful products that would put a huge dent in my wallet if I even contemplated purchasing them! (I have kids’ sports, back to school shopping and bills I have to worry about, rather than purchasing an overly priced product that you’re only purchasing for the name.) I needed something not only effective but affordable. I Have Found The One I Love! Ladies and Gentlemen…the search is over!!! I have found the one I love! (Note to my husband, you’re not being replaced…I promise!) But I have discovered this amazing retexturizing gel from Clearista which was reasonably priced and it has found its way into my daily routine with my other favorite products! It’s Clearista’s Retexturizing Gel and it came in such cute packaging that it even looks good out on your vanity with its blue container and gem like lid!     How I Use Clearista’s Retexturizing Gel In My Routine… Clearista’s Retexturizing Gel is very effective but gentle enough where it can be used one to two times a day. Due to my history of breakouts, I recommend for myself and anyone with acne prone or sensitive skin to use it once a day. On those days that you have a lot of makeup on, or thick sunscreen use it not only in the morning but once at night. This will not only exfoliate your skin but also help rid your skin of congested areas and prevent future breakouts. After I am finished cleansing my face with my favorite cleanser, I apply a quarter size amount of the retexturizing gel on a freshly washed, damp face and massage in a circular motion for about 45 seconds and rinse with luke warm water. What makes this gel such a great product is that it’s packed with jojobo beads which is an amazing gentle exfoliator and the beads give you not only a scrub, moisturizer and a serum all in one bottle. You can use the gel on your upper arms, hands, feet, backside and anywhere you need a little exfoliation. After I rinse my face, I spritz with a toner then apply my moisturizer and I’m set!   Overall Review of Clearista’s Retexturizing Gel… Overall Clearista’s Retexturizing Gel is like a microdermabrasion in a bottle! It’s a lifesaver! As much as I love getting facials (even though I can do my own, I enjoy the relaxation of having it done by another Esthetician) but I simply don’t have the time or energy to do so. The convenience of having a product that works so well with instant results and a wonderfully reasonable price tag is pretty difficult to find, so when you discover a great one, you just gotta hold on tight and never let go! It did everything from hydrate, tighten, soften and smooth my skin and leave me with a beautiful glow. I loved the fact that even with all my freckles, I was able to achieve a smoother; more even toned brightness after several uses. It is a great product and I will be recommending it to my friends, family and my clients. Hope you guys enjoy the product as much as I do! You’re going to be hooked!   Blog Written by askderm's Guest Esthetician  Stephanie Ivonne is a New Jersey licensed Esthetician.  Her fun-loving, outgoing personality will shine through her product selections & reviews to help you discover the hottest skincare and beauty products. When Stephanie is not scouring the internet for the next hot skincare product, she is a mother to two wonderful biological children, a dedicated foster mom and is devoted to her husband of 13 years.

Glytone Mild Gel wash is my ride-or-die of the facial cleanser world and lives 24/7 in my shower or on my bathroom counter (and that is valuable space so that means something); it does everything that I need it to and more, and I love when a product does that, it just gives me more reason to love it. I don’t know what it is about my skin or if it's the makeup I wear or what, but I am a person who needs to exfoliate on a very regular basis to avoid the buildup of dead skin cells on my face. For some reason my skin sheds its cells so much, and there seems to be no rhyme or reason. Because of this I am always looking for products that do double duty or help exfoliate gently enough to use on a regular basis without hurting or over drying my skin; and my search has ended because Gyltone Mild Gel Wash is just the thing I am looking for and just the thing my skin needs to stay clear, smooth, and radiant. After a long day of work, errands, the gym, and whatever else my hectic schedule has to offer me; not only do I have all the oil and makeup built up from the day to take care of before hitting the sheets, I also have environmental junk on my face from pollution in the air. I am also way tired  and the last thing I want to do (although I know I should and I love the results) is do a multi-step system of cleansing, toning, and exfoliating that will take me what feels like forever and distance me from the comfort of my loving bed.   The Glytone Mild Gel Wash solves all of that in one step and I love it more than I have loved any other facial cleanser. It removes my makeup, even stubborn eye makeup, it dissolves all oil and dirt, balances the PH of my skin to leave it with the perfect level of natural moisture, and doesn’t cause that tight feeling a lot of other facial cleansers cause from over drying. This has been a lifesaver for me in the mornings because I know this product works, and it works fast! This product was created through the collaboration of two pharmacists and a doctor. If you are someone who has serious skin issues, extremely sensitive skin, or if your dermatologist has you on skincare regimen, it is recommended you consult them before using this product. Since using this product, I have noticed a reduction in my break out problem spots and I haven’t seen any new blemishes pop up. I personally attribute this to the fact that it uses glycolic acid to do all of the wonderful things that it does, the balance and the formula of this product is amazing. The consistency of this product is really gel like, as the name would suggest but it is a thicker gel so it does require some water to really get the lather going, once it does lather, it is the perfect amount and the  lather rinses clean without any residue left behind. It preps the skin perfectly for your moisturizer and if you use it in the morning, leaves the perfect canvas for applying makeup. I’ve fallen head over heels for this product. If I skip a day, I immediately regret it when my skin is oily later in the day. Seriously consider adding this to your life and then do it, you are going to use it and you are going to love it and your skin will thank you for it.     Blog Written by askderm's Beauty Blogger Sydney Nichole is a self-proclaimed beauty nerd.  She stays on top of the latest makeup, hair, and beauty trends. She is an active contributor to our youtube channel with how-to-videos and talking about beauty products.

I like to think of myself as being a free spirited type of girl who has always loved the boho look (even before it became such a popular trend that not only have you probably seen your best friend looking towards for fashion inspiration but also celebrities, your barista and heck even your mother!). There is something about that wild child look I find not only beautiful but I find it always lives on throughout the years. It’s an easy, effortless and sexy look that I go to majority of the time and not having to worry about running late or having to straighten my naturally thin, wavy hair. This is a look anyone can do but just like having the right fashion pieces to achieve the look, you need the right beauty products to finish the look…especially when it comes to your hair. The DS Laboratories Revita Styling Gel is a great product to get those boho waves. Revita Styling Gel Isn’t Your Typical Styling Gel… I have tried so many different products to not only hold my waves nicely but to also give my limp, thin hair volume and body. I’m not talking about a ‘Jersey Shore’ type of volume, but at least some nice lift to my hair (can’t I just wake up with a stylist on hand, please!?). There were styling gel products that had the beachy salt effect that left my hair very dry, there were also ones that left my hair very ‘crispy’ and hard and then there were those that were so heavy that it didn’t hold my waves and all! I wanted to be able to run my fingers through my hair or heck, have my husband touch my hair without it being sticky to touch. That’s why I really loved DS Laboratories Revita Styling Gel as soon as my order arrived…that’s right, I fell in love just opening the shipping box it came in. Why you may ask? Well, first off the smell is absolutely amazing! The lovely floral fragrance you could smell through the bottle and that wonderful scent lasted in my hair for hours! It wasn’t a strong scent but a nice subtle scent that received many compliments especially after hugging my girlfriends (they loved the scent and product so much, that several of my best friends purchased their own!...what would you girls do without me?!) . I could put Revita Styling Gel on wet, damp or dry hair and be very happy with the results. The styling gel hugged my waves with a smooth and silky effect. I could run my fingers through my hair without getting tangled or knotted and my hair still felt soft throughout the day. Because the texture of Revita Styling Gel is so silky and smooth, a little really goes a long way and you really don’t need much to work through your hair. My thin, long hair did very well with nickel sized amount and it still gave my hair a nice lift and beautiful boho waves. To get the best waves for my hair, I applied a little more than a nickel size amount onto my damp hair and ran my fingers through making sure I covered all strands as well as detangling any knots then I scrunch my waves and wait for them to air dry. It takes me less than ten minutes to do my boho waves and I love the free time that I save up not having to waste forty minutes straightening my hair and I can actually have time to catch up on emails or better yet read a book (yeah, that last part won’t happen but it’s nice to dream!) Once You Try It You’ll Be Hooked… Revita Styling Gel is a botanically rich volumizing gel that not only increases the volume of your hair but holds hair leaving it shiny and with body. It’s touchable, long lasting effect will make this one of your favorite hair products to use on a daily basis.   The quality of the Revita Styling Gel is well worth the purchase as it is optimal for hair and scalp health and is a great product with wonderful results. This styling gel will do wonders on your hair leaving it beautiful and smelling absolutely amazing! I became hooked from first sight, and hopefully you will too! DS Laboratories has launched an entirely NEW styling line, stay tuned for future DS Laboratories Revita Reviews.     Blog Written by askderm's Guest Esthetician  Stephanie Ivonne is a New Jersey licensed Esthetician.  Her fun-loving, outgoing personality will shine through her product selections & reviews to help you discover the hottest skincare and beauty products. When Stephanie is not scouring the internet for the next hot skincare product, she is a mother to two wonderful biological children, a dedicated foster mom and is devoted to her husband of 13 years.