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About Face: Top Three Anti-Aging Products

I take skin care very seriously, mostly because I'm extremely vain, but also because I love the look and feel of healthy, glowing skin. Unfortunately there are around one gazillion skincare products to choose from and it's all very confusing and overwhelming. I've spent way too much money trying to find a magic potion, but I've finally found a regimen that works and I'd like to share the cliff notes version with you (because my friends are sick of hearing about it.)

The following three products are my holy grail for beautiful skin and anti-aging effects:

1. Sunscreen. This is your first line of defense. Anti-aging is all about prevention and without a photo- stable chemical or physical sunscreen you might as well rub baby oil on your face and forget about it.

2. Retinoids.  They are popular because they work.  Retinol builds collagen, improves the texture of skin and gets rid of fine lines and wrinkles.  As a bonus, it will shrink your pores and keep away pimples and blackheads. There are affordable over-the-counter retinol products, Green Cream is a cult favorite, but if you have access to a dermatologist get a prescription for the good stuff.  This is the stuff that makes your face glow.

3. Vitamin C.  Vitamin C acsorbic acid is a powerful antioxidant that neutralize free radicals, increases collagen and reverses and protects against sun damage. It stays on your skin for 48 hours, so a little goes a long way to protect and brighten your complexion. There are a few great C serums on the market.  My personal favorite is Skinceuticals C E Freulic, but there are a ton of less expensive options. You can even make your own. Just make sure it has the acsorbic acid.

If you have any questions feel free to ask me anything.  I'll be doing a more in-depth post about my favorite sun protections in May for National Skin Cancer Month.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 55 has a MUA rating of 76%
Green Cream has a MUA rating of 76%
Skinceuticals CE Freulic has a MUA rating of 71%

Real Fake Boobs

According to WWD the median bra size in the United States has increased over the last decade from a 36C to 36DD. 

This means nothing to me, as I've stayed exactly the same over the last decade. My mom assured me that someday my breasts would arrive, but I've stopped waiting for them and have totally learned to love my body the way it is.

That doesn't mean I wasn't all over this amazing, boob enhancing bra that my friend introduced me to. The first time I saw her wearing it I gasped.  I was like, "What's happening here?  How did you do this?"

She told me it was the U-Plunge Bra by Fashion Forms and that I should buy it in nude and black and to thank her later.  Instead of adding bulk like most padded bras, this little miracle worker pushes your tits together and gives you natural looking cleavage.  The kind that looks amazing with wrap dresses and low-cut sweaters.

I'll warn you though, despite how the model looks on the box, you will not look good once you have your clothes off. You'll want to remove this wunder bra yourself.