Thursday, April 10, 2008

Product Patrol: This Week's Hottest Launches

Struck for ideas to coax you out of transitional-spring-weather mode and fully embrace summer beach days, barbecues, and bronzers? Let this week’s top five product launches get your skin, and your psyche, ready for some fun in the sun.—Jennifer Appenrodt

Summer Factor: Exfoliate for sun-ready skin.
Ojon Tawaka "The Ball": “The Ball” buffs away dryness as it infuses your skin with the powerful antioxidant and purifying properties of wildcrafted Tawaka™ ingredients. This skin-smoothing sphere is inspired by a beauty ball only available in the Tawaka village, tucked deep in the remote tropical rainforests of Central America. It’s made in small batches, with each ball taking up to two days to produce! It's loaded with essential fatty acids to prevent dry, flaky skin and doesn’t contain artificial color, sulfate, silicone, or preservatives. Fun fact: “The Ball” contains the same antioxidant amount as 2,834 lbs of blueberries! P.S. It’s been sitting at my desk and I’m tempted to take a bite… it smells and looks like a big ball of chocolate!

Summer Factor: Don’t sacrifice your skin to achieve sunkissed looks—we’ve got self tanners and bronzers for that.
Sephora Brand Sun Safety Kit ($85 Value):
This kit features 11 travel-friendly sizes of the best names in summer skincare products. Sephora makes sure you are beach ready by providing ample sun protection, all tucked away in a limited-edition Sephora pouch.You will find products from Korres, Peter Thomas Roth, DDF, Cosmedicine, Juice Beauty, Murad, Shiseido, MD Skincare, Clarins, Smashbox, and Tarte. One hundred percent of the net profits will benefit the Skin Cancer Foundation, so you can promote a good cause while protecting your skin.. It will be available from April through June 2008 or while supplies last, so, you better hurry!

Summer Factor: For an extra beachy-keen glow, try this makeup that can stand up to both the sun and water.
CARGO Melt-Proof™ Make-Up Collection:
This limited-edition, Sephora-exclusive collection features three melt-proof, water-resistant makeup products: a mascara, bronzer, and a tri-color Eye-Cheek-Lip Palette. The special Melt-proof™ formulation uses a mixture of emollients and waxes to form a water-resistant film on the skin. Easy application (all products can be applied with a swipe of the finger) make it great for days spent poolside or at the beach.

Summer Factor: Spritz some on after a day in the sun to freshen up and smell wondrous.
Missoni Acqua:
Missoni’s new scent, Acqua, is all about “the beach, the water, and summers in Sardinia”. Sounds good to us! This super fresh scent is packaged in a beautifully crafted translucent green bottle and a cabochon cap. Inspired by the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, this fresh fragrance combines fruity notes of grapefruit and melon with floral etchings of Violet, Freesia, Peony, Tuscan Iris, and Jasmine.
Summer Factor: After being outside all day, cleanse your skin with these moisturizing, coconut-scented bath products.
Philosophy The Tiki Hut Gift Set:
This three-piece gift set from Philosophy has summer and fun written all over it. A coconut-scented 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel, and Bubble Bath come with a highly emollient body butter and high-gloss lip shine. It’s all packaged in cute Tiki hut, making it the perfect summertime gift.

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