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Get Your Skin Glowing with Clinique's New Moisturizer and Highlighter

In my recent Racked SF roundup, I found a lot of amazing beauty products to give you a beautiful highlight and glow. I haven't used Clinique skincare in years but I am currently obsessed with the CLINIQUE Turnaround Daytime Revitalizing Moisturizer Rosy Glow ($38 at Sephora). This moisturizer gives you a healthy glow and helps give your face a perfect base to brighten up your face. The moisturizer comes in two tones: Rosy Glow and Golden Glow. I have both and really love both of them with my skin tone. The Rosy Glow gives more warmth. But the kicker to this moisturizer isn't how fantastic it highlights, it feels like BUTTER when you put it on your face. I love the texture and how it absorbs into the skin. Another plus in my book is the tube format so your fingers aren't constantly dipping into a jar.

You may not need to powder your face after this moisturizer but I like to use some loose powder lightly over my T-Zone. When I add the CLINIQUE Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight ($21 at Sephora) on top of the apples of my cheek, I immediately see a healthy fresh face! It's easy to use as you simply need to swipe it over any place you want to highlight. I've been pairing it with the coral-toned Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso which gives me a pretty and natural look that I love. The Chubby Stick is great because the cream formula really lasts all day. I also like that there's no sparkles if someone is close to you. It's a wonderful shimmer and sheen that brings out the highpoints of your face.

These two beauty finds from Clinique are my go-to healthy glow products. Try out the moisturizer in store and trust me you will be hooked once you feel how buttery it is!

Clinique has teamed up with Lulu DK and right now at Macy's you can get a free 7 piece gift with any $27 Clinique purchase. The gift includes an exclusive limited edition Lulu DK cosmetics bag and mini clutch.

Review products were provided by Clinique.

Radical Skincare Promo: Get 10% Off

I can't say enough good things about Radical Skincare. I found the brand last summer while browsing around Space NK and it's been one of my favorites ever since. Now you can try some of their amazing products for yourself. If you are new to the brand, I recommend to start with their Radical Start Set ($99). It comes with their Advanced Peptide Antioxidant Serum (love this one!), the Anti-Aging Restorative Moisture, 4-in-1 Eye Revive Creme and Age Defying Exfoliating Pads.
Make sure to enter the code RADICAL10 for your 10% discount at checkout!

Shop now at Radical Skincare.

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Clarins New Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate

The skin around your eyes is one of the most delicate areas of your face. I never skip eye cream and have tried so many different kinds. I always go back to Clarins for their formulas that hydrate without being greasy or heavy. I have been using the new Clarins Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate ($83 at Clarins) for a month now and just love how the skin around my eyes are looking good. I've got reduced puffiness and hardly see a fine line around my eyes (even now in my early 40's).

It only takes a minute to apply each day morning and night. The results will last you a lifetime! The key to eye cream is using it correctly. You don't need a lot of product and the key is to gently press it into your skin. Watch the Clarins video below on how to apply that includes draining the pressure points.

Purchase the Clarins Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate at clarinsusa.com.

Get 7 samples free with any order over $50 with code 777 (valid through today, March 19).

Review product provided by Clarins

Neue Galerie Exclusive: AERIN Rose Balm Lipstick Set

In collaboration with the Neue Galerie in New York, AERIN introduces an exclusive AERIN Rose Balm Lipstick Set in honor of the opening of the "Gustav Klimt and Adele Bloch-Bauer: The Woman in Gold" which is the highlight of the new exhibition.

Inspired by "The Woman in Gold", the AERIN Rose Balm Lipstick Set features two shades: Liebling, a top-selling AERIN shade, evokes the warm blush tones in Adele’s lips and cheeks, and Sequin, a Neue Galerie exclusive, glows with a golden shimmer that captures the radiance of her gown. AERIN's lipsticks are one of my favorites and you can see my review in my October Favorites from last fall. I love the soft rose scent and how the color lasts. The luxurious lipstick case also doubles as a mirror for applying lipstick.

The set is available for a limited time through the Neue Galerie Design Shop for $64. All sales support the exhibition and education programs of the Neue Galerie.

Purchase the AERIN Rose Balm Lipstick Set at in store or online at shop.neuegalerie.org.

Radical Skincare's New Hand and Nail Multi-Repair Creme

Radical Skincare's new Hand and Nail Multi-Repair Créme ($55) is a gift from the heavens. Radical Skincare is one of the top anti-aging skincare lines and they have put all their amazing ingredients into this wonderful hand cream that protects your hands and reduces signs of aging like spots and wrinkles. I've always been conscious of protecting the skin on my hands as they also can age you if you don't take care of them. The cream contains an extra of natural myrrh that strengthens nails and conditions cuties.

Once I put the cream on my hands, it feels like butter and is easily absorbed. My hands feel sooooo amazingly soft after I use this cream! There's no greasy residue at all. A little goes a long way and I put a small drop on my hand and massage it really well around my cuticles. It has stopped all my dryness in that area so my hands look extra amazing. I use it throughout the day, especially after I wash my hands since I've found that water has been the biggest culprit to drying out the skin on my hands. It's like a protective glove for your hands. Give it a try if you stop by Saks in San Francisco or Space N.K.

Purchase the Radical Skincare Hand and Nail Multi-Repair Créme at radicalskincare.com.

Review product was provided by Radical Skincare.

February Favorites: Clarins, Acure, Tarte, NARS + Simple Skincare

1. Clarins 'Instant Light' Lip Balm Perfector ($23 at Nordstrom)
Each spring, I lust over what new lip product Clarins has to offer and this season, does not disapoint. I have long been a fan of the Clarins Instant Light gloss and this new lip balm, makes your lips look glossy with out any stickiness. Get fuller and hydrated lips with this new formula containing hyaluronic acid. Comes in 6 shades but I am wearing the shade Red a lot. It looks like a glossy berry color on the lips. The skinny lipstick tube shape is perfectly compact for your spring mini bag too! (See previous Coquette post on the new Clarins spring collection.)

2. Acure Marula Oil ($16.48 at Amazon)
I have been a huge fan of Acure's Argan Oil for a while now. When the woman working the skincare aisle at Whole Foods told me that the Marula Oil has more vitamins and nutrients than Argan Oil. This oil is perfect to really hydrate the skin which I needed from those dry winter days. I actually wear it at night and forgo the notion of wearing a night cream. My skin feels soft and I've had no breakouts from using this oil.

3. tarte Lights Camera Lashes™ Inner Rim Liner ($19 at Sephora)
I don't use eyeliner on my lower eyelid so the notion that I would line my inner rim with a nude eyeliner is completely new to me. This inner rim liner is perfection and makes your eyes look so much brighter and energetic. I love how it compliments my eye makeup and just subtly brings out all the pretty. (See previous Coquette post on the Tarte Inner Rim Liner.)

4. Women's NARS Soft Velvet Loose Powder ($36 at Nordstrom)
I haven't used a loose powder in years and yet I have been using this NARS Soft Velvet Loose Powder everyday. I actually love wearing it just with moisturizer under because it gives me a smooth finish even for days I want to look makeup free. It's weightless and takes away any shine on my face. I usually just dab it on my forehead, nose and my cheeks. (See previous Coquette post on NARS.)

5. Simple Micellar Cleanser ($6.89 at Amazon)
I finally found a micellar cleanser that is better than the French Bioderma brand. Why? This one doesn't have any fragrance at all which is a huge plus in my book. I also found that it really took off my makeup well and didn't strip my skin. My skin actually felt soft after I used it. The price point also makes this a huge plus. In fact, I am loving most of the Simple products these days. (See previous Coquette post on Simple Skincare.)

Sephora Face Masks

Have you tried Sephora's Face Masks yet? At only $6 per mask, it's a major deal. So far I have tried two kinds: the Rose Mask and the Honey one that is perfect for hydrating dry skin. Now I'm ready to try more. Each round package contains one facial mask that you can simply place on your face for 15-20 minutes while you watch TV or read. I found the masks to be a bit larger than the SK-II masks for my face. You can easily adjust the ends of the mask around your cheeks and neck area to make it work.

There are eight masks total and each of them help focus on specific things you may need:

Lingzhi Mask: Creates the appearance of smoother, plumper, and younger-looking skin.
Lotus Mask: Refreshes tired skin and reduces signs of strain and fatigue.
Honey Mask: Nourishes and balances to soothe and refresh dry or sensitive skin.
Pearl Mask: Perfects and brightens with natural-origin pearl to create high luminosity.
Ginseng Mask: Tones and energizes while providing a tightening effect for a plumped and supple complexion.
Green Tea Mask: Mattifies and purifies to soothe skin, absorb sebum, and reduce the appearance of outbreaks.
Rose Mask: Provides deep moisture and brightening properties through natural rose extract.
Pomegranate Mask: Awakens, energizes, and protects the skin with antioxidant-rich natural pomegranate extract.

Right now Sephora has a special deal you can't miss. Buy 4 masks and get 1 free! Just enter the code MASKLOVE at checkout.

Purchase the SEPHORA COLLECTION Face Masks online at sephora.com.