Weleda Sea Buckthorn Body Oil - 3.4 oz.

$19.99 by Weleda at Target

Over the 4th of July, while I was blogging Straight From The Lake, I managed to get the most hilarious sunburn on the planet. Needless to say, my arms are two completely different colors and my back ended up hurting for a week.

Terrified of peeling, I reached into my shelves and rediscovered Weleda's Sea Buckthorn Body Oil. Specially formulated to replenish your skin with sea buckthorn berry and seed oil, vitamin E & vitamin A. Not only is it super moisturizing (and has helped me escape the peeling devil), but it smells deliciously citrusy, with mandarin, orange, and grapefruit essential oils.

Since my hilarious sunburn, I've covered myself in this oil twice a day, and so far there's been little sign of the peeling monster. Now if I could just find a magic potion to make my tan lines go away....

I'm 26 years old - once I passed 24, I began to seriously think about aging and what I wanted my face to look like as it aged. Obviously, the one part of Hollywood that still captivates me is the flawless skin, no matter how many plastic surgery stories there are. I hope through adequate prevention and maintenance, I can age somewhat as gracefully, naturally.

My eye area is my biggest area of concern. I already have predominant dark circles and I am plagued with bad eyesight. I fear the constant need to squint while I'm without my glasses will wreak havoc on the fine lines & wrinkles surrounding my eyes. I am always on the lookout for a good eye cream that moisturizes without leaving me greasy, as well as simply feels like it's working.

Needless to say, I don't often find a product that meets all of these requirements. Earlier this Winter, I had the opportunity to try Sampar Paris' Eye Rule, a rollerball eye cream that targets fine lines, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. Initially, I wasn't sure if the product was as miraculous as the pitch I received claimed it to be. The rollerball felt a little gimmicky, similar to other products in the marketplace that hadn't delivered. After putting it off for a few weeks, I finally gave in - I tried Eye Rule.

Fast forward to a couple of months later - I use it every morning & (sadly) I've nearly run out of product. While I don't have the fine lines it claims to target, I can speak to the bags, dark circles and moisturizing properties. Admittedly, I've fallen in love with this product. The rollerball applicator offers a cooling effect that immediately reduces the puffiness beneath your eyes. One click of the pen and you've received enough product to moisturize both eyes. Rolling the product across your skin in a figure-8 motion helps to move your skin higher, instead of pulling it down during application. My favorite aspect of Eye Rule? After I put it on, I can feel a subtle tingle that lets me know that it's working.

How I use it: In the morning, after toning my face, I apply Eye Rule prior to my serum & let it sink it. It is a fairly heavy eye cream, so I like to give it enough time to sink in. After I've applied my moisturizer & primer, if any of the product has not been absorbed, I simply rub it in with my finger.

To purchase the Sampar Paris Eye Rule, please visit the Sampar official site for a retailer in your area. Eye Rule retails for $78.

Josie Maran Bronzing Argan Oil

$52.00 by Josie at Sephora

When Summer rolls around, I tend to have a body oil obsession.  I don't want to get out of the shower and cover myself in some lotion, only to be sticky and greasy.  I'd rather cover myself in oil immediately post shower, and then towel it off. Must more effective and efficient.

When I first learned about Josie Maran's Bronzing Argan Oil, I was more than suspicious.  How can something be so good for you? Hailed 'liquid gold' by the New York Times? Pssssh. And then....I tried it.  Admittedly, with my oily skin, the Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer didn't work for me - it just slipped off my face.  The Bronzing Argan Oil had a steep hill to climb.

Then....I put it on my face.  Admittedly, I should have rethought this process during the evening hours, but I was determined to try it.  I loved the morning after effects, but I didn't love the bonze halo left on my pillow.  Truthfully, the moisturizing properties of this product are astounding,  Combine that with a bronzing agent (not a self tanner) and suddenly your gams are glistening like never before.

Truth be told, I really love this product.  I wish I had the non-bronzing formula for night time moisturizing but I'll just add that to the next line of my wishlist.  At $52, the price seems a little steep, but I am completely confident that you will love this product, no matter who you are. Face, arms, legs, wherever - you need this in your life.

If a bottle of oil doesn't suit your lifestyle, check out the rest of Josie Maran's line at Sephora.  All the product sare made from recycleable materials and are super earth & animal friendly.  Beauty without a conscience? Indeed.