Avène Antirougeurs is new and improved!

Looking for a complete solution for redness-prone sensitive skin?

Avène introduces a new and improved formula for two of the products in their Antirougeurs line of skin care - targeting rosacea, flushing and signs of redness.

Cleanse and mask with a fresh and gentle texture that quickly soothes and reduces the skin's tightness. Both products are fragrance, alcohol and paraben-free and contain a minimum of 80% of Avène Thermal Water to provide even more instant soothing freshness and softness.

Antirougeurs Refreshing Cleansing Lotion - 200ml - $24.50 - with an optimal smoothing action and a cushion effect to protect the skin from friction and provide effective and gentle makeup removal.

Antirougeurs Redness-Relief Soothing Mask - 50ml - $36 -  gentle but controlled distribution for targeted action on redness it soothes with a high content of 81% Avène Thermal Water and moisturizing thanks to an hydra-nourishing complex which combined with plant-based glycerin helps retain water and bring nourishment and comfort to the skin.

And if you need some instant redness coverage, check out:

Avène Couvrance Green Concealer Stick - $20.00 - seamlessly neutralizes and covers redness with a water, transfer and sweat-resistant formula that is fragrance, preservative and paraben free.

My best tip for using a green concealer, don't apply it directly to the skin but rather mix it with a bit of concealer first and then apply - it's really hard to cover a patch of green on your face - you either rub it all off when you apply the concealer on top or don't cover it entirely and end up looking part frog.

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at beautyboutique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Lierac Rosilogie Redness Correction Neutralizing Cream

Redness happens - more often then you might think - whether from external factors like changes in the weather, pollution, hard water, harsh products or cosmetic procedures - or from internal factors like strong emotions, low level of skin tolerance, hormonal changes or even spicy food - fortunately there is now a cream that can deal with all these causes:

Lierac Rosilogie Redness Correction Neutralizing Cream - 40ml - $40 - a treatment cream for reactive skin that immediately comforts and after one month corrects 3 types of redness with 3 active ingredients:

sudden, temporary redness - caused by the response of neurons to aggressions, activating microcirculation - actioned with neuro-calming peptide - regulates the response of neutrons by increasing the skin's level of tolerance;

general redness - caused by a damaged skin barrier; the response of neurons is exacerbated and leads to inflammation - actioned with dextran - reduces inflammation;

and redness with visible blood vessels - in response to inflammation, new blood vessels form, become established and dilate - actioned with butcher's broom - reduces vasodilation and increases the resistance of blood capillaries.

Having been "blessed" with pale skin that becomes red at the drop of a hat, this cream has been a real saviour - not only does it gets rid of the itchy, uncomfortable feeling immediately but I have found that having used consistently for the past few weeks, that my skin doesn't seem to be as reactive to things that it normally would have been!

Available now at Murale and select Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada as well as online at lierac.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Redness relief from Jurlique, Avene and Olay!

Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Soothing Moisturising Cream - 40ml - $53 - a gentle, non-greasy cream that provides hydration, instantly relieves, calms and soothes sensitive skin prone to redness. With a potent blend of calendula - renowned for it's soothing properties and effectiveness in treating sensitive skin along with evening primrose, macadamia, rose hip and avocado oils - which are rich in fatty acids, provide optimum hydration and skin barrier protection benefits - for skin that is left feeling restored, comforted and deeply hydrated.

Available now at Holt Renfrew, Sephora, select spas and online at jurlique.ca.

Avène Antirougeurs Day Redness-Relief Moisturizing Protecting Emulsion - 40ml - $31.50 - effectively moisturizes and protects to reduce and prevent skin redness with: enriched ruscus extract - improves skin appearance by diffusing redness and making it less visible; hesperidine methyl chalcone - to protect; dextran sulfate - decongests; Avène Thermal Spring Water - soothes and softens; and neutralizing green interferential pigments to conceal redness immediately upon application. 

The emulsion is great for normal to combination skin and offers a matte finish and there is also a cream formula enriched with plant oils perfect for dry and very dry skin - with either one, the product absorbs quickly so that skin feels smooth and comfortable.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Looking for something to cover up the redness? Go with something light, a heavy foundation or concealer will just make your skin look mask-like which isn't any better then it looking red so look to tone down the redness rather then entirely cover it. CC creams are perfect for this as their entire mission is to help even out skin tone and a great choice is:

Olay Total Effects CC Cream Tone Correcting Moisturizer - 50ml - $34.99 - an all-in-one product that combines a daily anti-aging moisturizer, SPF 15 sunscreen and sheer tint for younger-looking skin - while fighting 7 signs of aging: reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; balances and helps even out tone; reduces appearance of discoloration; improves surface cell turnover; provides nourishing moisturization; strengthens skin's natural defense against moisture loss; and recaptures youthful luminosity.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -