New Skin Care Alert

If you are addicted to the glossies like I am, then I am sure you are well aware of the ultra posh Cornelia Day Spa in New York City. Located on Fifth Avenue, this salon and spa hosts some of the most famous faces in the world. Due to the success of the spa, Cornelia has developed a line of skin care products for the masses. I of course have not tried everything but I did want to share two products with you that I can not live without.

Since my skin is prone to painful hormonal cysts and break outs, I have been on the search for a great cleanser and moisturizer pair that will keep my skin hydrated, balanced and clear. For the past couple of weeks I have been using their Oil Regulating Cleansing Gel, $50, and their Blemish Clarifying Moisturizer, $125, from the Cornelia Works Collection since it was created for normal to oily complexions.

The Oil Regulating Cleansing Gel, $50, is a concentrated sand colored gel that contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It dissolves dirt and makeup, helps clear your pores and prevents blackheads and pimples. I can really feel it working because my skin tingles when I am finished washing.

The Blemish Clarifying Moisturizer, $125, is a super light cream that also fights breakouts and clogged pores. It emulsifies the natural oils in your face and helps regulate your sebaceous glands (sebum is the gross puss in your pimples). It absorbs quickly and just a little bit goes a long way, which is a relief since it's kinda pricey.

I have just discovered this amazing new brand of skin care called Amore Pacific. This ever popular brand in Asia has arrived in the U.S. with a bang. The signature ingredients are three Asian botanicals: pure homegrown Korean green tea, bamboo and red ginseng.

The secret behind the green tea is that it is specially grown for the company in farmland located at the foot of Halla Mountain on Jeju Island. It is there that fresh water and volcanic soils lie and the climate is ideal for the growth of the tea. The elements in the products reach the deepest layers of the skin and are intended to help increase the rate at which your cells reproduce themselves.

The Research and Development center at Amore Pacific is one of the largest in the world for cosmetics companies. They are constantly testing new Asian botanicals to help innovate the world of skin care.

Their most notable product is their Time Response Skin Renewal Creme, $400. This anti-aging therapy helps restore skin to its optimal youthful, hydrated and elastic state.

Although the products are rather costly, those who have tried them truly love them. They have also just opened up a beauty gallery and spa in downtown New York City where the treatments are inspired from five different Eastern traditional elements: water, metal, earth, fire, and tree. Sounds fabulous!