Howard Murad's Blog, page 13
May 20, 2016
Travel Beauty Tips with Celebrity Makeup Artist Nikki DeRoest
If you travel a lot, you know that a long flight can take a serious toll on your appearance. Los Angeles celebrity makeup artist Nikki DeRoest spends a lot of time in the air, and she knows exactly what to pack to keep her skin hydrated and radiant on fly days.
In this video tutorial, Nikki shares her personal travel beauty tips. Plus, find out what 2 Murad products she never leaves home without.
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Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture
$72.00
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Renewing Eye Cream
$80.00
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Hydrating Toner
$28.00
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Rapid Collagen Infusion For Lips
$24.00
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May 17, 2016
The Importance of Using Eye Creams to Help Prevent and Treat Sun Damage
We all know how important it is to use SPF formulas to help prevent sun damage, especially now that the weather is warming up. But an often-overlooked area when it comes to sun protection is the delicate skin around your eyes. This area is thinner and weaker than the skin on the rest of your face, plus there are no oil or sweat glands there to provide moisture.
The eye area is one of the first places to show signs of aging. We’re talking about puffy eyes, dark circles and crow’s feet—all concerns that will worsen with sun exposure. Even if you’re really good about wearing a big hat and sunglasses, you still need additional protection.
That protection comes in the form of eye cream. Murad’s eye creams are designed to protect that delicate eye area, promote optimal hydration, and improve firmness. Including an eye cream in your skincare regimen is an important step to looking young, vibrant and healthy. Murad’s eye creams also minimize crow’s feet, while reducing puffiness and dark under-eye circles.
Here are 3 products we recommend:
Essential-C Eye Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 15 | PA++
This anti-aging eye cream with SPF brightens and protects the delicate eye area. It is suggested for people looking to:
Help protect eye-area skin from UVA/UVB rays
• Hydrate the eye area
• Brighten the eye area and reduce puffiness
This eye cream does not have SPF, but it’s a great formula to reverse the appearance of the effects of sun damage. Renewing Eye Cream is an anti-aging treatment that firms, brightens and hydrates to minimize the appearance of aging and dark circles. It is suggested for people looking to:
Minimize dark circles
Reduce puffiness
Reduce crow’s feet
This eye treatment does not have SPF in it either, but it’s perfect to use if you’re currently struggling with sun damage around the eye area. This professional-strength treatment infuses the eye area with exclusive, proprietary surface-filling and firming technologies that instantly lift, firm and visibly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. In a Murad-sponsored study, 86% noticed a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 1 week.
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Essential-C Cleanser
$69.00
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Renewing Eye Cream
$80.00
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Eye Lift Firming Treatment
$68.00
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May 15, 2016
Correct and Protect with Murad’s Environmental Shield® Regimen
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it over the course of their lives. It’s also one of the most preventable types of cancers. In recognition of May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on Murad’s Environmental Shield® line, which harnesses the power of Vitamin C and antioxidants to improve the appearance of existing damage to your skin and help prevent future damage.
Daily exposure to UV rays, toxins and pollutants takes its toll on your skin in the form of Environmental Aging. The breakdown of collagen and weakening of elastin can lead to premature wrinkles, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, dark spots and age spots.
Murad’s Environmental Shield® regimen quickly reverses the appearance of Environmental Aging, fading sun spots and age spots while evening out blotchy skin tone. Environmental Shield® combats the effects of Environmental Aging in 3 easy steps: Essential-C Cleanser, Advanced Active Radiance® Serum and Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++. This powerful combo improves hydration, firmness and elasticity, resulting in improved radiance, boosted hydration and younger-looking skin.
Correct and Protect in 3 Easy Steps:
Essential-C Cleanser. This antioxidant-rich cleanser uses Vitamins A, C and E to neutralize and rehydrate environmentally damaged skin by removing impurities and combating free-radical damage. It’s light and refreshing, awakening the senses with a burst of citrus.
Advanced Active Radiance® Serum. This fast-acting treatment, featuring Resilient-C Complex, rapidly boosts radiance and reverses visible signs of environmental damage. This concentrated serum helps to improve brightness, clarity and radiance.
Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++. This antioxidant-rich daily moisturizer shields and revitalizes environmentally stressed skin. It helps protect your skin from UVA/UVB rays and free-radical damage, while improving skin’s radiance, firmness and elasticity.
Correct and protect with Murad’s Environmental Shield® regimen. Say goodbye to dark spots, dullness and wrinkles and hello to a younger-looking complexion while shielding skin from new UV damage.
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Essential-C Cleanser
$36.00
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Advanced Active Radiance Serum
$90.00
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Essential-C Day Moisture
$60.00
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May 12, 2016
4 Skincare Must-Haves For Your Gym Bag
Today we’re talking about gym bag essentials, because skincare on the go is just as important as your home skincare regimen.
We’ve got 4 must-have skincare products for active women to keep in their gym bags—nothing too complicated or bulky to carry around. And this is a quick and easy routine that will keep your skin healthy and glowing post workout.
Boost your post-gym glow with these 4 Murad gym bag essentials:
Clarifying Wipes . Right after your work out, start with Murad Clarifying Wipes. These pre-moistened wipes help keep skin clear by removing dirt, bacteria and pore-clogging oil. They’ll also help reduce shine and regulate excess sebum production while tightening pores and balancing and toning skin.
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser . Next, wash your face with Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. This intensive cleanser polishes away dullness and impurities with 3 exfoliating agents: Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid. Jojoba Beads further polish and smooth skin, helping rid your face of all the toxins you just sweat out.
Hydrating Toner . Next, add a spritz of Murad Hydrating Toner. This alcohol-free toner replenishes lost moisture to refresh and rehydrate your skin after all that sweating. It provides a lightweight mist that restores skin’s natural pH balance and neutralizes surface impurities.
Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 | PA++ . Here’s your final step. One of the best things about this moisturizer is that it helps reduce shine, creating a clean, matte surface. Plus, it controls oil for up to 8 hours, according to a Murad sponsored study, and protects your skin with SPF.
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Clarifying Wipes
$18.00
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AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
$36.00
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Hydrating Toner
$28.00
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Oil-Control Mattifier
$39.50
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May 9, 2016
Party-Perfect Night Look
Beauty Influencer and Vlogger Teni Panosian has created 2 beautiful makeup looks, featuring one of her favorite products, Invisiblur Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++.
Follow the below steps to achieve Teni’s second makeup look: party perfect for night, and watch her naturally pretty for day look tutorial.
1. Apply Murad Invisiblur Perfecting Shield to face.
2. Apply concealer under eyes, around mouth, and on forehead. Blend darker foundation, and apply small contour lines at hollows of cheekbones, around hairline, at jawline, and on nose. Blend foundation and follow with translucent setting powder. Apply favorite blush to cheeks.
3. Apply concealer to eyelids and light peach shadow to brow bone and crease. Use a fluffy blending brush to apply a light matte-orange shadow, followed by a deeper matte-orange shadow to crease.
4. Add a hint of shimmery burnt-orange shadow to center of lids, followed by shimmery-gold shadow to inner corners. Apply light peach-gold glitter pigment to center of lids to dramatically highlight. Intensify the upper and lower lash lines with dark brown shadow, and apply mascara.
5. Finish with matte, dark nude lip color.
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Invisiblur Perfecting Shield
$65.00
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May 6, 2016
What Mother’s Day Means to Me By Joan Lunden
Traditionally, Mother’s Day has always been a day to say “thank you” to all the hard-working moms in this world. Meaningful cards are usually accompanied by flowers and gifts, some which might even be made with glue and Popsicle sticks! But besides the gifts and flowers, and the much-deserved recognition of a job well done, Mother’s Day has become a holiday for families to spend quality time together.
Growing up, I remember we would (attempt to) make my mom breakfast in bed! We would make pancakes with smiley faces for my mom and feel so proud as we marched them in to her room on a tray. As we got older, we would get all dolled up and go out to brunch with endless buffet tables of breakfast treats. Later, when I was an adult (and had my own paycheck!), I would take my mom shopping or buy her something luxurious like a designer bag or matching nightgown and robe. One year, I even gave my mom the gift of a Mediterranean cruise for the special occasion! I always wondered if those outrageous gifts made up for all the sleepless nights I caused her when I was a teenager.
I, of course, remember the feeling of becoming a mother myself and having my children do these things for me… well, maybe not the cruise part! But what a treat it is when they hug you and say thank you like they really mean it.
Every family has their own traditions, but generally the holiday is a day spent with family, often eating and relaxing; and often, we give our hard-working moms gifts of luxury and indulgences.
Recently, I’ve noticed a shift in trends of Mother’s Day gifts. When my daughters discuss what we should do for the day, they talk about getting facials or massages, or taking spin classes or going for long walks outside together. I see this trend shifting more and more towards gifts and activities that incorporate wellness, beauty and fitness. It’s not uncommon to do a “spa day” or go take a yoga class with your mom these days. It’s no longer considered rude or a “hint” to get your mom a cute, new workout outfit, a gift card to your favorite fitness spot, or luxurious skincare. If I ever gave those gifts to MY mom, she would have thought I was calling her fat and wrinkly! The closest my mom ever got to fitness attire was a pair of white canvas sneakers completely covered in gold sequins! She said she felt “sporty” when she wore them.
But today, I am finding that my traditional gift of comfy PJs has turned into the latest trend from lululemon, the earrings have been replaced by a hydrating eye cream, and our pancake breakfast is usually more like egg white veggie omelets followed by an activity.
I still love my cards, flowers, and hugs… and I must say, I am enjoying this new trend. I recently tried a high-intensity spin class with one of my daughters, and it was such a fun bonding experience. My younger daughters are starting to ask me about skincare, and it’s fun to try out all my lotions and potions with them—all by Murad, of course. And my oldest daughter introduces me to the newest healthy eating trends and makes it fun for me to go to the gym with her. So while the day might be fewer carbs and more cardio, it has remained a family day when we stop to appreciate what we all mean to each other and what really counts.
Joan Lunden is an American journalist, author and television host. She was co-host of ABC’s Good Morning America from 1980 through 1997 and is the author of 9 books.
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May 3, 2016
Murad’s Rapid Lightening Regimen: The Glowing Reviews Are In! Lighten a Lifetime of Spots in Just 7 Days
We love hearing from our customers, and we’re thrilled with what they are saying about Murad’s Rapid Lightening Regimen.
Rapid Lightening Regimen is a simple 3-step process that targets skin discoloration from the 4 major causes of hyperpigmentation: sun, genetics, hormones and inflammation. The result is lighter, brighter, more radiant skin in as few as 7 days.
This high-performance regimen features Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum, a formula Dr. Murad developed for people struggling with dark spots, age spots and sun spots. This treatment contains a powerful skin-lightening ingredient, Hydroquinone, at the highest level available without a prescription.
Check Out the Rave Reviews:
“Not only have my age spots completely lightened, but so have my freckles!! I am so glad I chose this product!!” – Jorleen73, San Clemente, CA
“I had dark spots and sun spots, and after using this for 2 weeks, I can’t believe how much they’ve faded.” – Steph52, Los Angeles, CA
“This is the first product that I have used that finally diminished my brown spots!” – LB0621, Mount Juliet, TN
“When they say 85% of people said spots lighten in just one week, that couldn’t be truer! About 34 weeks in, and my scars are almost completely GONE. Within the first week, they became almost unnoticeable!” – Jmir810, San Diego, CA
“I love this product. A friend of mine recommended it and I’ve been using it for a month. It has totally changed my skin. It’s so much clearer, brighter and I’ve even stopped wearing foundation most of the time.” – Femme303, Santa Monica, CA
So don’t cover up, lighten up! Try Murad’s Rapid Lightening Regimen, and watch your spots lighten by at least 2 shades in just 7 days. Shop our Rapid Lightening Regimen and discover everything you need to #LiveSpotless.
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Rapid Lightening 30-Day Kit
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April 28, 2016
Spring Clean Your Outlook
For many people, springtime is all about deep cleaning, organizing and putting those winter blues behind them. It’s also a good time to consider cleaning out your mental and emotional spaces: your thoughts and feelings. A “mental spring cleaning” can give you an energetic boost and a sense of relief and accomplishment. Are you ready for a new, positive outlook?
Follow our checklist to spring clean your outlook:
Get Outside and Move. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and nature is beckoning. Go outside, breathe deeply and take a walk, preferably somewhere in nature. Go for a hike with friends or take a yoga class at the beach. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as it involves you connecting with nature and moving your body.
Meditate. The practice of quieting your mind and focusing on your breath is not just for the enlightened. Anyone can meditate. Research has shown that regular meditation can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and increase mental clarity. It’s an indispensable tool for living a longer, richer life and avoiding the burnout that comes from cultural stress. Even 10 minutes a day will make a difference.
Jot it in a Journal. Writing out your thoughts and emotions helps clear out your emotional space, making everything in your life seem more manageable. It also gives you a different, fresh perspective. You may not realize how cluttered your mind has become until you start articulating your thoughts by putting a pen to paper.
Forgive Yourself and Others. Chances are you’re an imperfect human, and maybe you had some letdowns this winter. Can you identify what those less-than-perfect moments were? Are you holding resentments and grudges against yourself or others? What can you let go of? Remember that you can’t control everything, and berating yourself or others will not allow you to heal or change. Forgive and move forward.
Minimize. Just like we take off the heavy sweaters from winter, we should be mindful to shed other “baggage” that might be weighing us down. Lighten your load, both physically and mentally. Clean out your closet, get your paperwork in order, and toss stuff you just don’t need anymore. This is so freeing. Emotionally you will feel lighter, opening up more space inside yourself for new things to come.
Eat Healthier. After the rich foods from the holidays and the comforting winter casseroles, it’s time to clean up your diet. Clean out your cupboards and toss out processed foods. Spring provides a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Haven’t you missed them? Head to the farmer’s market and stock up on colorful, water-rich fruits and veggies. Your body and your mind will thank you.
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April 25, 2016
Murad Goes the Extra Mile
At Murad, our customer service philosophy has always been guided by Dr. Murad’s belief that supporting happier, healthier lives is the path to great skin. That’s why we are always eager to have the opportunity to learn how customers feel about their experience with our products and every part of their interaction with our company. Murad’s CEO, Richard Murad, recently received this moving note that shows the way in which Murad touches so much more than skin.
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April 20, 2016
Hydro-Dynamic® Ultimate Moisture: Around-the-Clock Moisture Lock
Hydro-Dynamic® Ultimate Moisture is simply the most hydrating moisturizer that Murad has ever offered. This non-greasy cream moisturizer provides 24-hour hydration, according to a Murad sponsored study, restores suppleness and visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Whether you’re prone to dry skin or you’re working to stay hydrated to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this day or night moisturizer leaves skin smooth and hydrated all day.
Watch our video tutorial to learn how Hydro-Dynamic® Ultimate Moisture works as well as how to use it.
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