Howard Murad's Blog, page 17
February 2, 2016
Get Younger Eyes in an Instant with Eye Lift Firming Treatment
Dr. Murad’s new Eye Lift Firming Treatment is a professional-strength formula with proprietary surface-filling and firming technologies that instantly lift and firm, and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Watch our video tutorial to learn how Eye Lift Firming Treatment works as well as how to use it.
#TakeBack10 minutes of your day by multitasking while treating your eyes to Eye Lift Firming Treatment. Share how you #TakeBack10 with the hashtag. Tell us about it @MuradSkincare.
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February 1, 2016
Sigma Beauty + Murad: Win $1000 of Flawless
The #LoveYourSkinSweeps brings together the perfect pairing of skincare and brush care. Murad’s renowned skincare works hard to keep you looking flawless while Sigma Beauty brush care removes harmful bacteria and buildup from your makeup brushes. Fall in love with your skin.
Enter to win a deluxe beauty and skincare package worth over $1000 USD!
Makeup artist Kathleen Ty shares her tips and tricks for using her favorite Sigma and Murad products, which happen to be part of the prize package. Here’s what she had to say:
Sigma Brushes: My F80 Flat Kabuki™ brush is always in my kit, and I have one for myself as well. It’s perfect for moisturizers, foundations and creams. It’s an all-around amazing dense, soft brush for the face, especially if you’re going for something clean and fresh. I love using this brush if I need to move product on the face. Plus, it feels great on the skin!
Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield with F80 Flat Kabuki™: I love using my Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield with my F80 Flat Kabuki™ brush. They go together when it comes to priming the skin before makeup. I’ll apply 1 or 2 drops of Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield on my brush and buff it into the skin. It’s a great product that works well on any skin type. It’s light, and it definitely helps with foundation application. I do a lot of clean beauty, and this is perfect for that. Especially on men’s grooming, since they don’t wear a lot of makeup, prepping the skin is key. Plus, you get sun protection without the heavy feeling of SPF.
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Kathleen Ty is a professional makeup artist and hairstylist working in the city of Los Angeles. Her passion for makeup artistry started at a young age . Always evolving in her craft, Kathleen continues to excel in the field of Make Up and Hair by opening herself to new thoughts and ideas passed down from her mentors as well as peers.
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January 31, 2016
Murad in the Media
It’s always an honor when our products are featured in major publications as must-haves, favorites or recommended by the beauty editors. In the past few months, Murad has gotten lots of media mentions, and we’re honored to be recognized in such esteemed publications.
WSJ.com hailed Invisiblur as a smart alternative to traditional sunscreens for use during all seasons.
Harpersbazaar.com recommended Murad’s Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30 for individuals in their 20s whose skincare focus is on managing breakouts and sun protection.
Cosmopolitan.com recommended Murad’s AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser as an excellent choice during the fall and winter months when it comes to gently exfoliating your skin.
In Good Housekeeping’s December 2015 issue, Beauty Director April Franzino recommended Murad’s Intensive Age-Diffusing Serum™ as one of the best products for reducing fine lines.
In the New York Times (print and online), Actress Emma Roberts shared her health and beauty routine, which includes using Murad’s Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 under her makeup.
Nailpro Magazine ran an article on Dr. Murad being honored by the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation. He was awarded the 2016 Legacy Award. The article explains why he was the first wellness professional ever to receive the award.
In a post on Refinery29.com, makeup gurus Gabriel Almodovar, Amy Chin, and Victor Henao offered their tips and tricks on how they used Murad products to touch up models backstage during Fashion Week.
We’re also extremely proud of several of our products that have received awards for excellence over the years from the beauty industry. Check out our award winners here.
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Invisiblur Perfecting Shield
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Anti-Aging Moisturizer
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AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
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Intensive Age-Diffusing Serum
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Oil-Control Mattifier
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January 28, 2016
The Importance of Winter SPF
Protecting yourself from unnecessary sun exposure should be a year-round practice. There is a common misconception that just because it’s cold outside, you can get away with wearing little or no sun protection. This is certainly not the case. In fact, changes in climate and our natural ozone patterns have actually raised the bar on the amount of sun protection needed on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter if you are skiing or playing in the snow; it’s always a good idea to wear sunscreen.
The amount of outdoor activities that people participate in generally declines with the degrees in temperature. So it may feel like you aren’t outside nearly as much as you are in the summer, but the truth just may surprise you.
Driving is still one of the most overlooked areas involving sunscreen and sun protection. Even in the winter months, we are extremely susceptible to sun exposure on our daily commute. It is a good idea to not only wear a moisturizer with SPF on your face, but also to wear it on other exposed areas of the body, such as your hands. Your hands are usually on the steering wheel, if you are the driver, therefore making them the most exposed area. Make sure to use a daily moisturizer with SPF, such as Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30. This product gives the skin the moisture it needs as well as protection from the sun.
Winter weather also creates several reflective surfaces outdoors (such as snow and ice) that reflect the sun just as much as white sand on the beach. Make sure that you wear a daily SPF moisturizer on the face and the body when performing winter outdoor activities. Keep in mind that we still sweat—even when we are bundled up—so it’s better to use a sunscreen that is water resistant, such as Murad Water Resistant Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30.
Thinner skin on the face can also become extra dry and rough, so it is important to exfoliate and make sure to protect and prep the area thoroughly. Try using a gentle exfoliating cleanser like AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser to gently slough off dead skin and prep the skin for moisture. Apply Invisiblur™ Perfecting Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 30 to prep the skin for makeup and protect it from sun exposure.
Colder weather doesn’t always mean less sun so make sure that you protect yourself from UVA and UVB rays year round. Fitting an adequate SPF into your skincare regimen is a must, no matter the temperature or weather conditions. Staying sun safe is as simple as using the right products!
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How to Get Glowing Skin with Celebrity Makeup Artist Violeta Meyners
One of the hottest makeup trends right now is glowing skin. The “less is more” look gives you a healthy, fresh-faced glow without using a bunch of heavy products. The idea is to look radiant and youthful, like you are glowing from within. Celebrity makeup artist Violeta Meyners offers this simple tutorial that anyone can follow to pull off the perfect glow.
One of the keys to achieving Violeta’s flawless, glowing look is prepping the skin thoroughly before the makeup application. Two of her favorite go-to products are Murad’s Intensive-C® Radiance Peel to remove dullness and illuminate the skin and Murad’s Advanced Active Radiance® Serum to improve brightness, clarity and radiance.
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Intensive-C Radiance Peel
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Renewing Eye Cream
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Essential-C Day Moisture
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January 26, 2016
Abundance Through Gratitude
There’s no denying that, in life, there are ups and downs, good days and bad days. When things are going our way, everything falls into place. But what about the bad days, when fear, anger or sadness slips in and steals our joy?
It’s how we react to the negativity that makes all the difference. If we’re focusing on lack—not enough time, not enough money, not enough whatever—we may feel frustrated, dissatisfied and depressed.
What you need is a simple shift in perception, and that can be accomplished by adopting an attitude of gratitude. Yes, it’s that simple. Try coming from a place of thankfulness with every breath you take.
This will not only make you feel better, but it will also open the door for more abundance to come into your life. The quickest way to abundance is to accept and celebrate what is; not to find fault with or complain about what is. By practicing gratitude, we deepen our awareness of all the gifts we receive each day, and open our eyes to the abundance that is already ours.
When you’re dialed into gratitude, you have the clarity to truly appreciate all the blessings in your life. This mindset will allow you to be more open to new opportunities, inspiration and creativity. Instead of magnifying the problems you face, minimize them by focusing on everything that brings you joy. In fact, consider giving thanks for the hardships in your life for the perspective and lessons they bring.
Gratitude Practices
The following gratitude practices are just a few ideas to easily weave into your daily life. Choose one of them to do each day, and at the end of the week, reflect on the positive shifts you’ve experienced.
Before getting out of bed in the morning, be thankful for the comfort of your bed, the roof over your head, a good night’s sleep, and the day ahead of you.
Throughout the day, stop and be grateful for every little thing. A compliment, a hug, or even a great parking spot!
Create a gratitude journal where you can write a daily list of what you are grateful for.
Every day, tell others how grateful you are for their help and presence in your life. This includes family members, friends, sales clerks, waiters, co-workers, and even strangers.
Before falling asleep, choose one thing that happened during your day that you are grateful for. Fall asleep with that as your last thought.
By practicing gratitude, you become more open to receive all the good that life has to offer. Abundance will flow into your life, presenting you with opportunities you had never even imagined.
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January 24, 2016
Murad’s Rapid Lightening Regimen: Lighten a Lifetime of Spots in Just 7 Days
If you struggle with skin discoloration – like dark spots, age spot and sun spots – we have a skincare solution that can help lighten those spots in as little as 7 days. Murad’s Rapid Lightening Regimen is a simple, 3-step process that treats skin discoloration from the 4 major causes of hyperpigmentation: sun, genetics, hormones and inflammation. The result is lighter, brighter, more radiant skin in as little as 7 days. Dr. Murad’s proprietary formula will virtually take years off your face!
E! News host Catt Sadler has used Murad products for over a decade, and we’re thrilled that she has partnered with us on our Rapid Lightening Regimen campaign. In this video, Catt explains why she’s one of our biggest fans.
Don’t cover up—lighten up. Take the Rapid Lightening Regimen 7-Day Challenge, and watch your spots lighten by at least 2 shades in just 7 days. Shop our Rapid Lightening Regimen collection and discover everything you need to #livespotless.
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January 21, 2016
Show Us How You #LiveSpotless for a Chance to Win
Just because it’s chilly outside doesn’t mean you should skip your sun-protection routine. If the sun is out, your skin is being exposed to harmful UV rays.
Show us how you #livespotless year round—whether it’s by using your favorite Murad Environmental Shield® products and/or wearing protective clothing. You could win a 5-piece Rapid Lightening Regimen—complete with all the skincare products you need to #livespotless.
Here’s how to enter:
Step 1: Snap a photo sharing how you #livespotless.
Step 2: Share it on your public Instagram account with the hashtag #livespotless.
Step 3: Visit https://www.livespotless.com/sweepstakes to officially enter to win 1 of 5 Rapid Lightening Regimens.
Murad #LiveSpotless Instagram Sweepstakes Official Rules No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win. Visit LiveSpotless.com/sweepstakes for contest rules and terms & conditions. Entries must be received by January 31, 2016 at 11:59pm PST.
We can’t wait to see how you #livespotless. Good luck!
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January 5, 2016
What Does it Take to Get You to Take Care of Yourself?
At the end of the workday, are you going out for drinks or off to yoga? Will dinner be steak or salmon? Countless studies have demonstrated that the lifestyle choices we make have a significant influence on both the length and the quality of our lives. Everyone has heard the endless messages telling us to eat better, sleep better and get more exercise, yet statistics show that only a small percentage of us manage to follow most programs in the long term.
So why don’t we all do the right thing and take better care of ourselves? A recent article by Jane E. Brody, for the New York Times, Rethinking Exercise as a Source of Immediate Rewards, revisits some very interesting research on motivation by Dr. Michelle Segar who directs the Sport, Health and Activity Research and Policy Center at the University of Michigan. Dr. Segar has concluded that most people fail at programs that are built around long-term goals like weight loss. Surprisingly, people on these kinds of goal-focused programs actually spend less time exercising. The people who do exercise regularly are the people who find immediate rewards from exercise. Exercise is immediately relevant to them because they enjoy the activity or they enjoy the way the feel physically and/or psychologically when they make exercise a part of their day. Naturally, they achieve long-term benefits from the activity, but those are almost seen as a bonus or a byproduct of the activity that gives people pleasure, revitalization or perhaps even a sense of daily accomplishment.
I’ve seen the same results play out with people who have come to embrace Inclusive Health® as a gentle structure around which to shape a true wellness lifestyle. Each of the three facets of Inclusive Health, Looking Better, Living Better and Feeling Better, offers immediate rewards as well as long-term benefits. When we give our skin the daily attention it deserves, as our largest and most connected organ, we Look Better immediately. Fast results help reinforce our adherence to our skincare routine, and we receive “secondary” rewards in the form of better long-term skin health and better appearance, since skin looks younger longer. Living Better, by making good food choices and using dietary supplements, gives us immediate rewards as we discover the pleasure of eating well; short-term rewards as we start to sleep better and have better digestive health; and long-term rewards such as better management of weight, blood pressure, blood sugars and inflammation. Feeling Better, by valuing ourselves and finding ways to maximize our happiness, rewards us in the short term as we make time to do the things we love, and in the long term by helping us to resist and recover from the toll on the body and mind that the Cultural Stress® of a 24/7, plugged-in lifestyle can take.
If you focus on the daily return on your investment of time and energy, you’ll discover that following the guidance of Inclusive Health to find true wellness isn’t a duty that requires discipline—it’s a journey that yields endless rewards.
Article by Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, a world renowned skincare expert and founder of the Inclusive Health movement. Click here to learn more about Dr. Murad.
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January 3, 2016
Skincare Cocktail Ideas
Making your own skincare cocktails may sound like a lot of work, but it’s actually quick and easy, and the results are amazing. The idea is to mix a skincare product (like a moisturizer) with makeup (like a foundation) to whip up a customized beauty cocktail. You can create combinations for highlighters, lip stains, bronzers and more! Celebrity makeup artist Violeta Meyners uses this technique on her clients, and she shows us exactly how it works in this video tutorial.
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