I knew instantly that the smell was not for me (it competed a bit with my perfume), but I also knew that it smelled really nice.

So, here’s what I did:

I brought this hand cream to work, and sat it right next to my hand sanitizer. I encouraged everyone to try it. Most of the women agreed that it smelled nice, and that they could imagine a man using it. The men… well, those that would actually try it, agreed that it was a nice cologne scent. I actually had one guy ask me if it smelled anything like guns or motor oil. When I said no… he wouldn’t use it. sigh.

I did have one woman in the office who always smells so very good ask me if she could have it once I had reviewed. It smelled great on her, and meshed well with her cologne. She prefers stronger scents, and really it is perfect for her as well.

Basics: A lovely hand cream with a more masculine, cologne smell to it.

Extravagance: As with all of the lotions and potions I’ve used by Dead Sea Premier, it is luxurious. Super moisturizing, long lasting, and delightful. The scent is not overpowering, though it does hold on.

Imperfections: None to speak of, really. Scent appreciation is subjective, and while I do very much like this one… I won’t wear it.

To Sum It Up: If you like a cologne scent more so than a perfumey or flowery scent… this is for you. If you have a fella that you can’t get to moisturize… this may be for him.

For now, I’m going to pass this on to my lovely co-worker and enjoy the scent from a distance.

Dead Sea Premier Luxury Collection Hand Cream

Please bring me a product that will make my skin feel soft and supple. Let this serum have Vitamin E, and throw in some C for added benefit. Please save my skin from all of the horrible things I do to it every day… like walking outside in the California air. Oh, dearest skin gods, please protect and nurture my skin from the harshness of this world, and leave it with a healthy and youthful glow.

Amen.

AMEN!

Basics: My skin has found its salvation. Several weeks ago I told you about the Swisa Beauty Dead Sea Facial Peel. This is the perfect counterpart… step 2, ‘B’ to its ‘A’… I mean, this is what you should use to follow up your peel. The Dead Sea Premier Facial Serum is a perfect skin restorative post facial peel!

Extravagance: Okay, sometimes I say really silly and corny things. Brace yourself, because I’m going to do it again. When you put this stuff on, it seriously feels like you are rubbing your skin with velvet. I’m not exaggerating. If you don’t believe me, you are just going to have to try it for yourself!

And, if healthy skin isn’t enough of a promise… the packaging says that if you use this twice a day, you’ll have a noticeable lift.

Imperfections: The instructions say that you should use this twice a day – before your moisturizer (after wash and toner… if you use it). I can’t really use this every day, though for those of you with dryer skin, use it. Use it a lot. For those of you with combo or oily skin, it may leave you (as it did me) feeling a little more shiny than you are comfortable with. It’s not like an oil slick, and if you wear makeup every day, it is likely not really an issue at all.

Oh, and it has one of those glass bottles I’m so famous for breaking. My imperfection, not theirs.

To Sum It Up: No nasty breakouts. No funky redness. Just soothing, smoothing and… I can’t think of another rhyming word, so I’ll just say restoring!

Dead Sea Premier Concentrated Facial Serum

I’m getting older, and it is frankly not a concept I’m in step with. So, as the next step on my quest to defy the effects of aging, I decided to try the Ageless Future Detoxifying Mask by Dead Sea Premier. Who could deny that the name alone is very enticing?

Basics: It’s a mask (yep, that’s why it is in the name). It is low maintenance – no special 5-step process or ritual. Simply put, it measures out pretty much as much as you need in 2 pumps. You spread it thinly across your face and neck. It goes to work to detoxify your skin, and “helps to eliminate the four signs of aging: fine lines [I have those], uneven skin tone [don't even get me started], poor skin texture [not yet, but I'm going to fight that], surface dullness [yep.]”

Extravagance: I’ve been trying to find a way to describe how this product feels. I’ve toyed with many over-the-top descriptions… some that I was flat out told were not conveying the magic in it’s workings. So, here’s my non-descriptive description – it foams (actually it’s really more of a bubbling) when you apply it. I let it sit on my skin as all of these tiny, itty-bitty, microscopic bubbles pop. The first time I used it, I giggled. The second time, I giggled. The third… I’m sure you get my point. It tickles, and it feels really good. My husband described it as an “invigorating tingling sensation.”

So, the best thing I can liken it to is having a million little fairies blowing on your face… Meh, maybe that’s going too far. How about hundreds of teeny fingers giving you a massage? I don’t know. I think you’re going to have to try this one yourself.

Also, the packaging is beautiful – small glass bottle, with a good sized pump to make application easy. And you won’t be ashamed to have it out on your counter, if you choose.

Imperfections: None. Seriously. I will, however, offer this advice… moisturize after you use it. It will leave your skin feeling a little tight – which, to those of us who were taught that the #1 key to keeping youthful skin is moisturizing, is a no-no.

To Sum It Up: All-in-all, it is pretty rad. It’s quick enough that you can add it to your morning routine – wash your face in the shower, apply the mask (in lieu of a toner), rinse and moisturize. You will have firm, supple, even-toned skin for the day. I haven’t been using it long enough to speak to the “ageless future”, but I’m hopeful.

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I will always be searching – until I find the perfect products. My most recent trial: Dead Sea Premier’s Night Cream Complex.

Basics: It is a night cream with anti pigmentation elements, and claims to disappear damage done by sun and age. I’m in!

Extravagance: It’s one of the Dead Sea Premier’s double duty products. I love that! There is a gel that you sparingly apply, let sit for 30 seconds, then rinse with water. The gel is supposed to “absorb the oxygen from the water to your skin.” Not sure what that means, but I’m sure it is really cool! And it smells good!

Imperfection: The cream is really heavy, which I’m certain is part of why it works to really moisturize skin. I did have a couple of very small whiteheads pop up the morning after I used the product, but my skin was very smooth and supple.

To sum it up: The cream may be a bit heavy for my skin, but I think it is mostly in the effect that I can feel it  on my skin. It did not wreck my efforts for clear skin, and left my face feeling and looking fresh. I’ll keep using it, though I have to admit, I probably won’t make it an every night thing.

Dead Sea Premier Night Cream Complex

I’ve used a lot of salt and sugar scrubs in my time, and I love the way they make my skin feel. As I’ve told you before, it’s my favorite pre-shaving treatment for my legs… it just gives me such smooth results.

This one… HERO!

Basics: The Dead Sea Premier Exotica Aromatic Mineral Body Treatment is, of course, a salt scrub. It is not too oily (so less shower slippage), and it smells terrific – which leads me to the extravagance….

Extravagance: This stuff smells awesome. I find myself using less of it because I want it to last longer. You know what! I’m figuring out that a little goes a long long way! It smells a little like a vacation – more tropical than the ingredients would imply. The strongest scent is the almond oil, but there are hints of tropical flower. Truly a great eye-opener (especially if you are like me, and drag yourself to the shower in the morning like a zombie!)

Imperfections: None! Fact!

Buy it… I hope you’ll love it too!

Buy Dead Sea Premier Exotica Aromatic Mineral Body Treatment