DD creams have been getting more and more beauty buzz everyday. If you were impressed by the multi-tasking abilities of BB and CC creams, you'll love DD creams. They combine the best of both worlds...the anti-aging qualities of BB creams with the color correction of CC creams. And of course, they still have the protection, hydration, and coverage of both products. I think we'll be seeing tons of DD displays at Sephora and Ulta pretty soon, but the first major DD to hit the market is made by DERMAdoctor and launched a few months ago. It provides good coverage and has mineral-derived SPF (always a plus!).
2. Murad Essential-C Sun Balm Broad Spectrum SPF 35 PA+++ ($25 at Sephora)
The first rule in skincare is sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Unlike traditional drugstore sunscreen sticks, the Murad Sun Balm is really light-weight and non-greasy. It also contains vitamin C, which provides antioxidant protection against the sun and evens skin tone as you're wearing it. Plus, the vitamin C gives the balm a refreshing citrus smell, rather than the heavy sunscreen smell that you find with a lot of drugstore sunscreen sticks. For days on the beach, stick to sun products that are lotions with physical sunblocks for optimal protection against the sun. However, the Murad Sun Balm's convenient size and application makes it great for throwing in your purse...perfect for retouching your sunscreen on a sunny day or applying sunscreen on the go. 
One way to make skin look firmer and more even is by minimizing pores. In addition to your toner, the Philosophy Pore Eraser can help! Natural bamboo extracts help mattify excess oil, and lentil seed extract helps refine pores. Overall, it's tough to find a good mattifying product that isn't necessarily geared for those with acne, but the Pore Eraser seems to do the trick. Additionally, this product is unique from other oily-skin treatments because it does not dry out skin and will even leave it soft to the touch.
4. Ole Henriksen Perfect Truth CC Eye Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 15 ($26 at Sephora)
Most CC products available are for your face, but Ole Henriksen makes a CC creme for your eyes too. Like a typical eye creme, it works to firm, hydrate, brighten, and depuff. It also contains SPF and pigments to provide coverage around the eye area, making it ideal for day wear. In fact, every woman should be wearing an eye cream - morning and night - in order to most effectively protect the delicate eye area. And a little under eye concealer goes a long way, making your entire complexion appear more even, awake, and radiant. Definitely a daily makeup must! So, now you can combine applying your eye creme and your under eye concealer into one, easy step.
It's not only about what cleanser you use to wash your face, but also how you wash your face. Clarisonic brushes have gotten popular recently, but sometimes they are a little too harsh to use every day. Instead, try pumping your face wash onto Boscia's new cleansing sponge. It is super soft and gentle enough to use daily, even around the eye area. At the same time, it provides very mild exfoliation. Infused with Japanese konjac root, this sponge will help detoxify, soften, and brighten as it cleanses. Much more effective than your average drugstore sponge!
Those are some of my favorite things from 2013. I'm super excited to see the products to come in 2014. Happy New Year everyone!
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