This summer Beyond Belief has some great problem-solving products coming as part of a brand new line! The Beyond Belief PLUS Enhance and Enrich line features products that target specific skin concerns and  has unique ingredients to help your skin look its best!

Look for these new items in June:

Do you feel like your skin is looking a little blah? Try the new Radiance Revitalizer – it has Probiotic Peptides to help skin appear brighter and more even. This lightweight serum goes on after cleansing and before moisturizing, and will help to reduce the signs of aging and give a more radiant looking complexion!

The Cooling Eye Balm is an oil-free balm that helps to cool and refresh the skin around the eyes, while also helping the eye area appear lifted and tightened. What’s great about this product is that it is lightweight, and can be used both over and under make-up whenever it is needed throughout the day. The convenient tube is easy to carry with you!

If you’re looking to exfoliate but don’t like harsh scrubs, the Enzyme Peel Pads are for you! Using Papain, an enzyme from papayas, these single use, saturated pads will exfoliate your skin without the harshness of a scrub! This is a great product for all skin types and improves the texture of your skin.

Like a lot of people, I have T-Zone issues. Even though it gets shiny, I really don’t suffer from a lot of breakouts, so products for oily skin or acne are too drying for me.

I’ve heard that using a clay mask can work wonders, so I picked up two different Beyond Belief Clay Masks the last time I was at Sally Beauty – the ABH version from the Refresh & Refine line (green packaging) and the Skin Vitality version from the Lift and Firm line (pink packaging).

From the start, I could tell that these were two very different formulas, although both felt very cooling to my skin after I applied them. The ABH formula was thinner than the Lift and Firm formula, but they both spread very easily across my skin. I liked that the Lift and Firm version also hydrates, so I felt comfortable putting it on my entire face, even the drier parts. Plus, it never left that dry, pulling feeling after I rinsed it off.

The ABH version would be a great for people who suffer from acne or very oily skin. From the ingredient list, it would be great at minimizing and refining the appearance of pores.

If your skin gets oilier in the summer like mine does, now is the time to start thinking about using a clay mask 1-2 times a week. Hot weather will be here before we know it!

I love a product that multi-tasks, so I’m happy to share my newest Beyond Belief find – Vita C+ Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15.

This lotion helps fight the signs of skin aging, while also helping to prevent sunburn. It goes on smoothly and it’s nice to be able to put on my moisturizer and sunscreen at the same time, especially since sunscreen is a step that I usually skip.

I don’t like how greasy most sunscreens feel and that they make me look shiny throughout the day, but I haven’t had that problem with this moisturizer. Plus, I love the light citrus-y fragrance! This one is definitely getting added to my permanent skin care regimen!!

What’s your favorite multi-tasking product?

I love the way my skin looks and feels after I use a scrub and I’m always experimenting with new ones. This time of year I’m especially faithful at exfoliating because autumn is when my first hint of winter dry skin starts to appear. Dry and flaky never looks good!

On my last trip to Sally Beauty I noticed the Beyond Belief Vita C+ Exfoliating Facial Scrub and I picked up a tube to try. I have to tell you, this has become my new favorite. I love how gentle it is! The scrubbies are fine, but are still really effective! In fact, it’s so gentle that I could use it every day and it works on all skin types.

I like that it leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft, but doesn’t feel like I’m tearing it apart, like some of the rougher scrubs do.

Most of all, I love the compliments I get about my skin looking brighter and smoother. Can a girl (or guy, for that matter) ever get too many compliments? I think not. Give it a try and see what you think!

In years past, while working as an esthetician, I found that most women were good about cleansing and moisturizing, but didn’t understand how other types of products could help them to address their main skin issues, how to get the most of them, or which products to use together. That’s what I like about Beyond Belief Skin Care. Formulated for maximum effectiveness, every product gives you results without a lot of fuss. Plus, the packaging is more than just eye-catching, it’s color coded by skin concern, so you know exactly which products were made for each other.

So, beyond a basic skin care regimen, what products could help you to discover the glowing skin of your dreams?

Masks are a great addition. Depending on the type they can boost the moisture levels of the skin, refine pores, or draw out impurities that cause acne. I like Beyond Belief ABH Clay Mask for oily skin and those that are prone to break-outs. If your skin is normal or dry, try Beyond Belief Vita C+ Hydrating Facial Mask.

Serums are great for all skin types. They are thinner than a moisturizer and designed to reach deeper layers of the skin. My favorite is Beyond Belief Vita C+ Facial Serum, which uses Vitamin C and peptides to brighten and even the appearance of the skin, while helping to reduce the look of aging. Talk about an all-in-one product!! Serums aren’t moisturizers, so just be sure to add one in addition to your regular lotion.

The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face. This makes it one of the first areas to start showing your age. Keeping this area moisturized can help prevent the dry, crepe-y look and keep this area looking younger. Beyond Belief Lift & Firm Eye Cream contains antioxidants to help eyes look brighter and younger while reducing the appearance of dark circles.

In general, apply products from thinnest to thickest. A serum will always go on first after cleansing, followed by any specialty products (such an acne spot treatment) and then lotion. It’s a good idea to use SPF during the day for all skin types.

Take advantage of nighttime by using products that would be too heavy during the day. This gives the skin lots of time to absorb the product for optimal results. Beyond Belief Lift & Firm Night Moisturizer is a great choice for those wanting their skin to look more lifted and firmer.

 The last ingredient you need? Patience! Give products at least 4 weeks (8 would be better) to see the full results.

I grew up with a pretty rigid skin care regime. My mother was an advocate for treating your skin well. I don’t know how many times she slapped my hand when I would go to touch my face. “Keep your hands off your face” she would say, and she set a great example. She has gorgeous skin, and pushing almost 70, she is just now starting to show signs of aging. Looking at her gorgeous skin provides a lot of motivation for taking care of yourself!

That said, I am here to re-introduce the Beyond Belief skin care line. This month we are introducing new products, updated formulas and beautiful, new eye-catching packaging!!!

Beyond Belief has 3 segments catering to your needs.

ABH REVEAL Refresh & Refine – A unique and potent blend of ABH, powerful anti-oxidants and a unique blend of fruit botanicals to uncover balanced skin that is refreshed and invigorated for a smooth, radiant, blemish-free glow that is simply beyond belief.

Vita C+ REVITALIZE Nourish & Diminish – A powerful combination of Vitamin C and herbal fruit extracts that, when used continuously, helps repair the appearance of past damage, prevent future damage and deliver high levels of hydration for beautifully soft skin that is simply beyond belief.

Skin Vitality REPLENISH Lift & Firm – An advanced blend of our Power Peptide Complex and nourishing skin ingredients to help restore the skin’s appearance of elasticity, smoothes the appearance of fine lines and reveals a healthy-looking glow for radiant skin that is simply beyond belief.

My favorite is the Vita C+Exfoliating Facial Scrub. The gentle exfoliation leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed.

Do you have a favorite Beyond Belief product?

Every once in awhile, I discover a product at Sally Beauty and drive everyone around me crazy by talking about it Every. Single. Day.

For awhile it was Miracle 7, then I moved on to the greatness of Ion Dry Shampoo and now I’m completely obsessed with Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Facial Serum.

I will say that my obsessions are never without cause. This serum is pretty amazing stuff. It’s formulated with the highest concentration of Retinol Palmitate, but it’s base is gentle so there’s no adjustment period that you find with many Retinol products.

I’ve been using it morning and night, and have seen an immediate difference in the fine lines around my eyes and on my forehead. Plus, I love that it’s only $10.99!

What about you? Have you added Retinol to your skincare routine? Seen any results?

Have you ever taken a few minutes to read the ingredient label on the back of your products? Even if you have read the label, do you know what it all means? Some of those ingredients look like gibberish and are definitely hard to pronounce!

Did you know…?

 Aloe is commonly found in cosmetic products. It offers soothing and water-binding properties for the skin. The gel found inside the aloe vera leaves helps reduce redness and soothes the discomfort of sunburn.

 Argan Oil is derived from the Argan tree, and provides endless antioxidant benefits for your skin, hair, and nails! It is known to repair dull and dry hair, split hair ends, strengthen nails, moisturize skin, and reduce stretch marks. I could go on forever!

 Benzoyl Peroxide kills acne bacteria. Anyone seeking products to help reduce or eliminate acne should make sure this ingredient is listed!

 Glycolic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and is used to improve skin texture, hydration, and help reduce breakouts. It is known for its anti-aging properties due to its ability to firm skin through collagen stimulation.

 Jojoba Oil contains Vitamin E, B complex vitamins, fatty acids, zinc, iodine, and copper to help prevent skin from becoming too oily without clogging the pores. It is known to cure acne and skin care problems.

 Pomegranate Seed Oil is derived from the seeds of the pomegranate fruit. Since it if full of antioxidants, it revitalizes mature skin, improves skin elasticity, and reliefs minor skin irritation.

 Retinol, also known as Vitamin A, is excellent for reducing fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production. It also evens out skin tone and improves skin color.

 Witch Hazel does miracles for the skin and so much more! It is known to treat hemorrhoids, varicose veins, puffy eyes, itchy skin, insect bites, respiratory tract infections, digestive complaints, swelling and bruises.

Now you know some of the key ingredients to look for in your skin and beauty products. I hope this guides you to have healthier and radiant skin!

–Shirley