Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Orchid Extract


A good friend of mine is in Hawaii, meanwhile I am stuck in winter weather here in downtown Chicago. Seriously, this morning it looked like a December blizzard. A taxi driver was actually serenading me with "Walking in a Winterland" as I rushed into work. It's just not fair. However, it got me thinking about how I wish I too could be lying on the beach in some beautiful tropical location. There have been many tropical fragrances launched recently, which I am sure you noticed, but have you noticed the new found popularity of the orchid in the beauty world?

Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Exceptional Complete Care Fluid is an anti-aging facial cream with orchid extract. The orchid extract is used to combat the signs of aging, reducing and smoothing wrinkles and lines, and improve the complexion in general. The skin is said to be deeply nourished and comfortable, and cells are restored to their optimum functioning, re-balancing and protecting the skin. $250 @ Saks
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale Exceptional Complete Care Eye & Lip Cream is a wrinkle and fine line cream for the eyes and lips. The cream is formulated with orchid extracts that help to reduce dark circles and puffiness and re-contours the lips, leaving skin nourished, and more comfortable. $155 @ Saks

Sue Devitt Microquatic Pro-Marine Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 with orchid extract is a tinted moisturizing cream with a sunscreen in a mirrored compact. The product hydrates and evens out skin for a natural, healthy look. $35 @ Sephora


Sue Devitt Microquatic Prime Target Intensive Eye Treatment Primer with Orchid Extract features an applicator pen and a formula designed to firm and tighten the skin. The product uses orchid extract to naturally moisturize the skin and protect it with antioxidants to leave eyes appearing hydrated and revitalized. $28 @ Sephora
Ted Gibson Daily Cleanse Daily Shampoo with Orchid Extract is a balancing and cleansing shampoo that leaves hair and scalp invigorated and healthy. $32 @ Saks
Ted Gibson Goodnite Replenish Hair Repair Serum is a dropper bottle that contains a hair treatment that is formulated with vitamins A, B and E, and wild orchid and wheat protein extracts to soothe the scalp and hair. The serum repairs and conditions overworked hair, moisturizing and nourishing it. $200 @ Saks
Do any of you know of any other great orchid products? Have you used a cosmetic product with orchid extract?

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