Being the ever-willing editor that I am, today I tested out Monica Olsen’s Restore peppermint cleaner and Refine clay masque. While I’m usually very particular about the products I put on my skin (I’m prone to breakouts) I’m a sucker for anything peppermint (and anything that promises deep penetrating clean). A dime-sized dollop of the cleanser left my face tingling, and the masque—which takes two minutes and is not meant to dry—made my cheeks feel baby soft. While some masques leave my skin feeling dry, this one feels like it removed the city grit without removing the moisture from my face. Best of all, the line includes everything from lip plumpers to anti-aging compounds, as well as a complete men’s and baby’s line. Monica, I’m a fan. For more information visit www.skinbymonica.com.

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Our newest bff George “Rico Suave” Scandalis from Zink Mag got us all hot and heavy over SKIN1 by Dr. Gram, a new collection of skin repairing goodness that Becks has been using religiously. I’m always a bit leery about products endorsed by doctors since it’s a term used loosely now-a-days (there’s that crazy Phil who claims to be one and as always Doom), but this one seems a bit more legit since the “doctor” in question actually spent sometime as a pharmacist, which was when he had the time to craft out the range of products and test the results on his wife. I knew they were good for something…

Anyway, he crafted each product with care, using only the highest-quality ingredients, resulting in luxurious formulas that achieve visible results without irritation. They all have his signature  Nutra-VÎt Complex, a mix of antinflamatories and antioxidants which are perfect for reducing redness and signs of aging.

While not available in too many places in New York, you can pick up the collection online at Dermastore.com.