Actively Radiant with Murad's Active Radiance Serum

Murad's Active Radiance Serum
1 fl. oz. $89.00

When I first started blogging back in March of 2008 (!), I recalled my introduction to the world of serums.

I have always been a PBS Girl, and will slog through the fundraising events because I know they need viewer support.

One evening, I became mesmerized, watching the Internationally known Dermatologist, Dr. Denese spouting her shpil.   Dr. Denese is a Hungarian blonde of a certain age. Initially, I wasn't paying any attention to what she was saying because I couldn't take my eyes off her glowing skin...Then I snapped out of my revelry and whipped out a  notepad.

 Dr. Denese's skin care philosophy is backed up with a whole lotta science and boils down to 5 simple steps: 


1) Cleanse 
2) Tone
3) Exfoliate with glycolic acid 
4) Apply a "serum" with a watery consistency to 
5) Bind with an application of a "fatty" night creme.


 It all resonated well with me, and I still follow this regimen every day and every night for the last 6 years.  In addition to my beloved La Peau Skincare (the best day, night and eye cream ever), I have added a miracle booster, a 2 part system from 3 Sisters Restorasis before my serum. This one, two easy system clinically reverses damage.  I have promised and will be providing you with in depth information about this amazing find.  I am proud to be the the Brand Ambassador for both products.


In the beginning, it was nearly impossible to find a "serum with a watery consistency".  They barely  existed as a skin care category.  The market is now proliferated with them,  so hunting for an effective serum, that delivers the glow I pursue like a truffle hound is always something I am open to sample.


I  am quite enamored with Dr. Howard Murad's Skincare products.  One of the easiest, most effective glow getters I have added to my skin care regimen is  a simple application of  Murad's Intensive-C Radiance Peel, for 10 minutes, once a week.  ($49.50 and a little goes a long way).


When I had the opportunity to sample the well reviewed Murad Active Radiance Serum, I pounced.  Here's the promise:

La Peau Names DivaDebbi Their First Brand Ambassador

La Peau's powerhouse trio: Day, Night and Eye Cream

I was so pleased to open my email and see this announcement published in La Peau's newsletter:

LA PEAU is delighted to name DivaDebbi La Peau Skincare's first Brand Ambassador:

"I knew I had found something very special, when I stopped accepting offers to try other skincare products", says O'Shea.

"My taut, radiant skin, speaks for itself.  I am so honored to be the Brand Ambassador of LA PEAU. Nurtured from sisters, Carla & Irma Khanjian's passion and pursuit of achieving results through science, I am equally devoted to this effective 3-step skincare program. The world needs to know about La Peau and I intend to do my part to help them discover this cosmetic anti-aging jewel”.

Debbi O’Shea, is also known as DivaDebbi, her self titled Beauty and Fashion Blog.  Debbi has spent most of her career in fashion world at Richards, Bergdorf Goodman and Lord & Taylor. Debbi is currently the “By Appointment” consultant and Brand Ambassador for Giorgio Armani Black Label and writes her blog several times a week. In addition, she is a style contributor to both WAG Magazine and the website Women's Voices for Change. 

A self described, "Girl's Girl", she started DivaDebbi based on her desire to share her secrets with a wider audience. Her honest and humorous reviews caught the attention of social media giants Glam Media, TotalBeauty, Beauty Stat and HelloCotton, who now publish her blog on their sites. 

I have been using La Peau Skincare for 5 months now and have blogged about it several times.

Review of Dr. Dennis Gross Extra Strength Alpha Beta Peel- Get Glowing!

Dr. Dennis Gross Extra Strength Alpha Beta Peel ($85)

I have posted about Dr. Dennis Gross' 2 Step Alpha Beta Peel before.  My glowing review matched my glowing results!  I have long been a fan of glycolic pads and these are my faves. They are a bit pricey, so keep reading to see how I am going to make this a more budget friendly win-win.

Given that, there really is no excuses not to add this quick and easy step to your skin care routine.  I'm an instant gratification junkie, and you will see an improvement to the tone and texture of your skin almost with the first use. When I saw at Sephora they now came in an Extra Strength version, I pounced, (though if you are a newbie, I recommend starting out with the original strength).

They couldn't be easier to use; after cleansing, simply wipe Step One on your face in a circular motion. Let it dry for 2 minutes, (I brush and floss in between) and then neutralize it with the soothing pads from the Step 2 container. Follow with your usual night and eye cream ritual, (I continue to be in love with La Peau and recommend it, heart and soul).

DivaDebbi's Best of Beauty 2011- Skincare

Are you ready to get your gorgeous on for 2012???  Here are my star skincare beautifiers this year.  You may recall I'm in the midst of a trial of  La Peau's potent, but simple Swiss anti-aging skincare regime...so far, so great but since I have not yet hit my 28 day mark, you will hear more about my results in January...

In the meanwhile, here's are my faves from 2011: