WHO TO CALL: Fashion Editor Layne Christensen 985-2131 (118) ttt eee Cc style notes CLEANSING, THOUGH the i first step in the beauty regime, is often overlooked. A study conducted by a research team at Chanel found that only 38% of the women polled actually buy a cleansing prouuct. Many women don’t give much thought to this most-important compo- nent of skin care. Soaps can be harsh and drying, especially at this time of year when skin already experiences severe moisture loss due to the climate, both indoors and out. (Interior heating can suck the moisture right out of skin. Qutdoors, the cold can do the same.) An ideal cleanser should be mild enough that it not strip natural oils yet strong enough to remove every trace of makeup -—~ a challenge when dealing with today’s new long-wearing lipsticks, foundations and mascaras. ' Many new products contain special ingredients that allow them to cleanse and moisturize in one, When shopping for a new cleanser, ask for a trial size. Drugstore brands and ‘higher-end skin-care lines will often -make product samples that are free for ‘the asking. : .; Some new cleansing. products to watch for: © - Chanel Aquamousse Fraicheur $32 for 150 mL’ . This foaming cleansing cream, available ‘at Chanel cosmetics counters in May, has a soft and creamy texture. Microparticles slip between the fingers to release vege- mallow root, to soften away dirt, oils and makeup residue. A conditioner replenishes moisture. Chanel Douceur Lactée $38 for 200 mL This light, fluid cleanser comes in a pump-action bottle and is suitable for normal to dry skin types. Available in May, it is an especially effective cleanser for the eye area because it contains purified mineral oil for ease of makeup removal. The solution is mild enough that it won't irritate eyes. Douceur Lactée, or Total Cleansing Milk as it is called in English, also contains a conditioner to remoisturize. Applied with the fingertips, the product can be removed with water or cotton wool. Chanel Coffret Fraicheur $32 for a boxed set Aquamousse Fraicheur is included in a trio of products for combination to oily skin. Lotion Fraiche refining toner and Pure Reponse matte emulsion are the other two travel-sized nroducts, Lotion Fraiche tones without drying, as many toners with high percentages of alcohol can do, Witch hazel and rose soothe the skin. Matte emulsion is a light-textured moisturizer that also helps absorb excess oils. The set comes in an attrac- tive box embossed with Chanel's trade- mark interlocking Cs, which makes ita * great gift for fans of Chanel. Going, Going, Gone from Ultima IT $18.50 for 119 mL tube Promotional material on this makeup remover claims that it effectively wipes out long-lasting, hard-to-remove make- up. It is irritant free and non-comedo- genic so it won't clog pores or cause breakouts. Going, Going. Gone con- tains camomile extract which gives it a pleasingly faint herbal sceat and pro- duces a calming effect. The label advis- es that the product be followed by a cleanser. MILK BENEFITS the body inside and out. While it doesn’t actually contain the white stuff, Chanul's Douceur Lactée is a light and creamy cleanser that has purity- ing offs to remove makeup and © _tal extracts, including sweet almond and Photo illustration by terry Peters «= CONitioners to moisturize. sack to the essentials ULTIMA II is taking aneww How the new products stack up interactive approach to skin care. By Layne Christensen Fashion Editor inspired in their design by ‘50s radio dials, interlock with the wide-mouthed jars. The individual containers actually snap together to form one tidy unit. The products are great for trav- 50 mL is $30. ® Thirst Buster: an anti-oxidant hydrator that claims to build the skin's moisture reserves, improve skin tone and reduce the appear- ance of fine, dry lines. 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