Deals under $49: Kiehl's Acai Damage-Repairing Skincare Collection

Açaí, the Brazilian berry, touted as an antioxidant-laden superfood, is plopped in smoothies, tonics and -- now -- skin care.

The Amazonian purple fruit lands on high-end beauty counters as the main ingredient in Kiehl’s new Açaí Damage-Repairing Skincare Collection.

If eaten, Açaí, which comes from a palm tree, has 10 to 30 times the antioxidants found in red wine and grapes, which include Vitamins A, C, E, Beta Carotene, Carotenids, Polyphenols. Flavinoids and Anthrocyanins. The berry also contains healthful monosaturated fats (similar to those found in olive oil) along with amino acids.

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Kiehls' new Rare Earth collection will close your pores

                                                      

This warm weather is the worst for anyone with large pores and oily skin. You can’t powder over them or slap some foundation across the t-zone area. Those gaping pores just sit there collecting more grime and dirt from the L.A. atmosphere. 

Thankfully, Kiehls just launched a line it calls Rare Earth dedicated to shrinking those suckers. I’ve tried the line and have to say: What pores? My skin is matte and smooth without being taut and dry.

The Amazonian white clay absorbs oils and makes pores disappear. I found the cleanser to work double duty as an exfoliator and makeup remover and the mask is a good thing to do once a week, especially while the weather remains really warm and balmy.

-- Melissa Magsaysay

Kiehls, the lotion for the ocean

Kiehlswill start selling their limited edition Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion next week online and at all Kiehls stores. All of the profits will go to the Waterkeeper Alliance -- which supports programs that preserve waterways from pollution.

The lotion has organic, fair-trade Moroccan Argan oil, which makes for a lightweight but super skin-quenching concoction.

If you go and pick up a bottle, you may notice that there are four different labels.  That’s because Adrian Grenier, Erykah Badu, Kelly Slater and a trio of designers from Parsons design school have all created their own label and were the subject of a series of photos shot by Terry Richardson for the campaign.

I personally like the Kelly Slater label, which is an image of him surfing what he calls “the best surf session of his life."  Or maybe I just like Kelly Slater.

You can pick your own favorite.

Kiehls Superbly Restorative Argan Lotion is $55 for the 16 oz. bottle

Melissa Magsaysay

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Kiehl's wants your vote

If you find yourself on a voting high after Tuesday, then consider casting another one — for hand cream.  From Nov. 10-15, Kiehl’s is taking a poll for the next product people want to see added to their Pear Tree Corner line.                

This is all part of a week-long celebration in honor of “Kiehl’s Day” which is officially Nov. 12.

And now that Kiehl’s stores are everywhere (4 here in the L.A. area), we can enjoy the celebration too.

In addition to voting, you can also reap some pear-scented beauty rewards including a Pear Tree Corner candle with purchase of $60 or more, Pear Tree Corner lip balm giveaway to first 25 customers on Nov. 12, and a free baby lip balm to children all week.

If the weather ever cools down, some moisturizer and lip balm will come in handy. But for now keep voting, and get some freebies starting Nov. 10 through Nov. 15 at Kiehl’s stores at Americana at Brand, Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Robertson Boulevard and the Grove.

-- Melissa Magsaysay