How many products do you have in your beauty arsenal? Wouldn’t it be nice to do more with less? Well, I came across this little jar of magic and had to share with all of you. Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream is a multi-use product for the entire body. It is supposedly based on the same ingredients used by Cleopatra. Hmmm, not sure I believe that since I researched this product and it has only been on the market since 1991, but who knows. Anyway, this all natural product can not only be used to soften your skin – place it on your feet before bed, add socks and you will have soft skin in the morning. Some other neat applications include applying it to your splits ends, adding it to your powder eyeshadow to make a creamy, sultry eyeshadow. Use it to highlight your cheekbones as well.

The cream is a unique mixture of all natural ingredients, including olive oil, bees wax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly and bee propolis. A 4 oz jar will cost around $30 and the easiest place to find it is online.

Winter can be brutal for your skin, so it is vital to keep it moisturized and protected. There are literally hundreds of thousands of products on the market and it can be not only confusing but overwhelming when trying to choose the right products for your skin. So, here are some products that have received accolades from beauty experts across the globe.

Number 1: Creme de la Mer by La Mer. This little miracle in a jar was developed by NASA scientist Max Huber over 30 years ago. It combines sea kelp, vitamins and minerals through a unique 3-4 months long biofermentation process. This cream can make the skin look and feel softer, firmer and virtually crease-less. Aging lines and pores are noticeably less visible, the driest of complexions are healed, sensitivities are soothed and blemish scars are reduced…..It’s a bit pricey, ranging from $230 – $745.

Number 2: Olay Total Effects Moisturizer. Olay designed this facial moisturizer with VitaNiacin — its own mix of vitamins E and B3 and pro vitamin B5 – to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth skin texture, even skin tone, minimize the appearance of pores, and reduce the appearance of blotches and age spots. Available in scented or fragrance-free formulas…..Around $15.

Number 3: Clinique Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer: Skin’s most complete defense against the visible signs of aging in a daily moisturizer. Arms it to fight the effects of emotional stress, which can damage skin with effects much like sun and pollution. Helps neutralize UVA and UVB…..Around $40

Number 4: Lancome ‘Bienfait Multi-Vital’ Night Cream: With VITA-NUTRI 8. Made with 3 vitamins, 3 minerals and 2 essential fatty acids, this innovative complex is essential for skin’s well-being. Wake up to skin that looks its healthy best. Triple Action Formula Locks in moisture. A unique nurturing complex infuses moisture back into skin while vitamin A helps skin renewal. Uncovers Healthy Looking Skin, Stimulates skin’s vitality with an energizing complex of multi-minerals. Boosts Your Skin’s Defenses. The potent combination of Omega 3 and 6 with antioxidant vitamins E and Cg helps to strengthen skin’s ability to defend itself against external aggressors……Around $50

Number 5: Origins Dr. Weil Night Health Bedtime Face Cream: This rich, skin-rebuilding and recovery complex with buckbean and St. Paul’s wort extracts helps release tense-looking skin and visible lines. In clinical tests, skin was measurably brighter, more radiant. And to help ensure you get the restful night you need to accomplish intensive repair, Dr. Weil’s proven, soothing blend of 100% natural chamomile, lavender and mandarin essential oils relaxes mind, body and spirit before bed. After a more restful night, skin awakens refreshed and revitalized. 1.7 oz….Around $55

Number 6: Kinerase Pro Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair: Contains a proprietary blend of plant-based extracts that helps improve the appearance of fine lines, skin texture, blotchiness and sun damage. A proprietary concentration of Kinetin and Zeatin improve the more severe visible signs of skin aging, including the appearance of fine line and wrinkles. Formulated for excellent moisture absorption, regular application improves the appearance of skin texture, tone, blotchiness and sun damage. Kinetin improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Zeatin improves the more severe visible signs of skin aging. Ceramide-3 improves moisturization within the skin’s natural structure. Pentavitin improves moisturization. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-3 reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Ergothioneine provides antioxidant benefits….Around $150

Number 7: AHAVA Protective Moisturizing Fluid SPF 15: This light, quick absorbing, SPF 15 moisturizer naturally softens and revives skin. Formulated with AHAVA’s powerful blend of essential Dead Sea minerals and SPF 15, Protective Moisturizer improves skin’s elasticity, giving your complexion a soft, healthy glow as it protects against harmful environmental factors. Benefits: Hypoallergenic.Dermatologically Tested. Approved for sensitive skin….Around $36

Number 8: Korres Thyme Honey 24 Hour Moisturizing Cream: Has a high concentration of quality natural botanicals while keeping harsh chemicals to a minimum. Korres Thyme Honey 24 Hour Moisturizing Cream is for normal to dry skin and made with real Thyme Honey (5%). Honey, a natural hydrating agent, helps keep skin at an ideal level of moisture while providing intense nourishment and elasticity to dry skin. Imperata Cylindrical extract continually regulates the cellular water equilibrium, thus providing 24-hour moisturizing. Due to its special texture, Thyme Honey Cream absorbs easily while leaving the skin soft and moisturized.Thyme Honey, the key ingredient, is rich in polysaccharides. It attracts and absorbs water and so can act as a hydro-regulating agent ensuring ideal skin hydration. Its high content in vitamins, amino acids and flavonoids provides antioxidant protection and nourishes dry skin areas…..Around $35

Number 9: Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer, SPF 30: Get advanced sun protection with this SPF 30 daily moisturizer. Clinically proven Total Soy Complex and natural light diffusers work to naturally even out skin tone and immediately reflect light to bring out skin’s natural radiance. Gentle enough for sensitive skin and daily use, this moisturizer is also oil-free, hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and contains SPF 30 UVA/UVB sunscreen to protect skin from premature aging…..Around $14

Number 10: philosophy 5 oz. when hope is no enough hydrating mask: A hydrating, replenishing mask that’s designed to give you an in-spa facial at home. For all skin types, especially skin that appears dry, dull, and devitalized. Why is it different: The mineral-packed mask is a deep cleansing facial treatment that can be applied from hairline to bustline to help purify, rejuvenate, and replenish the skin. The mask also contains moisturizing properties to help soothe and hydrate, so skin feels smooth and appears radiantly clear…..Around $25

I had to do a piece on OPI nail color because not only do I love their product but they make life just a little bit more interesting by giving each color it’s own unique silly name. I am one of those gals who likes to stick with what I know, especially when it comes to my beauty regimen. However, OPI has done something no other beauty product has….It gets me out of my comfort zone. How, you ask? Well, I spend time reading the names of the OPI colors and go with the one that makes me laugh the loudest, even if it is a color I wouldn’t typically choose! Why, you ask? Because my friends (girls and guys) crack up when they find out the name of the latest nail color I am wearing. It is the simple pleasures of a silly concept that keep life interesting. Kudos OPI!

My favorites include I’m not really a waitress (red), Romeo and Joliete (dark red) Don’t Socra-tease Me (Orange – Greek Isle Collection) and Basque in the Sun (golden). The new Hong Kong collection looks fabulous and hysterical at the same time! Check out the OPI website to see what’s new or just to laugh at the names of the colors!