All for one and one for all...

Well, we can all feel it. The holidays are upon us. Now I know it is only Halloween time, but as November nears every one's schedules fill up and all free time magically disappears. So today I dedicate this BGND blog to those of us looking to streamline. Those of us wanting to find a few more minutes in our mere 24-hour day. Today I present you with the best skin care lines that do it all, are straight forward and will leave you with some time in your day that you can use for something other than fighting father time. So here they are ladies and gents- the product lines that work together to fight aging, provide exfoliation, clean with the best and soothe some moisture into your tired skin.

1 - The Classic

Clinique 3-step skin care - Nationwide at Clinique counters and Sephora, online at Clinique.com and Sephora.com

We all have seen it, if not tried it, and that is for good reason. Simply said, it works. You get personalized cleansing and exfoliation plus the best selling moisturizer out there.

2 - The Acne Fighting Affordable Combo

Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit - Nationwide at Drugstores and online at cleanandclear.com

Think of this as a more reasonable (and easier to buy and return) version of Proactive. You get a cleanser, a moisturizer and a spot treatment. Perfect for those of us who are more concerned with annoying acne than with reducing wrinkles. Best of all, this three step does so much work for you already but there are more products that go with the line including a toner and blackhead eraser.

3 - The Luxe Lotions Line

Kinerase Anti-Aging for Dry or Oily Skin - Nationwide at Sephora and Online at Drugstore.com

This line is pricey (cost for the products range from $30-$135) but it works. The product line has 7 total steps but if you are wanting to try this out and not spend the total amount of money for all seven items, you can make a good routine for yourself with the cleanser, the anti-oxidant mist or the peptide treatment, the day cream and the night cream. Now we all know she has had some botox, but Courtney Cox Arquette is the Kinerase woman and her skin is fantastic.

Enjoy some new routines to try out and keep looking fabulous!

BGND