Okay. Maybe the title of this post is a tad bit misleading. I didn't get a complete skin makeover in minutes with the godsend of a product showcased above. But for when I was sent a sample of Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 and began using it on my face, I saw truly jaw-dropping results within a few days.

Now I can't live without the stuff and will happily fork over $50 every year for a fresh bottle. According to the press release that came with the bottle, actress Kyra Sedgwick is also an addict.

What does it do exactly? According to the Parisian manufacturer--and apparently my now amazingly clear skin--it speeds up the epidermis' natural exfoliating process and the reconstruction of the epidermal shield, not to mention purifies, hydrates, tones, controls sebum (skin secretions), and balances the skin.

But perhaps most important, it makes my skin look healthier, younger, and more clear than it has in a decade. Seriously.

I'm in love.