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Refresh, Refine and Restore with Citric Acid

No matter the beauty concern, whether it be skin, hair or body…there is one super ingredient that can rev up your beauty products arsenal significantly. The restorative properties of citric acid are brilliant! Citric acid has long been used in beauty...

Posted: Mar 15 2012, 11:04 AM by Karen | with 8 comment(s)

Filed under: Z Bigatti Re-Storation Impact Fruit Enzyme Facial Mask, Z. Bigatti, Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive, Juice Beauty, Juice Beauty Green Apple, masks and peels, Exfoliation, citric acid, citrus acid, vitamin C, ingredients

Key to Looking Younger! Education of Products and dermalogica and Jan Marini!

My favorite skin care brands that I’ve used (or still use) personally are typically ones that I used professionally in the past. This is usually because I was thoroughly trained via classes and seminars put on by the brands themselves, attended aesthetic...

Posted: Jul 19 2010, 12:22 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Renew, Regenerate and Hydrate with PTR Retinol Fusion PM!

With all the latest chat on our blog and other beauty networks lately about retinoids, vitamin A, carrot seed oil and the like, I decided to tell you about one of my top notch retinol skin care picks. Peter Thomas Roth offers a potent retinol serum which...

Posted: Jun 09 2010, 09:49 AM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Eye do Believe in CosMedix! Brilliant Brand!!

I am so seriously sold on a new brand I stumbled onto recently called CosMedix . I think I’m impressed because of the obvious science it bases its formulas on. It’s very clinical in that it takes into consideration pharmacology and chemistry, yet is plant...

Posted: May 03 2010, 03:07 PM by Karen | with 5 comment(s)

The Beauty Ingredients Snob! Part One!

One of the main reasons I consider myself an expert in skincare is because I always want to know the “x” factor. I want to know why products work. And simply put the “x” factor is the active ingredient(s) within the product themselves. Think of back in...

Posted: Apr 23 2010, 03:09 PM by Karen | with no comments

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PCA SKIN pHaze 9 Purifying Mask is Phenomenal!

I’m leaving tonight for Utah and I wanted to look especially good for my trip so I pondered what treatment to give myself. I came to the conclusion that my best options for quick beauty would be a mask. I wanted a mask that would brighten up my dull skin...

Posted: Apr 16 2010, 01:38 PM by Karen | with no comments

After a lot of thought…Dermalogica is still Numero Uno with me!

Being a skincare expert for over 25 years I’m often asked what is the best skincare brand I’ve ever used both personally and professionally. The problem with that question is oftentimes there are too many variables to answer with just one brand. What...

Posted: Dec 04 2009, 02:51 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: hyaluronic acid, Hydroxy Acid. Lactic Acid, hyper pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, Multi Active Toner, multi-tasking skincare, aromatherapy, oil mattifiers, Oily Skin, cleansers, cleansing cream, clear skin, free radical damage, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, Eye products, beauty tips, beauty tools, sun spots, sun-damaged, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, lavender, brightening skin products, body products, concentrates, cosmetics, MediBac Clearing Adult Acne Treatment Kit, AGE Smart Antioxidant Hydramist, AGE Smart Power Rich, age spots, deep wrinkles, Dermalogica, Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm, Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, pores, Precleanse, t-zone, Glycolic Acid, Dry Skin, easy skincare, scientific skincare, scrubs, sebum, Sensitive Skin, neck firming cream, night cream, Peels, perimenopause, instant face lift, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, essential oils, Exfoliation, eye brightener, makeover, make-over, makeup, makeup remover, pimples, ChromaWhite TRx Brightening Regimen, clarifying, deep creases, sun protection, whitening skin, Online Shopping, Blackheads, blemishes, Shea butter, shea butter dry skin, skin care, skin care categories, vitamin C, Daily Microfoliant, beauty, regimens for all skin types, menopause, men's skincare, naso-labial folds, travel kits, treatment mask, treatment serum, serums, sets, Acne, firming, firming masks, flawless skin, spa, anti-aging, spf15, large pores

Turbo Time Saving Regimen! Brought to you by Philosophy Booster!

Lately I’ve been so busy I’ve had to formulate some time saving ideas. My friends say I take too long to get ready to go somewhere…which isn’t true (in my opinion...lol)…but just on the slight chance that they’re correct, I decided to see what I could...

Posted: Nov 13 2009, 11:04 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: hyper pigmentation, multi-tasking skincare, Oily Skin, cleanser, cleansers, cleansing cream, clear skin, free radical damage, Philosophy, Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder, skin care products, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare Regimen, beauty tips, sun-damaged, suntan, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, brightening skin products, concentrates, MD Skincare, MD Skincare All in One Facial Cleanser with Toner, age spots, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, uv protection, Dry Skin, Jan Marini Daily Face SPF SunKissed Sand spf30, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, moisturizer, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, lipstick, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup application, makeup remover, clarifying, sun protection, blemishes, skin care, skin care categories, vitamin C, vitamin C serum, beauty, topical C, treatment serum, serum, serums, Acne, firming, ampoules, anti-aging

Superior Serums! Revale’Skin and Obagi…Hand’s down!

For Anti-Aging the super serum would have to be REVALESKIN Intense Recovery Treatment . Pricey but well worth it. You’re going to get your money’s worth and you’ll likely feel it’s the best purchase you’ve ever made when it comes to beauty! It’s 5 star...

Posted: Oct 30 2009, 12:47 PM by Karen | with no comments

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An amazing kit I would have customized had Philosophy not beat me to it!

Nothing shouts "a great pick me up" quite like a superb all inclusive skincare kit. If I could create one myself it would have an excellent cleanser, a firming and lifting serum, a jar of moisturizer, a top notch eye and lip firming product...

Posted: Sep 10 2009, 10:24 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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For beautiful face and body…Clarisonic Skin Care System with Spot Treatment is the Ticket!

Just when I thought something couldn’t be better than it already is; Clarisonic proved me wrong! I’ve always loved my Clarisonic Skin Care System as does anyone I’ve ever told about it. I was always amazed at how many of my girlfriends actually bought...

Posted: Aug 24 2009, 08:11 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Get Beautifully Organized! Part two!

So what’s next in my new organizational bag o tricks? Well I went to the Dollar store and bought all kinds of containers to really get me motivated to keep this new way of life (for me anyway) going. And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. School...

Posted: Aug 19 2009, 09:33 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Say Farewell to Discoloration with Nia24 SkinCeuticals Decleor and More!

Yesterday was my niece’s 30th birthday so I sent her a little birthday picture text message. Of course I had to comment on the big 3-0 but also couldn’t resist mischievously attaching a little picture of her when she was a baby donning nothing but a little...

Posted: Jul 22 2009, 12:33 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Want Sensational Skin? Use Treatment Serums!

Today I had a question in my forums about why serums are special and why they are different from creams. I would imagine all of us would like to know if they’re worth adding to our daily regimen. My best understanding of skincare treatment serum is basically...

Posted: Jun 04 2009, 06:52 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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Best 5-Star Rated Eye Treatments!

I thought I was done with my 5 star series but I keep finding myself wanting to find out more and more about top notch product types. For instance, I’ve pondered which eye creams and serums are 5 star and which self tanning products are best. I know what...

Posted: May 27 2009, 06:48 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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