Glycolic Acid,vitamin C - Beauty Research

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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Beautiful Knowledge…Share your favorite or secret beauty ingredients with us!

I’ve been noticing many comment and forum exchanges within the blog about ingredients. Especially one’s for beauty and skin care that people aren’t used to hearing about or have never heard about. I thought it would be great fun and a fabulous resource...

Posted: Jun 14 2010, 06:22 PM 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 5! Glycolic Acid & Vitamin C!

Most of you know my favorite ingredients of all time, are topical vitamin C and glycolic acid. I’ve written so much in the past on these two dynamos that I thought I’d simply choose a few of my favorite articles from the BR archives and give those of...

Posted: Apr 29 2010, 12:41 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Glycolic Acid, vitamin C, vitamin C serum, beauty blogs, beauty ingredients, beauty articles, Beauty Research articles

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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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

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Shaving, Hands and Body, Fragrance and Grooming Tools! Great Skincare Info Specific to Men. Parts three and four:

Hi guys. Well I promised you I would list some great kits for a great shave, hand and body treatments, fragrance and grooming tools. There are a number I will want to show you so there will be a second entry dedicated to these categories in the next entry...

Posted: Jun 11 2009, 11:02 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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The Ultimate in Skin Care Regimens (all 5 Star rated)!

I promised I would end my series on the best 5 Star customer rated products with the best regimens customers have reviewed and rated on SkinStore.com. They are all rated as the best regimens (with the maximum of 5 stars) and most I have tried as well...

Posted: May 25 2009, 05:59 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Bath and Body Beauty Products With 5 Star Ratings!

Body Products with 5 Star Ratings! Here’s my list of the best of the best in body products! As you’ve read in my last couple of entries all this week I will be featuring my favorite top rated products from SkinStore.com. They are not only my faves but...

Posted: May 19 2009, 01:55 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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Anti-Aging Products with 5 Star Ratings!

I promised you my coveted list (aka Karen’s Picks) of the best reviewed (5 star ratings from SkinStore.com customers) products for anti-aging, wrinkle repair treatment and prevention and I’m not going to let you down. So here they are! Best Wrinkle Treatment...

Posted: May 18 2009, 11:31 PM by Karen | with 4 comment(s)

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Young Women Don't Need Botox to Prevent Wrinkles!

Being that I was born on Mother’s Day (by the way…isn’t that the best day to be born? ); I can’t help but notice Mother Day sales. However, the one that was just emailed me today I found rather disturbing. It was a mother-daughter sale on Botox and other...

Posted: May 04 2009, 08:24 PM by Karen | with no comments

Skincare to Keep in Your Bedside Stand! Part One…Z Bigatti!

I’m always so exhausted by evening sometimes I don’t even have the energy to wash my face before bed. Yes…I know it’s a cardinal sin not to and I can’t believe I’m even admitting it. I have always been so adamant about it and rarely ever skipped more...

Posted: Apr 12 2009, 12:29 AM by Karen | with no comments

Tuesday's Topic: Facial Cleansers for Oily skin! Part one.

I’m constantly amazed at how often anyone who has acneic or oily skin chooses the most aggressive cleansers and exfoliators on the market. Just today, I was reading other beauty blogs and websites where people who would describe their skin as oily refer...

Posted: Mar 24 2009, 10:21 PM by Karen | with no comments

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