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Post Party Skin Must-Dos

We’ve all had that experience of getting home from a party late, feeling as if we have just one eye open as we undress and prepare for bed. On such nights, it’s easy to look at your skin care products and think, “One night won’t hurt,” and then simply...

Posted: May 17 2013, 08:11 AM by Karen | with 5 comment(s)

Filed under: Clarisonic, cleansers, cleansing devices, toners, beauty tips, cosmetics, post-party skin care, instant revitalization, Moisturizers, makeup, DDF, skin care, beauty advice, specialty skin care

Tinted Sun Protection c/o Quintessence, Jan Marini, Philosophy and Abella!

I promised you all (in yesterday’s blog entry) that today I’d share with you a few of my favorite tinted sunscreens. They are all amazing in terms of color, protection and hydration and even have anti-aging nourishing properties as well. These are the...

Posted: Jul 23 2010, 02:42 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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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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Emu Oil is Excellent...and it's found in Dr. Dennis Gross All In One Tinted Moisturizer SPF15!

The only thing I love more than a skin care multi-tasker is a skincare multi-tasker with Emu oil! Emu oil’s benefits have long been known throughout the world for many ailments including skin conditions. It has been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles...

Posted: Jul 06 2010, 07:51 PM by Karen | with no comments

Kerstin Florian...Healthy way to be Beautiful!

I recently received a little sample pack of Kerstin Florian Caviar Age Defense Creme and her Caviar Night Creme ...and I am so sold! What an extremely professional spa line of superior products. And these two are just the icing on the cake! I love anti...

Posted: Dec 07 2009, 11:04 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

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

Elizabeth Arden…My Royal Regimen! Part 3!

I told you I would reveal my incredible Elizabeth Arden regimen and here it is... Cleanser: Elizabeth Arden 2 in 1 Cleanser from the Basic Skincare Line . For those of you who know me…I like to find the best cleanser that doesn’t dry out my already dry...

Posted: Nov 23 2009, 10:06 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Elizabeth Arden! Part Two!

So today I said I’d chat about the individual lines within the superb Elizabeth Arden brand. I also mentioned I’d share with you my very own Elizabeth Arden products I use in my all inclusive Elizabeth Arden regimen! First a little about each of the lines...

Posted: Nov 20 2009, 11:30 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Elizabeth Arden...Shining lines within a Stellar Brand!

I’m always preaching about how it’s ok to choose products from different lines to design the perfect regimen. However, that’s because I rarely find a complete regimen that covers all one’s individual needs effectively and entirely. Additionally, I have...

Posted: Nov 19 2009, 08:16 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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

Beauty Bargains!

Today my best friend and I were so bored we decided to do what we used to do to cheer us up. Go shopping! However, problem was, we had no money to spend! So we decided to go to some discount stores such as TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Tuesday Morning. We ended...

Posted: Nov 02 2009, 08:42 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Olive you!

Yes...I do love you. You well rounded olive. Not only for a martini or a salad but for my skin and hair! Check out these five star rated olive products. Y(a'll love) them too. Korres Olive and Rye Night Cream L'Occitane Olive Silky Body Lotion...

Posted: Sep 14 2009, 10:38 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Prettiest Beauty Package Ever Delivered! Sampar, Kinerase, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, Cosmedicine, Bare Minerals!

About two years ago I lost 500 dollars. I was devastated because I thought that possibly somebody had stolen it when I had gone out on the bay to kayak with my friends. I had 5 brand new 100 dollar bills. I don’t know why I kept it instead of depositing...

Posted: Jul 09 2009, 08:25 PM by Karen | with 4 comment(s)

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Luscious Lofty Lip Olympics!

After posting yesterday’s entry about melting down your leftover lipstick to make little pot-o-glosses ala pill container; I became fixated on searching for products for gorgeous lips. I’m going to find all the best plumper’s, colors, stains, glosses...

Posted: Apr 28 2009, 11:22 PM by Karen | with no comments

DDF for Age Spots and Auriderm Clarigel for Spider Veins...A win-win!

For as long as I can remember I’ve been pummeled with questions about brown spots and spider veins. I would share my thoughts and answers from proven results that I had seen along the way and products I had been privy to try on others. However, I myself...

Posted: Mar 26 2009, 09:01 PM by Karen | with no comments

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