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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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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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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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For Ultimate Hair Conditioning...Try Ojon, Rene Furterer and a Good Bribe!

Yesterday I told you all about staying with my daughter and using her hair products. She has the ultimate collection so all we did is play beauty shop!! LOL Even though I was miserable not sleeping on my Tempurapedic bed I was in heaven using her vast...

Posted: Oct 06 2009, 02:06 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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Frederic Fekkai!

The other day my good friend was telling me about her humiliating experience at her weekly book club a while back. A new member attending for the first time happened to know my girlfriend from years back and didn’t know that she was a regular member....

Posted: Aug 12 2009, 09:24 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

Break Up Just to Make-Up! (And by make-up I mean cosmetics!)

I’ve written many times on the “beauty opportunity” of a romantic break up. A perfect time to do a deep exfoliation masque or peel, take a long relaxing aroma-therapeutic bath, detoxify your skin, body and mind, buy some new makeup, get a haircut, or...

Posted: Aug 10 2009, 07:14 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Prettiest Beauty Package Ever Delivered! Part two.

I just read my entry yesterday titled " Prettiest Beauty Package Ever Delivered " and I realized I forgot to mention two really important things. One is an amazing kit I had forgotten to mention (that I ordered and received in my package) and...

Posted: Jul 10 2009, 03:02 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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Skincare Info Specific to Men! Part five.

As I was pondering my recent series on men I got to thinking I never linked you up to a couple of articles that are perfect for boning up on skincare for men as well as the perfect shave. The whole reason I chose to write about products for men in the...

Posted: Jun 15 2009, 11:19 AM 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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Great Skincare Info Specific to Men! Part One!

Men are Babies! Just kidding! They’re just more practical when it comes to beauty! Let’s explore skincare and beauty products for men! Having been in this business for many, many years the one thing I’ve noticed is that we (women) will take just about...

Posted: Jun 09 2009, 07:49 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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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Specialty Beauty Products With 5 Star Customer Ratings!

Yesterday I wrote about searching for beauty and skincare products by way of customer ratings as opposed to by brand, price, or any other normal search mode. It’s my favorite way to find the best of the best when I’m internet shopping so if you’re interested...

Posted: May 15 2009, 08:15 PM by Karen | with no comments

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