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Put this on your wish list...Whish Flawless Bump Fighter!

If only I had a nickel for everytime somebody has asked me what's the best thing they can do to get rid of and prevent razor bumps or ingrown hairs...I'd be rich!! Well, I was never quite lucky enough to collect the nickels each time I was asked...

Posted: Jul 12 2010, 11:03 AM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Another Awesome Sunscreen for 2010...c/o La Roche Posay!

Last week I reported on my favorite sunscreen for the face, so today I thought I’d share with you another one of my top picks for great sun protection products for the face AND body. La Roche Posay kicks radiation butt with its Anthelios 60 Melt In Sunscreen...

Posted: Jun 08 2010, 05:39 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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Gorgeous Feet in Spring Sandals Thanks to Bliss, Barielle, Glytone and Z.Bigatti!

Lately I’ve been getting quite a few questions and remarks about dry, cracked heels and feet. So today I decided to write about a few products that work best for this condition. Considering the fact that I’ve suffered with dry, cracked heels and feet...

Posted: Mar 26 2010, 10:36 AM by Karen | with no comments

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Say Bye-Bye to Body Acne with Murad, MD Formulations and Glytone Body Sprays!

Everyone is always writing about acne treatments for the face but rarely does anyone concentrate on specific treatments for the body (including me). But today I thought I’d share with you three great products specifically formulated for the treatment...

Posted: Mar 05 2010, 01:11 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

HydroPeptide Moisturize Anti-Wrinkle Skin Firming Hydrator Does it All!!

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a moisturizer/(you’re supposed to enunciate each slash…lol) anti-aging/stretch mark/scarring/discoloration/ treatment in one convenient bottle or jar? How about adding the science of peptides and antioxidants and infusing it...

Posted: Feb 25 2010, 08:41 AM by Karen | with no comments

Looking so Fine with Sothys!

Ever since the first time I had ever used a Sothys body product I started noticing a softness and firmness to my skin that I hadn’t previously noticed. I would never allow my sagging knees to show, much less my upper legs. They always looked so flabby...

Posted: Dec 11 2009, 01:33 PM by Karen | with no comments

Give the Gift of Well-Being with Aromatherapy!

I had such a nice response from our readers about yesterday’s aromatherapy article that I thought I’d write a little more today about it. I thought I’d share with you all what type of reaction is provoked by certain essential and precious oils’ individual...

Posted: Dec 09 2009, 07:36 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Aromatherapy Associates gets an A+!

Lately, you've probably noticed how incredibly into aromatherapy I've been. I keep writing about it because I'm so impressed with it. I remember back when it was kind of poo-poo'd within the industry or at least within the population as...

Posted: Dec 08 2009, 08:55 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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

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Karen’s Top Ten Beauty Gifts for 2009 (plus a bonus Pick from 2008)!

Recently I’ve been getting a lot of questions and email requests for my picks for my favorite Holiday gifts. Everyone from what men should get their wives to a grand-daughter wanting to know what she should get her Grandma! So I’ve compiled a list of...

Posted: Nov 24 2009, 04:55 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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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