free radical damage,anti-oxidant

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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Summertime hair!

For gorgeous summertime hair you’ve got to up the ante a little in terms of special shampoos, conditioners and treatments. This holds especially true for those of us with color or highlighted hair. For beautiful summertime locks check out Frederic Fekkai...

Posted: Jun 28 2010, 08:48 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Beautiful Spring and Summer Hair Thanks to Neil George!

Nothing makes us feel more beautiful than a new haircut, do or style! Whether it’s just giving myself bangs and a trim or adding mega highlights and a conditioning treatment, I feel amazing afterwards. Hair along with skin, are the first two things that...

Posted: Apr 30 2010, 01:17 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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Alchimie Forever Diode 1 Plus Diode 2 Age Defying Serums are a Face Saving Grace!

I’ve wanted Alchimie Forever Diode 1 Plus Diode 2 Age Defying Serums forever but didn’t feel like I should pony up the 95 bucks considering I usually only have a couple of hundred dollars each month for fun and extras. But before I knew it I succumbed...

Posted: Apr 22 2010, 10:51 AM by Karen | with no comments

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

TNS Essential Serum = Youthful Bliss!

I always forget about how much I love SkinMedica’s TNS Recovery Complex until I see this rep for SkinMedica and his incredible skin. I only see him about two times a year and every time I do I pony up the dough for the amazing serum. Then I seem to get...

Posted: Mar 31 2010, 10:18 AM by Karen | with no comments

Picture Perfect Face with Colorescience Make-up!

Has anyone tried Colorescience PRO Sheer Crème Foundation ? I have it in California Girl and I’m so crazy in love with it. And believe me, I never thought I’d actually hear myself say, I’m in love with a foundation! But this make-up is truly amazing....

Posted: Mar 30 2010, 05:26 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

PTR Unwrinkle...Really does unwrinkle!!

Yesterday Gina wrote about DDF and how it and some of the long time favorite brands diffuse stronger more aggressive cutting edge technology into some of their anti-aging (and many other issues for that matter) products. It reminded me of Peter Thomas...

Posted: Mar 24 2010, 10:23 AM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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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

Menscience Androceuticals is Awesome for Men Who Want To Look Young and Healthy!

Hi guys. I thought I’d give you some feedback on some great anti-aging products formulated just for men. I get great feedback on Menscience products and I wanted to share with you the two products in particular that I think you’ll really like. Menscience...

Posted: Feb 23 2010, 05:18 PM by Karen | with no comments

Revive, Renew and Rejuvenate with Kerstin Florian and Thalgo

Moved again this weekend...blah... Needed a nice long hot bath last night to revive myself, but at the same time relax and even more importantly…stop my muscles from aching! Anytime I feel this drained I think of three things…aromatherapy, Kerstin Florian...

Posted: Dec 14 2009, 11:14 AM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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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…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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