hyper pigmentation,cosmetics

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)

Filed under: hyper pigmentation, Basic skincare, free radical damage, Philosophy, Philosophy Shelter Tinted SPF 30, Quintessence Sunshade SPF 30 Medium Tint, skin care products, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, sun spots, sunburn, sun-damaged, sunscreen, suntan, concealer, concealor, cosmetics, pore minimizing, precious oils, uv protection, easy skincare, scientific skincare, self tanners, self tanning products, Sensitive Skin, Peels, Jan Marini, Jan Marini Daily Face SPF 30 Sun Kissed Sand, Jan Marini Daily Face SPF SunKissed Sand spf30, complexion, bronzer, bronzers, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, anti-oxidants, moisture, moisturizer, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, makeup, make-up, discoloration, summer beauty, sun, sun protection, skin care, skin care categories, beach baby, beauty, Abella ColorShade SPF30 + Medium, firming, flawless skin, foundation, anti-aging

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

Filed under: hyaluronic acid, Hydroxy Acid, hyper pigmentation, multi-tasking skincare, Oily Skin, clear skin, www.spalook.com, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, facelift, beauty products, beauty tips, sun-damaged, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, Jan Marini Exceptionally Oily Skin Regimen, Jan Marini Normal to combination regimen, jowls, brightening skin products, oxygenating, cosmetics, mask, masque, masques, AGE Smart Power Rich, age spots, deep wrinkles, Dermalogica, Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm, Dermalogica AGE Smart Power Rich, Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Brightening Regimen, Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, pores, Power Repair Line, precious oils, Glycolic Acid, Dry Skin, easy packaging, easy skincare, scientific skincare, scrubs, sebum, Sensitive Skin, neck firming cream, Peels, peptides, instant face lift, instant gratification, Jan Marini, Jan Marini C ESTA Serum Oil Control, Jan Marini Cesta Facial Mask, Jan Marini Daily Face SPF SunKissed Sand spf30, complexion, anti-oxidant, anti-oxidants, moisture, moisturizer, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, makeover, make-over, makeup, makeup application, plant extracts, polish, discoloration, Cesta Facial Mask, deep creases, whitening skin, Online Shopping, blemishes, targeted skincare treatments, skin care, skin care categories, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin C serum, ingredients, beauty, regimens for all skin types, retinol, men's skincare, treatment mask, treatment serum, collagen, collagen production, firming, firming masks, Firming Neck Therapy, flawless skin, spa, anti-aging, large pores, sagging skin, Vitamin K

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

Be Pretty with Prevage!

I was so excited a few years back when Prevage was coming out. I’d heard all about the new cutting edge science with regards to the active ingredient “idebenone.” However, when it finally hit the market and I bought some I soon found out I was allergic...

Posted: Jun 30 2010, 07:26 PM by Karen | with no comments

Moor mud please!! Black for Dramatic Beauty! The Beauty Ingredients Snob...part 3!

Today we step away from the academic side of the Beauty Ingredients Snob series to talk about straight up beauty. Today is all about beauty, drama and more beauty! Well I suppose that’s not entirely true because I suppose the ingredients in these products...

Posted: Apr 27 2010, 02:42 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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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

Filed under: hormonal hair loss, Hydroxy Acid, hyper pigmentation, multi-tasking skincare, Tightening Serum, CE Ferulic, aromatherapy, Oily Skin, Basic skincare, clear skin, lymphatic drainage, free radical damage, gorgeous hair, grapeseed, redness, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, tooth whitening, beauty ingredients, sun-damaged, sunscreen, wrinkle reduction, Lashes, oxygenating, blueberries, body products, Green Tea, hair care, holistic skin care, concentrates, cosmetics, pore minimizing, precious oils, uv protection, Glycolic Acid, B3, Rosebud, Dry Skin, easy skincare, scientific skincare, Niacin, peptides, instant face lift, ferulic acid, complexion, broken capillaries, bruises, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, Moisturizing, essential oils, Exfoliation, lip plumpers, makeover, make-over, make-up, malic acid, plant extracts, detoxifying, discoloration, circulation, clarifying, sun protection, whitening skin, black pepper, targeted skincare treatments, skin care, skin care categories, pH of hair and skin, Vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin C serum, Pomegranate, ingredients, B-Complex, beauty, retinol, menopause, men's skincare, natural brands, topical C, serums, cocoa extract, CoffeeBerry, collagen, collagen production, firming, flawless skin, ampoules, anti-aging, healthy scalp, large pores, sagging skin, Salicylic Acid, scalp treatments, Vitamin K

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

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

Feelin' Like a California Girl Today!! Thanks to Colorescience!

Nothing can make your day quite like a SkinStore.com delivery! I always love when I hear this hard bang on my door followed by a door bell ring because I then know it’s a package delivered. And every time I hear that wonderful sound, I go open my door...

Posted: Dec 03 2009, 03:19 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: hyper pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, multi-tasking skincare, oil busters, oil mattifiers, Oily Skin, clear skin, kits, free radical damage, skin care products, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, skincare guides, sun spots, sun-damaged, sunscreen, suntan, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Kabuki Brush, brightening skin products, concealer, concealor, cosmetics, age spots, pore minimizing, Dry Skin, easy skincare, self tanners, self tanning products, Sensitive Skin, instant face lift, Colorescience Box of Chocolates Lip Glaze, Colorescience Creme de la Creme Foundation Primer, Colorescience Lip Polish Wand, Colorescience Skin Perfecting Kit, complexion, broken capillaries, antioxidants, mineral makeup, Moisturizing, lip gloss, lip plumper, lip stain, lips, Lips Kit, lipstick, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup bag, makeup brushes, sun protection, blemishes, skin care, skin care categories, couperose, beauty, regimens for all skin types, natural products, Colorescience, Acne, flawless skin, foundation, spa, 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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Colorescience Crème de la Crème Foundation Primer is my New Obsession!

I’m obsessed with a new product. It’s Creme de la Creme Foundation Primer by Colorescience and it works incredibly well and is so flipping good for your skin! Check this out…its “primary purpose is to lift, shape and smooth skin texture.” Now that’s what...

Posted: Sep 01 2009, 09:05 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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