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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 by Karen | with no comments

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Best Beauty Blogs...featuring your's truly!!

Oh my goodness!!! I was just perusing the web for new beauty tips, products and the like...And the very first site I went to was a favorite beauty web magazine of mine called, " SkinCare-News.com ." I can always count on that particular web...

Posted: Nov 12 2009, 10:20 by Karen | with no comments

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 by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Nuxe Paris = Natural Beauty! Add Fusion Beauty and You're Drop Dead Gorgeous!

Yesterday I told you about a great product line called Nuxe Beauty. This line was developed by a pharmacist in France who had a keen and passionate knowledge of aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Each product in the line is the ultimate in efficacy and performance...

Posted: Oct 02 2009, 06:06 by Karen | with no comments

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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 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 by Karen | with 4 comment(s)

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MoJo Makeover! Get Your Sexy Self Back!!! The MoJo Series!

Want your Mojo back? It’s so easy and so quick! Make it Happen with an easy Makeover! Here’s how to get it started: 1. If your hair is dull or you’ve been sporting the same hairstyle and cut since the last millennium it’s time to change that. Get a new...

Posted: Jun 16 2009, 10:05 by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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Crazy for SkinCare Serums...Especially Pevonia! (Part One)

Have any of you tried Pevonia Botanicals Serums or Concentrates? They are specialty products within their line that are serum type intensive treatment skin care. These little powerhouses are concentrated formulas of specific ingredients that absorb easily...

Posted: Jun 01 2009, 03:23 by Karen | with no comments

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