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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 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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

CosMedix Corrects!

After yesterday’s CosMedix article I got so many great responses about this brand that I thought I ought to tell you all about an incredible kit from this phenomenal company. CosMedix Correct Kit is a retinol based regimen that is mega skin brightening...

Posted: May 04 2010, 11:36 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Eye do Believe in CosMedix! Brilliant Brand!!

I am so seriously sold on a new brand I stumbled onto recently called CosMedix . I think I’m impressed because of the obvious science it bases its formulas on. It’s very clinical in that it takes into consideration pharmacology and chemistry, yet is plant...

Posted: May 03 2010, 03:07 PM by Karen | with 5 comment(s)

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

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

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

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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Great Gifts for the Guys!

I realized that even when we do great gifts list (and they are definitely great gifts!) we don’t do enough for what the guys might want. So today I decided to ask my good friend (who is a man) to sample some of the products I had here at my house and...

Posted: Dec 01 2009, 08:15 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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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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B. Kamins for Clear Control and SkinMedica for Superb Hydration!

Today we’ll take a look at oil control and supplementing moisture. For a fabulous mattifier take a look at B. Kamins Clear Control Corrective Mattifier . For less than 50 bucks this superior purifying and sebum removing product clears and mattifies the...

Posted: Nov 04 2009, 08:36 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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