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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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Ready for some good beauty news? Try SkinCare-News!

I sure love SkinCare-News.com . Has anyone read that web magazine lately? I’ve mentioned it and/or linked it a time or two over the last couple of years because it’s been a great resource for research…but I don’t think I’ve ever written specifically about...

Posted: Jun 04 2010, 11:16 AM 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 by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

Filed under: hydro-thermal, hyper pigmentation, mood lifting, multi-tasking skincare, free radical damage, redness, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin tone, Skincare, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, Eye products, Eye Puffiness, beauty ingredients, beauty tips, sun spots, sun-damaged, wrinkle reduction, oxygenating, parfum, body firming, body products, holistic skin care, cosmetics, mask, masque, masques, massage therapy, age spots, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, t-zone, scientific skincare, instant face lift, instant gratification, complexion, bruising, antioxidants, moisturizer, Moisturizing, essential oils, eye brightener, make-up, detoxifying, discoloration, cellulite reduction, cellulite treatment, circulation, clarifying, Dark Circles, Dead Sea Minerals, sun protection, black currant, black mud, black orchid, black pepper, blemishes, skin care, skin care categories, ingredients, Fragrance, beauty, natural products, Kerstin Florian, Kerstin Florian Uplifting Experience Kit, treatment mask, treatment serum, sets, Acne, firming, firming masks, spa, anti-aging, scent

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 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

Deb's Dynamic Eye Creams! Zo Skin Health, Perricone MD, EmergnC, and Sundari!

My girlfriend Debbie obsesses over eye cream and it always makes me laugh because she has the best eyes ever! Her brows are lifted and her eyelids are not saggy and the bottoms of her eyes have no bags or dark circles. And then it hit me that maybe the...

Posted: Apr 13 2010, 08:31 AM by Karen | with no comments

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Beauty Research People’s Choice Product Awards! Find out which beauty products and brands win! Part One!

I love sharing with you my favorite products for each skin type, condition, indication, and concern but with all the awards shows lately I’ve realized I haven’t spent much time writing about you (the customer’s) favorites. So I looked at every beauty...

Posted: Feb 09 2010, 07:56 by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

Filed under: hyperpigmentation, Pevonia Botanicals, Oily Skin, cleanser, cleansers, cleansing cream, clear skin, L'Occitane, korres, soap, Philosophy, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, beauty magazines, Beauty Research People's Choice Product Awards, brightening skin products, Cor Silver, MD Formulations Anti-Aging Kit, age spots, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, Glycolic Acid, Dry Skin, complexion, Antibacterial Facial Cleanser, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, moisture, moisturizer, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, essential oils, Exfoliation, Eye Makeup Remover, make-over, makeup remover, pimples, clarifying, whitening skin, Blackheads, blemishes, skin care, skin care categories, customer reviews, beauty, beauty blogs, regimens for all skin types, men's skincare, Acne, anti-aging, large pores

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

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 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...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

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 by Karen | with no comments

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H2o Plus is a plus for us!

I rarely buy products because of their names or packaging. Well maybe I’m a slight sucker for packaging! LOL Especially if it’s perfume but that makes sense to me. After all perfume is often placed on dressers or bathroom counters for display and easy...

Posted: Oct 20 2009, 01:58 by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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An amazing kit I would have customized had Philosophy not beat me to it!

Nothing shouts "a great pick me up" quite like a superb all inclusive skincare kit. If I could create one myself it would have an excellent cleanser, a firming and lifting serum, a jar of moisturizer, a top notch eye and lip firming product...

Posted: Sep 10 2009, 10:24 by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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Repackaging of Perricone MD means Big Savings for Customers!

There are only a couple of things that could steer me from finishing a series or knocking it out of sequence. And that would have to be the sale of the century. If you like Deal or No Deal just check out the savings on Perricone MD going on right now...

Posted: Sep 04 2009, 10:30 by Karen | with no comments

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