sun protection,Eye products

Treat and Protect with Award-Winning Prevage and NIA24

There are two extremely important avenues for sporting beautiful skin, not only for now (the present), but for the years to come as well. The two very best things one can do for our skin is to treat and protect! When it comes to anti-aging skin care we...

Posted: Jul 27 2012, 06:33 AM by Karen | with no comments

Dazzling Beach Beauty with Waterproof color!

Want to look amazing at the beach or pool party without looking all made up? I always think it looks cheesy to go to a summertime water type outing with a lot of makeup on…but I also hate looking like a plain jane. My water/sun day beauty fix? A swipe...

Posted: Jul 22 2010, 09:11 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)

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Cute Fresh Face Thanks to Bare Minerals!

It’s probably pretty obvious that Gina and I are crazy about Bare Minerals considering how often we write about it. But there’s good reason to be crazy about it. It’s easy to use. It imparts a flawless complexion. The colors are amazing. It’s good for...

Posted: Mar 15 2010, 01:53 by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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

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

Filed under: Hydroxy Acid. Lactic Acid, hyper pigmentation, Tightening Serum, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Targeted Line Concentrate, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Body Butter, Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause and Effect Moisture Lotion SPF15, Elizabeth Arden Overnight Success Skin Renewal Serum, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, Elizabeth Arden Products, Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Gift Set, Oily Skin, Basic skincare, cleansing cream, free radical damage, Good Nights Sleep Restoring Cream, Red Door, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, toilette spray, Eye products, Eye Puffiness, facelift, beauty tips, sun spots, sun-damaged, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, brightening skin products, parfum, body products, Green Tea, concentrates, cosmetics, masques, age spots, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, pores, Pretty, uv protection, Dry Skin, Elizabeth Arden, scientific skincare, Sensitive Skin, night cream, Peels, perfume, perimenopause, instant face lift, Intevene, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, mineral makeup, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, eye brightener, Eye Makeup Remover, lips, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup remover, pimples, plumper, ceramides, Dark Circles, sun protection, targeted skincare treatments, Shea butter, shea butter dry skin, skin care, skin care categories, puffiness, puffy eyes, Fragrance, beauty, regimens for all skin types, retinol, menopause, men's skincare, naso-labial folds, topical C, treatment mask, treatment serum, serum, serums, collagen, firming, flawless skin, foundation, spa, ampoules, anti-aging, spf15, large pores, scent

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

Filed under: hyper pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, multi-tasking skincare, Tightening Serum, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Body Butter, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, Elizabeth Arden Products, Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Gift Set, Oily Skin, Basic skincare, cleanser, cleansing cream, clear skin, soap, free radical damage, great applicators, Great Gifts, Red Door, skin care products, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare Regimen, toilette spray, Eye products, Eye Puffiness, beauty tips, beauty tools, sun spots, sun-damaged, sunscreen, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, lavender, brightening skin products, body cream, body lotion, body products, body wash, Green Tea, concealer, concealor, cosmetics, masques, age spots, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, pores, Pretty, t-zone, uv protection, gifts, eight hour cream, Elizabeth Arden, scientific skincare, Sensitive Skin, night cream, perfume, instant face lift, Intevene, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, mineral makeup, moisture, moisturizer, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, eye brightener, lips, lipstick, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup application, makeup remover, plumper, sun protection, talcum powder, targeted skincare treatments, Shea butter, shea butter dry skin, skin care, skin care categories, puffiness, puffy eyes, Fragrance, beauty, naso-labial folds, treatment mask, treatment serum, serum, serums, firming, firming masks, flawless skin, spa, anti-aging, spf15, large pores, scent

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

Filed under: Tightening Serum, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, Elizabeth Arden Products, Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Gift Set, aromatherapy, Oily Skin, Basic skincare, cleanser, clear skin, kits, soap, Great Gifts, Red Door, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Eye products, Eye Puffiness, beauty tips, beauty tools, sun-damaged, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, parfum, body creams, body firming, body lotion, body polish, body products, Green Tea, concealer, concealor, cosmetic bags, cosmetics, age spots, deep wrinkles, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, Pretty, uv protection, dry cracked heels, Dry Skin, easy skincare, easy skincare searches, eight hour cream, Elizabeth Arden, scientific skincare, scrubs, Sensitive Skin, perimenopause, Intevene, finishing powder, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, mineral makeup, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, eye brightener, Eye Makeup Remover, lip gloss, lips, lipstick, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup application, plant extracts, discoloration, ceramides, circulation, Dark Circles, deep creases, sun protection, blemishes, skin care, skin care categories, puffy eyes, frangrance, beauty, Acne, firming, flawless skin, spa, anti-aging, large pores, scent

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)

skyn ICELAND for Stressed out and Weathered Skin!

My sister and her best friend live up at Lake Tahoe. It’s gorgeous up there obviously and a great place to live…however, it seems to wreak havoc on your skin. It’s cold, dry, and very high in elevation which stresses the skin in a number of ways. Two...

Posted: Sep 25 2009, 12:42 by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Hydroxy Acid, Oily Skin, cleansing cream, clear skin, skyn ICELAND, skyn ICELAND Antidote spf18 Mineral Sunscreen, skyn ICELAND Arctic Brightening Serum, skyn ICELAND Glacial Facial Wash, skyn ICELAND Oxygen Infusion Night Cream, skyn ICELAND The Eye Clinic, free radical damage, skin care products, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, Skincare Regimen, Eye products, Eye Puffiness, sun-damaged, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, Oxygen, oxygenating, age spots, deep wrinkles, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, Dry Skin, scientific skincare, night cream, instant face lift, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, moisture, moisturizer, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, eye brightener, makeover, make-over, detoxifying, clarifying, sun protection, blemishes, skin care, puffiness, puffy eyes, beauty, men's skincare, naso-labial folds, natural brands, serum, firming, flawless skin, anti-aging, large pores

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)

Filed under: hyaluronic acid, multi-tasking skincare, Tightening Serum, cleanser, free radical damage, Philosophy, Philosophy for Radiant Skin, Philosophy MakeUp Optional Skincare Kit, Philosophy MakeUp Optional Skincare Kit for Radiant Skin, Philosophy Oxygen Peel, skin care products, skin care specific to men, Skin Clear Hydrator, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, Eye products, Eye Puffiness, Eyelids, eyes, facelift, sun spots, sun-damaged, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, Oxygen Peel, concentrates, masques, age spots, deep wrinkles, Dry Skin, scrubs, Sensitive Skin, Peels, instant face lift, complexion, anti-oxidant, moisturizer, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, eye brightener, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup application, pimples, chemical peels, circulation, clarifying, deep creases, sun protection, whitening skin, skin care, vitamin C, customer ratings, men's skincare, naso-labial folds, travel kits, treatment mask, serum, serums, sets, collagen, firming, firming masks, flawless skin, spa, anti-aging

Get Beautifully Organized! Part two!

So what’s next in my new organizational bag o tricks? Well I went to the Dollar store and bought all kinds of containers to really get me motivated to keep this new way of life (for me anyway) going. And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. School...

Posted: Aug 19 2009, 09:33 by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Murad, Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer, Tightening Serum, Caudalie Anti Aging Serum Eyes and Lips, Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Revealing Mask, Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Night Cream, aromatherapy, Obagi Elastiderm Eye Treatment Cream, Oily Skin, cleansing cream, L'Occitane, skin care products, skin repair, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, Eye products, beauty tools, sun-damaged, sunscreen, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, Boscia Purifying Cleanser, Oxygen, Oxygen Peel, oxygenating, MD Skincare, MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel, MD Skincare Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel 2-Steps, age spots, deep wrinkles, dermelect, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, uv protection, Dry Skin, easy skincare, scientific skincare, Neostrata Ultra Daytime Skin Soothing Cream AHA10 SPF15, Peter Thomas Roth, complexion, anti-oxidant, Exfoliation, eye brightener, Lips Kit, makeover, make-over, Dermelect Detoxifying Oxygen Facial Commission, detoxification, sun protection, skin care, vitamin C, beauty, retinol, Topix Replenix Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 10X, firming, anti-aging, spf15, Lancaster 365 Cellular Elixir, large pores

Beauty Products with Primo Packaging!

My plan today was to write about packaging. Specifically pain in the butt packaging that is hard to open; difficult to impossible to get the last of the product out of the container, pumps that are known to fail, etc. However, I couldn't find what...

Posted: Aug 06 2009, 07:54 by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: multi-tasking skincare, Tightening Serum, Caudalie Anti-Aging Serum Eyes and Lips, Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Revealing Mask, Caudalie Vinoperfect radiance set, Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, loose powder minerals, great applicators, skin care products, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, Eye products, eyes, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, cosmetics, mask, masque, masques, pore minimizing, easy packaging, easy skincare, easy skincare searches, Sensitive Skin, Peels, finishing powder, complexion, anti-oxidant, mineral makeup, Moisturizing, lips, makeover, make-over, makeup, make-up, makeup application, Dark Circles, sun protection, Olay Regenerist Filling and Sealing Wrinkle Treatment, organic, skin care, skin care categories, customer ratings, customer reviews, puffiness, beauty, men's skincare, naso-labial folds, natural brands, natural products, serum, firming, foundation, anti-aging

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