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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

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Picture Perfect Face with Colorescience Make-up!

Has anyone tried Colorescience PRO Sheer Crème Foundation ? I have it in California Girl and I’m so crazy in love with it. And believe me, I never thought I’d actually hear myself say, I’m in love with a foundation! But this make-up is truly amazing....

Posted: Mar 30 2010, 05:26 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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 PM 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 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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

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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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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 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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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GlyDerm, Cor and Tracy Martyn...Cleansers You Can Count On!

For the best value when it comes to cleansers for all skin types (including sensitive) check out GlyDerm Gentle Cleanser2% . It effectively cleanses the skin and leaves it soft and smooth. It beautifully improves the texture and tone of your skin and...

Posted: Oct 29 2009, 11:31 AM by Karen | with 3 comment(s)

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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 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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 PM by Karen | with no comments

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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 PM 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 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Say Farewell to Discoloration with Nia24 SkinCeuticals Decleor and More!

Yesterday was my niece’s 30th birthday so I sent her a little birthday picture text message. Of course I had to comment on the big 3-0 but also couldn’t resist mischievously attaching a little picture of her when she was a baby donning nothing but a little...

Posted: Jul 22 2009, 12:33 PM by Karen | with no comments

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