Beauty Research : cosmetics, age spots

Key to Looking Younger! Education of Products and dermalogica and Jan Marini!

Karen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:22:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Be Pretty with Prevage!

Karen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:26:00 GMT

I was so excited a few years back when Prevage was coming out. I’d heard all about the new cutting edge science with regards to the active ingredient “idebenone.” However, when it finally hit the market and I bought some I soon found out I was allergic...(read more)

Moor mud please!! Black for Dramatic Beauty! The Beauty Ingredients Snob...part 3!

Karen — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Alchimie Forever Diode 1 Plus Diode 2 Age Defying Serums are a Face Saving Grace!

Karen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:51:00 GMT

I’ve wanted Alchimie Forever Diode 1 Plus Diode 2 Age Defying Serums forever but didn’t feel like I should pony up the 95 bucks considering I usually only have a couple of hundred dollars each month for fun and extras. But before I knew it I succumbed...(read more)

After a lot of thought…Dermalogica is still Numero Uno with me!

Karen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:51:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Feelin' Like a California Girl Today!! Thanks to Colorescience!

Karen — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:19:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Elizabeth Arden…My Royal Regimen! Part 3!

Karen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:06:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Elizabeth Arden! Part Two!

Karen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Elizabeth Arden...Shining lines within a Stellar Brand!

Karen — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:16:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Look Day Spa Gorgeous in Three Minutes with Z. Bigatti!

Karen — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:14:00 GMT

I think I can speak for most women when I say for the most part we like sex to last longer than three minutes; however, when it comes to beauty treatments three minutes is a dream come true! There aren’t many you can apply and remove in three minutes...(read more)

H2o Plus is a plus for us!

Karen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:58:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Must Haves for Under 50 Bucks!

Karen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:52:00 GMT

Oh my gosh...I just noticed SkinStore.com is having their Top 50 products under 50 dollars promotion ! I love that! Here are some under 50 bucks must haves! Must have Multi-Use serum. This product has more uses than any product on the market. To name...(read more)

Nuxe Paris = Natural Beauty!

Karen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:07:00 GMT

Have any of you ever tried a product line called Nuxe Paris ? It’s an incredible natural beauty line for those of us who love a natural, youthful look. I like a clear, smooth and golden, bronzed complexion. I like my face to look clean and simple. I would...(read more)

B. Kamins! (Part two)

Karen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:04:00 GMT

So yesterday I told you guys I’d tell you what I had read about B. Kamins after I had already finished yesterday’s blog entry. Well within the article I mentioned that I felt my eyebrow hair loss was from hormonal issues. In a word, peri-menopause! However...(read more)

StriVectinSD Series: Part One! Quick Facts!

Karen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:33:00 GMT

Just wanted to let you all know I haven’t forgotten about my blog entry today but started writing about a great deal I found on a StriVectinSD gift set and before I knew it, it was like 5 pages long and I’m still not finished! I decided that I would break...(read more)