Beauty Research : free radical damage

Exquisite Hair Rejuvenation with Macadamia Natural Oil!

Karen — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:38:00 GMT

Have you ever met a macadamia nut you didn’t like? Whether it’s plain, honey roasted or covered in chocolate…they are darn good! And they are good for your health, skin and hair. I love using macadamia oil for the many benefits it provides my hair. I...(read more)

Tinted Sun Protection c/o Quintessence, Jan Marini, Philosophy and Abella!

Karen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Emu Oil is Excellent...and it's found in Dr. Dennis Gross All In One Tinted Moisturizer SPF15!

Karen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:51:00 GMT

The only thing I love more than a skin care multi-tasker is a skincare multi-tasker with Emu oil! Emu oil’s benefits have long been known throughout the world for many ailments including skin conditions. It has been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles...(read more)

Summertime hair!

Karen — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:48:00 GMT

For gorgeous summertime hair you’ve got to up the ante a little in terms of special shampoos, conditioners and treatments. This holds especially true for those of us with color or highlighted hair. For beautiful summertime locks check out Frederic Fekkai...(read more)

Renew, Regenerate and Hydrate with PTR Retinol Fusion PM!

Karen — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:49:00 GMT

With all the latest chat on our blog and other beauty networks lately about retinoids, vitamin A, carrot seed oil and the like, I decided to tell you about one of my top notch retinol skin care picks. Peter Thomas Roth offers a potent retinol serum which...(read more)

CosMedix Corrects!

Karen — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:36:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Eye do Believe in CosMedix! Brilliant Brand!!

Karen — Mon, 03 May 2010 22:07:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Beautiful Spring and Summer Hair Thanks to Neil George!

Karen — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:17:00 GMT

Nothing makes us feel more beautiful than a new haircut, do or style! Whether it’s just giving myself bangs and a trim or adding mega highlights and a conditioning treatment, I feel amazing afterwards. Hair along with skin, are the first two things that...(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)

The Beauty Ingredients Snob! Part One!

Karen — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:09:00 GMT

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...(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)

PCA SKIN pHaze 9 Purifying Mask is Phenomenal!

Karen — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:38:00 GMT

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...(read more)

TNS Essential Serum = Youthful Bliss!

Karen — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:18:00 GMT

I always forget about how much I love SkinMedica’s TNS Recovery Complex until I see this rep for SkinMedica and his incredible skin. I only see him about two times a year and every time I do I pony up the dough for the amazing serum. Then I seem to get...(read more)

Picture Perfect Face with Colorescience Make-up!

Karen — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:26:00 GMT

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....(read more)

Looking berry, berry good!!

Karen — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:12:00 GMT

Recently I’ve been getting dozens of questions regarding acai berry. Remember when it was new and was so raved about and was considered one of nature’s super foods and one of the best ingredients in topical skincare as well? Then all of a sudden you didn...(read more)