Beauty Research

Best Product in a Supporting Role

Gina — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT

With all of the hype surrounding the Oscars this week, I got to thinking about actors/actresses in a supporting role and how they frequently allow the lead actors and actresses to shine. In some cases, they are crucial and even more important that the leading roles. The same could be said for beauty products. Some are used to make other products work better. You might not use them on their own but combined with a “leading product”, they make everything work much better. That said, I have put together...(read more)

Green Tea – Pure Inventions Concentrated Formulas

Gina — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:19:00 GMT

We’ve talked about Green Tea before but usually as it pertains to topical products. There are creams and serums that contain green tea. Many of you know by now that green tea is an excellent antioxidant that can protect our cells against environmental damage. But let’s not forget that originally people only consumed green tea internally, usually in the form of a brewed beverage. I must say that I became a tea nut years ago and really enjoy several daily cups of tea, frequently the green variety....(read more)

Say Bye-Bye to Body Acne with Murad, MD Formulations and Glytone Body Sprays!

Karen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:00 GMT

Everyone is always writing about acne treatments for the face but rarely does anyone concentrate on specific treatments for the body (including me). But today I thought I’d share with you three great products specifically formulated for the treatment of body acne. Acne sprays are great because they are quick and easy to use and also reach places that you normally can’t reach when applying topical gels or creams. The incredible Murad brand offers Murad Clarifying Body Spray within its Murad Acne line...(read more)

Dynamic Duo's for Gorgeous Hair by Neil George, June Jacobs and Frederic Fekkai!

Karen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:47:00 GMT

My whole family used to always tease me about my “hair care” gift sets I used to give to my girls and my niece. I’d always get them great shampoo and conditioner sets. I always considered how much I’d love that gift so I just assumed they would too. And they did! High quality professional hair care products are expensive and I figured they would like to get really great products without having to pay for them. So one day after years of everyone (but them) saying things like, “oh gee, did your mom...(read more)

Get your glow on with Lancaster!

Karen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:34:00 GMT

I’m in love with Lancaster products ! Have any of you ever tried any of their amazing cosmetics? In particular, their bronzers and self tan line? They have a couple of compacts that are my absolute staple cosmetics in my bag. Check out Lancaster Beauty Variations Illuminating Compact Powder . It’s a 5-in-1 Carrousel Compact Powder. You mix as many of the shades in the compact to achieve your desired sunny glow. And with the swirl of the brush you can customize it to any season of the year. In addition...(read more)

Great Legs with CelluliteRX!

Karen — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:21:00 GMT

I remember using a professional strength cellulite cream in a body wrap treatment I used to offer back when I worked as an aesthetician. Out of all the cellulite creams and serums I’ve come across over the years I had never found one quite as strong as the one I had used on my clients. Having said that, I was also fairly happy with the results of the one’s I had tried…feeling as if many people are wrong who are skeptical about the creams indicated for slimming, toning and cellulite. I knew I could...(read more)

True and Amazing Repair with M2 Skin Technologies!

Karen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:23:00 GMT

Have you ever noticed how oftentimes we find the best product for a specific indication by simply stumbling onto it? By that I mean we may have had a product for discoloration (for instance) only to find out it worked amazingly well for fine lines and wrinkles. Or another example might be a product specifically formulated for cracked heels but when we applied it to our elbows or neck we found that it had incredible healing and moisturizing properties for those areas as well. I recently had such a...(read more)

Get Your Skin's Daily Dose of Vitamin C with Cellex C, Jan Marini and Obagi!

Karen — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:11:00 GMT

I’m always writing about some newfangled, “cutting edge science” type ingredient which is good and valid because there are indeed many new ingredients out there that are absolutely amazing. But today I was thinking about my all time favorite skin care ingredient and how this one amazing ingredient completely changed and improved my skin. And that was some 12 years ago…and it still continues to be one of my all time favorites. Vitamin C serums are in my opinion one of the most tried and true skincare...(read more)

HydroPeptide Moisturize Anti-Wrinkle Skin Firming Hydrator Does it All!!

Karen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:41:00 GMT

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a moisturizer/(you’re supposed to enunciate each slash…lol) anti-aging/stretch mark/scarring/discoloration/ treatment in one convenient bottle or jar? How about adding the science of peptides and antioxidants and infusing it with an amazing refreshing scent? If that’s not enough what if they made it a larger size as opposed to the typical ounce or two or even better yet it was indicated for the whole body but targeted specifically for the face, neck, décolleté and hands...(read more)

Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo - Keep Your Hair Fresh Between Shampoos

Gina — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:02:00 GMT

Not everyone has the time to shampoo every day and those with a drier scalp may find daily shampooing to be too drying. Finally there’s a solution that’s much more practical than the baby powder my friends used to use. Dry shampoo has become quite popular and one of the best is Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo . Rene Furterer uses natural clays to absorb dirt and impurities. This freshens the hair and scalp, making it easy to skip a day. I’m actually one of those people who has such an oily scalp...(read more)

Menscience Androceuticals is Awesome for Men Who Want To Look Young and Healthy!

Karen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:18:00 GMT

Hi guys. I thought I’d give you some feedback on some great anti-aging products formulated just for men. I get great feedback on Menscience products and I wanted to share with you the two products in particular that I think you’ll really like. Menscience Androceuticals is a fabulous brand developed just for you. It is packed with potent, professional grade ingredients that are results oriented and the line is packaged nicely for men. Your skin will become healthier and much more youthful. Its professional...(read more)

DermaQuest Skin Therapy…A quest to find the best!

Karen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:25:00 GMT

Have any of you heard about DermaQuest Skin Therapy ? It’s a brand that’s been around since 1999 but I only recently discovered it. DermaQuest products are absolutely amazing. You’ve really got to check it out. This results oriented professional skincare line uses quality ingredients along with cutting edge science. And when it comes to good skincare those are two assets that usually persuade me to give a line a try. So try…I did…and oh how impressed I was! As per usual…to try out the line my first...(read more)

Missing Something? Don’t Forget that Touch of Fragrance!

Gina — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Have you ever gotten all dressed up with the fancy dress, the makeup and the hair only to feel like something was missing? It might be fragrance. While visuals are important, people really hold onto scent. Scents can make a lasting impression and really cement memories. Scent is very personal and of course, a fragrance that’s perfect for one woman may not appeal to another. I will say that some fragrances encompass so much of what most women feel and that’s the case with Elizabeth Arden Pretty Eau...(read more)

Philip B for the Most Amazing Hair You've Ever Dreamed Of!

Karen — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:28:00 GMT

Ever consider spending $140 bucks for a shampoo? Words like “heck no,” “that’s insane,” or “ridiculous” come to mind. However, think again…because it can be and is indeed worth it! At least the one I’m going to tell you about is! I never in a million years thought I’d say that. Heck, I even buy 99 cent bottles of Suave every now and then. But the bottom line is…in the long run (if you’re into gorgeous locks of hair) it’s well worth it and then some! Philip B has an incredible line of products all...(read more)

Beautiful Neck is Only 28 Days Away with Elemis and Perricone!

Karen — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:43:00 GMT

I’ve always been pretty lucky because my neck never really aged all that much so I never concentrated a whole lot (on buying specific neck creams) or stressed over it by wearing scarves or turtlenecks. I just figured it looked ok because I’d always pull my face serums and treatments down my neck which kept my neck toned and youthful. Which, by the way, I know that did help considerably…so be sure to always do that! However, since my last birthday (and it was indeed a big one!) I’ve noticed significant...(read more)

Era of the Natural Beauty

Gina — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:47:00 GMT

This is the era of the natural beauty. You may have avoided many products in the past because of the harsh chemicals but the skin care industry is making it easier to find natural solutions that are gentler on the skin, safer for the body and less impactful on the environment. Decleor is a brand that believes in the benefits of both aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Natural plant extracts nourish and restore the health of skin in need of help. After cleansing, use Decleor Tonifying Lotion to restore...(read more)

Beauty Research People's Choice Product Awards Part Three...The Regimens!

Karen — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:40:00 GMT

Today's blog entry is very, very cool! It is part three of the Beauty Research People's Choice Product Awards and we saved the best for last! Have you always wanted to know the best regimen for your skin type and condition? Well this is your lucky day, because today you're going to get the information you've been waiting for! And the awards for the best regimens are as follows... Dry: MD Forte Core System for Dry Skin Oily: Jan Marini Exceptionally Oily Skin Regimen Acneic: SkinCeuticals...(read more)

Tackle Your Skin Concerns

Gina — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:48:00 GMT

If you’ve been putting off tackling the challenges that are facing your skin, now is the time to take them on. It’s a new year and it’s time to get your skin under control. We all get busy at times and our daily beauty routine is often the first thing to suffer. Vow to make some time for yourself, get armed with the right equipment and get going on achieving better skin. I know that I have talked about the Clarisonic several times here on Beauty Research but I can’t stress enough just how powerful...(read more)

Beauty Research People's Choice Product Awards...Part Two...Anti-Aging Treasures!

Karen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:49:00 GMT

Today is part two of my Beauty Research People's Choice Awards. Yesterday I gave you my list of "you the consumer's best of " cleansers and moisturizers. Today are the prestigious award winners for Anti-Aging treatments. They've been categorized as serums, eye products, multi-tasking treatments, masks and in home repair. And the winners are... Best Anti-Aging Serum: StriVectin Overnight Serum Best Anti-Aging Eye Cream: M Lab Anti-Aging Eye Cream Best Anti-Aging Multi-Tasking...(read more)

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

Karen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:56:00 GMT

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 website, magazine, product review and any other professional resource I could get my hands on to give you a list of favorites that you (the beauty public) all list as your favorites. The cool thing about most award shows is oftentimes the award goes...(read more)

Perfect Gifts for Men

Gina — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

It’s not that easy buying gifts for a man. What you think he wants or needs might not be in line with reality. I must say, for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day, I like to stay away from the practical gifts like tools and gift certificates. Fragrance is the first thing that usually pops into my head and I have been impressed with Kenneth Cole Black . It’s a very dark and mysterious fragrance that’s quite unique. There’s also a Kenneth Cole Black Gift Set that contains the signature Kenneth...(read more)

Must-Have Mascaras…Too Faced! Being True! And Blinc!

Karen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:22:00 GMT

Want the best mascara in the world? Check out the three below. Each comes in more colors than shown and I’ve added a few of the customer ratings I found on SkinStore.com and SpaLook.com . I know these mascaras are phenomenal but it’s nice to hear what others are saying as well… Too Faced Lash Injection Pitch Black $19.50 This mascara makes your lashes as long as fake eyelashes do. It uses a unique 3D coating technology that it literally looks as though you must be wearing a professionally applied...(read more)

Valentine's Day Ultimate Dream Gift includes Wellbox The Lipomassage Machine and More!

Karen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:36:00 GMT

Yesterday I published a great article on a Valentine’s Day pre-party (which you’ve got to read if you haven’t yet!) but my focus was on the girl’s day part of it so I didn’t write a lot about Valentine’s Day gifts for your significant other. So today I thought I’d give you some great ideas for your girlfriend/wife or boyfriend/husband. Keep in mind that you must know your significant other really well to be sure that they need and would really appreciate these gifts. However, if they do or are open...(read more)

Valentine Tailgate Party for the Girls

Karen — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:24:00 GMT

Getting excited about Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re single or attached you can make the holiday fun regardless of your plans. Just as the guys start tailgating for the big game we can do the same with our pre- Valentine’s Day event. Invite over your best girlfriends for a Godiva Chocolate Martini and Cosmopolitan “just the girls” pre-Valentine’s Day party. Make it a day of beauty make-overs and get ready for the big date all while having a fabulous time with your best friends. This is a perfect...(read more)

Smile Power! Get it with GoSmile, Janson Beckett and Too Faced!

Karen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:43:00 GMT

Whiten your teeth for a great confidence booster! One of my favorite quick pick me ups in terms of beauty has got to be a quick whitening of my teeth. Nothing makes me feel sexier than when my teeth are whiter and my smile is big! One of the fastest and easiest ways for instant gratification has got to be the GoSmile System. I could literally get up right now and have whiter teeth in about 5 minutes. Then once I do that I reach for a lip plumper and a hot lip color. Instantly, I feel my sex appeal...(read more)