Fragrance - Beauty Research

Aint nothin’ like a great smellin’ man! Thanks to you…Kenneth Cole, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs!

Hey guys…yesterday I wrote to the girls about the perks of purchasing gift sets when buying perfumes and other fragrant beauty products and listed three incredible gift packages for them to check out. So today I thought I’d do the same for you. You’ll...

Posted: Mar 12 2010, 05:56 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Fragrance, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Men’s Gift Set, Marc Jacobs Gift Set, gift sets for men, Kenneth Cole Black

Sweet Scented Deals with Sarah Jessica Parker, Vera Wang and Marc Jacobs!

When purchasing a fragrance one of the best ways to go is to buy a gift set. You get a better value and you usually get a lotion or other item that matches the fragrance in the parfum. This not only gives you the option to wear the fragrance alone (while...

Posted: Mar 11 2010, 06:41 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Fragrance, perfume, parfum, Marc Jacobs Gift Set, eau de toilette, Vera Wang Princess, scented body lotion, Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely

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

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...

Posted: Feb 25 2010, 08:41 AM by Karen | with no comments

Valentine Tailgate Party for the Girls

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...

Posted: Feb 03 2010, 01:24 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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Massage MakeOver with Aromatherapy Associates, Pevonia and Nuxe!

After answering today’s forums I realized I had never written about the benefits of therapeutic massage. My favorite skin care websites sell lots of great spa quality massage oils so it dawned on me to write a little bit about massage as well as share...

Posted: Jan 26 2010, 02:34 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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More Amazing Fragrant Gift Ideas for Transforming your House into a Home!

Today I thought I’d continue with my article from last week in which I shared with you all how I transformed my house into a home simply by using candles and fragrant gifts I found on SkinStore.com . First I’d like to share some candles that I purchased...

Posted: Jan 25 2010, 11:26 AM by Karen | with no comments

Archipelago Botanicals Candles Will Transform Your House into a Home!

With the horrible rains and weather in California I’ve been spending most of my time in my little new apartment. And the funny thing is I love being in my cozy little place and it’s not just for the warmth and obvious benefit of staying dry…it’s because...

Posted: Jan 21 2010, 01:12 PM by Karen | with no comments

Revive, Renew and Rejuvenate with Kerstin Florian and Thalgo

Moved again this weekend...blah... Needed a nice long hot bath last night to revive myself, but at the same time relax and even more importantly…stop my muscles from aching! Anytime I feel this drained I think of three things…aromatherapy, Kerstin Florian...

Posted: Dec 14 2009, 11:14 AM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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Looking so Fine with Sothys!

Ever since the first time I had ever used a Sothys body product I started noticing a softness and firmness to my skin that I hadn’t previously noticed. I would never allow my sagging knees to show, much less my upper legs. They always looked so flabby...

Posted: Dec 11 2009, 01:33 PM by Karen | with no comments

Give the Gift of Well-Being with Aromatherapy!

I had such a nice response from our readers about yesterday’s aromatherapy article that I thought I’d write a little more today about it. I thought I’d share with you all what type of reaction is provoked by certain essential and precious oils’ individual...

Posted: Dec 09 2009, 07:36 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Aromatherapy Associates gets an A+!

Lately, you've probably noticed how incredibly into aromatherapy I've been. I keep writing about it because I'm so impressed with it. I remember back when it was kind of poo-poo'd within the industry or at least within the population as...

Posted: Dec 08 2009, 08:55 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

Kerstin Florian...Healthy way to be Beautiful!

I recently received a little sample pack of Kerstin Florian Caviar Age Defense Creme and her Caviar Night Creme ...and I am so sold! What an extremely professional spa line of superior products. And these two are just the icing on the cake! I love anti...

Posted: Dec 07 2009, 11:04 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Great Gifts for the Guys!

I realized that even when we do great gifts list (and they are definitely great gifts!) we don’t do enough for what the guys might want. So today I decided to ask my good friend (who is a man) to sample some of the products I had here at my house and...

Posted: Dec 01 2009, 08:15 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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Karen’s Top Ten Beauty Gifts for 2009 (plus a bonus Pick from 2008)!

Recently I’ve been getting a lot of questions and email requests for my picks for my favorite Holiday gifts. Everyone from what men should get their wives to a grand-daughter wanting to know what she should get her Grandma! So I’ve compiled a list of...

Posted: Nov 24 2009, 04:55 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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