cosmetics - Beauty Research

Great Legs with CelluliteRX!

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...

Posted: Mar 02 2010, 08:21 PM by Karen | with no comments

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

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...

Posted: Feb 18 2010, 12:28 PM by Karen | with no comments

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)

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

Filed under: Acne, Sensitive Skin, Dry Skin, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Colorescience, spa, sun-damaged, foundation, cosmetics, make-up, beauty, mineral makeup, skin care, sunscreen, skin care products, wrinkle filler, sun spots, complexion, clear skin, skin tone, free radical damage, instant face lift, antioxidants, makeover, make-over, wrinkle reduction, concealer, concealor, makeup bag, makeup, lipstick, kits, blemishes, age spots, sun protection, broken capillaries, lip plumper, lip gloss, lips, lip stain, Colorescience Box of Chocolates Lip Glaze, natural products, Colorescience Skin Perfecting Kit, suntan, self tanning products, self tanners, skin care categories, skin repair, easy skincare, skincare guides, Colorescience Lip Polish Wand, pore minimizing, oil mattifiers, large pores, oil busters, multi-tasking skincare, hyper pigmentation, brightening skin products, hyperpigmentation, Kabuki Brush, makeup brushes, Lips Kit, Colorescience Creme de la Creme Foundation Primer, flawless skin, regimens for all skin types, couperose

Great Smile Instantly with GoSmile and Fusion Beauty!

One of the quickest best ways to look great ASAP is to whiten your teeth and plump up your lips. Both can be done immediately. I know I love instant gratification and by the emails I receive it seems my readers love it as well. There are many teeth whitening...

Posted: Dec 02 2009, 11:22 PM by Karen | with no comments

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

Filed under: Shopping, Great Gifts, Online Shopping, Fragrance, Train Case, Skincare, spa, Bare Escentuals, foundation, cosmetics, make-up, beauty, Bare Minerals, mineral makeup, skin care, men's skincare, shaving lotion, skin care products, GoSmile, Stila, clear skin, natural brands, tooth whitening, teeth whiteners, www.skinstore.com, hair straightener, tweezers, flat irons, tweezerman, scientific skincare, makeover, make-over, perfume, Tweezerman Pedicure Solution Kit, makeup application, loose powder minerals, makeup bag, makeup, lipstick, special event gifts, make-up bags, cosmetic bags, curling irons, hair straighteners, kits, gifts, sets, eyes, lip gloss, hair care, Stila Lip Glaze, Jack Black, balding, lips, lip sunscreen, Bare Minerals Buxom Babes Flower Girls, cleansing tool, Clarisonic Pink System, Clarisonic Grey System, Clarisonic, healthy scalp, scalp treatments, skinstore.com, easy skincare searches, lip balm, eye shadow, Stila Lip Glaze The Sweet Six, Bare Minerals SPF15 Foundation Med. Beige, travel kits, skin care categories, beauty tips, Jack Black Signature Blue Liquid Magnetism Gift Set, perfect shave, mens shaving information, body products, parfum, Bare Minerals Free to be Naturally Classic Collection, Evis MD, HairMax Laser Comb, light therapy, Eye products, Go Smile Whitening Kit, Kabuki Brush, Bare Minerals Get Started Eyes, makeup brushes, Lips Kit, Classic Clarisonic, Clarisonic Skin Care System, Clarisonic Skin Care System plus Spot Treatment, flawless skin, Great skincare deals, great deals, time saving skincare articles, Clarisonic Skin Care System Pink, gifts under 50 bucks, Tweezerman tweezers, Clarisonic Yours and Mine, BareMinerals Candy Cocktails Collection, Tweezerman Travel Size Beauty Kit in Pink, Bare Minerals Eye Looks On The Go With Tin, Evis MD Platinum Red and Blue Duo, Jack Black It’s the Balm Lip Trio, BareMinerals Sweet Obsessions 9pc Eyecolor Collection, HairMax LaserComb

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

Filed under: Great Gifts, Fragrance, Wrinkles, Sensitive Skin, Moisturizers, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Skincare Regimen, spa, night cream, sun-damaged, cosmetics, make-up, beauty, mineral makeup, skin care, anti-aging, puffiness, sunscreen, skin care products, moisturizer, cleansing cream, wrinkle filler, Shea butter, spf15, uv protection, soap, sun spots, complexion, cleanser, clear skin, moisture, skin tone, free radical damage, instant face lift, anti-oxidant, Tightening Serum, beauty tools, antioxidants, scientific skincare, makeover, make-over, perfume, wrinkle reduction, body wash, concealer, makeup application, concealor, makeup, lipstick, gifts, scent, age spots, sun protection, puffy eyes, talcum powder, body cream, body lotion, shea butter dry skin, makeup remover, lips, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Gift Set, naso-labial folds, Eye Puffiness, eye brightener, serums, skin care categories, beauty tips, skin repair, treatment serum, serum, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, pores, treatment mask, large pores, lavender, body products, firming, multi-tasking skincare, great applicators, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, firming masks, masques, hyper pigmentation, brightening skin products, hyperpigmentation, plumper, Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, Eye products, flawless skin, toilette spray, Red Door, Elizabeth Arden, targeted skincare treatments, t-zone, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Body Butter, Green Tea, eight hour cream, Pretty, Intevene, Elizabeth Arden Products, Basic skincare

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

Filed under: Great Gifts, Wrinkles, Dark Circles, Acne, Sensitive Skin, Moisturizers, Dry Skin, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Exfoliation, spa, sun-damaged, deep creases, deep wrinkles, cosmetics, make-up, beauty, mineral makeup, skin care, anti-aging, skin care products, wrinkle filler, uv protection, soap, complexion, cleanser, clear skin, skin tone, anti-oxidant, Tightening Serum, beauty tools, antioxidants, scientific skincare, makeover, make-over, wrinkle reduction, dry cracked heels, concealer, makeup application, concealor, makeup, lipstick, cosmetic bags, kits, scent, blemishes, scrubs, age spots, sun protection, puffy eyes, Skincare for Men, lip gloss, body lotion, finishing powder, lips, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Gift Set, body creams, easy skincare searches, Eye Makeup Remover, Eye Puffiness, eye brightener, body polish, skin care categories, beauty tips, skin repair, easy skincare, skin care specific to men, skincare guides, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, large pores, body products, circulation, firming, parfum, Elizabeth Arden Pretty, aromatherapy, discoloration, Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation, Eye products, frangrance, body firming, flawless skin, plant extracts, perimenopause, Red Door, Elizabeth Arden, Green Tea, ceramides, eight hour cream, Pretty, Intevene, Elizabeth Arden Products, Basic skincare

Best Beauty Blogs...featuring your's truly!!

Oh my goodness!!! I was just perusing the web for new beauty tips, products and the like...And the very first site I went to was a favorite beauty web magazine of mine called, " SkinCare-News.com ." I can always count on that particular web...

Posted: Nov 12 2009, 10:20 PM by Karen | with no comments

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

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...

Posted: Oct 23 2009, 04:14 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Wrinkles, Dark Circles, Acne, Moisturizers, Dry Skin, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Salicylic Acid, Blackheads, Exfoliation, Hydroxy Acid. Lactic Acid, Peels, Skincare Regimen, night cream, sun-damaged, deep creases, deep wrinkles, cosmetics, beauty, skin care, anti-aging, men's skincare, skin care products, wrinkle filler, complexion, clear skin, moisture, skin tone, instant face lift, facelift, Tightening Serum, antioxidants, scientific skincare, makeover, make-over, wrinkle reduction, collagen, clarifying, blemishes, sebum, cleansers, pimples, scrubs, age spots, broken capillaries, eyes, Z. Bigatti, Restoration Cream, polish, lips, naso-labial folds, customer ratings, neck firming cream, eye brightener, serums, concentrates, skin care categories, beauty tips, skin repair, chemical peels, mask, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, masque, pores, treatment mask, body products, circulation, firming, multi-tasking skincare, firming masks, masques, brightening skin products, whitening skin, discoloration, Eye products, flawless skin, Firming Neck Therapy, Z. Bigatti Restoration Cream

H2o Plus is a plus for us!

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...

Posted: Oct 20 2009, 01:58 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

Filed under: Fragrance, Wrinkles, Eyelids, Sensitive Skin, Moisturizers, Dry Skin, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Blackheads, spa, night cream, sun-damaged, cosmetics, beauty, skin care, anti-aging, puffiness, men's skincare, skin care products, soap, complexion, clear skin, moisture, anti-oxidant, scientific skincare, makeover, make-over, hair, wrinkle reduction, collagen, H2O Plus Lemon Lust Shower and Bath Gel, body wash, scent, blemishes, pimples, scrubs, age spots, eyes, Skincare for Men, body lotion, body creams, hyaluronic acid, lip balm, H2O Plus Milk Shampoo, Eye Puffiness, eye brightener, skin care categories, beauty tips, skin repair, H2O Plus Sea Mineral Mud Mask, easy skincare, skin care specific to men, skincare guides, H2O Plus Mariel Eau de Parfum, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, treatment mask, large pores, body products, circulation, H2O Plus Marine Toner, multi-tasking skincare, aromatherapy, All Over Wash, Eye products, Great skincare deals, great deals, H2o Plus Eye Oasis Moisture Replenishment Treatment, H2o Plus Natural Spring Moisture Boosting Body Balm

Must Haves for Under 50 Bucks!

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...

Posted: Oct 14 2009, 12:52 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Beauty in Pink! Revitalash, Clarisonic and Elemis!

I love Breast Cancer Awareness month not only for the obvious reasons of fundraising, support, awareness, information, memorials and tributes, tools and resources to become pro active in your own health (such as early detection), and all the other really...

Posted: Oct 12 2009, 03:59 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Great Gifts, Wrinkles, Lashes, Eyelashes, Revitalash, Skincare, Exfoliation, Skincare Regimen, elemis, spa, night cream, sun-damaged, deep wrinkles, cosmetics, beauty, skin care, anti-aging, skin care products, complexion, clear skin, anti-oxidant, beauty tools, makeover, make-over, wrinkle reduction, makeup, gifts, sets, cleansers, pimples, eyes, eyelash conditioner, polish, Clarisonic Pink System, Clarisonic Grey System, Clarisonic, neck firming cream, eye brightener, skin care categories, skin repair, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, large pores, body products, firming, firming masks, plumper, Eye products, Clarisonic Skin Care System, Clarisonic Skin Care System plus Spot Treatment, body firming, flawless skin, Breast Cancer Awareness, Revitalash Deluxe Set, Clarisonic Skin Care System Pink, Elemis Essential Beauty Secrets, Think Pink

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