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

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...

Posted: Jul 19 2010, 12:22 PM by Karen | with no comments

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

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...

Posted: Apr 27 2010, 02:42 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

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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

Filed under: hyaluronic acid, Hydroxy Acid. Lactic Acid, hyper pigmentation, hyperpigmentation, Multi Active Toner, multi-tasking skincare, aromatherapy, oil mattifiers, Oily Skin, cleansers, cleansing cream, clear skin, free radical damage, skin care products, skin care specific to men, skin repair, skin tone, Skincare, Skincare for Men, skincare guides, Skincare Regimen, Eye products, beauty tips, beauty tools, sun spots, sun-damaged, wrinkle filler, wrinkle reduction, Wrinkles, lavender, brightening skin products, body products, concentrates, cosmetics, MediBac Clearing Adult Acne Treatment Kit, AGE Smart Antioxidant Hydramist, AGE Smart Power Rich, age spots, deep wrinkles, Dermalogica, Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm, Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, pores, Precleanse, t-zone, Glycolic Acid, Dry Skin, easy skincare, scientific skincare, scrubs, sebum, Sensitive Skin, neck firming cream, night cream, Peels, perimenopause, instant face lift, complexion, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, Moisturizers, Moisturizing, essential oils, Exfoliation, eye brightener, makeover, make-over, makeup, makeup remover, pimples, ChromaWhite TRx Brightening Regimen, clarifying, deep creases, sun protection, whitening skin, Online Shopping, Blackheads, blemishes, Shea butter, shea butter dry skin, skin care, skin care categories, vitamin C, Daily Microfoliant, beauty, regimens for all skin types, menopause, men's skincare, naso-labial folds, travel kits, treatment mask, treatment serum, serums, sets, Acne, firming, firming masks, flawless skin, spa, anti-aging, spf15, large pores

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

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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

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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

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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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Nuxe Paris = Natural Beauty!

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...

Posted: Oct 01 2009, 07:07 PM by Karen | with no comments

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StriVectinSD Series: Part One! Quick Facts!

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...

Posted: Sep 02 2009, 10:33 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Colorescience Crème de la Crème Foundation Primer is my New Obsession!

I’m obsessed with a new product. It’s Creme de la Creme Foundation Primer by Colorescience and it works incredibly well and is so flipping good for your skin! Check this out…its “primary purpose is to lift, shape and smooth skin texture.” Now that’s what...

Posted: Sep 01 2009, 09:05 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Bein' Smitten Lead Me to Bliss (eye cream) and Euphoria (Calvin Klein fragrance)!

I find it so funny how I’ve written so many times about how a break up from a relationship often kicks us into gear to get as gorgeous as we can. Whether it be make-up, skincare, hair and spa treatments or weight loss we seem to all agree that a break...

Posted: Aug 26 2009, 09:44 PM by Karen | with no comments

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