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

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...

Posted: Jul 23 2010, 02:42 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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

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...

Posted: Jul 06 2010, 07:51 PM by Karen | with no comments

Renew, Regenerate and Hydrate with PTR Retinol Fusion PM!

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...

Posted: Jun 09 2010, 09:49 AM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

CosMedix Corrects!

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...

Posted: May 04 2010, 11:36 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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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The Beauty Ingredients Snob! Part One!

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...

Posted: Apr 23 2010, 03:09 PM by Karen | with no comments

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Alchimie Forever Diode 1 Plus Diode 2 Age Defying Serums are a Face Saving Grace!

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...

Posted: Apr 22 2010, 10:51 AM by Karen | with no comments

TNS Essential Serum = Youthful Bliss!

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...

Posted: Mar 31 2010, 10:18 AM by Karen | with no comments

Picture Perfect Face with Colorescience Make-up!

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....

Posted: Mar 30 2010, 05:26 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

PTR Unwrinkle...Really does unwrinkle!!

Yesterday Gina wrote about DDF and how it and some of the long time favorite brands diffuse stronger more aggressive cutting edge technology into some of their anti-aging (and many other issues for that matter) products. It reminded me of Peter Thomas...

Posted: Mar 24 2010, 10:23 AM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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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

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

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...

Posted: Feb 17 2010, 11:43 AM by Karen | with no comments

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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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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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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