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

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...

Posted: Feb 05 2010, 02:22 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

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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

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Turbo Time Saving Regimen! Brought to you by Philosophy Booster!

Lately I’ve been so busy I’ve had to formulate some time saving ideas. My friends say I take too long to get ready to go somewhere…which isn’t true (in my opinion...lol)…but just on the slight chance that they’re correct, I decided to see what I could...

Posted: Nov 13 2009, 11:04 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Wrinkles, Acne, Moisturizers, Dry Skin, Skincare, Philosophy, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Exfoliation, Skincare Regimen, sun-damaged, make-up, beauty, skin care, anti-aging, skin care products, moisturizer, cleansing cream, uv protection, complexion, cleanser, clear skin, skin tone, free radical damage, anti-oxidant, antioxidants, vitamin C, makeover, make-over, wrinkle reduction, makeup application, makeup, lipstick, ampoules, clarifying, blemishes, cleansers, age spots, sun protection, makeup remover, MD Skincare, suntan, serums, concentrates, skin care categories, beauty tips, skin repair, treatment serum, serum, pore cleansing, pore minimizing, firming, multi-tasking skincare, hyper pigmentation, brightening skin products, vitamin C serum, topical C, Philosophy Turbo Booster C Powder, Jan Marini Daily Face SPF SunKissed Sand spf30, MD Skincare All in One Facial Cleanser with Toner

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

Billion Dollar Brows Baby!!!

I’ve written recently on how much I hate thin eyebrows and how the only thing I’ve been able to attribute it to is hormonal hair loss. I was so thankful for B.Kamins Eyelash Fortifier for bringing my eyebrows back to at least making me look like I’m not...

Posted: Oct 13 2009, 10:39 PM by Karen | with no comments

Nuxe Paris = Natural Beauty! Add Fusion Beauty and You're Drop Dead Gorgeous!

Yesterday I told you about a great product line called Nuxe Beauty. This line was developed by a pharmacist in France who had a keen and passionate knowledge of aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Each product in the line is the ultimate in efficacy and performance...

Posted: Oct 02 2009, 06:06 PM by Karen | with no comments

Filed under: Lashes, Eyelashes, Sensitive Skin, Skincare, Moisturizing, Skincare Regimen, spa, sun-damaged, cosmetics, make-up, beauty, skin care, anti-aging, skin care products, bronzer, complexion, skin tone, organic, natural brands, scientific skincare, makeover, make-over, concealer, makeup application, concealor, makeup, eyelash curler, scent, eyes, lip plumper, lip gloss, lip plumping, finishing powder, natural products, suntan, self tanning products, self tanners, skin care categories, beauty tips, long lashes, pore minimizing, oil mattifiers, large pores, aromatherapy, brightening skin products, hyperpigmentation, plumper, Eye products, Nuxe, Bronzing Powder, Cheeks, flawless skin, plant extracts, Nuxe Paris Multi-Usage Compact Bronzing Powder, Nuxe Touche' Prodigieuse, Nuxe Paris, LipFusion Infatuation, Nuxe ParisProdigieuse Concealor, LashFusionXL

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

Filed under: Fashion, Fragrance, Wrinkles, Lashes, Eyelashes, Acne, Sensitive Skin, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Skincare Regimen, spa, sun-damaged, deep creases, deep wrinkles, cosmetics, make-up, skin care, anti-aging, skin care products, wrinkle filler, complexion, clear skin, skin tone, organic, brushes, antioxidants, makeover, make-over, wrinkle reduction, collagen, concealer, makeup application, concealor, makeup, lipstick, scent, blemishes, pimples, age spots, eyes, lip plumper, lip gloss, lip plumping, eyelash conditioner, lips, lip stain, natural products, lip balm, eye brightener, suntan, self tanning products, tanning kit, self tanners, skin care categories, beauty tips, mascara, long lashes, Self Tanning, pore minimizing, oil mattifiers, large pores, firming, multi-tasking skincare, great applicators, holistic skin care, aromatherapy, brightening skin products, hyperpigmentation, discoloration, plumper, Eye products, Nuxe, Bronzing Powder, flawless skin, essential oils, plant extracts, Nuxe Paris Multi-Usage Compact Bronzing Powder, Nuxe Touche' Prodigieuse, Nuxe Paris, LipFusion, LipFusion Infatuation, LashFusion

B. Kamins...You're a lifesaver!

I’m so excited about a product, that I actually went to the website to rate it! It’s called B. Kamins Eyelash Fortifier ; however, I use it for my eyebrows. I mean I should be using it for my eyelashes as well…but at least I have/had eyelashes! My eyebrows...

Posted: Sep 21 2009, 07:26 PM by Karen | with 2 comment(s)

An amazing kit I would have customized had Philosophy not beat me to it!

Nothing shouts "a great pick me up" quite like a superb all inclusive skincare kit. If I could create one myself it would have an excellent cleanser, a firming and lifting serum, a jar of moisturizer, a top notch eye and lip firming product...

Posted: Sep 10 2009, 10:24 PM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

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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)

Go Red! Get Noticed!

Today I was reading an article on Yahoo or AOL that directed me to the rest of the article on Cosmopolitan.com about ten things you don’t know about attraction. I think it was even called that. Sorry I didn’t note the source but I never thought I’d really...

Posted: Aug 20 2009, 11:00 PM by Karen | with no comments

Get Beautifully Organized! Part One!

This is probably a no-brainer for those of you who are very organized people…but for those of us who aren’t exactly anal when it comes to organization I think I may have a solution for you and me. I am so tired of looking for things in my bathroom drawers...

Posted: Aug 18 2009, 11:51 AM by Karen | with 1 comment(s)

Filed under: Fashion, Eyelids, Train Case, Lashes, Eyelashes, Acne, Skincare, Moisturizing, Oily Skin, Skincare Regimen, spa, deep wrinkles, Bare Escentuals, foundation, cosmetics, make-up, beauty, Bare Minerals, mineral makeup, skin care, anti-aging, sunscreen, skin care products, bronzer, blush, wrinkle filler, uv protection, sun spots, complexion, clear skin, skin tone, natural brands, instant face lift, anti-oxidant, brushes, on the go brush kit, beauty tools, makeover, make-over, concealer, makeup application, loose powder minerals, concealor, makeup bag, makeup, make-up bags, cosmetic bags, blemishes, pimples, age spots, eyes, lip plumper, lip gloss, finishing powder, lips, lip stain, eye shadow, Bare Minerals SPF15 Foundation Med. Beige, travel kits, eye brightener, suntan, beauty tips, mascara, blinc kiss me mascara, long lashes, pore minimizing, pores, large pores, multi-tasking skincare, Bare Minerals Free to be Naturally Classic Collection, discoloration, plumper, Eye products, Kabuki Brush, Nuxe, Duwop Surface, Duwop Sub-Surface, make-up organization, Bare Minerals Get Started Eyes, Duwop Fountain of Youth Foundation, Too Faced Lash Injection, Bronzing Powder, makeup brushes, Lips Kit, Cheeks

Break Up Just to Make-Up! (And by make-up I mean cosmetics!)

I’ve written many times on the “beauty opportunity” of a romantic break up. A perfect time to do a deep exfoliation masque or peel, take a long relaxing aroma-therapeutic bath, detoxify your skin, body and mind, buy some new makeup, get a haircut, or...

Posted: Aug 10 2009, 07:14 PM by Karen | with no comments

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