Beauty Research : easy skincare

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

Karen — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Karen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:22:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Put this on your wish list...Whish Flawless Bump Fighter!

Karen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:03:00 GMT

If only I had a nickel for everytime somebody has asked me what's the best thing they can do to get rid of and prevent razor bumps or ingrown hairs...I'd be rich!! Well, I was never quite lucky enough to collect the nickels each time I was asked...(read more)

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

Karen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:51:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Be Pretty with Prevage!

Karen — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:26:00 GMT

I was so excited a few years back when Prevage was coming out. I’d heard all about the new cutting edge science with regards to the active ingredient “idebenone.” However, when it finally hit the market and I bought some I soon found out I was allergic...(read more)

Renew, Regenerate and Hydrate with PTR Retinol Fusion PM!

Karen — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:49:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Flash those big pearly whites with GoSmile!

Karen — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:48:00 GMT

After writing about great summer travel sets the last couple of days it occurred to me that one of my favorite pre-summer beauty treatments is teeth whitening. There's nothing quite like flashing a big bright and white set of teeth to give you an...(read more)

Vast Improvement With Vivite Skincare!

Karen — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:41:00 GMT

Get vibrant gorgeous skin with the Vivite System . Vivite is a new glycolic acid line from Allergan the makers of MD Forte and Botox. Just imagine the strength and notability of an MD Forte Regimen but with the added boost of the best antioxidants available...(read more)

Eye Majic Makes for a Beautiful Set of Peepers!

Karen — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:06:00 GMT

Oh my gosh. My eye makeup prayers have been answered! It’s so funny because even though I’m considered a beauty expert I can not apply eye shadow to save my soul. I always have my sister or my daughter apply it for me when I do wear it which isn’t really...(read more)

CosMedix Corrects!

Karen — Wed, 05 May 2010 06:36:00 GMT

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...(read more)

The Beauty Ingredents Snob! Part Two! Elizabeth Arden Gets Today's Ultimate Ingredient Pick!

Karen — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Last time I wrote about ingredients and some of their potential outcomes. I also self proclaimed my title as the proverbial “ingredients snob!” I guess it’s pretty clear by now I’m all about the ingredients when it comes to beauty products. I suppose...(read more)

The Beauty Ingredients Snob! Part One!

Karen — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:09:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

Karen — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:51:00 GMT

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...(read more)

PCA SKIN pHaze 9 Purifying Mask is Phenomenal!

Karen — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:38:00 GMT

I’m leaving tonight for Utah and I wanted to look especially good for my trip so I pondered what treatment to give myself. I came to the conclusion that my best options for quick beauty would be a mask. I wanted a mask that would brighten up my dull skin...(read more)

MD Skincare Offers More Than Tax Credits and Refunds on This April 15th...They offer gorgeous skin!

Karen — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:54:00 GMT

I think one of the best ways for making a regimen more effective is to swap out a couple of steps. Choosing a wiser more effective product to replace a mediocre one is not only a no-brainer, but can kill two (or more) birds with one stone. One of the...(read more)