Search results matching tags 'anti-aging' and 'makeup'

Make your eyes pop!

Karen — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:21:49 GMT

With Vichy and Too Faced. Read about some brilliant eye products from these two great brands in today's blog entry. This little article is your ticket to taking years off your appearance.

http://www.beautyresearch.com/blogs/beauty-research/archive/2012/05/14/vivacious-and-mesmerizing-eyes-with-vichy-and-too-faced.aspx

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 ultimate multi-tasking skin and sun care products.

Quintessence Sunshade SPF 30 Medium Tint
This is broad-spectrum sun protection at its best. It’s formulated with trademarked Z-Cote and contains green tea and vitamins D and E. The color is amazing and there are tints for different skin tones. It’s perfect for use after non surgical facial treatments such as superficial peels and microdermabrasion when sun protection is critical.

Jan Marini Daily Face SPF 30 Sun Kissed Sand
This exceptional sunscreen combines state of the art sun protection with a powerful antioxidant and superb hydrating properties. My all time favorite!

Philosophy Shelter Tinted SPF 30
This antioxidant rich formula provides anti-aging benefits along with moisturizing and soothes the skin. It’s lightweight, provides a matte finish and excellent protection. The tinted color compliments most any skin tone. Amazing sheer coverage!

Abella ColorShade SPF30 + Medium
Abella offers this stellar sun protective tinted moisturizer in four different shades. It’s formulated with green tea extract which offers anti-cancer benefits as well as repairs past UV damage. It may be used alone or blended right into your favorite foundation. It’s perfect for those with sensitive skin.

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 conferences with workshops, or simply taught by the brand or cosmeceutical or pharmaceutical rep within the office or spa.

When you’re professionally trained you understand how and why each product works whether by understanding the ingredients used, the science which makes it work (bio-availability and what part of the skin and underlying cells its affecting and why that is), indications for usage and what the expected outcome should be, as well as proper application technique (absorbability, mechanical means, steps, etc.).

When I think of the ultimate example of a brand that trains exceptionally well, two skin care companies come to mind. Dermalogica and Jan Marini! Both lines are phenomenally effective and results oriented, easy to use, indication specific and extremely professional. They are constantly evolving and are the leaders in cutting edge science in relation to skincare.

You can find both at many professional day and medical spas as well as many dermatology offices. I buy both my Dermalogica and my Jan Marini products at www.spalook.com because that’s much more convenient for me and they are a lot more competively priced.

You will never find me out of stock of my two favorite dermalogica and Jan Marini products as they are crucial to my skin care regimen and to my looks! LOL I always have a back up of each.

dermalogica AGE smart power rich is an amazing pharmaceutical strength treatment that moisturizes brilliantly, reverses the signs of aging, softens, firms and tones and stimulates cellular turnover and renewal. It’s pricey, but more than worth it. This is probably my pick for the best skincare product on the market.

Next is my Jan Marini C-ESTA Facial Mask. The effects are instant and absolutely amazing. I always use it before important occasions or when I want to look my ultimate best. It is seriously the closest thing to an instant facelift I’ve ever used. I can’t even begin to tell you how much you will love this mask!

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, moisturize and soften the skin. It is also used as an effective dermal carrier as it has been proven to be one of the fastest and most penetrating oils into the skin. I love when I find skin care and beauty products that formulate emu oil into them.

Dr. Dennis Gross products use this amazing oil in their Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare (previously known as MD Skincare) All In One Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15. This fabulous moisturizer comes in Medium and Dark. I use the medium tint and I’m a blue eyed blonde.

Product’s benefits include providing essential moisture with sun protection along with imparting beautiful sheer color facilitating a beautiful skin tone and also firms, smoothes and improves skin texture and appearance of age.

This product is not only a win-win it’s a win-win-win!!! As stated previously, I love Emu Oil and I love a great multi-tasker!

Ready for some good beauty news? Try SkinCare-News!

Karen — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:16:00 GMT

I sure love SkinCare-News.com. Has anyone read that web magazine lately? I’ve mentioned it and/or linked it a time or two over the last couple of years because it’s been a great resource for research…but I don’t think I’ve ever written specifically about what a great magazine it is.

SkinCare-News is a fun and strong informational beauty magazine and it’s free! It’s accessible 24/7 and it suggests great products to try.

This stellar beauty read offers everything from great articles, reviews, interviews from experts within the industry, scientific research to FAQ’s and easy to navigate online shopping.

Kudos to the great writers and staff at SkinCare-News! I love your magazine and I’m sure my Beauty Research readers will too!

Sexy Beauty...Thanks to Nars, DuWop, Molton Brown, SensEpil, and CK!

Karen — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:07:00 GMT

Sexy Beauty!

They say sex sells…I think they’re right. Especially when it comes to beauty products. When you want to show the sexiest you, then you’ve got to use sexy products. Hot make-up, sensual fragrance, an outfit you can refer to as your “secret weapon,” gorgeous mesmerizing hair and clear, beautiful naked skin are the essentials.

Here’s my picks for an arsenal of hot sexy products!

From Beauty.com:

Nars Love Thrill Set (make-up)

DuWop Lip Venom Plumping Paste

From SpaLook.com:

Molton Brown Smoothing Lila Leaf Hair Gloss

From SkinStore.com:

Silkn SensEpil Hair Removal Device

Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau de Parfum

Now it’s time to go and strut your sexy, beautiful self!

Peter Thomas Roth...What's New?

Karen — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:53:00 GMT

I love how you can shop by category on many of the SkinStore.com brand pages. For instance, a lot of the bigger brands are broken down by things like face, lips, body, etc. for quicker, easier access to the specific product or type of product you’re looking for.

But my favorite tab is on their Peter Thomas Roth page. It’s the “what’s new” tab. I can’t tell you how many times I’m asked that question. Everyone always wants to know what’s new in the skincare industry or what new product has come out lately for specific brands.

When I last checked there were four new products available so I decided to purchase two of them. PTR products offer Peter Thomas Roth Brows To Die For and Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Primer. And since I’ve started using these two products I can see why PTR chose the names for them that they did! I now have brows to die for…and the primer certainly promotes a flawless unwrinkled complexion!

Peter Thomas Roth Brows To Die For is a nourishing conditioner for thinning, sparse or over plucked brows. After using it daily for just a couple of weeks my brows are thicker, fuller and much more stunning!

Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Primer is a lightweight product that prepares my skin for the ultimate foundation application. Wrinkles are filled, pores are minimized and tone and texture are refined. It’s loaded with a patent pending blend of peptides that promote wrinkle relaxation and I’m thrilled with both the immediate and long term effects and results.

When you want to know not only what’s new, but also extremely effective…check out Peter Thomas Roth!!!

Deb's Dynamic Eye Creams! Zo Skin Health, Perricone MD, EmergnC, and Sundari!

Karen — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:31:00 GMT

My girlfriend Debbie obsesses over eye cream and it always makes me laugh because she has the best eyes ever! Her brows are lifted and her eyelids are not saggy and the bottoms of her eyes have no bags or dark circles. And then it hit me that maybe the fact that she obsesses over eye products is exactly why her eye area is so beautiful!

I asked her what she uses and she gave me a list that only a true skincare junky would appreciate. I’ve always tried to use a single product that treats all eye issues, but she uses one for each specific issue and I’m thinking that perhaps she’s on to something!

Deb’s favorite all around “multi-tasking” eye cream is from Zo Skin Health:

ZO Skin Health Olluminate Intense Eye Repair
Benefits include repairing fine lines and wrinkles both instantly and cumulatively. It also reduces puffiness and dark circles. It increases tone and hydration and boosts collagen production and health. It also protects against the free radical damage..

Deb’s favorite for an effective lift is courtesy Perricone MD products:

Perricone MD High Potency Eye Lift
This product lifts and firms the delicate skin around the eye. Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished and future wrinkles are prevented.

Deb’s favorite for dark circles is brought to you by EmergnC's Eye line:

EmergnC Lighten Up Under Eye Circle Fighter
Say goodbye to dark circles with this amazing potent product. It fights both superficial and original causes of dark circles under the eyes. It also strenghtens the skin and lightens it as well.

Deb’s favorite for puffiness is a Sundari Firming line product:

Sundari Gotu Kola and Boswellia Firming Eye Serum
This eye contour treatment was formulated (via Ayurvedic wisdom) to prevent puffiness and reduce visible bags under the eyes. Ingredients soothe and tighten the skin around the eyes.

Picture Perfect Face with Colorescience Make-up!

Karen — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:26:00 GMT

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. I’ve read beauty professionals other remarks about it and they say things like “I won’t leave home without this!! And “It’s so very light, yet conceals and covers beautifully!”

Colorescience PRO Sheer Crème Foundation was formerly known as Crème de la Crème Foundation Primer and comes in 8 beautiful colors with adorable names to boot.

There’s a cool rosey Second Skin; A fair with neutral base Light As a Feather; A rich neutral Not Too Deep; A rich golden Girl From Ipanema; A medium neutral All Dolled Up; A deep golden Taste of Honey; A deep neutral Eye of The Tiger; and my favorite a medium-tone warm golden California Girl.

Colorescience products offers this incredible formula that is lightweight yet lifts, shapes and smoothes out the skin’s texture. It’s formulated with “good for your skin” ingredients and leaves your skin looking flawless!

Benefits:

Covers uneven skin tone and imperfections.
Sun protection with zinc and titanium dioxide.
Enriched with milk lipids and vitamins F, A, C & E to moisturize and hydrate.
Vitamin F, a source of essential Fatty Acids.
3% vitamin C, normalizes the skin after sun exposure and protects against UV radiation.
Vitamins A & E, enhance and moisturize the skin and fight free radicals.
Enriched with Rose Geranium, Sandalwood and Lavender to soothe the skin.
Red Marine Algae nourishes the skin, balances oily skin and lifts sagging skin.

And if you really want a picture perfect model face…use this foundation in combination with Colorescience Pressed Minerals. Unbelievably, gorgeous!!

Kerstin Florian...Healthy way to be Beautiful!

Karen — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:04:00 GMT

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-aging products more than just about anything else available in beauty. And I've been hearing about the anti-aging properties of caviar for quite some time so I was thrilled to get this precious little sample kit.

Kerstin Florian line revolves around the philosophy of “outer beauty, inner health,” the point being that those two ideas go hand in hand. This is a holistic, aroma-therapeutic professional spa line that takes all of your well being into consideration. For ultimate beauty only comes from balance and good health. This makes so much darn sense!

The Kerstin Florian products I fell in love with are pricey but so well worth it. I have already ordered and felt so good about my decision to spend money on products that are worth every penny and then some! You must check out Kerstin Florian…you’ll get a head start on your healthy road to being beautiful!