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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 but I am thrilled to report that I do now have the answer to the question!

And the answer is...What is Whish Flawless Bump Fighter?! This amazing product from Whish banishes bumps and ingrown hairs quickly and effectively. It also inhibits future growth along with promoting soft, supple and gorgeous skin.

Whish aftershave treatment products offer a collection of the best shaving products for women on the market today. The ingredients are cooling, soothing, moisturizing and they use the best natural ingredients available for effective and highly rated results.

Enjoy your soft, smooth, bump free skin!

Frederic Fekkai! For long beautiful, shining, gleaming, flaxen hair!

Karen — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Gimme a head with hair, long beautiful hair…Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen! Flow it, Show it. Long as God can grow it, My Hair!

Ah, what words of wisdom. There is absolutely nothing like shining beautiful hair. And the only way to get it is to pay for it. Bottom line! This is one beauty category where it pays to dig deep in your pocketbook. We’ve all skimped on this so it’s basically easy to take my hair care challenge. Most of us know what our hair is like when we use cheap products so that can be our baseline for the test. Now just try quality products and see if you don’t see an enormous difference.

My favorite hair treatments are masks. Hair masks are virtually the only conditioners I use. Most say to use once or twice weekly and I’m sure many would agree that’s best as they may not like that much moisture or nourishment. I however, do. And when I find a really good one they rarely weigh my hair down. They only make it look better day after day.

I absolutely love Frederic Fekkai treatment masks. But I never wanted to pony up the dough for their top of the line mask. I’d been so happy with Frederic Fekkai Shea Butter Mask that I thought I might as well spend $22.50 for it instead of the $75 for the Frederic Fekkai Ageless Creme Luxe Hair Treatment. But when my daughter got me a SpaLook.com gift certificate I knew exactly what I’d use it on!

Frederic Fekkai Ageless Crème Luxe Hair Treatment uses a rare orchid extract within an amazing formulation that luxuriously and rapidly transforms the hair’s longevity, luster, elasticity, shine and manageability. It truly does for your hair what no other product has done before.

Hair! Hair! Hair!
Flow it, Show it;
Long as I can grow it, My Frederic Fekkai Hair!

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 and a complete skin correction program. It comes with an amazing cleanser called Benefit Clean that calms and protects the skin. It also has Affirm which is an antioxidant serum that dramatically reduces free radical damage. Additionally, it includes Define which is a vitamin A resurfacing treatment. And lastly an outstanding hydrator called Hydrate+ which not only moisturizes but also protects with an spf 17.

CosMedix is extraordinary!!

When it’s Cold and Dry Outside…I’m Crazy for Kerstin Florian!

Karen — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:06:00 GMT

When in the bitter cold...do as the Beauty Researchers do! Treat and protect your dehydrated skin and lips with Kerstin Florian!

I’m so crazy about the moisturizing and soothing properties of Kerstin Florian products that I just had to share a few of my favorite products I use during the cold brutal winter months when I’m in Utah with my daughter or up in the Sierra’s where I used to live.

Kerstin Florian Rehydrating Liposome Night Crème (I use this baby all year long!!):
Nourishes, rehydrates, oxygenates, and rejuvenates!

Kerstin Florian Lip Balm (life saver for lips!):
Orange, peppermint and organic canola oils in wild harvested beeswax with and SPF15. Need I say more? Lips are left brilliantly smooth, soft and moist. Love it!

Kerstin Florian Krauter Chamomile Body Lotion (your skin will drink it up!):

• Aloe leaf juice is healing and soothing.
• Vitamin E provides antioxidant nourishment.
• Chamomile extract is calming and soothing.
• Emollient jojoba seed oil is nourishing, moisturizing and healing.

Kerstin Florian Sun Protection SPF30 Face and Body (never leave home without it!):

Revive, Renew and Rejuvenate with Kerstin Florian and Thalgo

Karen — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Moved again this weekend...blah... Needed a nice long hot bath last night to revive myself, but at the same time relax and even more importantly…stop my muscles from aching!

Anytime I feel this drained I think of three things…aromatherapy, Kerstin Florian products and Thalgo body products. And this time was no exception. Only problem was, I had to open two of my gifts that were intended for someone other than myself. But first thing this morning I reordered one of each so no worries that she won’t be getting her great gifts!

From Kerstin Florian (or more accurately my sister’s gift…sadly...Lol) I used the Uplifting Invigorating Experience Kit. This bath and body set helps to buff away dead skin cells while relaxing the body and mind. It has a chamomile bath scrub, a eucalyptus bathand an incredible foot cream and foot paddle. It was just what the doctor ordered. I felt completely renewed.

After my bath I used Thalgo Aromaceane Relax. I applied it directly to my sore aching muscles and it worked wonders.

Breaking into my sister’s gifts was the best thing I could have done for myself…I just hope she doesn’t read this!!!

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!

After a lot of thought…Dermalogica is still Numero Uno with me!

Karen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:51:00 GMT

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 I’ve found is that usually the person asking the question is that they want to know what the best brand is for them…and even more specifically the products within the brand to address their specific skin issues. So as you can see individual needs and indications are what’s important when recommending products; not just an umbrella answer of one brand.

Having said that; I’m asked that question so often that I decided I would consider all of the hundreds of brands I’ve tried and used both personally and professionally and on a variety of skin issues and make a well informed, educated decision on exactly what brand I would answer as my choice for being the best.

After taking into consideration brand reputation, results, variety of products within the brand, ease of use, ingredients, ratings and reviews from users as well as dispensing professionals I have come up with my answer.

Without a doubt, no reservations, I’m going to say hands down, the best skincare brand available today as well as way back when I started has to be Dermalogica.

Dermalogica uses only quality, results-oriented ingredients and will not sell their soul by using artificial colors, fragrances and cheap fillers such as mineral oil. And not only do they not use ‘bad for your skin’ fillers; they spend top dollar using ingredients that are proven to treat and repair your skin so that it’s as healthy as it has the potential to be. Their philosophy being that beautiful skin is indeed healthy skin!

Here’s a list of my top ten all time favorite Dermalogica products. Typically when I do my top ten lists of anything I rarely put them in any specific order. However, I’ve decided to place these in order (albeit reverse) because the last five or in this case the top five are not only my favorite skincare products within this incredible Dermalogica brand but I would be remiss if I didn’t say they were my top five beauty products of all time period (regardless of brand or line)!

10. Dermalogica Essential Cleansing Solution
9. Dermalogica Multi Active Toner
8. Dermalogica ChromaWhite TRx Brightening Regimen
7. Dermalogica AGE Smart Antioxidant Hydramist
6. Dermalogica MediBac Clearing Adult Acne Treatment Kit
5. Dermalogica Precleanse
4. Dermalogica Multivitamin Thermafoliant
3. Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm
2. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

And my number one pick for the very best Dermalogica product (and in my opinion...the very best skin care product ever made!) is numero uno!

1.Dermalogica AGE Smart Power Rich

These are my favorite Dermalogica products. However, the whole line is spectacular and you can find all of these superior products at SpaLook.com. Hope you’re as impressed as I am with Dermalogica (after having a relationship with them for over 25 years). Experience really does speak volumes!

Great Gifts for the Guys!

Karen — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:15:00 GMT

I realized that even when we do great gifts list (and they are definitely great gifts!) we don’t do enough for what the guys might want. So today I decided to ask my good friend (who is a man) to sample some of the products I had here at my house and also take into consideration any that he’s already used and let me know what he would want. In addition, I told him if he wasn’t experienced with some of them to read the product descriptions and the customers’ reviews as well as take price, packaging and ease of use into consideration and tell me what five he would choose. He hmmm, hawed around griping that he would miss the Laker’s game but after I applied one or two of the creams to his face he succumbed as easily as if a set of gorgeous twins were feeding him Belgium chocolate and rubbing his feet. I felt like I was taking candy from a baby. And then he got really into it and was actually quite informative and helpful with my great gifts for guy’s survey. Here’s Joseph’s Gift Wish List:

5. Billy Jealousy Body Kit Fragrance and body wash kit. He loved the scent! I had to laugh because their slogan for their Illicit products is “For the Sophisticated Bad Boy!” And that description fits this man very well!!

4. Phytomer Homme Lift Performance Remodeling Contouring Concentrate See ya later double chin!!

3. Menscience Travel Kit Perfect all-in-one gift for your man!

2. Clarisonic SkinCare Brush System Gray This man loved this cleansing tool…you can be sure the man in your life will love it too!

1.HairMax Laser Comb All I have to say about this is…he so wants it so bad! He would be happier to walk out to this under the tree than he was when he found the bike Santa Claus left him when he was 7!! I sure hope he was a good enough boy this year so he gets one!

Elizabeth Arden…My Royal Regimen! Part 3!

Karen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:06:00 GMT

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 skin and I refuse to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a cleanser. I’d rather save my cash for the good stuff…like serums, and anti-aging treatments! I’ve also rarely used toners in my life but I love that this cleanser has one built right in. My skin looks clarified, radiant and my pores minimized. And all for under twenty bucks!!

Eyes: Holy Cow…if you can only get one thing from my regimen…this would be it! I love my Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules. This product is out of the Ceramide line and has the name gold aptly placed in the title…this is the proverbial treasure in my regimen. These little precious gems erase my lines and wrinkles around my eyes and even lift my sagging eyebrows. In addition my eyes look brighter and less puffy. Love it!!!

Targeting deeper wrinkles: Ok actually there are two things you might want to consider if you can only get one…lol! This is another treasure from the Ceramide line and the best part it not only works overtime, but you get immediate results as well! Take a look at my Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Targeted Line Concentrate. Oh my goodness…great product!

Day Cream: My day cream is a multi-tasker from the Intervene line. Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause and Effect Moisture Lotion SPF15. My skin looks dewy and luminous. It’s lightweight yet I feel luxuriously hydrated. And I don’t have to add another sun block on top as it’s got a sun protection factor of 15 built right in.

Night Time: This is where I let my treatment products work. I like my uber ingredients to work in the middle of the night when sleep is regenerating all my cells. I use two products from the Basic Skincare line at night. They are awesome! Elizabeth Arden Overnight Success Skin Renewal Serum and Good Nights Sleep Restoring Cream. The words Renewal and Restoring in each name speak volumes. I’ve never awaken with skin this gorgeous in my life!

Elizabeth Arden! Part Two!

Karen — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

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:

Basic Skincare: Every regimen needs the basics and beautiful skin starts with a basic regimen. Whether you individualize and/or potentiate your regimen with serums and treatments or not; skin needs to be cleansed, moisturized, and protected twice daily to remain beautiful and get even more gorgeous. And the fact that Elizabeth Arden uses the ultimate in ingredients and offers products for all skin types means that you’ll be even further ahead than most skincare lines. In fact, I’m not so sure basic is the best word for this line… with night creams, serums, and specialized eye treatments. It’s way beyond basic!!!

Ceramide: “The Elizabeth Arden Ceramide line infuses innovative, age-fighting ingredients with luxurious textures and scents for the ultimate in anti-aging skin care.” My thought: Ceramide line kicks all anti-aging lines butts! It’s formulated with cutting edge science and it’s worth its weight in gold!!! One of its ingredients is know as SNAP-8 and it does just that…your skin is so firm and the elasticity is so greatly improved you feel like you can practically see it snap back…bye bye sagging skin!

Eight Hour Cream: This particular Elizabeth Arden line has been around since 1930! That speaks volumes! If you want a moisturizing seal that heals, quench’s, and protects your skin for a full eight hours all you need to do is look at this line. It’s a winter must-have!!!

Green Tea: Indulge in hydration and decadent luxury with Camellia Oliefera Leaf Extract…aka Green tea! And now Elizabeth Arden has formulated a body butter with it along with shea butter, aloe, macadamia nut oil and kukui nut oil…It doesn’t get any better than that for the skin of the body!!

Intervene: The award winning Intervene line is a line of products that repairs and prevents the signs of aging. It is formulated with a specialized technology from a botanical extract from the Narcissus Tazetta Bulb. The Intervene liquid foundation is the ultimate in anti-aging makeup..

Pretty: Oh this line speaks for itself right within its name! Elizabeth Arden Pretty is a line of products that are formulated with the most beautiful floral scents. “Pretty is a spirited floral fragrance of exceptional charm. The floral heart is surrounded by a mélange of fruits, wrapped in a well-rounded background of serene woods. At its core is a premiere ingredient, Petalia.” The bottom line is…you will definitely feel pretty!

Pure Finish: Love mineral makeup? Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish paints a flawless face that stays gorgeous all day long. The lightweight powder goes on so ultra sheer almost as if it’s an airbrushed finish…but yet covers imperfections beautifully. You’re left with corrected skin that looks younger, luminous and oh so radiant.

Red Door: You’ve got to check out the Red Door fragrance line. This gorgeous scent is formulated in an array of products. Here are the notes of the sexy, sophisticated and stylish fragrance...

Top Note: Ylang-Ylang and Vibrant Red Roses
Middle Note: Oriental Orchid, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Moroccan Orange Flowers, Forest Lilies, Rich Freesia, Carnation and Wild Violets
Base Note: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Spicy Vetiver and Honey

I’m thinking my secret regimen is going to have to wait till next week to reveal. This was a whole lot of good Elizabeth Arden info without it! But no worries…I will reveal!