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...

More great deals! The other day I wrote about great inexpensive products that are comparable to expensive ones. Then once I got started on it I realized how many I wanted to share with you and knew it would take more than one article. So today I’m excited about sharing a few more! SkinCeuticals Advanced...

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 the day when women simply lathered a thick coating...

Oftentimes we worry about choosing a treatment mask designed specifically for our skin type. Well this makes sense, obviously, but it’s been my experience that in general anyone (i.e.: dry, oily, blemished, discolored, etc. skin types) can usually use masks indicated for a different skin type other than...

Today I had a question in my forums about why serums are special and why they are different from creams. I would imagine all of us would like to know if they’re worth adding to our daily regimen. My best understanding of skincare treatment serum is basically this: Serums today are usually formulated...

I thought I was done with my 5 star series but I keep finding myself wanting to find out more and more about top notch product types. For instance, I’ve pondered which eye creams and serums are 5 star and which self tanning products are best. I know what I consider the crème de la creme but its extra...

I promised I would end my series on the best 5 Star customer rated products with the best regimens customers have reviewed and rated on SkinStore.com. They are all rated as the best regimens (with the maximum of 5 stars) and most I have tried as well or have used on others in the professional setting...

Ok, hopefully you’ve read yesterday’s entry: Facial Cleansers for Oily Skin! Part one. If not, you probably should read it. If you don’t have time, here it is in a nutshell. If you have oily skin and you’re using strong clarifying cleansers, exfoloiators, and/or are massaging the skin to aggressively...