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...

Today we step away from the academic side of the Beauty Ingredients Snob series to talk about straight up beauty. Today is all about beauty, drama and more beauty! Well I suppose that’s not entirely true because I suppose the ingredients in these products play an important role as well. If they didn...

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...

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...

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...

About two years ago I lost 500 dollars. I was devastated because I thought that possibly somebody had stolen it when I had gone out on the bay to kayak with my friends. I had 5 brand new 100 dollar bills. I don’t know why I kept it instead of depositing it into the bank; but I did. And sure enough a...

After posting yesterday’s entry about melting down your leftover lipstick to make little pot-o-glosses ala pill container; I became fixated on searching for products for gorgeous lips. I’m going to find all the best plumper’s, colors, stains, glosses, lip sunscreens & moisturizers and any other smile...