By Cailin on February 21, 2010
It seems like every third sentence I read in beauty magazines is “Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize”. But we’re not all estheticians who are taught how to get that perfect glow — and some of us fear we’ll commit the mortal moisture sin of clogging our precious pores and end up more gooey than dewy. How do you work in your acne gels and other treatments? Where does toner come in? We’ve got a quick, simple guide to turn any girl who’s confused by the barrage of products and systems out there into a luminously complected skincare starlet:
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Posted in General, How-tos, Skincare Tips | Tagged acne, beauty tips, moisturizer, skincare, skincare tips, sunscreen
By Cailin on December 20, 2009
Blustery snow days are here, and despite the holiday merriment, now is the winter of our skin’s discontent — in beauty terms, it’s the most dehydrating time of the year! Luckily, you don’t have to wrap yourself in Tauntaun intestines for top-shelf winter skin protection: leading dermatologists and authors of the Amazon.com bestseller Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields have shared some expert skincare tips with us on how to fortify your skin so it looks fresh, hydrated and healthy in the cold, dry, harsh winter months.
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Posted in General, Skincare Tips | Tagged beauty tips, moisturizer, skin, skincare, skincare tips, winter
By Cailin on December 1, 2009
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Beauty Recipes that Reduce Stress — and Make Great Gifts
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Need to relax or have a gift recipient who does? Make it easier with these homemade beauty products
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These DIY beauty recipes are great for a few reasons: one, they’re easy to make – you already have all the ingredients in your kitchen! They’re all specifically tailored to relax & de-stress — and who couldn’t use that this time of year? Plus, you could give a few of them as gifts. It’s a cheap but thoughtful present your loved ones will appreciate!
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Posted in General, Skincare Tips | Tagged beauty recipes, diy beauty, holiday hair, skincare, skincare tips
By Cailin on August 29, 2009
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Summer Skincare Rehab 101 |
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Dermatologist Heidi Waldorf explains how to treat discoloration, breakouts and your last (hopefully!) sunburn of the summer
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According to Waldorf, “pigmentation and acne” are the two most prominent skin issues women face at the end of the summer. Here she explains how you can erase these signs of summer and more with the help of over-the-counter products, prescription creams and in-office treatments. Follow this advice and you’ll say hello to fall with gorgeous, glowing, spot-free skin.
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Posted in Skincare Tips | Tagged beauty, dermatologists, skin, skincare, Summer Beauty, Summer Makeup, sunburn
By Cailin on July 23, 2009
Every day, women are bombarded with beauty advice from advertisements and infomercials with products that claim to be the latest and greatest weapon against Father Time. But how are we supposed to know when products are true to their word and when not to believe the hype?
We ladies often end up trying beauty products solely based on the sway of savvy marketing. It’s not our fault: a marketer’s job is to convince us that their product will solve our problems. With new beauty panaceas launching seemingly by the hour, aging women constantly have to weed through the chaff to find products that actually offer the results they claim. Seattle-based facial plastic surgeon Dr. Naficy gave us his expert opinion on which new trends in anti-aging treatments are worth their weight in collagen:
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Posted in General, Skincare Tips | Tagged anti aging, anti-oxidants, beauty, cosmetic surgery, Plastic Surgery, skin, skincare
By Cailin on May 26, 2009
Warm weather is here, and little piggies everywhere are coming out for the first time in months. As you bravely strap on your gladiator sandals and opened-toed heels, you may be wishing you’d splurged for that pedicure after all!
With the economy struggling, more women are skipping their weekly manis and pedis in favor of at-home spa treatments. According to Dr. Oliver Zong, a top podiatrist based in New York City, “At-home pedicures are a great option not only for women who want to save money, but also to avoid potentially dangerous conditions at their local spa.” Dr. Zong had some simple tips to help keep your feet looking great all summer long:
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Posted in Makeup Tips, Skincare Tips | Tagged beauty, beauty tips, how to make feet softer, pedicure, Pedicures, soft feet
By Cailin on April 15, 2009
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Luxe vs. Less Skin Care |
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Which products to splurge on and when to save your hard-earned cash
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You don’t need to spend half your paycheck on skincare products to stay wrinkle and pimple-free — but slathering household condiments on your face to avoid paying for the good stuff isn’t great either! Dermatologist Ava Shamban and P&G scientist Mary Begovic Johnson helped compare products with similar ingredients in different price ranges. Here’s what they found.
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Posted in Makeup Tips, Skincare Tips | Tagged beauty, beauty products, beauty tips, skin, skincare, skincare products, skincare tips
