I can’t say enough about the concept of “smart makeup.”  With the tireless innovations of the beauty industry, they’ve brilliantly thought up makeup that is infused with the goodness of the technology in those SPF, anti-aging and firming creams – and it just keeps getting better.  I’ll be sporadically (I always think of “Clueless” when I say that word) posting reviews on these products.  The latest thing to cross my radar is Anastasia’s Illumin8 With Youthful Synergy Complex Eye Shadow Palette.

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With the economy going through one heck of a rough patch, many of us may feel the need to cut back on our “spendy” beauty treatments.  I hear you loud and clear on this one.  Fortunately, just because your budget is sub-par, it doesn’t mean the quality of your products have to be as well.  It’s a naughty trick the beauty industry has played on consumers, leading us to believe that the greater the price, the greater the quality.  It simply isn’t true.   Read more…

If you’re like me in the winter, nothing seems to alleviate the dry skin brought on by the bitter cold and hard water—a nasty combination.  I have a body cream and lotion collection to rival that of your local CVS.  Frustratingly, these products either leave me feeling greasy, sitting only on the top layers of my skin (and making things like hairs and lint actually stick to my skin), or they sink into the deep layers of my skin, only to leave the outermost layers parched an hour later.  Even my favorite products don’t seem to make the full cut in the winter.  And then, I came across a truly innovative product by Vaseline.  Read more…

Just as we change our wardrobes for the different seasons, it shouldn’t be any different when it comes to skin care.  Winter weather is less than delightful on our fragile skin, and we need to take extra steps to keep it looking healthy and hydrated.  Here are 10 tips to include in your winter skin regimen:

Dry winter air can be brutal on a woman’s skin. Think of it as a multi-layer cake covered by a single sheet of food wrap to keep it fresh. When something threatens that protective covering, your skin, like a cake, can become dry and stale.  Read more…

It is no secret that in the world of beauty, anti-aging skin care products are cash cows for cosmetic companies.  Often, these companies rake in the dough by selling their products with the aid of catchy marketing and a plethora of hyperbole, rather than real results.  Companies are competing to find that new “breakthrough” ingredient that gets the beauty industry buzzing. In 2009, plant stem cells began generating tons of interest, taking the industry by storm.

Stem cells are able to differentiate into any type of cell, which means treatments developed with stem cell technology have the potential to repair extensive tissue damage.  However, human and animal stem cell research and usage is highly controversial and is often subject to government regulation – in the US, it’s banned from commercial use.  As a result, perfectly legal plant stem cell technology became the attractive alternative for cosmetic use.

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Well ladies and gents, it’s that time to close the chapter on another year.  Now let’s bring on the New Year with beauty and style.  Check out some of these great tips to keep you looking good into 2010.

After a month of relentless parties and ceaseless eating, we’re fat and tired. But the biggest party is yet to come: New Year’s Eve. From a beauty perspective, it’s just not fair!

So we caught up with Dr. Robert Freund, author of the new book “A More Beautiful You: Reverse Aging Through Skin Care”, “Plastic Surgery and Lifestyle Solutions”, and our “Post Your Face” expert, for his top ways to whip yourself back into festive shape — fast — for New Years. Read on for his tips on hangover cures, glowing skin, and a natural way to plump your lips. Read more.