April 26th 2010 ·
Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask(2)
Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask by Bliss is an at-home facial mask that is supposed to replicate the super popular oxygen facial at the Bliss Spas. I received a sample of the mask, and was curious to see if it would give me perfectly glowing skin, which is what the world famous Bliss Spa triple oxygen facial [...]
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April 22nd 2010 ·
A New Way To Shape Eyebrows(4)
Eyebrow shaping is something I’ve become obsessed with because it’s amazing how much better perfectly shaped eyebrows can make you look! Ever since I lost my perfect eyebrows and they become thin and patchy, I’ve been searching for new ways to make them look better. Since eyebrow waxing may have been what damaged my brows, [...]
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April 15th 2010 ·
Eat Chocolate To Prevent Sun Damage(1)
Can eating chocolate reduce sun damage? It’s always a great day when I read about chocolate being beneficial to my skin and health! A study in the “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” reports that eating chocolate can significantly protect your skin from UV light!
Don’t throw out your sunscreen just yet!
The article states “Cocoa beans fresh from the tree [...]
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April 9th 2010 ·
Skin Care Packaging(4)
Skin care products come in so many different types of packages, but is some skin care packaging bad – specifically jar packaging? I am in mourning this week because my favorite moisturizer of all time has been discontinued - goodbye Clinique Moisture On-line. I knew this day would come, and I actually can’t believe how upset I am. [...]
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April 6th 2010 ·
Travel Size Skin Care(2)
Since most airlines charge to check extra bags, and you can’t bring full size skin care products on the plane, tons of companies are now offering travel size skin care products. I’ve always loved travel size toiletries because they’re cheap to try, and great for committment-phobes, but now more higher end companies are making mini [...]
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February 23rd 2010 ·
CeraVe vs. Cetaphil(8)
Cetaphil is the super popular facial cleanser that has a cult following, and almost every Dermatologist seems to recommend it for dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. However CeraVe is a newer drugstore gentle cleanser that is quickly gaining in popularity. Cetaphil vs. CeraVe – which one is better?
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser was created by [...]
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January 30th 2010 ·
CE Ferulic By SkinCeuticals(5)
C E Ferulic by SkinCeuticals is an antioxidant serum that is used to prevent photoaging, sun damage, and free radicals, and it defend against environmental aging. The product contains 15% L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 1% alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), and ferulic acid, a newer antioxidant, which helps increase the benefits of the vitamin C and E.
As an [...]
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July 11th 2008 ·
Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer(29)
I think I’ve finally found a moisturizer that actually moisturizes well, doesn’t clog pores, contains lots of antioxidants, and comes in stable packaging! For years I either find moisturizers that work great, but that don’t have any antioxidants, or I find a product that clogs pores, or one that does contain antioxidants, but that comes [...]
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July 5th 2008 ·
Burning Skin Care Ingredients(22)
Do you ever use skin care products that feel like they are burning your skin? It may be ironic, but certain sunscreens cause my skin to feel like it’s burning, and when I wear the offending sunscreen in the sun, the burning gets even worse! The use of retinol products can definitely make your skin [...]
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July 2nd 2008 ·
Green Cream Retinol Treatment(3)
Retinol, the main ingredients in the product Green Cream, is one of the best anti-aging skin care ingredients because it’s been proven to help with fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture, acne, and it helps achieve smoother, brighter looking skin.
Green Cream – Level 6
Even though I normally use TX Systems Afirm for my retinol cream, [...]
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