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Radiant & Restored.

Teri Cosenzi — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:41:46 +0000

Radiant and restored. Though it is hard to feel like it every day, you can look the part, with some help. I need to preface this with the fact that I am skeptical about certain makeup products, especially ones that promise “certain” wonders.

Enter Covergirl’s Advanced Radiance Restorative Cream Foundation. The premise of this foundation is to not only provide coverage for what we want to hide, but to enhance and hydrate as well. In the end, to give the skin the luminous look of a full nights sleep. This foundation contains more complexion enhancing ingredients then I can fathom. But they are there and they work.

The foundation itself is definitely creamy, and I experimented with it by applying with my fingertips, makeup brush, and sponge. Using my fingertips, I got the most coverage, followed by using the brush, then the sponge. I found that using the sponge is the best method for me, as it felt a bit heavy using the other methods.

I was pleasantly surprised as how much I really am liking this Advanced Radiance Restorative Cream Foundation from Covergirl. The coverage is wonderful and very long lasting. And I did get a few comments from friends about how well rested I looked. Seems all those fancy ingredients are working.

Like I said though, it is a bit heavy, and I am going to save this foundation for days when I am not feeling my most radiant or when my skin is drier in the winter. If either of these problems are plaguing you, I would highly suggest trying this foundation.

Advanced Radiance Restorative Cream Foundation comes in 15 universal shades (though I found that mixing two shades together gave me the perfect shade) and retails for $9.99 at your favorite mass merchandiser such as CVS or Target.

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Meet the Bright Expert from Lancôme.

Teri Cosenzi — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:37:00 +0000

It is no secret that I am on a mission to find age spot and freckle faders, and one system I have been using – and loving – is from Lancôme. This is the Bright Expert. Lancôme calls these products a power system, meaning they are meant to be used in conjunction with each other.

I have been using a total of four products in the Bright Expert (power)System.

Unique Lancôme technology targets damaged surface cells to reduce the appearance of dark spots, while a combination of vitamin CG and botanical extracts helps even out and brighten the complexion.

First, I use the Intense Brightening Cleansing Foam. This foam is a great cleanser, that is not only helping to brighten and even out my skin tone, but it quickly and gently removes every trace of makeup, and dirt from my face. I follow this with Intense Brightening Toner. I love how this toner immediately starts to make my skin feel a bit “looser” and moisturized after being cleansed. It is a nice, refreshing toner, that I highly recommend be used right after cleansing. Nest, I apply the Intense Brightening Spot Correcting Serum. This serum is the core of the line, and a must-have product for us that are serious in diminishing our spots. I take a teeny, tiny amount and rub it in over the areas that need the most fading. The difference is dramatic, as I can notice fading where I apply the serum more than anywhere else. Finally, I apply the Intense Brightening Moisturizing Night Cream just at night time. This cream is a rich cream, that hydrates well enough to last through the night, without becoming over-greasy.

Overall, I am very pleased with the way my skin tone seems to be more even, and especially how much specific areas are lighter. I will continue to use this Bright Expert Power System of products, in addition to my regular product testing. I cannot wait to see even more results as I continue to use this in the months when I am not outside so much and constantly freckling.

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How-to create a rested look in five easy steps

admin — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:07:39 +0000

We live hectic lives. Some mornings we can look as tired as we feel. If the image in the mirror is not reflecting back a bright-eyed expression, or skin that glows with youthful radiance, More Magazine’s Lois Joy Johnson, in Beauty products that help you fake a rested look, outlines a simple five-step plan to help us look more vibrant than we may feel at the moment.

Of the five steps, we like her recommendation of RoC Resurfacing Facial Peel Kit as an exfoliator. The at-home facial resurfacing treatment works to smooth the appearance of fine lines, lifts dead skin to reveal smooth surface skin, and evens skin tone.

In our opinion, RoC’s line of products is inexpensive in comparison to other products offering the same results, and is as effective as the more expensive beauty products.

Former model Lauren Hutton is a phenomenal beauty and an icon that looking beautiful knows no age limitation. The second recommendation we like is Hutton’s Concealer Kit Makeup. The mirrored compact contains two shades of Sheer Concealer and eight shades of Spot Concealer to help achieve a flawless, natural complexion.

To learn all five steps to defying the tired look, read Beauty products that help you fake a rested look.

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5 Foods to Fight Wrinkles – January 6th

SP Bragg — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 13:44:28 +0000

“In an attempt to achieve a radiant complexion and avoid wrinkles, women are slathering their bodies with the latest anti-aging moisturizing creams. Although moisturizers can be somewhat helpful in improving the look and feel of our skin, the key to decreasing fine lines and improving our complexion is to decrease free radical damage from occurring at a rapid rate. In order to do this, we have to fill our diets with foods that are rich in antioxidants and that have anti-inflammatory properties.”

The article lists just five, but I think that we would be a lot healthier if we worked as many of these fruits and vegetables into our day as possible!

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Blush As You Age

SP Bragg — Tue, 23 May 2006 14:48:56 +0000

Blush can add a healthy glow to your complexion, but if you use too much of a vibrant color, it can also age you. That’s certainly not what we are hoping to achieve.

And a word about those bronzing blushes that come out every summer. Just keep in mind that they don’t work with all complexions. Sometimes they simply look like a swipe of brown eye shadow across the cheekbones. Not very complimentary… A combination of a peach and a rose is usually my best combination.

So play around with more than one color and see what happens!!

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I Don’t Wear Makeup??

SP Bragg — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 19:37:29 +0000

And you might have looked just gorgeous without foundation a few years ago, but as we get older, our skin tones seem to take on a mind of their own. You might not be able to put your finger on it, but you have started to notice that something just isn’t right.

What has happened is that with time, the skin tones have become uneven and your one time smooth complextion, suddenly needs a little help. The answer might be as simple as a sheer foundation. If you need help picking the right product, a quick trip to the mall might be just what you need. Pick a cosmetic counter and ask for help. It’s that easy.

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