Pixi is a makeup line developed by world-renowned makeup artist Petra Strand. Swedish-born Petra Strand founded makeup brand Pixi Beauty a decade ago. She launched Pixi with her two sisters and they have since opened several stores in cities such as London and Dubai.
Petra Strand believes in fuss-free products that incorporate nourishing skin care ingredients. Pixi by Petra makeup leaves you looking fresh and natural. This makeup line hydrates, plumps the skin and has light diffusing properties.
Pixi by Petra Rose Lustre Duo features a face balm and lip balm in one convenient compact. The face balm offers a translucent formula …read more

Who knew that your pillows could be good for your skin?!
Dr. Gadi Borkow, Chief Medical Scientist for Cupron had the following statement:
“Copper found in the human body is an essential nutrient for the skin. Scientific testing has demonstrated a dramatically significant reduction of the appearance of facial wrinkles, crow’s feet, fine lines and overall appearance of facial skin when sleeping on Cupron pillows every night for 4 weeks.”
Cupron works because copper is an all natural, non-sensitizing element required by the human body. In order for SkinGlow Pillow Covers and Comforters by London Luxury to be effective, they must …read more

How would you like to erase past damage?  We all would right??  Clinique’s latest, Even Better Skin Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20 can help you do just that.  This wonder cream helps to create a more even skin tone while protecting skin from future darkening with high-level UVA/UVB defense. It delivers soothing hydration as specialized ingredients break apart surface darkening and exfoliate it away. Instantly brightens, clarifies….who doesn’t want that?

Clinique uses a multi-targeted formula that handles the multiple causes of discoloration.

Prevents and reduces appearance if excess pigment in skin
Deters the surfacing of new spots
Breaks up and scatters existing dark spots into …read more

A few weeks back, I had to opportunity to meet with the founder of Juara Skincare.  The line is 100% vegetarian and the products fuse the active botanicals of Indonesian herbal recipes with Western science. The whole line is fantastic but I am especially partial to the Tamarind Tea Toner.  This toner contains botanicals, including tamarind, tea, and rice. Tamarind is widely used in Indonesia to treat various ailments due to its medicinal and revitalizing properties. In this toner, tamarind works to increase the skin’s hydration level and enhance skin smoothness and suppleness.   This is no ordinary toner tough….it will …read more

Thousands of readers and a panel of dermatologists helped to select the 25 winners of the 5th Annual Beauty Awards.  At Natural Health they have been testing beauty products for 5 years now and are thrilled to see an even bigger selection of lotions and potions with natural ingredients on the already crowded beauty playing field.  With the help of 2,008 readers, who voted at www.naturalhealthmag.com for their favorite products and a group of esteemed dermatologist, they selected 25 of the year’s best.

FACIAL EXFOLIATOR
Skin 2 Skin Oatmeal & Pomegranate Scrub
EYE CREAM
Yes to Cucumbers Eye Love Cucumbers Soothing Eye Gel …read more

This month, for the very first time, Kiehl’s enters the realm of all-natural, fully organic skincare with the Açaí Damage-Repairing Skincare Collection, which will be available on Kiehls.com on Monday.  This four-product anti-aging skincare regimen uses the antioxidant-rich Açaí Berry Extract to protect and repair damaged skin, and is clinically proven to combat environmental aggressors, protect skin from the first signs of aging, and repair environmental damage that’s occurred over time.

IT’S A FULL ACAI REGIMEN.  While other brands have utilized Açaí’s remarkable antioxidant properties in individual products, this is the first full skincare collection (cleanser, toning mist, serum, moisturizer) …read more

If you are like me, you have at one time or another used Neutrogena skin care.  When I was 13, I used the soap and I still use the body oil!!  They have since become more clinical and if you have issues with sun spots or sun damage, then their latest invention is for you.  Neutrogena Ageless Restoratives is the latest from the innovative skin care company. With the end of summer upon us, there has never been a better time to rejuvenate your skin, and restore some of the damage caused by the intense summer sun.
While, wearing a broad …read more

Looking for a cleanser (or better yet a skin care line) for acne prone or sensitive skin?  Clinique Medical has the answer with a new Probiotic cleanser.  Probiotic Cleanser is a soothing, gentle formula that removes debris and excess oil while reducing irritation. It dissolves all makeup to create a pure palette for cosmetic procedures to better penetrate while restoring the skin’s bacteria balance. It also boosts the skin’s barrier with lipids to protect against damage and promote calmness and comfort.
CLINIQUE MEDICAL Probiotic Cleanser
A mild cleanser ideal for acne-prone skin or plain-ol’ sensitive skin types. Probiotics protect against the daily …read more

As we get older, it becomes more and more necessary to use additional aides when caring for our skin.  One of those aides is a peeling agent.  I told you last week about my experience with a chemical peel, now I want to focus on maintenance products.  One product that I love is Philosophy’s Help Me (I love that name don’t you?)
This is an advanced skincare treatment that will minimize the appearance of large pores, fine lines, improves skin discoloration and clears congested pores. a patented time-release delivery system allows the retinol to be released into the skin gradually for …read more

Break out of your routine with this “Try Me” kit from Smashbox!  “Try Me” is a set of their best selling products priced affordably and more importantly…travel friendly.  Smashbox is one of my favorite brands, specifically because they focus on instruction.  They always have these kits with DVD how to’s that are invaluable whether you are a novice or a professional (everyone can always learn something new, right?)

You Get..

Photo Finish Foundation Primer – Try Me Size (0.3 oz)
Cream eyeliner, and brow tech 10-well compact (0.5 oz – Brow Tech Wax in Blonde, Brunette, and Taupe, Cream Eye Liner in …read more