I still can’t get over the sheer magnitude of people who not only do not wear primers, but are not aware of what they are for.
Even sadder, for a long time, I was one of them…and then the second that I saw the light, I never looked back.
Of course, not all primers are created equal, and I have my favorites, and not-so-favorites. I’m a new fan of Dior’s Skinflash, though.
First of all, it has a built-in brush: Great for achieving better application.
From a scientific angle, it is made with something called “photo-smart pigments” – it’s light-attracting, which helps me to …read more

Body creams and butters are great, but sometimes, no matter how luxe they feel, they just ain’t enough.
First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream is not sexy. Neither is the packaging.
However, it is a thick, rich, and really penetrates the skin.
I have very dry skin – and it gets worse in the winter. I also have a touch of irritant eczema, and it’s great for that, as well as dermatitis and keratosis pilaris.
It’s made with all the things our moms always said was great for moisturizing irritated skin, stuff like oatmeal, shea butter, soothing eucalyptus oil, and ceramides. It really …read more

Halloween is a few weeks away, and I’m already super excited.
Even though I’m not sure what I’m going to be…any thoughts?
Anyway, for many people, the scariest thing going on in their life is not Halloween or their lack of the appropriate pumpkin for their window frame, but WRINKLES.
And let’s face it, wrinkles can be scarier than any costume.
So, what to do? I consulted Christopher Drummond Beauty, and they recommended the following tips to have the least-scary facial skin of all:
1. Prep face by washing and applying a serum all over the face
2. Apply a concealer wherever needed in small amounts
3. …read more

Here’s another fabulous one for you: If you stop by the SkinStore, you will find tons of Perricone MD products at more than 50% off!
Apparently the reason behind is that the line has redesigned their packaging – but it’s the same great product inside!
For instance, you can get the fabulous Facial Conformer – normally $325, now $139.99. It contains Neuropeptides, which helps create a rosy youthful glow. It also is a fabulous wrinkle fighter – not that I have any yet. I swear.

Two fabulous e-tail stores are having sales today!
Over at Drugstore.com, tons of cosmetics, hair, and skin products are on sale for as much as 50% off regular prices – it’s their biggest beauty sale of the year!
Also awesome – over at Bath & Body Works, they are reducing all of the Wexler Intensive Collection by $10 – this is in addition to the sale-prices and discounts already in effect for this line.
These products are really good for fine lines and much-needed skin rejuvenation. Items to try: Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Cream (a CEW award winner!!!), the MMPi.20 Skin Regenerating …read more

If your skin is needing some pampering, your wallet being tightened is no excuse not to indulge!
Right now, the Skin Store is having a “steals & deals” event, where you can save up to 70% on tons of fabulous brands, like Ted Gibson, Perricone MD, and more!
Like, you know how you love Kinerase but maybe are a teeensy bit squeamish paying $105 for a little bottle of Pro Therapy C6 Peptide,
maybe getting it for half the price will make having way-younger skin easier on the guilt. Hell, I have no guilt at all!

We all know the value of a good skincare regime – if you stick to the right products, they are most likely to lead to success.
A great opportunity to stock up on the stuff that works for you is during the current SkinStore sale – through 8/31, you can take 20% off your order by using code 20AUG.
As things are already super liquidated – you can catch bargains like Kinerase Pro Therapy C6 Peptide with Kinetin and Zeatin for $59.99, normally $105 – this is a fabulous time to stock up and get ready for the skin-ruining winter!

A few days ago, I had breakfast with the lovely ladies who represent Cetaphil.
The occasion? Cetaphil is running a stylish promotion, where entrants can share what makes them feel most comfortable “in their skin“, what tropical locale they’d love to visit and which Cetaphil products they’d take with them on their travels.
People who advance to round 2 have a chance to win a trip to a paradise location, to stay at Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts, plus  Cetaphil products, a Kate Spade getaway bag and a $500 American Express gift card to purchase favorite getaway essentials.
While I love …read more

Most people may not realize that SPF is just as important in the winter months as it is in the summer months. Anytime your skin is exposed to the sun (hot or cold) you are at risk for sun damage.
But who wants to slather on tropical scented sunscreen before they put on their snow boots? Not me! So, I put together the following winter SPF fixes for the three areas that are most exposed during the winter months – face, hands and lips.
Here are some winterizing ways to get your SPF during the cold winter …read more

In a high-def world, old-school skincare treatments like facials and laser rejuvenation just don’t cut it. Actresses resort to “blu ray” makeup to make their skin appear crystal clear when under scrutiny and now Manhattan-based plastic surgeon Dr. Kamran Jafri is introducing the newest way to make your pores look perfect: Botox!
Botox, which is most commonly associated with reducing wrinkles in the face, is now being used to treat other skin conditions such as large pores, oily skin, and inflammation from acne. The new technique is called intradermal Botox, and it is transforming the way people with less-than-perfect skin look …read more