Today was the first really cold day of the season, and – of course – it was also a day I had to wake up pre-dawn for a series of early morning meetings.
So, there I was, bundled up, clutching my coffee for dear-warmth, when I realized, the time had come. Winter has arrived, and it’s time to get ready – and do our best to stay beautiful.
According to Dr. Howard Sobel, New York City dermatologist and dermatologic cosmetic surgeon, there are indeed really specific ways to care for our skin as the weather gets colder.
During the colder months, everybody’s skin …read more

For the longest time, I lived under the illusion that cleansing and using a good moisturizer was all my skin needed to look good.
As I grew closer to 30, I realized that was very far from the truth.
Exfoliation is very important. “When you have a layer of thick dead cells, also known as the stratum corneum, what ever you put on in the way of creams and serums has a difficult time penetrating,” says Denise Debois, owner of Complexions Spa For Beauty & Wellness in Albany, NY.
Denise ecommends using a gentle alpha hydroxy acid like lactic acid to gently loosen …read more

Maintaining your skin is a lifelong commitment.
We know that, sure, but that doesn’t mean we always take the steps necessary to maintain it.
I spend a lot of time hanging with my friends – who also happen to be beauty writers – and shockingly enough, skin issues come up. We all know we should take care of our skin, but all of us have individual processes for going about it. No one is wrong, it’s just a very personal process.

But once you find your “road”, taking care of the skin is just like taking care of the body – it becomes …read more

I’ve been sort of unkind to my skin lately, and have decided to give it a super-dose of R&R and see where it takes me.
I just began trying out Estee Lauder’s new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex, and I’m going to keep all of you updated on how it goes while I’m at it.
I’m really excited about this product. Advanced Night Repair has been on Estee Lauder’s roster for years – it pretty much started the world’s fascination with antioxidants in beauty products – but this is a new power-charged formula that promises to repair skin OVERNIGHT.
I just …read more

I’m getting ready to head out to a Clarins blogger event, but they are doing something so exciting, I had to share it here first so that my readers could take advantage!
The brand just officially launched on Facebook and Twitter, and are currently doing a special giveaway to celebrate: The first 5,000 fans of the page who sign up on the ‘sampling tab’ receive a complimentary 3-week supply of the NEW Multi-Active Day skin care cream!

Clarins on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clarins/98029424570

So make sure you get yours!

Sometimes, the only way to see if a product really lives up to the hype is to invest the time in trying it out.
For the past month, every morning and evening, I’ve been following the Neutrogena SkinID skincare regime.
The truth is, I was graced with fairly good genes, and hardly ever break out normally. But the last few months, stress + poor habits (i.e. leaving on small bites and cocktails at events) was making a small but scary eruption take part on my face. Pretty soon, I even began to wonder if this was perhaps adult acne. Whatever it was, …read more

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

I’m constantly writing in my fashion blogs about various sample sales that are going on, online and off.
Every now and then, though, I learn about a really cool beauty-related one, and I jump right on it. As all of you know, beauty items can get expensive – especially the good ones! When I find a good price on my favorite items, it’s the best time ever to stock up.
Right now at HauteLook, Mario Badescu Skin Care is being marked down around 20% on tons of key items. This is a line that has been around for decades, and is known …read more

For the last few weeks, I’ve been noticing my skin look a lot healthier…and I have a pretty good idea of who to thank for it.
Nightly drinking (and not of the water kind) got my skin super dehydrated, and I had to find a way of quenching that thirst.
April Rain’s Night Rainew is an ultra-hydrating night repair crème that promises to provide long-lasting moisture.
I’ve been using it every night after cleansing, and as I feel my face right now, it feels supple and smooth – exactly how I want it to feel – and it feels that way until I …read more

If you have problem skin, it’s probably the main thing on your mind every single time you look in the vanity mirror.
Acne can be a personal horror story, and can be aggravated by anything from stress to hormones to genetics (yes, you can blame your parents!!!).
Plenty of my readers swear by Proactiv, and their 3-step system is undeniably awesome.
Step 1: Renewing Cleanser
This cleanses but  also exfoliates dead skin cells, and contains benzoyl peroxide, which helps to attack bacteria.
Step 2: Revitalizing Toner
You know how I’m always saying how important toner is? This one contains glycolic acid, which helps balance skin tone …read more