During the winter, my skin tends to get dry and dehydrated. That’s the time for extra strength exfoliation, which is essentially what microdermabrasion is.  So I made an appointment at Finesse Day Spa, one of my favorite day spas in New York City.  I get the standard crystal microdermabrasion (watch the You Tube video below to see how the process works), where tiny crystals are blasted onto the skin to exfoliate layers of dead skin cells, scar tissue, fine lines and acne marks.  
A newer technique is diamond microdermabrasion, which uses a diamond tipped instrument instead of crystals, but I …read more

The New Year is only a few days away.  That can only mean one thing — it’s time for end of the year lists.  Last week I recounted my fave and not so fave pop culture moments.  So in no particular order, it’s time to revisit my five favorite beauty products of the year:
1) Black Radiance Velvet & Glow (Color & Shimmer for the Face).
This versatile makeup is available at your local drugstore, and can be used to add color to your lips, cheeks, and eyes.  What a life saver.
2) Mariah Carey “M” and “Luscious Pink” perfumes.  These long lasting, feminine and floral scents will …read more