Confession: I don't have fabulous skin. Far from it, in fact. I fight breakouts, freckles, that lifeless-look... you name the skin issue, and I've probably dealt with it in some fashion. This would be a cause for concern if it weren't for makeup. Thank heaven we live in the age of beauty products, right? Beauty … [Read more...]
Two Products That Will be Staying in My Routine
November 19, 2009 By 4 Comments
This week, I tried two new products and am very happy to say that they are both exceeding my expectations! The first is the Nivea Kiss of Moisture lip balm: $2.54. I love it because it moisturizes well and lasts, I don't have to reapply over and over again. It's also a little short and chubby … [Read more...]
Beauty Buzz: Neutrogena Face Wash
October 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Neutrogena's face wash got a face lift recently when it's cutting edge product the Neutrogena Face Wash Wave was outdone by the Neutrogena Face Wash Wave Duo, with two speed settings to give you increased power to access your pores and release dirt and grime. The Neutrogena Face Wash Wave, sponsored … [Read more...]
The Sun and Skiing and Snowboarding – Don’t Forget the Sunscreen
December 16, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Ahh... its officially Winter once we get a fresh blanket of powder! If you are a frequent reader of the Smarter Beauty blog then you might have heard me mention that I am as pale as the driven snow. Not albino or red head pale, but the palest an Asian chick can get without actually being dead. Since … [Read more...]
Beauty Fix – Beat Dry Skin to the Punch – Low Priced Lotions
November 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Ok,Winter sneaks up on me every year and I can never prepare properly for "dry skin season" and therefore end up with skin like the crypt keeper. Not this winter! Luckily after years of thinking there's nothing I can do about it, I did something about it. I did a little digging and a little testing and … [Read more...]
Sunscreen – Save Your Face, Just Do It
June 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Sunscreen really needs to be applied liberally to provide adequate protection, so your best bet is to stick with reasonably priced brands such as Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena. The one important exception: products containing Mexoryl . This breakthrough sunscreen ingredient provides far better … [Read more...]
Diane Lane Is the New Face of Neutrogena
November 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Following in the footsteps of Jennifer Garner and Hayden Panetierre, Diane Lane has just signed on as the new face of Neutrogena. Word has it she's been using the company's skin care products for years and years, but that's what they all say. Neutrogena says: "Diane Lane is a captivating and inspiring … [Read more...]
Jennifer Garner is the New Face of Neutrogena
June 13, 2007 By 2 Comments
Famous for her girl-next-door appeal, Jennifer Garner has been announced as the new face of Neutrogena. Ads featuring Garner hawking Neutrogena's Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse and Healthy Defense lines will begin appearing in print and on television in the fall. The former star of Alias expressed enthusiasm … [Read more...]
