I'm often asked about ways to treat breakouts and, in my experience, I've found that a religious skincare regimen, eating healthfully, exercising regularly, getting at lest 6 hours of sleep nightly, and maintaining low levels of stress aid in keeping skin clear. However, even with these factors, it's … [Read more...]
Makeup Bag Essentials
March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I don’t tend to discuss makeup essentials because I’m a product junky, so by nature, I’m not about downsizing to the essentials! The question, however, comes up all the time when people step into my apartment for the first time, which is not unlike a Sephora aisle (I’m talking … [Read more...]
Space NK Stores: Cosmetics Corporation Opens Fifth U.S. Standalone Shop
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With several concessions in Bloomingdales nationwide (14 in total) and four standalone stores, Space NK is expanding its burgeoning empire by opening a fifth standalone store in Manhattan. It will go on Lexington Avenue and open Nov. 22. The first four standalones are also in New York-New Jersey district, … [Read more...]
Creme de La Mer – Miracle or Pricy Hoax?
November 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Well ladies, I am filing this under my "things-I-would-love-to-test-for-myself-but-I-will-never-be-able-to-afford-it" folder. Whew! Was that not the longest hyphenated string of words ever!? :) I have heard for a long time now about "Creme La Mer" products. That they supposedly work but cost an arm … [Read more...]
Asian Skincare Secret – Bird Poop in Face Cream!
May 19, 2008 By 9 Comments
At last the ancient Asian secret to perfect, porcelain skin has been revealed, (drum roll) please.... NIGHTINGALE DROPPINGS!!! Yes you read right, bird poop folks! No wonder its a "secret" ... It's called "Uguisu no Fun" talk about irony that the words "no Fun" are in the Japanese translation! "Uguisu" … [Read more...]
Test Drive: TESS Skin Care Products
August 1, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Smarter Beauty contributor, Evette, and I were lucky enough to get the chance to try out some TESS (Teen Everyday Skincare System) products, even though neither of us fit into the teen category. Despite that, we were willing to test drive the line because it's paraben-free and made with natural ingredients … [Read more...]
Tested: Bioelements Pumice Peel
July 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I got this Bioelements Pumice Peel by accident. My husband had some money left over on a gift certificate to Burke Williams or some place like that, and kindly bought it for me (he supports my love for exfoliation). I'm glad he did because this stuff is really worth the $48, and since you shouldn't … [Read more...]
