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Hollywood’s Beauty Secret, Margaret Kroesen’s Frownies

Frownies are simple and effective, the best part?  Frownies are easy to incorporate into your bedtime routine.  I’m admittedly late to reporting on Frownies, I don’t have (m)any wrinkles yet but I figure it can’t hurt to pre-emptively train my muscles, right?!

How to use Frownies

Sometimes when things are simple, they stump me!  it’s true, I’m [...]

NARS balancing foam cleansing mousse

The word ‘balance’ is often used in skincare and health talk.  I can’t help but think of myself delicately trying to balance on a beam.  Did anyone else have to go through the balance beam drill in school?  I could NOT stand it. 

I was terrible at it to begin with but in addition [...]

Print Beauty: Practically Posh by Robyn Moreno

Not exactly a beauty book but so much fun and informative!  I had to make sure you knew about it. Robyn Moreno’s, Practically Posh,  delivers tips and tricks with style most ladies can attain.  Not for the snooty pants among us, this is a book for the real life women who want to know [...]

Kiehl’s Vital Sun Protection SPF 15 All-Sport Year Round

Sun Protection is Vital, Kiehl’s All-Sport Year Round sun block is available in different strengths and applications. 

Choose from lotions or sprays and don’t forget those lips.

Protection for active adults, this stuff will stay on through your daily activity.  

A lightweight, moisturizing formula, contains Vitamin E and Aloe while providing UVA AND UVB protection.  Oh yeah, and [...]

exzema care: theraplex FT emollient for dry skin

Boy2001 suffers from dry skin much of the time.  It’s totally manageable with maintenance but finding products with little or no scent that don’t look girly is always an issue.  I had every intention of having him use theraplex but then I noticed they have mineral oil and petrolatum and although I’m not a fanatic, I [...]

Jessica Biel Dances with Designers Harper’s Bazaar August 2008

Jessica Biel on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’ August edition looking beautiful in a gown from the Calvin Klein Collection.  Dancing with Designers is a spin on the show, Dancing with the Stars.  Nice way for a magazine to tie into what’s hot on tv.  The spread includes pics of:

Biel & Diane von Furstenberg [...]

For your Hair: L’Oreal Vive Pro Style & Body infusing Shampoo & Conditioner

Light, bouncy shiny hair is just a wash and condition away with L’Oreal’s Vive Pro Shampoo & Conditioner. I’ve had L’Oreal on the mind since the Total Beauty tour of L’Oreal’s ultra swanky store in LA in May. 

The shampoo is great, I love the pop of color in my shower and my hair [...]

Redpoint Airbrush Effects Cream Blush Product Review

My personal favorite Redpoint item, Airbrush Effects Blushwhip is a light and airy blush.  The color is a perfect dewy glow.

The packaging is bulkier than I personally prefer, a tub inside a larger container,  but it’s perfect for your home vanity.  The color can’t be beat, a nice corally tone with flecks.  I use just one [...]

Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener Product Review

This is my current must have!  First moisturizer, then Smashbox Photo Op Under eye Brightener, then Stila’s Illuminating Foundation.  I haven’t been getting much sleep lately, with the sun setting so much later, I lose track of time and the kids stay up later which pushes everything else, i.e. blogging, later into the night. 

 That’s where [...]

Thevi Matte Eye Shadow

Eye Shadow, do you?  If you do, try Thevi’s eyeshadows available in gorgeous shades, I especially love dark brown, oatmeal and charcoal.  Rich, crease-resistant color in adorable packaging that goes on smooth and shows up on your skin tone. 

I’ve had this shadow banging around my purse for a couple of weeks and there are [...]