Pick Your Moisture Level With CosMedix Mystic Hydrating Treatment And Emulsion Intense Hydrator
November 9, 2009 by Storey
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CosMedix is a great spa brand that I’ve been using for a few years. Lately I was checking out two of their moisturizers: Mystic Hydrating Treatment And Emulsion Intense Hydrator. The Mystic Hydrator is a light spray mist that is oil free, so I kept this sample for myself. The Emulsion Intense Hydrator says it [...]
Finally! Natural Acne Solutions From Burt’s Bees
September 21, 2009 by Storey
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Yay! Burt’s Bees recently introduced a Natural Acne Solutions line with a Purifying Gel Cleanser, Pore Refining Scrub, Targeted Spot Treatment and Daily Moisturizing Lotion. I love Burt’s Bees for being 100% natural, phthalate, paraben, sodium lauryl sulfate and petrochemical free. But I’ve never really been able to use their skin care products on my [...]
It Takes A Little Dirt To Get Clean: Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Collection
August 29, 2009 by Storey
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Over the years, one of my favorite beauty products has always been a clay mask. No matter my skin’s condition at the time, a clay mask has always helped my skin feel like its experienced a deep clean. I’ve seen clay pop up in a handful of moisturizers to help absorb oil and tone down [...]
Repair And Protect While You Clean With ZO Skin Health Offects Exfoliating Cleanser
August 20, 2009 by Storey
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ZO Skin Health is a line of skincare products created by dermatologist Dr. Zein Obagi. His line is aimed at making your skin healthier while it does various skincare product tasks like cleansing and moisturizing. His moisturizers contain SPF for sunprotection and his cleansers contain antioxidants and peptides to help fight aging. His Offects Exfoliating [...]
Deep Cleaning, Spa Grade Treatment: Cosmedix Clear Clarifying Mask
August 11, 2009 by Storey
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I’m a huge fan of clay face masks. I used to make my own with French Green Clay from the heath food store and mix it with lemon juice and honey. The clay really sucks the oil and gunk out of your pores and brings zits to the surface. I also love to use it [...]
Gentle Care For Troubled Skin: AmorePacific Moisture Bound Collection for Combination and Oily Skin
July 28, 2009 by Storey
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I feel like those of us with oily skin often get left out when it comes to luxury skin care. Sure there are some brands that have products for oily skin, but the really exciting products are generally of the rich moisturizing variety. I’ve been trying out a lovely line called AmorePacific that gives us [...]
Clear Skin With CosMedix
July 27, 2009 by Storey
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After I had my baby last summer, my skin broke out horribly. I waited a few months to let my hormones get back into balance, but my skin just wouldn’t clear up. I had horribly clogged pores in my cheeks and along my jaw line that wouldn’t budge. Looking for a little professional help (and [...]
June 14, 2009 by Storey
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Top 12 Products for Oily Skin Stop grease and shine with oil-controlling makeup and skin care If you have oily skin, you know it can be tough to prevent mid-day shine and keep grease at bay. Here, our fellow oily skin readers share feedback on the products that keep them looking matte all day. See [...]
A Ritual Unique To Your Skin’s Needs: Erno Laszlo
May 29, 2009 by Storey
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Erno Laszlo was a Hungarian dermatologist who revolutionized skincare and help point it in a direction we take for granted. He was the first to formulate sunscreens, design water-based formulas for oily skin and prescribe skincare rituals tailored to individual skin types. You might even say he was the first celebrity dermatologist, working with Hollywood [...]
A Treat For Oily Skin: Dr. Wexler MMPi20 Skin Brightening & Pore Refining Serum
April 7, 2009 by Storey
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It is really difficult to find anti-aging products that work with oily and acne prone skin. Most contain oils and other emolients that clog my pores and cause breakouts. But I’m getting to the point where I want to preemptively take action on the signs of aging. Dr. Wexler MMPi20 Skin Brightening & Pore [...]