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It’s hard not to think of my battle with acne as a pro wrestling match. My decade long battle involves screaming, scarring, and all manner of mayhem. (Perhaps Darren Aronofsky will tackle the epic struggle against acne for his next film.)

Several contenders have tried, and failed, against the undefeated champion pimples. I cautiously tried Clinique’s new Even Better Makeup SPF 15 ($24.50 at clinique.com). As an off-shoot of its Even Better Skin Tone Corrector, this wonder foundation puts the hurt on uneven skin tone caused by sun damage, age spots, …

Rose Vanishing Day Cream:
This product is absolutely amazing. Infused with rose oil and olive oil, this soothing cream leaves your skin feeling baby soft. The light fragrance and cooling sensation are a great start to any day. I have switched out my normal face moisturizer for Boots and have even started applying it to my hands as its benefits have become irresistible to the touch. Although it is a day cream, I have begun to use it in the evening as well after washing my face instead of applying my …

Brilliant shine? Check.
Glossier than nail lacquer? Check.
Long lasting? Check and Check.

I’m digging Elizabeth Arden’s new High Shine Lipgloss (shown below in the color Pink Pout). It is emollient and pretty bright — like a popsicle — and the surprising thing is that it worked for my skin color (pink lippies usually don’t).
    
Available in Tropicoral, Pink Pout, Rosegold, Maple, Berrylicious.
$15 at Elizabeth Arden.

Every face needs a drink. Some drinks are cool and truly hydrating, and some drinks…well, they just leave you too darn thirsty to indulge even in a nightcap.

Chanel’s new Hydramax + Active Moisture Gel Cream fortunately belongs to the former camp. It’s a super silky formula that slides onto your face like a VS negligee, and the deepest levels of the epidermis draws moisture like water from a well.
$70 here at Chanel.

Spotted: Beauty mavens and fashionistas gathered at the Gramercy Park Hotel’s rooftop garden for a sneak peek at a new video series co-produced by Dove go fresh and Gossip Girl. GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories Revealed takes us behind the scenes of four real life Upper East siders as they juggle their careers, friends and love lives in New York City.

Dove has partnered with the number one rated show for twenty-something women, Gossip Girl, to create this series in hopes of encouraging young women to live life with a fresh …

This serum, rich in antioxidants, seeks to improve the tone and texture of your skin. It has a fresh, clean scent and goes on nice and smooth, making a soft, touch worthy face (think Johnson’s baby commercials). See the Difference Serum is lightweight and contains ingredients like black currant seed oil and marine algae although red tea is the superhero component of this silky smooth serum from Ole Henrickson. It is also worth noting that red tea contains enzymes known to prevent damage from free radicals. Together these components make …

OK, so maybe tax day does have its perks.
ORIGINS is offering a whopper of a squeaky clean deal. You will get a FULL SIZE cleanser with ANY online order today, and free shipping on orders over $50.

Choose from several cleansers including the Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash and my personal tingly fave, the MINT Wash.

Uncle Sam who?

Attention makeup junkies. Laura Mercier will be schmoozing with the beauty denizens of Saks Fifth Avenue tomorrow, April 16th. Here are the deets!
Personal Appearance: Thursday, April 16
3 – 6pm
Workshop: Thursday, April 16
6 – 7pm
RSVP: Workshop space is limited. To reserve your appointment now, please call 212.940.2157. Your $100 reservation fee is redeemable in Laura Mercier beauty products purchased the evening of the event.

Mineral makeup is to foundation what rock & roll is to music. Can you imagine makeup without it?
But liquid mineral foundation may well be….different. Okay, let’s face it…I was skeptical.
I mean isn’t the beauty of a mineral foundation the fact that it looks natural and lightweight? Those are words I rarely use to describe liquid foundations. So you can imagine my surprise when I tried Mineral Power and my skin looked flawless, smooth and touchable. I wasn’t afraid that if I threw on a white shirt it would end up …

It’s not too often we have the chance to try a bunch of different products from a specific skincare line. That’s why we were so thrilled to discover Elizabeth Grant Skincare, a wonderful set of products created by a human dynamo of a woman whose skin was originally damaged during World War II. After years of embarrassment over her less than desirable skin, Ms. Grant turned trauma into treasure. Her skincare innovations are blatantly luxurious, and we can guarantee most women would love to indulge in these beautiful products.

Elizabeth Grant’s …