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We all have a dark side to us, right?! I know I do. And after seeing both The Glinda And Theodora Urban Decay Palettes ($49.00 each), which were inspired by Disney‘s film Oz The Great and Powerful, I am on the fence. I like them BOTH!
I can relate to the soft, sweet side of me (I got the Peaches and Cream Award in college) and also feel the vamp, vixen edge to the more sultry palette of Theodora (hence, my love of the band The Dirty Pearls and having an …

“Oh, yeah. BeautyStat is featured in Oprah Magazine this month. No big deal.” WRONG! We are so proud to be featured in the November 2012 issue of Oprah Magazine. BeautyStat‘s very own Ron Robinson lends his expertise in the field of vegan cosmetics — pointing out that although most cosmetics don’t have it clearly written on the label, ingredients such as beeswax, lanolin and certain forms of vitamin E are all animal-derived:
If you’re among the million Americans who have banished animal products from the kitchen (and maybe the closet), you …

It’s already October and that means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To commemorate the commitment to the fight against Breast Cancer, cosmetic and skincare brands such as Bobbi Brown, the Estée Lauder Companies, Elemis, AHAVA, Stila, Skinn Cosmetics and many more are doing their part by donating most, if not all, of the proceeds from their special pink-colored adorned products for the cause. Read  on to see what your favorite brands are doing to help donate money for research to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.
Precision in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness …

EVOLOGIE® STAY CLEAR SKINCARE
“WE’D LIKE TO MAKE SOMETHING PERFECTLY CLEAR . . . YOUR SKIN.” Finally! An innovative skin care system that:
Gives you control of your disruptive, eruptive skin
Clears blemishes rapidly and effectively
Reduces scarring and lightens dark spots
Is non-irritating and non-drying
EVOLOGIE® … Skin Care At Its Most Evolved.
“Don’t let blemishes and problem skin undermine your confidence and affect your daily life.” EVOLOGIE®’s NEW STAY CLEAR line of products have been developed to address the multiple causes and complications associated with pimples and blemishes.  They have been scientifically developed and incorporate …

Renée Zellweger looking… greasy (photo courtesy of Reuters)
As the summer approaches we become conscious of our skin, especially those with oily skin. I have oily skin, so, I understand the problem well. As the atmosphere becomes hotter our skin sweats more — oil secretion increases and our skin looks greasy and darker. Most of us think that oily skin is a curse and want to get rid of it, but that’s not the case — it’s not a curse. As a cosmetic researcher I will elaborate on the science about …

COSMETIC EXECUTIVE WOMEN
ANNOUNCES 2012 BEAUTY AWARDS
FINALISTS
Most innovative new products selected exclusively by beauty industry experts
 
New York, NY – April 9, 2012 – Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced the Finalists for the 2012 CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards, the industry’s highest honor. Now in its 18th year, the CEW Beauty Awards celebrate the most innovative products of the year.
The 146 finalists in 29 product categories, including the new Nail category, were chosen from more than 625 products representing 300 top beauty brands by approximately 4,500 beauty industry professionals. “What differentiates the CEW …

We all know that a skin care regimen starts with a good cleanser, but, have you ever wondered why it’s so important? Let’s explore the reasons behind why we need to make sure our skin is cleaned properly, no matter what skin type.
Why Is It Important To Use A Cleanser?
Even if you don’t wear makeup, it’s very important to wash your face with a cleanser. “It’s not just makeup you want to wash off”, says Dr. Charles Zugerman, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Northwestern University. Facial cleansers remove makeup, …

Concealers are one of those beauty products that many of us don’t dare leave the house without applying.  So whenever we get a chance to try a new one, you don’t have to twist our arm. Last year we evaluated Maybelline’s Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment concealer and loved it so much, that we voted it one of the Best Makeup products of 2011 (see Before & After Photos..> HERE). Given that, I must say I was intrigued with this product.  It claims to precisely conceal and contours imperfections.  The gel …

I’m very into serums these days–I like the intense punch they deliver to my skin, and so I am always on the lookout for new ones.  The serum from Origins, Plantscription promises to “fight and reverse visible signs of aging: lines, wrinkles, discolorations, loss of firmness and rough texture without drying or irritating.”  I say: “Bring it on!”

This is not a prescription product, but Origins is indicating it gives prescription-like results in just four weeks.  The new ingredient here is Anogeissus, found in Ghana, West Africa. For centuries, the leaves and bark …

2010 was a terrific year for skincare, and some of our hands down all-time favorites come from the past 12 months. What does that tell you? The R&D geniuses are getting better and better at providing solutions to age-old skincare problems. Here are a few of the blockbusters.
Derm in a Bottle: Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector

Clinique’s new alternative to pricey laser treatments represents 20 years of in-depth clinical studies of molecular delivery systems and promises to dramatically revitalize skin’s texture, reduce wrinkles, firm and smooth in …