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Think you know everything about pores? Well, do you know that you need some of that sebum to help balance your skin’s hydration? Cosmetic chemist Upasana Sahu gives us the rundown on how to properly care for our pores, along with some beneficial product recommendations from dermatologists.
Pores are basically small openings on the skin where hair follicles grow that keep our skin hydrated by producing sebum. We all have pores and we need them. But we don’t want them to be so large that it’s the only thing we see …

Once again Giorgio Armani has raised the bar on skincare while still promoting the ‘regenerate skin’s light flow from within’ campaign.
The Regenessence [3.R] High Lift Multi-Firming Rejuvenating Rich Cream (available for $150) is proven via independent test results to improve the skin’s tone by 65%. This product is intended for both AM and PM use to maximize the results.  It does have a light weight feel to it and applied very smoothly on my face.

I also sampled the Regenessence [3.R] High High Lift Multi-Firming Rejuvenating Eye Balm (available for $ 100) …

Just looking at the packaging, radiance and light are associated with the new Giorgio Armani skincare line, Luminessence. It’s supposedly the first of its kind to harness the natural power of light to brighten the skin from within by using it’s Bright Regen Technology. Being that light is the essence behind all of Armani’s collections, it naturally made sense that it would also apply to his skincare line. Seeing 100% satisfaction were the results from a group of 150 women polled after 4 weeks of using the product had me …

The Equinol Dark Spot Concentrate (priced at $39.50) is a gentle formula (containing ingredients like bark, grapefruit, and rice bran extracts) that can be used safely in combination with other skincare products.
The product – containing SR12 Complex, Vitamin C and glucosamine – claims to diminish spots due to sun exposure, even out an irregular skin tone and prevent new discolorations from forming.
Okay, I was skeptical when I first tried this product and frankly did not expect it to work. But, I faithfully applied it morning and night (under both my …

This is a new, unscented version of the original Olay Regenerist Miscro-Sculpting Cream has been on the market for a while. The manufacturer claims it contains a “high concentration of Regenerist’s exclusive amino-peptide complex to help regenerate cells at the skin’s surface and retain moisture by strengthening skin’s moisture barrier” with the addition of “Olay-exclusive intracellular fortifier made up of hylauronic acid [a natural filler substance] and glycerin to help restore volume and fullness to the skin.”
Sounds like serious science to moi! Undaunted by all that jargon, I began using …

MAC has plans to launch this new skincare line that promises to even skin tone, dark spots and discoloration.  When it launches, we will be sure to post our review complete with photos.  And see MAC’s recent launch of their Mineralize skincare line.

LIGHTFUL MARINE BRIGHT: A NATURAL UPGRADE TO THE ORIGINAL LIGHTFUL, OUR UNIQUE MARINE-BRIGHT FORMULA FEATURES THREE SEAWEEDS HARVESTED FROM THE WORLD’S OCEANS. NOURISH, HYDRATE, DE-OXIDIZE AND FORTIFY THE SKIN AGAINST KEY AGGRESSORS – EXCESS MELANIN AND FREE-RADICALS – WHILE PROGRESSIVELY SHIFTING THE COMPLEXION TOWARD A MORE EVENLY PIGMENTED RADIANCE. ADDING TO THIS TRIO’S POTENCY: OUR OWN …

After recently sampling the gorgeous camouflage-like limited edition makeup collection by Anselm Reyle and their Spring 2012 Garden Party Collection, I was over the moon to try this Dior One Essential Ultra-Detox Treatment-Mask.

The Utra-Detox Treatment-Mask is said to have been created with exceptional revitalizing and detoxifying effectiveness due to the heart of it’s formula, Detoxinyle ™. Detoxinyle ™ is marketed as a powerful and natural detoxifying agent that when in contact with the skin, transforms into a melt-away mask to deliver its powerful ingredients deep inside the skins cells. The …

I had heard a lot of buzz about this line and was delighted to be given the opportunity to sample three products from Sunday Riley’s collection. Marrying botanicals and biochemistry, Sunday Riley has launched a skincare line that is intended to heal, detoxify and recharge the skin.
Using her knowledge of Native American botanicals that benefit the skin, Sunday plans to help make her client’s skin appear ageless. Her Modern Skincare line with NV-5 Ageless Complex is a proprietary blend of 5 Native American botanicals. What are they you ask? Well, …

 
Once again, MAC surprises me! After the debut of both “Naturally” and the liquid-like metal eyeshadows from their “Metal-X” collection, the 77-Mineral Complex that made Mineralize makeup so good for your skin debuts as a skincare collection!

This new collection features MAC’s  ionized Super-Duo Charged Water technology, a nourishing regime to cleanse, hydrate, condition and recharge the skin. The entire 5 piece collection includes a Mineralize Charged Cleanser for $ 23.00, MAC Mineralized Charged Water Moisture Gel for $ 37.00, MAC Mineralized Charged Water Moisture Eye $ 35.00, MAC Mineralize Charged …

Guys, can we admit that shaving is a big pain in the neck?  Pardon the pun.  Yes, if you use a straight edge blade, it can be painful too.
Fortunately mens grooming styles allow for more facial hair options other than the plain old clean-shaven look. In fact, not only is a little stubble in vogue, but so is a full-on beard, moustache or goatee.  But still these freer styles still require maintenance that only a good beard trimmer can provide.

Since I do sport facical hair, the folks at Philips Norelco …