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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 …

While I’m lucky that wrinkles are not a big skin concern for me right now, dark spots and discolorations (also known as Hyperpigmentation) are by far my biggest issues.
There have been several skincare product launches recently that work to tackle this problem including Estee Lauder Idealist Even Skin Tone Illuminator, and Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clarity Skin Tone Corrector. But when I heard about the new Rx For Brown Skin line, I felt I should take a closer look.
Rx For Brown Skin is as line of skincare products that address the …

Beyond just getting rid of pimples when they appear, Olay’s Pro-X Clear Acne Protocol aims to provide consistently clear skin with a 3-step daily regimen. According to the company, it has been professionally designed, using proven technology, to reduce and help prevent blemishes and breakouts while balancing moisture levels and minimizing the appearance of oily skin throughout hormonal fluctuations. It also claims to reduce the look of enlarged pores and uneven texture in just 4 weeks.

Claims like these beg to be tested, so I pulled my hair back and got …

It has been a very long time since a Clearasil product has made its way into my skin care routine. The last time I owned one, Madonna was still singing “La Isla Bonita.” Thankfully, over the years the need to keep acne products in regular rotation diminished. Every now and then, though, about once a month, the pimple demons pop up and require battling. My usual MO was to wash with the usual non-acne fighting cleanser, use a spot treatment, and hope the offenders would disappear. That was until I …

Extreme makeovers aren’t just for people and houses anymore. Our beauty products wanted in on the action too, as Noxzema recently transformed from its familiar packaging to a sleeker, updated look, and added a few new products to its arsenal. Inside the shiny new jars and bottles, the old-fashioned formula we know and love has stayed the same. At the very least, it still smells that way.

The very nanosecond I opened the small pot of Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream, I rode a wave of nostalgia straight back to my …

With a wide variety of skincare cleaners, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or a bit confused when it comes to finding your perfect match. I recently tried the EGF Reactivator Pearl Cleanser – and fell in love instantly with its patented ingredients and simplicity.

The Pearl Cleanser is infused with Citric Acid and additional antioxidants and both, according to Skincareresourcecenter. com, aid in stimulating collagen production and protecting the skin against free radicals and additional “harmful environmental factors.” It’s gentle enough for sensitive skins, and it gently removes makeup and other …

We asked you if you could have any type of beauty expert (skin, hair, makeup artist, etc) cornered in an elevator for 30 minutes, what kind of expert would you want and what would you ask him or her?  Many of you had questions for a dermatologist so we brought in our resident dermatologist, Dr. Ellen Marmur to help.
What is the best skin care advice that you give to your patients?
My best skin care advice to my patients is to simply simplify! Know what skin does, how it works, and …

This winter has been the worst on record for my face. 14-20 inches of snow mixed with gusting winds that feel like they have some 200 horsepower is not something you want to subject your birthday suit to — as a result, I suspect that I may have ended up with windburn, which is a serious bitch (thanks, Mother Nature).
Therefore, I’ve had to resort to sensitive skin treatments, and one of the crown jewels during my search was the Sensitive Skin Line from Votre Vu Skincare.

Some shower gels are good enough to get “Lifetime Achievement Award” on their first impression, and Kathy Ireland’s Fresh Shower Gel (Green Tea & Aloe Vera; $11.99) may well be sudsing its way into the nominees list.

Last night, I attended an unveiling of two new products from one of my favorite cleansing brands: Biore. The new Steam Activated Cleanser aims to harness the pore-opening properties of steam in your shower, and the makeup removing towelettes is a great addition to your pocketbook and your eternal quest and zeal for picture purrfect skin.

(Sabrina from AOL, myself, and PJ Gach from BettyConfidential)
Honestly, I was thrilled to hear about the steam activated cleanser. I always clean my face in the shower (and according to Biore, about 60% of Americans …