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For a long time now, I have always questioned the use of toners. What is its purpose? Is it necessary to put on before moisturizing? What can it do for my skin? This has been one of the most debated questions in skincare.

So why are toners often neglected in our daily skincare regimen? Well here’s a bit of background on toners. Toners are used after cleansing to keep the skin’s pH balanced and to protect the skin against bacteria which is great for acne prone skin. Toners make the skin feel clean and refresh. Toners are also known to tighten pores and removing excess traces of makeup. So far, toners sound great. Right?

So why the fuss? Are they really necessary? Some would say that it’s not for everyone. Toners are optimal for combination and/or oily skin. So people with mature, dry, and sensitive skin should just skip it. In today’s market, most cleansers are enough to properly cleanse the skin without the need of a toner. The last thing you want is to strip your skin of its natural oil. That will just increase oil production and worsen the problem. On the other hand, some might say that it is essential and loves the freshness that toners give after wearing a lot of makeup.  It soothes the skin, moisturizers, and some provide antioxidants which helps improve the overall health of the skin. Skin type shouldn’t be a determing factor.

I too have oily skin so a toner is included in my daily regimen and I like how it leaves my skin extra clean. Is it necessary? Probably not, but if you are satisfied with the extra clean feeling after using it, then by all means continue.  If you choose to use a toner, make sure to stay away from harsh astringents because they disturb the pH level and that just make your skin very oily. Look for toners that are gentle and alcohol free. Bliss Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner would be a good choice. It smooths, moisturizes, and provides antioxidant protection from environmental toxins. Talk about a triple threat.

Again if you love your toner and feel that it does improve your skin, then don’t stop using it. Truth is, I think this is a topic that will always be questionable.

What do you think? Are toners necessary?

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Hey everyone!

I hope you all had a great labor day weekend. I know I did. You’ve probably been waiting for my next beauty post. Well…Wait no longer.

Summer is coming to an end and people are still doing their  last minute traveling. I just picked my mom up from the airport yesterday at LAX and you wouldn’t believe the amount of people that were traveling. So, if you have travel plans, make sure to pack essential beauty products. Actually, ShuUemura is selling these cool cleansing oil set (Limited Edition) which is perfect for traveling. I bought a set myself and for my mom. We can’t stop raving about them.

The assorted cleansing beauty oil set is a two-in-one cleanser and makeup remover in Classic, Fresh, and A/O formulations. It’s very gentle and balances my skin. It doesn’t dry out my skin and it cleanses very well. This set is pretty small, about 1.7 oz each, so you should have no problem finding room in your travel bags. If you don’t plan on traveling, they make nice gifts too!

So, don’t neglect your beauty products wherever you go. This cleansing oil set makes it easy not to.

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The buzz in the beauty world is CVS, the largest US drugstore, is planning to open Beauty 360, a high end beauty store that is scheduled to launch by the end of this year. They will start in the east coast and gradually open beauty stores in the west coast. CVS “Beauty 360″ will carry 32 skincare and cosmetic lines and perfumes. The store will be staffed by trained beauty consultants that will analyse and recommend specific skin care products based on skin type.

The new store will be sized at around 3000 sq ft, about the size of Sephora. They are expected to compete with other skincare and cosmetic stores such as Bath & Body Works, Sephora, and Ulta.

I also hear that some of their products will be priced a little bit below department store prices in the hopes of attracting more customers.

I don’t shop at CVS for beauty products but these new plans is sparking my attention. I don’t know how this is going to play out but it sounds nice. There’s nothing wrong with an upgrade. So, I guess we will just have to wait and see. I wonder what brands they will be selling.

Does anyone know? What do you think of CVS new plans?

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I was at Target yesterday and I noticed that they sell Zeno. For people who are not familiar with Zeno, it is a device for acne. Zeno is a handheld acne treatment device with a tip that heats to a pre set temperature. When the tip is in direct contact with your pimple, it releases that heat on the pimple, and the pimple usually clears up within 24 to 48 hours. I have used this advice for my acne and it works. It’s a great treatment option for your acne when you get sporatic flare ups. The only problem is the price. It can cost up to $200 to own one of these. Well….not anymore.

Now, the good news is the creators of Zeno has come out with a new product called the Zeno Mini. It’s a 45 treatment count and gives the same results as the regular Zeno. The only difference is that it’s smaller and portable. It’s made to be portable so it can fit inside your jean pocket or your purse. Here’s another plus: The cost is $89. That’s half the price of the original.

You can find it at your local Target store in the skincare section or you can go to MyZeno.com for more info.

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I came across a new cleanser yesterday at the Origins store called A Perfect World Deep Cleanser with White Tea. It was just released this month and I decided to test it out for myself.  It’s formulated for skin that’s environmentally challenged. This foaming face wash is made with nature’s silver tipped white tea. The cleansing action of Palm, Coconut, and Oat Amino Acid deeps cleanses the skin. It detoxifies and free the skin from radicals that causes skin aging oxidation, dehydration, and irritation.

I was quite impressed with this dirt grabbing cleanser. It’s a creamy cleanser but it lathers up very well. It really left my skin clean and refreshed. It did a great job washing off my makeup and it has lovely scent too.

Great product and one I would definitely recommend.

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Want smooth, sexy legs? Then you’ll want to buy a shaving cream with a built in moisturizer. Now one may ask, “Where can I find one?” Well, a well known and popular shaving cream line, Whish products($24-$32), is known for achieving flawless skin and introduced their shaving cream line which promotes smooth, healthy, and ageless skin. This new shaving cream has been made especially for women needs for soft, healthy skin after shaving. Several celebrities like Katie Holmes, Jennifer Garner, and Brooke Shields have experience the effect of Whish.  With ingredients that are natural and includes essential oils, one can see that there is a difference from other shaving products. I’ve been using it on my legs for a while now and there is a difference. Leaves my legs very soft and smooth. Finally a product that brings out the beauty and health of your skin. Lovely smells too!

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There are 5 different flavors to choose from:

• Almond- Almond oil moisturizes your skin after you shave leaving your skin dry and irritated free.
• Blueberry Mint- Blueberry oil is antiaging giving your skin an ageless look. It also contains mint oil to soothe your sore muscles.
• Lemongrass- Lemongrass oil is toning. It soothes muscle aches, ease away stiff joints, and improves muscle tone.
• Papaya Coconut- It restores the skin. The coconut oil acts like a deep moisturizer leaving your skin soft all day and the papaya has a natural source of vitamin A & C keeping the skin radiant.
• Pomegranate- Pomegranate oil is rejuvenating. An antioxidant that repairs and rejuvenates the skin.

All 5 are great to try and will leaving your skin luxuriously smooth. What man wouldn’t love it?

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Burt’s Bees has a great new line for people who are worried about the aging process. The Naturally Ageless Collection smoothes away fine lines and wrinkles and firms the skin naturally. The products are filled with antioxidant-rich pomegranate which has been known to protect the hair and skin, and other natural ingredients to slow down the signs of aging.

The Collection comes with 4 products:

• Naturally Ageless Intensive Repairing Serum
• Naturally Ageless Line Diminishing Day Lotion
• Naturally Ageless Line Smoothing Eye Creme
• Naturally Ageless Skin Firming Night Creme

Intensive Repairing Serum promotes ageless skin. It targets fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and forehead. The antioxidant rich-pomegranate fights off the skin-damaging free radicals which diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by strengthening skin’s moisture barrier.

Line Diminishing Day Lotion targets fine lines and wrinkles during the day for soft, healthy, and ageless skin. The lotion is packed with antioxidant rich pomegranate to fight off free radicals during the day and decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Mexican wild yam extract in the formula helps to increase skin’s firmness.

Line Smoothing Eye Creme smoothes away lines and wrinkles around the eyes giving a naturally ageless eye area. This creme is packed with antioxidant rich pomegranate to fight off free radicals and diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The eye formula is also packed with magnolia extract to reduce the appearance of dark circles and horse chestnut extract which helps to reduce puffiness.

Skin Firming Night Creme firms the skin while you rest. This rich formula rehydrates the skin for firmer, ageless skin. The night creme is packed with antioxidant rich pomegranate to fight skin damaging free radicals. The formula also contains white birch bark to restore skin’s firmness and para cress to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

All of these products are around $25 which is a decent price for obtaining ageless skin. All Burt’s Bees products can be found at your local drugstore or at www.burtsbees.com

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Hello All!

For people who suffer from oily skin, you should check out this new product I am using for my face. Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque removes impurities from the skin surface, which helps reduce oily skin breakout. I’ve been using it for two weeks now and it is great. I definitely see a difference in my skin. Less breakouts is one of them. If you suffer from breakouts and/or have oily skin, it’s good to use a clay masque once or twice a week to refine the surface of your skin, thus improving your skin’s health. All it takes is 10 minutes to skin clarity.

So the refining masque includes:

• Kaolin and Bentonite clays to remove the excess oil on the face.
• Botanical extracts of Mallow, Arnica and Cucumber, plus Zinc Oxide to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
• Purifying Watercress, Lemon and Ivy to help revive dull skin.

Again, it’s a great masque for acne sufferers so check out the Dermalogica website and view other cool products from them. It is a little pricey. I bought mine for $32, but it’s worth it.

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Check this out! The makers of Juice Beauty will be launching a new USDA certified organic line. The Juice Beauty Organic Collection consist of a three piece regimen that is USDA certified organic. All of the products contains 95% organic ingredients which fulfills USDA guidelines for organic production, processing, and labeling standards. In two weeks, Juice Beauty new organic launch will be hitting Sephora stores nationwide.

Seems like Juice Beauty is stepping things up with an organic line, that’s natural and safe on the skin. Skin’s health is important and Juice Beauty recognizes that. There’s one thing that holds true: Juice taste better when freshly squeezed!
The new organic collection consists of:

• Organic Facial Wash
• Organic Facial Rejuvenating Mask
• Organic Facial Moisture Concentrate

I can’t wait to test it out.

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LaVanila is starting to become one of my favorite product brands. First the lip balms and now their body butter. Amazing!! This cream is made to renew, condition and hydrate the skin. The perfect antidote for dry skin. It’s made out of 100% pure shea and cocoa butter. It’s also infused with antioxidants such as goji berry, kakdu plum, and 30 essential vitamins and minerals. What I like about this product is that it’s all natural. Meaning that there’s no parabens, chemicals, or synthetic dyes. They have four kinds of this stuff:

• Pure Vanilla
• Vanilla Coconut (My Fav)
• Vanilla Blossom
• Vanilla Grapefruit

LaVanila makes some great moisturizers for the skin. Definitely recharges the skin’s health and beauty.

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I first found out about Tend Skin($20-$35) 3 years ago in a Glamour magazine and I have been using it ever since. Tend Skin is a solution for anyone who gets bumps from shaving, waxing, depilatory creams, and etc. It also prevents ingrown hairs too. I use it all the time around my bikini area and it’s great. I like that it’s not to harsh on the skin like other products. It has been a loyal friend for years and I haven’t found anything better than this. This stuff last for months and the price isn’t bad either. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who suffers from razor bumps. Wouldn’t it be nice to have smooth, healthy skin after shaving or waxing.

Overall great product! You can find it at Sephora or at their website. You could probably find one at your local beauty store. You just need to shop and look around for one.

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So here’s the big question. Does over the counter acne pills work or don’t work? I’ve been asking myself this question for years and I have been frightened to waste my money on them. So a couple of weeks ago, I marched into Sephora and bought this product I have been itching to try called Murad Pure Skin Clarifying Supplement Tablets. I’ve tried topical, prescription products in the past like Retin A and differin put I still get a breakout or two once in a while. It can be so frustrating. I said to myself, “you know what, it’s time to try a new approach with your skin.” So I looked into supplements that can help clear my acne and Murad seemed like the right fit.

Murad Pure Skin Clarifying Supplement Tablets claims to reduce breakouts by up to 55% in six weeks and that it will improve the overall health of the skin from the inside out. This product has B-complex and zinc which is known to help heal the skin, prevent clogged pores, and reduce inflammation. (Which attracted me to this product)

So here’s my review:

I’ve been using this product a little over two weeks now and I do see a little difference in my skin. My skin feels less oily. I still have a couple of my old breakouts on my face but I think they will go away if I continue to use this product. But so far I don’t see my face getting any worse and it feels cleaner, like my pores can breathe. I guess I’ll have to see when it’s six weeks.

The only downside I have is first the smell. It’s not that great. Secondly, you have to take this twice a day everyday. You must maintain the skincare regimen if you want to see results. It can be hard sometimes to remember to take a pill twice a day. Lastly, is the size of the pills. It’s pretty large and I hate when I take them because they sometimes get stuck in my throat. I try and drink a lot of water for it to go down. Sometimes it works, but most of the time it doesn’t.

It’s up to you if you want to take over the counter acne supplements and I see no harm in trying them out. I’ll keep everyone posted a month from now about my results.

See you tommorrow!

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Happy 4th of July everyone! I’ll be back tomorrow with some more great reviews on beauty products. Be safe, be careful and remember to protect yourself from the summer rays. Today is the day for barbeque’s, going to the beach, fireworks and just having fun. You’ll be spending a lot of time outside and the sun is at it’s worse in the middle of the day. So make sure, to lather up on sunscreen and try not to spend too much time outdoors. If you need tips or advice on great products to protect your skin’s health and beauty, then check out the skin and summer category on the right. There are some great products to protect your skin from the sun rays.
Ok all…….. See you tommorrow!!!!

So when I say “Hot Body Treatments”, I don’t mean it literally. You see, I have found some inexpensive, “Hot” products that will treat and pamper your skin. Here we go!

Oil of Olay is one of those products I can’t live without. I’ve use their products numerous times to moisturize my body and you can find their products at any drug store. They’re a great bargain. So, one way you can indulge into their products is to buy Olay Thermal Pedicure for feet. It saturates the feet and warms it up when it’s in contact with water keeping them relax. It’s an exfoliator too, which polishes away dry, cracked feet leaving it soft and smooth. I use this once in a while after a long day at work. It’s great to pamper your feet with and it’s inexpensive.

Johnson and Johnson is another great inexpensive product I use from time to time. They have a new product called Johnson’s Soft Oil Melt Away Stress Massaging Moisturizer. It’s great to use for the back, the legs, or any other body parts we won’t mention. The moisturizer has a fragrance blend of chammomile and lavender which is known to soothe the body and melt away stress. It very light, and non-greasy and it restores the skin to its original softness, and beauty.

If you really want to pamper your face, I would highly recommend Philosophy’s MicroDelivery Exfoliating Wash. I got a sample of this when I bought products from sephora and it’s lovely on my skin. It is a mild wash and exfoliator that cleanse the skin thoroughly. My face feels so soft and clean after using it. I like it because it’s not harsh on my face. It’s very gentle and it would be great for anyone who struggles with acne too. I pamper myself a few times a week with this stuff.

So, take some time out of the day to pamper yourself at home with these great products. Enjoy!

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