Shop under $15: Flawless Foundations March 18th, 2010 By

Flawless Foundation under $15

Flawless Foundation under $15

We’ve all felt guilty after leaving the makeup counter with an empty wallet and only an item or two to show for it. This doesn’t have to happen anymore! Drug store makeup can be just as great as brand name makeup, and it won’t break the bank.  Here are a few great foundations I’d recommend, and they’re all under $15.00!

At prices like these, you can buy 2 shades to blend and customize coverage just like the pros.  Who knows, instead of spending $50 bucks a pop at the department store, you could find your dream foundation that’s exactly the right color.

1. Creamy, dreamy, and such a delight, Maybelline Dream Mousse Foundations are all you need for smooth foundation coverage that doesn’t feel caked on or heavy.

2. Find it impossible to match your skin tone? L’Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder promises to blend in perfectly so you get a flawless, natural look.

3. Prefer natural mineral foundations? This Neutrogena Mineral Sheers are hypoallergenic and perfect for sensitive skin.

4. I don’t use foundation unless it’s a special event, but I do like a good tinted moisturizer for daily coverage. Covergirl Smoothers Tinted Moisture is a nice amount of coverage for evening out your skin tone, and the bonus factor is that it has SPF 15.

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3 Ways to Fight Aging Right Now March 13th, 2010 By

Sunscreen – We all know that prolonged sun exposure can rapidly accelerate the skin’s aging process. One of the best means of defense is a skin system with products that offer great SPF protection. Many sunscreen products now come with the added benefits of anti-aging ingredients or additional coverage.

Anti-Aging products with sunscreen

Anti-Aging Products with Sunscreen

1. Neutrogena Age Shield Face Sunblock SPF 90, $10.99 at Target
Boasts an amazing price tag and a sheer (read: no icky white streaks), fragrance-free moisturizing formula that combats skin-aging free radicals.

2. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20,$42 at Nordstrom
Your makeup can now do double duty! This tinted moisturizer shields skin from harmful UVB and UVA rays and hides flaws with lightweight, natural coverage all in one shot.

3. Shiseido Daytime Protective Cream SPF15, $221.95 at Cosmetic America
If you’ve got a little more change to spare, then try this luxe solution that promises to accentuate the positive (resilience and radiance) while reducing the negative (wrinkles, sagging, cellular damage and dryness).

Eye Cream - Don’t let pesky crows feet, dark circles, or wrinkles add years to your appearance. Fight back with a few key products specially formulated for this delicate area.

Anti-aging Eye Creams

Anti-Aging Eye Creams

1. Burt’s Bees Naturally Ageless Eye Cream, $24.97 at Overstock.com
This emulsion is packed with natural ingredients like pomegranate and magnolia extract to aid in de-stressing tired looking eyes.

2. Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex, $41.99 at Dermadoctor.com
The OlayPro-X line has won rave reviews and been proven to soften the skin, diminish the look of fine lines and lighten dark circles.

3. Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Eye Cream, $99 at BeautyEncounter.com
Your “no surgery required” eye lift solution helps strengthen the skin for a more firm appearance.

Face Serum – A little face firming serum now may be the way to prevent a nip/tuck situation later. Preserve your skin’s elasticity and suppleness with potent serums that lift, firm and hydrate.

Face saving anti-aging serums

Anti-Aging Serums

1. Avon Liiv Botanicals Vitalizing Face Serum, $17 at Avon
A budget friendly serum that guarantees visible improvements after just one application!

2. Sea Chi Organics Re-Hydrating Facial Serum, $69 at Nimli.com
Offers an organic solution to combat dryness and wrinkling around the neck, eyes and mouth.

3. La Mer Lifting Face Serum, $440 at Nordstrom
Restore and renew while you sleep! The La Mer brand has been a favorite among the celebrity set for years.

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Beauty Talk: Top Eye Creams Revealed! February 3rd, 2010 By

Origins GinZing Eye Cream

Origins GinZing Eye Cream

We could all use a little (or a lot!) more sleep, but we don’t have to look like it.  Dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles around our eyes age us.  We’ve found some of the best eye creams to relieve those tired eyes, including some great options for women in their twenties and thirties who don’t have wrinkles yet and would like to keep it that way.  After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Caudalie Lifting Eye Serum

This serum tightens the eye area alleviating droopiness and lessening puffiness.  A great product to pair with a moisturizing SPF concealer for day or a heavier eye cream at night.  The natural formula makes it a grea choice for people with allergies.

Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Eye Cream

Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Eye Cream

Neutrogena Ageless Essential Eye Cream

Neutrogena’s Ageless eye cream is a steal at $15.  Your skin will drink up the moisture and you don’t have to be afraid to use it regularly morning and night since buying a replacement tube won’t break the bank.

Olay Total Effects Eye Transforming Cream

Olay’s Total Effects eye cream, another bargain option, has a hint of shimmer to brighten the area under eyes.  This formula is great for wrinkle prevention on young skin applied under concealer.  It will brighten the undereye area and treat dryness on wrinkle-free skin.  Be sure  to check out one of the other eye creams if you already have many fine lines.  The shimmer will settle into them making them more noticeable.

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

This popular product de-puffs and moisturizes in a light, whipped cream that won’t irritate the eye area.  The product has a beige color that is imperceptible on skin and no shimmer which means it is a great choice for treating fine lines.  If you’ve tried other creams and found them to be too heavy on your skin, try Origins GinZing!

Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream

Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream

Dr. Hauschka Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream

Dr. Hauschka’s Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream is light, moisturizing, and paraben-free.  A great choice for oily skin in need of some extra pampering in the eye area.  The natural ingredients mean less irritation for even the most sensitive eyes.

Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32

If you don’t apply sunscreen all over your face, every day, you are letting the sun age you. Considering how delicate the eye area is, I am surprised that SPF is so uncommon in eye creams.  Shiseido’s eye cream offers SPF 32 protection.  This is one cream that will prevent fine lines and wrinkles!

Keep your skin protected from the sun whether you choose an eye cream with SPF or not.  Layer SPF concealer or foundation over your moisturizer or pick a moisturizer with SPF (Neutrogena has some great, affordable options)!

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Top 5 Moisturizers October 7th, 2009 By

I have sensitive skin and suffer from adult acne (yay me!), but these moisturizers make it easy to get clear, beautiful, hydrated skin. Most of them contain an SPF, and there should be a product for every girl’s price range!

Kanebo Dew SPF 25

Kanebo Dew SPF 25

Kanebo Dew This is my Cadillac of face creams. It’s incredibly light while being remarkably hydrating. Never greasy, never oily, never heavy. I put it on and it disappears into my skin. All that’s left is an invisible layer of SPF 25, which is really the minimum that we should have on our skin, ladies. This incredible product does come at a cost – it’s usually anywhere from $60 – $70 for a bottle, but well worth it.

Life Without Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 25

Life Without Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 25

Life Without Wrinkles Seems it’s never too soon to start worrying about wrinkles. Especially with pollution and a diminishing ozone layer, we are particularly prone to premature pruning. One of my top choices to preserve a more youthful appearance? iQ Derma’s Life Without Wrinkles. Yes, the name is a bit much, but the product is amazing. Lightweight, moisturizing and containing ingredients that freeze fine lines in their tracks. And at $25, it’s steep but not impossible.

Oil of Olay Complete (for sensitive skin) SPF 15

Oil of Olay Complete (for sensitive skin) SPF 15

Oil of Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion I’m not kidding. Oil of Olay is still one of the best moisturizers on the market, and at around $10 a bottle, everyone can afford this fab face cream. I buy the sensitive skin version, and I’ve had nary a breakout. The SPF keeps my face protected, and I never look greasy and my makeup doesn’t run. My only complaint is the low SPF. I’d like to see a little more sun protection.

Shiseido The Skincare Day Essential Moisturizer SPF 10

Shiseido The Skincare Day Essential Moisturizer SPF 10

Shiseido The Skincare Day Essential Moisturizer Shiseido has been the old standby for women around the world – and it continues to perform. An absolutely fantastic moisturizer, it blends instantly, feels amazingly light, and always leaves my skin looking radiant. Unfortunately, for the $35-$40 price tag, I’d like to see Shiseido add a lot more SPF. 10 just doesn’t do the job. However, if you are used to wearing an SPF over your daily moisturizer, anyway, then this is definitely a good way to go.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cream

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cream

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Cream Yep, it’s another wonderful drugstore face cream! Don’t knock a product just because it doesn’t come from a department store. Often the drugstore brands have far more money to spend on R&D, and are therefore able to produce a higher-quality product. So, that said, check out the Healthy Skin line from Neutrogena. The Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish cream helps ladies like me, who are troubled by both these afflictions, and at around $13, it’s definitely worth a try to see how it treats you. Big problem? No sun protection. Add your own SPF cream and enjoy!

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