Archive for the ‘Skincare’ Category

Banish Acne: Skin Care Tips For Your Fight Against Acne

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington

After reading Lauren and Michelle’s blog posts about acne and how to fight it, it got me thinking about my lunchtime ritual at the gym. This increase in fitness has been an increase in breakouts. Suited with the knowledge from my partners in crime I’m ready to knockout this acne by updating my gym bag [...]

Skin Care Tips: BACNE 101

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Bacne is a slang term commonly used to describe acne breakouts on your back. Due to the large amount of oil secretions, the back is a prime albeit embarrassing spot for acne to appear. Think about it — your back is probably 5-6 times the size of your face. The likelihood of you getting a [...]

An Acne Routine Anyone Can Master

Friday, August 14th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno

Skin Care Tips: In the spirit of back to school I thought I would tackle a subject that many of us have dealt with since middle school and some still struggle with it post college graduation! You know what I’m talking about pizza face! Don’t worry, I’m not here to lecture you on the ABCs of [...]

Primers – Your New Best Friend for Makeup Application

Thursday, August 13th, 2009 by Guest Blogger

If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering where did this priming phenomenon come from? A few years ago, all we had was moisturizer to prep our skin and now all of a sudden, primers are a must before makeup application. I was a little wary at first, thinking the ladies (and men now too!) were [...]

Boob Tube: Truth vs Tabloid?

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno

After reading all the latest press on Mama Mio’s Boob Tube  it got me thinking, is this the celebrity skin cream dreams are made of?  Is it really “the miracle cream for tired breasts?” I had to know more, my mission: to separate the truth from the tabloids.  The Tabloids: Daily Express: – “Called Boob [...]

Beauty Products: Size Really Does Matter

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 by New York Socialite/Fashionista - Lauren Salerno

Thought applying large amounts of your beauty products was a good thing? Think again. When it comes to beauty product portions less is more, unless it’s sunscreen and then more is a must! So I’ve created a foolproof beauty key so you know exactly how much of your skin care, makeup, hair care and body [...]

Lisa Hoffman- Stress Fighter and Body Beauty Helper

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Before I start my first step of beauty therapy, I have a confession to make – I love the “Hoff”! No, not David Hasselhoff – I’m talking about Lisa Hoffman and her amazing skincare line.  Like Bay-Watch in the 90’s, her products have a devout loyal following desperate to show off their beautiful skin. The [...]

Kinerase: Award Winner

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 by LA Scenester - Marissa Harrington

  I finally reached the bottom of my moisturizer and have decided (based upon those lovely expression lines) that I must find a product that smoothes away these creepers.  I browsed glow.com and found plenty of positive feedback on celebrity favorite Kinerase. Here are the top 3 reasons why Kinerase deserves my attention: 1. Kinetin: [...]

Cellex-C A Health & Beauty Lifesaver

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

Is health & beauty important to you? I say forget milk! A daily dose of Vitamin C does your skin and body good. Cellex-C, known for their revolutionary approach to skincare with a patented complex that delivers topical Vitamin C, is a lifesaver. Daily application results in the appearance of firmer, younger-looking skin. Although we’ve [...]

Beauty Products and Makeup Tips for Traveling Light

Friday, July 17th, 2009 by Spa and Skin Girl - Michelle Olsen

The dilemma- you want to look your best on vacation but need room in your luggage for the million shoes you packed. Here’s a list of beauty products and makeup tips that are easy to execute, barely take up space and will bring out your natural beauty while traveling. Remember, less is more when it [...]