By Rodney Cutler Hair myths, you’ve heard them, you’ve believed them and you have even said them… but are they true? Here are a few of my favorites that I would like to address. Hair Myth #1: Your hair becomes immune to shampoo after excessive use. No, actually what happens is after using a particular [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Scrumptious Fall Skin Care
Here in sunny NorCal, the weather is just beginning to feel autumnal. To welcome the wind, rain, and chill, I’ve become a baking fiend, filling my house the aromas of pumpkin, cinnamon, and all the other delicious scents associated with fall. Yesterday, as I pulled warm pumpkin bread from my oven, I realized I should be giving my skin a scrumptious treat as well! Thanks to companies like Eminence and Peter Thomas Roth, fall skin care products are readily available to pamper your skin while offering a seasonal aromatic experience.
Lust-Worthy Halloween Lashes
Are you still missing that one part of your Halloween costume that will make the guys drool and others envious of your stylish ways? Two words: False Eyelashes. This secret weapon instantly pulls your entire look together, giving you that extra ‘umph’ you needed. Here are 3 falsies that will transform your ordinary costume idea [...]
Making Makeup Easier
Whether you’re a makeup novice or a seasoned professional, sometimes makeup application can go awry. You may not think there’s anything that can help ease your application dilemmas, but there are many products created simply to simplify your makeup application! From products that clean up crooked eyeliner to unique application tools, there’s a treasure trove of helpful makeup cosmetics beyond run-of-the-mill lipsticks and eyelash curlers.
Longer Lashes, No Prescription Necessary!
Fake eyelashes are a pain. Inevitably, every time I apply them, one eye comes out perfect and the other … not so much. (When it comes to my eyes I do not enjoy an asymmetrical look.) A while back I looked into getting longer, fuller lashes with a prescription—but once I learned of all the [...]
Wonder Why Shampoos Never Work?
Sometimes I find myself experiencing sticker shock when it comes to hair care products—shampoo specifically. Being in the beauty business, I know not to use the cheapie stuff found in the dispensers at the gym. But I also know better than to shell out an inordinate amount of cash for a product that tells me [...]
DermStore’s Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway
If you don’t already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. To help spread the love, we’ve created the Breast Cancer Awareness boutique filled with fabulous, limited edition beauty products that all give back in hopes of finding the cure. Each year, over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. If it’s detected early, the [...]
Dermstore’s Pink Passion
By Kayte Curtis There are so many reasons to appreciate fall – Dark lipsticks, glitzy bronzers, bold statement shadows, and Glee’s Britney Spears episode. Most of all, fall is a time to flaunt our best pink-toned cheeks and fashion apparel in observation of breast cancer awareness month. Join Dermstore in celebrating throughout the month of [...]
The Difference Between Natural and Organic Skin Care
One of the best ways to “go green” is to ensure that your skin care products are formulated with natural or organic ingredients. Many beauty brands work hard to use sustainably grown ingredients that improve the health of your skin while maintaining the health of the earth. However, the line between natural and organic skin care can be a bit fuzzy, leaving consumers wondering what type of product they’ve purchased.
Taboo Topic: Postpartum Depression
By Jenna This week, a horrific tragedy hit very close to home and has left many completely heartbroken. I feel that the best way to deal with a tragedy is to help others and offer information to help spread awareness on the issue—and that’s why I’m dedicating this blog post to postpartum depression. Shockingly, a [...]

























