One of the first and most oft-heard beauty “rules” I can think of is the one about bar soap, and how it’s horrible for your skin. Now, depending on your skin type, this rule may hold true for you—if you’re super-sensitive or super-dry, bar soap is likely one of those things you should probably steer [...]
Author Archives: Liz
Awesome Product Alert: Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo
November 6, 2012 – 5:09 pm
You know that thin, overplucked brows are SO not in right now, right? Right. Well, it goes without saying that not all of us are blessed with supermodel arches, a la Camilla Belle or Lily Collins. (I mean, I’m certainly not.) But just because you didn’t win the dark and voluptuous eyebrow genetics lottery doesn’t [...]
Fight Wrinkles with YonKa’s Latest
October 13, 2012 – 8:04 pm
Pretty much anything that makes me feel like I’m at a day spa when I’m not (and as you’d imagine … that’s most of the time, unfortunately) is golden, my book. YonKa skincare products comprise one of those “anythings.” If you’re among the many women who swear by their Phyto Contour eye cream, then you [...]
Beauty’s New ‘Gold’ Standard: Goldfaden MD
October 2, 2012 – 11:45 am
Exciting news for hyaluronic acid aficionados, scrub snobs and natural product enthusiasts (and everyone in pursuit of gorgeous, glowing skin, really): there’s a new “gold” standard when it comes to your favorite beauty formulations, and it comes to us courtesy of Goldfaden MD, who has introduced an amazing new line of antidotes for aging skin. [...]
Fall Beauty: 4 Things I’m Looking Forward to When The Temps Finally Cool Down
August 24, 2012 – 11:10 am
I love summer just as much as any native Southern Californian. (Go ahead and cue the jokes about yoga, hiking and kale. Bring it!). I mean, what’s not to love? Between the months of May and September, my weekends are packed with awesome LA activities like walking to my local Farmer’s Market, hitting up hotel [...]
Hampton Sun Knows Luxury Sun Care
July 17, 2012 – 4:46 pm
All right …now that we’re in the middle of July, the season of sunning is in full force. What does that mean to you? If you’re as pale as I am, I hope it means that you’re stimulating the economy with the frequent purchase of spray tans, because girlfriend, you’ve got NO business baking in [...]
Way to Glow: How to Get Glowy Skin Like Elizabeth Banks
June 5, 2012 – 3:16 pm
Working in the beauty business, I’m constantly hit up with questions from family and friends on the topics of skin care and makeup. One topic that comes up rather frequently? Radiant, glowy skin a la Elizabeth Banks at the MTV Movie Awards! Here are my best tips for achieving it! 1. Begin within. Taking excellent [...]
Christie Brinkley in Chicago the Musical
April 3, 2012 – 9:56 am
I’m a product of the 80s and have always harbored a serious obsession for models and beauty and fashion. So, as you can imagine, I’ve always had a soft spot for Christie Brinkley. I remember her CoverGirl ads like they were circulating yesterday, and from the looks of things, this woman has maintained her looks [...]
See Ya Later, Spots!
March 27, 2012 – 10:44 am
Whether you’re among the palest of the pale (like me!), dark-skinned or anywhere in between, chances are you’re concerned about pigmentation and dark spots. And whether hormones or sun damage is what’s to blame, you’re well aware that getting rid of these dark spots—particularly if you don’t want to use hydroquinone—isn’t exactly an easy task. [...]
DermStore EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Miller Beauty
March 16, 2012 – 11:53 am
Do you love fashion as much as you love beauty? If the answer’s “yes” then you’re going to love this: Nicole Miller (fashion designer extraordinaire, pictured above at the December 2011 premiere of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) just launched a skin care line, and it’s only available at DermStore! Right now, the line—dubbed [...]
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