With evidence revealing that many eye creams have the same characteristics as basic moisturizers, their high-ticket price gets called into question. Know the difference and get the most for your money.  I started trying to cover up my dark circles in middle school, surreptitiously blending nude-colored eye shadow (from my “play” make-up; I wasn’t allowed […]

1. Clean out your make-up bag. When makeup has expired, the color can change and go on blotchy. Even worse than that, it can harbor all sorts of bacteria that you don’t want near your face. As a general rule of thumb, toss mascaras and eyeliners after

When using samples that come in a foil packet, instead of tearing across the top, use a safety pin to pierce a hole in it. Only squeeze a little bit out at a time. When you’re through applying, store the packet in a Ziploc plastic bag and voila! Keep your sample fresh and you can […]

Skin Care regimens can quickly get complicated and confusing when using multiple products. Be sure you are not making one of the 5 common mistakes below! 1.) Forgetting about Your Neck Most people think of the face when you mention anti-aging products, but neglecting your neck is a sure-fire way to show your age before […]

First things first, what exactly makes a face moisturizer the absolute best face moisturizer? Maybe you’ve perused countless drugstores and makeup counters, browsing the plentiful amount of facial moisturizers that all claim to be the “very best” on the market. Some claim to provide better results, others claim to have acne-fighting antioxidants. How do you […]

This is a question we hear all of the time and our answer is always the same—Aaabsolutely you can! There are a lot of skin care companies that will disagree with us on this one and say you must use all the same products, but truthfully it’s because they want you to ditch your other […]

When it comes to your skin care products, do you need a dot, a dab or a dollop? Though we have all fallen prey to the old “more is better” adage from time to time, knowing the proper amount to use is the key to getting the best results! Want to know how much product […]

The manufacturer of Neocutis has updated the packaging of both Lumiere products to a new, more modern look. They have also slightly changed product names, resulting in a lot of confusion around these popular products. This post details the changes to both Neocutis Lumiere and Neocutis Lumiere Riche. First, don’t worry! The product formulas have […]

1. Sweat everyday. Unfortunately, sweating has gotten a bad reputation. Sweating does not cause acne. In fact, sweating is actually your body’s way of helping to keep your skin clean. Breaking a sweat once a day will make your skin glow, as exercise improves your circulation and oxygen levels and will result in a gorgeous […]

It doesn’t take much to notice that the area around the eye is the most delicate region on a person’s face. The skin around your eyes is thinner and vulnerable to outside forces, such as pollution and UV damage, so investing in a good eye cream to both soften and protect the eye area is […]