I may be a little late to the game, but I'm still mourning the passing of summer. As the weather goes through some schizophrenic swings trying to find its new personality, I'm busy preparing myself - and my beauty routine - for chillier days ahead. Here are some tips to stop living in the (sunny) past and ease into winter with glowingly beautiful ( Read more... )

Even though I'm not in school anymore, I still get a twinge of excitement & anticipation at the first hint of fall -- the thrill (and anxiety) of a new beginning, the potential for reinvention, improvement and progress...I always approached a new school year with a feeling of both sadness (goodbye, lazy days of summer!) and wonder, curious to see ( Read more... )

Got a friend/lover/brother/hubby who could use a little help in the skincare department? Or are you a guy looking to adjust your skincare regimen for warmer weather? Men tend to want a simpler routine, so fussing around with summer-specific skin products and loading up on sunscreen might not be top priority. But not to worry -- a few changes it's ( Read more... )

We all have some hard-to-break habits, but when it comes to our skin, one bad habit can have far-reaching effects. For instance, I still regret some of the popping and picking I did in high school, looking for a short-term fix for pimples. A few telltale spots remind me of the long-term pitfalls of (literally) taking matters into my own hands!

Most ( Read more... )

Lately I've been waking up feeling like I got run over by a steamroller in the night. No matter how much sleep I get, I don't seem to feel energized when I first get up. And my skin is showing it--whereas just a few weeks ago I was sleeping less but glowing more, the past few days I've noticed pesky dark circles, dull skin and dryness. Call it the ( Read more... )

I've never been much of a snow bunny. I'm more of a tropics girl -- give me a warm beach and a sarong and I'm good to go. The last time I skiied, I was 15 and felt like Goofy tumbling down the mountain. I do, however, love snowboarding. My dad (quite the adventurer) taught me when I was 16, and for the duration of my teenage years I'd spend a few ( Read more... )

With products promising to deliver the fountain of youth, is the temptation of flashy ads and fancy bottles too tough for you to resist? Is a beauty product on sale even more enticing? Instead of littering your bathroom counter and beauty bag with unnecessary products, learn how to streamline your skin care; it will help to save you time and money ( Read more... )

 Alright, back with the tips! Read on to find out more good habits to make a regular part of your routine.

1. Anti-aging for eyes Protecting the skin against sun damage and environmental aging is part of many beauty routines these days, but what about the eyes? Using a specific eye cream with SPF is important. That’s because the skin around the ( Read more... )

 The key to having great skin begins with some daily devotion - to a skincare routine, that is. Adopt these healthy habits and get beautiful skin in no time.

1. Take it off every night
Do you often wake up to raccoon eyes and yesterday’s makeup? From now on, make your #1 skincare priority a commitment to cleanse the face each night before bed - no ( Read more... )