Monthly Archives: November 2009

Tried and True

I’ve tried lots of different products to fill in my light, sparse brows.  From pencils that fill in gaps to gels that darken my hairs, I was never picky as long as they looked like they were there, until I discovered something different, Talika Eyebrow Extender.  Now, there’s no turning back.

When I was first introduced to the product I didn’t believe it’s claims.  It actually extends your eyebrows and creates hair, well kind of.  It’s a gel that contains microscopic fibers that actually cling onto your eyebrows giving them a fuller and thicker appearance.  I comes in several different shades to match your hair color.  

I use dark brown and swipe it over each brow when I’m doing my makeup and and it really does boost my brows for the night.  As soon as I wash my face they’re back to normal.  

You can get the Talika Eyebrow Extender for $35 here.

 

Mr. Beckham’s New Look

It seems that one of People‘s sexiest men alive, David Beckham, is pulling a Rihanna! The soccer stud was recently spotted court side at a LA Lakers game cheering the team on with an edgy new lock look.  The mohawk-like cut goes down the back of his head in the same style as the front.  As shocked as I was to see the new ‘do, I still have one word to describe him: gorgeous.  

You’re How Old?

Out at a bar the other night I over heard a group of guys commenting on how “hot” their cocktail waitress was, but found myself stunned when I heard one of them say, “Yea, but did you look at her neck? She’s old.”  And he continued to fill his friends in on his secret, which was to look at a woman’s neck and not just her face to identify her true age.  Let’s just say I was thoroughly impressed.

It’s true.  Most women pay so much attention to their faces that they tend to neglect other areas of their body that show their age or make them appear even older.  Trust me ladies, three areas not to be ignored are your neck, chest and hands.  Here are some suggestions on how to keep them looking young:

Neck

Signs of aging tend to appear quickly on the neck because the skin is very thin with little sebaceous oil glands and natural moisture.  Look at your neck like an extension of your face and bring your moisturizers down into it.  You can also try 3Lab Perfect Neck Cream, which is a super hydrating, firming cream that helps fight the signs of aging. 

Chest

Like your neck, the skin on your chest is super thin and very susceptible to sun damage.  PCA makes professional products that you can use at home that work wonders on hyperpigmentation.  Their Phaze 13 Pigmentation Gel contains hydroquinone, which lightens sun spots over time.  I used it twice a day on my face and chest. To aid in firmness, try Sampar Lift Me Up Bust Cream.  It contains wheat proteins, horse chestnut extracts and vitamins that’ll restore the fine lines.  Take this one down from your upper chest into your bust for an added lift where it counts!  

Hands

The skin on the back of your hands is so delicate because there’s no fat underneath it, which is the reason why you can see your veins right through them.  Since on average, Americans wash their hands about 8 times per day, you can start protecting them with your hand wash.  I like Nature’s Gate Pomegranate Sunflower Velvet Moisture Liquid Soap because it’s super moisturizing and has antioxidants in it to aid in anti-aging protection. You should also use a moisturizer with antioxidants and skin brightening ingredients in it.  A great one, Hands Perfection Complete Day Cream.  Once a week, give them a little facial and treat them to a mask like Zia Natural Skincare Oceanic Clay Rejuvenating Mask.  

 

 

My BetterCT Segment

This past Wednesday I traveled up to Hartford, CT to discuss the benefits of botanicals in beauty products on BetterCT. My contributer, Michelle, came along for support and we started our morning at 5:30 am each with a cup of black hazel nut coffee.  As we pulled up to the studio, we found ourselves pleasantly surprised by the massive modernized building that seemed to be in the middle of nowhere (much different from NYC).  

Before I knew it I was in front of the cameras and ready to roll.  I found myself educating a small live audience of older women who were intrigued by the products that laid before them along with all of CT.  In case you don’t know, botanicals such as plant and flower extracts and oils are widely used in beauty products to help fight against aging, acne and other skin conditions and some are also very moisturizing.  

I featured some of the latest products on the market including different botanicals that target different skin care needs.  The picks: Decleor Hydra Floral Collection, KohGenDo Macro Vintage Stretch Eye Sheets, Philosophy the Supernatural Lit from Within Cream Blush, Ahava Mineral Botanic Velvet Cream Body Wash, Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo and Conditioner and Leonor Greyl Masque de Jasmin.

Click here to out the segment.

 

Korres Give Away Winners

Congratulations to BeautySweetSpot readers Elena, Michelle and Quinn for winning the Korres Travel Sets from LockandMane.com! The ladies all shared their favorite hair product and reasons why they love them.  Since I haven’t tried these products, I did some research to see what they’re all about.  Here’s the scoop:

Aveda Damage Ready Intensive Restructuring Treatment, $26, is made up of a cocktail of natural, moisturizing ingredients including jojoba oil that penetrates into the hair shaft and seals in moisture.  Used once a week, it claims to strengthen dry and damaged hair from within.  

 

 

Korres Yucca Soft Shine Wax, $17.50, offers flexible styling with moderate hold.  Yucca extract, the main ingredient, allows for elasticity.

 

 

 

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55, a twenty minute treatment for dry and damaged hair that’s loaded with Ojon oil, a beauty secret of the Tawira Indian tribe. It promises to improve the condition in just one use. 

 

 

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