As I sat down to put my make-up on the other day, I noticed horrible bags under my eyes. I’m kind of hoping I caught myself at a bad angle, that the play of light and shadow from my bedroom window was accentuating my flaws and they’re not really that bad. Regardless, they were there, extra luggage on my face, baggage that says I’m overtired and getting old. Screw that! So I did a little research and was pleasantly surprised…
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Short on cash? Looking for the best bang-for-your-buck skin care products? Great skin doesn’t have to break the bank and the upside is that you can start with these and then add more as your pocketbook allows. Cleanser – This goes without saying. If your face isn’t clean, it won’t look good. The best all-around cleanser is Dr. Denese Exfoclean Cleanser and at $19, it’s a steal. One bottle will last you at least 6 months. Vitamin C Serum -…
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One of the less well publicized side affects of having babies is the “mask of pregnancy.” For me, this mask means that I now have darker skin on my upper lip. If I spend a half hour in the sun, this “mask” (affectionately called a man-stache) is even more pronounced. I am, of course, incredibly self-conscious about this hyperpigmentation. Until recently, I didn’t know what to do about it, except cake on foundation and recheck at every opportunity. Enter SkinCeuticals…
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