Posted in ANEW, Avon, Beauty on a Budget, Eyecare, News, Puffy eyes on August 26th, 2006

Avon has added to their amazingly effective ANEW Clinical line with two new products.
ANEW Clinical Eye Lift is a dual treatment that comes with a gel for upper eyes and a cream for under the eyes. The results are these:
Upper Eye Gel
After 1 Week: 91% of women said the eyelid area looked and felt firmer.
After 4 Weeks: Helps reduce sagging and drooping.
Under Eye Cream
After 1 Week: 87% of women saw less puffiness.
After 4 Weeks: Visibly reduces dark circles and crepiness.
They also introduced ANEW Clinical Advanced Retexturing Peel which they say is superior to a professional 35% glycolic peel with 100% of women using it seeing improvement in texture, clarity, clogged pores and sun damage.
Avon is introducing these two products and offering them together as a package with a free light-up mirror as a bonus gift. Currently selling for $42 for the 3-pc set.
Posted in Beauty on a Budget, Frizzy hair, Hair care, Straight hair, Time management on August 25th, 2006
With the straight hair styles now in fashion, many women are resorting to high temperature, high air-volume hair-dryers and flat irons. But the stress all that heat and pulling causes can make hair brittle and dry.
The great thing about today’s styles is that anything goes. It’s fun to change your hairstyle to suit the weather and also to give your hair a break from all those harsh products.
If your hair is wavy you can let it air-dry naturally. Use a good leave-in conditioner to keep the frizzies under control and make it look shiny and fresh. Even if your hair is straight you can scrunch it with mousse and give it that sexy, tousled and curly look. On hot or rainy days, pull longer hair up into a bun or a twist while it is still wet. An updo is a classic look for the office. It will dry through the day and when you take it out of the clips or pins, it will have voluminous waves that will look natural and healthy.
Play and experiment with your hair until you find the no-fuss way that works for you. You will shave a few minutes off your morning grooming routine and enjoy the change in your usual look.
Posted in Almay, Beauty on a Budget, Facial scrubs, Facials, Skin care on August 24th, 2006

Almay’s new 15 Minute Facial is an exfoliant scrub, a moisturizer and a facial mask all in one. Get the benefits of a total facial in only 15 minutes.
The product is first applied to damp skin in circular motions like a scrub, cleansing clogged pores and exfoliating dead skin cells. Then instead of washing it off, let the product set on the face for 10-15 minutes and it becomes a facial mask. The product is then rinsed off with warm water.
15 Minute Facial is hypoallergenic. It retails for about $6.99, which is a great price for a total facial.
Posted in Beauty on a Budget, Cleansing, Facial toners, Make up techniques, Skin care on August 23rd, 2006

Why use a toner? A toner is a great last step in your cleansing routine. A toner will remove any dead skin cells and residue from your cleansing products. It restores the Ph balance of your skin and makes it ready for your next step, moisturizers and make-up.
It is important to use a toner that is right for your skin type. If you have delicate skin you can use a mild preparation that refreshes and restores the acid balance. These products are often made from natural ingredients, rosewater, rosemary or lemon juice. An astringent toner will shrink pores and remove excess oil. These toners can be drying so only use them if you have oily skin.
A toner will leave your skin feeling refreshed. You can even use a toner in between your regular cleansing routines for an on-the-spot clean and fresh feeling. Toners are generally applied with a cotton ball or sponge wiped over the face and do not need to be rinsed off.
Make the toner a part of your daily routine and feel the results!