For a little extra attention at this year’s holiday party, try a little glimmer. Your hands will sparkle and entice as you reach for that glass of champagne if you add a little shimmer to your regular manicure.

Revlon Glimmer Gloss can be worn alone, in layers or simply brushed over your regular nail color for an added shine and dazzle. There are eight shimmering shades to choose from, one just right for your holiday look.

Finding the right skin care routine is a highly individual pursuit, one that is usually a matter of trial and error. One helpful advance is that cosmetic companies are paying attention to the latest in science and health news and products are increasingly improving as a result.

Almay, for instance, keeps products gentle and natural with an emphasis on being hypoallergenic. They also have managed to tailor and package products so that women can easily identify which product is right for their skin type.

Almay’s line of skincare products includes their 1-2-3 collections of 1. Cleanser, 2. Moisturizer and 3. Toner for a full skincare routine. They are available in different formulations for dry, oily or normal combination skin. Using natural ingredients such as cucumber, meadowsweet and grape seed extract they employ the latest discoveries about anti-oxidants and skin care.

Grape seed extract has even been shown to promote wound healing in scientific studies.

If you are like me, the drier and colder weather is already starting to take a toll on your skin in the form of dryness. If left unchecked, dry skin can become flaky, itchy and irritated with tiny cracks that allow even further drying of skin or irritation by everyday chemicals. It’s time to do something naturally good for your extra dry skin before the damage occurs.

The healing power of oatmeal soaks for dry skin has been known for over 400 years. AVEENO takes natural colloidal oatmeal and combines it with rich emollients to cleanse, soothe and moisturize. The oatmeal relieves the itch of dry skin and leaves behind a protective barrier to keep moisture in.

I recommend AVEEN0 Soothing Relief Bath Treatment or Skin Relief Body Wash to relieve dry skin and keep it healthy and moisturized all winter along.

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When I first heard the name Pan-Stik Makeup I immediately thought of the old-fashioned pancake style make up from the 40s and the heyday of Hollywood. After all it was Max Factor who invented pan cake makeup. When the shift in Hollywood went to color films, changes in the style of make up and its application became necessary. Soon the entire makeup-buying population was following the trend set by Max Factor.

But I needn’t have feared thick and heavy coverage that looked old-fashioned or worse; Max Factor is still the company that sets trends. Max Factor’s Pan-Stik is light and creamy with a silky matte finish. It is easily blendable with a fingertip but a damp sponge will create a professional foundation. It did a good job of evening out skin tones and didn’t seem to clog in pores or look thick.

I liked the portability of the Pan-Stik. It can’t break or spill out into your purse, it’s light and fits conveniently into even a small bag.

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