Product Review: stila Perfecting Concealer and Pressed Powder

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At the request of some readers, I decided to go ahead and review more cosmetics.    Two I have recently been asked to review are stila Perfecting Concealer ($22.00, Amazon.com) and stila Pressed Powder ($28.00, Amazon.com).  Both claim to keep a control on shine, while disguising your noticeable flaws.  But are they really effective?  Read on… A very good concealer stila Perfecting Concealer contains high concentrations of hydrogenated polyisobutene and talc, giving the formula a thickened consistency.  Talc is the softest... read more

5 Ingredients for Your Most Beautiful Hair

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1. Biotin for hair growth and strength. According to a review in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1-2 mg of biotin daily for 2 months has anecdotal clinical support may be worth consideration for supporting hair growth. However, the article also advises that excessive intakes of nutritional supplements are not recommended. Biotin deficiency is reported to cause dermatitis and hair loss, although most patients with relatively healthy, balanced diets do not have such a deficiency. As a result, it is advisable to take biotin... read more