Monthly Archives: May 2012

Which is Better: Olay Professional Pro-X or the New Olay Superstructure?

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Although I’ve reviewed both Olay Professional Pro-X SPF 30 and Olay Regenerist in the past, a reader’s recent letter inspired me to give it another look.  Check it out: Dear Nicki, Firstly thanks for your efforts on skin care. Based on your reviews and some of my own homework I am now using the Olay Pro-X Age Repair lotion SPF 30 as my daily moisturiser.  It’s great. Only problem is the price (on Amazon) has doubled since I last ordered it. I now find Olay Regenerist Superstructure Cream SPF30 has come onto the market, at... read more

Want to Look More Attractive? Eat a Carrot – Seriously!

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Sometimes there are studies that make you go “Whaaa?”  For me, that occurred recently when I read a March 2011 report from Evolution and Human Behavior claiming that found consuming carrots and tomatoes increased the attractiveness of 51 Caucasian patients. Why Pigmentation from Carrots is More Attractive than a Tan from UV Light As study leader Dr Ian Stephen, Ph.D. of the School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus tells Science Daily: “Most people think the best way to improve skin colour is to get a... read more

How Elizabeth Hurley Looks So Young: Secrets from Sandy Linter, Hollywood Makeup Artist

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Recently, I had the amazing opportunity to interview Sandy Linter, the celebrity makeup artist to numerous beauties, including Elizabeth Hurley, Bette Midler, Suze Orman, and Cheryl Tiegs.  Ms. Linter is also Lancome’s Beauty at Every Age Expert, who teams with the product development teams and serves as an ambassador for the brand, sharing skincare and makeup expertise with women across the country.  Recently, she teamed up with beauty editor and More magazine editor Lois Joy Johnson to produce the bestseller The Makeup Wakeup:... read more

When is the Best Time to Use Each Skin Care Ingredient?

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Dear Nicki, When is it the best time to apply different types of skincare ingredients? I am confused. I’ve been using vitamin C, vitamin E, retinoids, and peptides. Please help!” -Confused Dear Confused, There are two issues at play here. The first is that you want to stagger your ingredients around UV exposure. Some ingredients are best for day, such as antioxidants vitamins C and E, because they boost sunscreen protection. Other ingredients should be reserved for night, like retinoids or alpha hydroxy acids, because they can... read more

Should Asians Get Eyelid Surgery?: All About the Fastest-Growing Cosmetic Surgery Worldwide

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[Photo:  Jamie Chung, actress seen in The Hangover Part II, out today.  I have no idea if she's had blepharoplasty or not, but she is beautiful, either way!] As reported on CNN on Monday, as China is rapidly industrializing, growing numbers of Chinese men and women are traveling to Korea to get blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, to make their eyes appear larger.  The procedure, which takes approximately 30 minutes, is the most common cosmetic surgery amongst Asians in the U.S., amounting to 47 percent of all plastic surgeries amongst... read more

Product Review: Supergoop! SPF 30 Sunscreen Wipes

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Not only is it hard to do the right thing, but sometimes it’s downright impractical.  For instance, when it comes to sunscreen, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends that sunscreen be applied 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure, followed by one application 15 to 30 minutes after the sun exposure begins, with further applications after swimming, sweating, and rubbing.  That’s a whole lot of time and attention you have to pay to sunscreen during that special weekend at the beach. Luckily, the smart folks at Supergoop!... read more

The Product That Saved My Hair: Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense

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As any medical student will tell you, the schedule demands sacrifices in other areas of your life.  Most students go out less, some give up hobbies, others give up life outside of school entirely.  (I’ve even met one ultra-dedicated student who told her mother she was done calling her long-distance for the remainder of a semester.)  As for me, I definitely learned to cut corners when it comes to grooming.  Unfortunately for my poor hair, this means that I have gotten – and not maintained – highlights; gone without... read more

The 6 Grooming Habits that Make a Man Undateable – and Other Bookmark-Worthy Links

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As a beauty blogger, one of my favorite things to do in my spare time is to read — whether it be books, magazines, newspapers, or other blogs, reading just always seems to spark ideas for new material, even if it’s completely unrelated to beauty products or dermatology.  Today I had a more elaborate post planned, but I got pretty sick later in the day, so I decided to share some of the great links I’ve had bookmarked with my readers instead.  I hope you enjoy them!  And PS, I should be back in working order tomorrow, so... read more