The 5 Most Fascinating Dermatologist Interviews Ever

As a beauty blogger, I’m blessed not only to talk to amazingly informed readers and reps from some prestigious skin care/hair care/beauty brands, but also to talk to dermatologists.  Here are 5 of the best tips I’ve gotten from my interviews in the past: Dr. Cynthia Bailey, M.D.  [Complete interview with Dr. Bailey] “If you have stubborn pimples and a scaly red skin on your face and upper body, try a medicated cleanser with 2% pyrithione zinc.  You may have a yeast germ called Pityrosporum, which lives in our pores... read more

philosophy® Miracle Worker® Dark Spot Corrector

I really, really like philosophy® products.  They’re usually good to great in efficacy, typically feature a revolutionary ingredients, and the packaging!  Oh, how I love their wise, witty, anecdotal packaging.  But I digress. philosophy® Miracle Worker® Dark Spot Corrector is no exception to the “Love it” rule. First of all, it features two of my all-time favorite ingredients, vitamins C and E, in not only high concentration, but unique concentration.   As long-time readers of my blog know, vitamins C and E work as... read more

FutureDerm Giveaway Question #002: What’s the Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Gotten?

Today’s question: What’s the Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Gotten? Tell me!  You’ll be entered to win a full-size set of John Frieda Frizz-Ease products, including John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner and the Frizz-Ease Original Strength Serum! One question will be asked per day until August 31, 2011.  On August 31, 2011 at noon EST, the winner will be chosen from random number generation of all entries received on questions August 9-30, 2011.  Maximum one entry per valid e-mail... read more

Salma Hayek Nuance Beauty Line Review

Salma Hayek has enjoyed rare success as one of those beautiful women other women not only don’t hate, but actually want to emulate.  The proof is in the early success of her brand-new line of skin, hair, and beauty products at CVS.   Estimated to earn a staggering $35 million this year (DailyMail UK), the line is priced at just $7.99-19.99 per item.  But is it going to make you look like a star? New Ingredient I Like: Tepezcohuite (Mimosa) Also known as the ‘skin tree’, tepezcohuite (Mimosa tenuiflora) is a thorny tree... read more