Bearberry: a flowering shrub that grows throughout the United States. It is used as a skin brightener.  The bearberry leaf contains arbutin, a derivative of the skin lightener hydroquinone. Hydroquinone reduces the formation of pigment producing melanin. Hydroquinone can irritate the skin, but bearberry is milder, so it is an effective Hydroquinone alternative. Bearberry containing products are great for women with melasma. Women who applied a cream that included bearberry once a day lightened the melasma dark patch by 70% after three months. Juice Beauty products feature the bearberry.

Acai: The brightly colored Brazilian berry packs a big anti aging punch. Acia berries are rich in emollients such as essential fatty acids and phytosterols that help seal moisture and strengthen the skins surface so its more resilient against outside irritation. Acai is considered a superfruit which boasts one of the highest ORAC scores, though to measure a food’s ability to ward off premature aging. DDF Mesojection Health Cell Serum contains the wrinkle fighting Acai berry.

Red Tea: Tea brewed from the leave of this South African shrub are rich in anti inflammatories such as quercetin that helps relieves itching and facial flushing. Red tea is ideal for reducing irritation stemming from rosacea and eczema flare-ups.Dermalogica products carry the red tea extract as part of their ingredients.

Argan Oil: The Moroccan argan tree has leaves that are loaded with glycerin, a humectrant that attracts water, plumping wrinkles. The leaf extract fends off wrinkle-causing free radicals and reduces collagen and elastin damage by 45% in one study.

Durian: The source of Durians beauty benefits is the creamy pulp. It may soon be in demand as the world’s top skin rejuvenator.  The hydrating oils, antioxidants, and natural sugars that strengthen natural cell membranes and prevent moisture from escaping. Durian is only available from Murad in the Murad eye cream.

“It has always been a dream of mine to start my own perfume business, since I love to mix fragrances together and come up with new and different scents!” Kim says. “It all started when my mom introduced me to famous perfumer Caroline Sabas from Gras, France. She and I have been working together to create a scent that is uniquely me that I can share with everyone!”

Kim Kardashian, of the Kardashians, launched her new celebrity fragrance at Sephora. Fashion reporters took many photos and noted that Kim arrived at the launch in a slinky, black cut-out dress with a draped,  ruched skirt that showed off her considerable curves, and posed for pictures with her bottle.

Pop culture icon Kim Kardashian represents the modern girl who does it all.  With a hit television show, a successful online shoe company, and even a fitness DVD, Kim has proven to be a media darling with ambition. The trendsetting style icon devotes time  to charitable causes close to her heart, and equally remains close to her friends, family, and fans.

The new trademark scent filled with voluptuous floral notes that capture the many facets of her personality: captivating, undeniably feminine, and sensual. The Kim Kardashian Perfume is categorized as a floral fragrance. The fragrance notes are the following: Mandarin, Honey Suckle, Orange Blossom, Pink Jasmine, Tuberose, Sensual Spice, Lush Gardenia, Jacaranda Wood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Orchid, Sexy Musk, Creamy Sandalwood. For further information about perfumes, please see our perfume buying guide.

The perfume is expected to retail between 35 and 65 dollars. $35.00 for the 1 oz bottle, the 1.7oz $50.00 bottle, or the 3.40z $65.00 bottle.

Hypnotic Poison Perfume for Women by Dior

Seductive, bewitching, sensual…

Everything about Hypnotic Poison speaks of seduction: The name, like a sorceress’s spell; the red, tactile bottle, shaped like a “poisoned” apple and poised between fetish and fairy tales; and the olfactory testimonies that its magic works on men like a charm. Look no further!

Milky bitter almond and caraway are flanked by jasmine on one end, sensual musk and snugly vanilla on the other, resulting in a baby-powder scent for adults: like the stuff worn inside a PVC corset late at night. We’re careful not to overreach ourselves when talking about seductive perfumes, but Hypnotic Poison truly acts as an aphrodisiac of the senses and catnip for men!

Fragrance Family: Woody Oriental

This family emphasizes the woody character of Floral Orientals. The milieu of rich Oriental notes and the potent scents of patchouli and sandalwood produced some of the most original perfumes of the 1990s. The Woody Oriental family is aptly names since it embodies the woody character of Floral Orientals. The key difference is that their flowers and spices play second string to the dominant sandalwood and/or patchouli notes. The Oriental influence is more noticeable, too, and balances the deep wood notes.

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Your birthday may let people know your age, but your lifestyle habits, including  diet, sleep schedule, and sun exposure will play a large role in your skin complexion. Based on the same quiz which appeared in Self Magazine, answer the questions and total up the score.

1. When was the last time you smoked a cigarette? Today (+2), A Year ago (+1), Ten years ago (0), never (o).

2. Did you have high sun exposure at a young age? No (-2), I wore sunscreen (-1), I was tan (+2), I remember sun burns, why did I not use sun screen back then? (+3).

3. How often did you use SPF lotion? daily (-1), only during long summer outings (0), Never (+2).

4. Would you describe yourself an outdoor person? I was always outside (+2), only on weekends (+1), I kept away from the sun (0).

5. What does your dinner plate look like? a colorful mix of fruits and vegetables (-1), or neutral browns, rice, bread, cereal, and chicken (0),  meat, potatoes and breads (+1).

6. What do people say when they meet your parents? your mom looks like she could be your sister (-1), What a good looking family (0), My dad was older when I was born too (+1), Your grandmother is nice (+2).

7. Do you like to exercise? does commuting to work count (+1), is it time to work out again? (0), I need to exercise daily or I feel weird, tennis anyone? (-1).

8. How would you describe your face? good (-1), not bad (0), boy, I look tired (+1).

9. How would you describe your complexion? barely any wrinkles at 40 (-1), need moisturizer (0), need to buy makeup online to replenish my foundation, concealer and powder(+2).

10. After a good face wash, your skin feels: smooth (-1), a bit dry (0), rough with lines (+1).

Total up the score and add or subtract the number from your actual age. Is your skin youthful or aging? Stay tuned for more details about how to look younger and keep that high pro glow.

This new health tracker device focuses on improving your sleep behavior. Five years in development, the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach system comprises a lightweight wireless headband, a bedside display, a set of analytical online tools and an email-based personalized coaching program, just about everything you need for your personal sleep discovery. See all of your sleep phases each morning, discover factors that are stealing your Deep, REM & total sleep, and analyze your sleep patterns through online cause and effect tools. The Zeo joins the growing list of Personal Health Care products that have the technology to monitor and advise users of their health choices. The buyer wears the wireless headband that tracks sleep patterns. (Amazon sells the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach)

Wear the Zeo Headband
You begin by wearing the Zeo Headband each night. The headband uses our patent-pending SoftWave™ sensor technology to accurately and safely measure your unique sleep patterns through the electrical signals naturally produced by the brain. As you pass through different levels of sleep – lighter to deeper and back again – the Zeo Headband tracks how you are sleeping. You can buy the Zeo from Amazon.

Review Your Sleep Data on the Bedside Display

The Zeo Bedside Display puts last night’s sleep data at your fingertips and will store up to two weeks of data for easy viewing. When you wake up, it gives you a personal sleep score – your ZQ – and shows a graph of your Light, Deep and REM sleep over the course of the night. The bedside display will also present you with information about last night’s sleep and how it compares to previous nights. The optional SmartWake™ alarm feature will look for a “natural awakening point” based on your sleep patterns to decrease the grogginess associated with waking from Deep sleep. When SmartWake is selected, Zeo will find a time to wake you within a half-hour of your set time, never later. The result should be a slightly easier way to wake up.

The Zeo allows you to learn more about the latest sleep research, and receive recommendations on how to track the items that are most beneficial for you. Through this program, you’ll experience the power of seeing your own sleep data and learn about which factors may be affecting your sleep. You will have full control over the program to skip, repeat or start-over any step you wish. More information on the Zeo Personal Sleep Coach from Amazon

Teeter has redesigned their famous inversion table to improve the design as well as differentiate their product from the competition. When you include light stretching and small movements to your inversion machine routine, you will benefit and definately help with back pain management.You can find many different inversion tables at ComfortChannel.com.

New features include the following:

Ergonomic Flex Technology:  Teeter Hang Ups has a new back that flexes with your movement. This movement accomodates stretching for greater range of motion. An adjustable pillow keeps your head comfortable.

No Tear, No Stain Construction. Plastic injection molded construction is more durable than typical nylon or vinyl bed vunerable to wear and tear. The easy to clean surface endures pristine appearance over the years.

Optimum Decompression Surface: the smooth surface reduces friction, allowing the body to slide and achieve the optimum decompression stretch.

Ankle Comfort Dial: The inversion table has a new foot platform design that adjusts depending on the size of feet. The dial allows for a secure fit for the ankle clamp.

Standard Corner Feet: The design change on the feet bring the base 20% wider and reduce sliding on harder surfaces.

Sarah Mahoney has published a nice summary of skin care tips on Women’s Health magazine.

Mahoney compares Skin care to retirement 401(k) plan. Patience is important as skin care treatments applied today will take time for results to be apparent. However, the same way you can compare your fitness results in terms of weight and endurance to those that do not stay fit, eventually you will hear the comments from friends; “You look the same”, or “you have not aged a bit”. Here is Mahoney’s guide to an easy skin care routine for preventing the signs of aging.

Step 1: Skin Cleanser

The first step is to start with clean skin. It makes the rest of the skin-care treatments more effective. You can try a gentle cleanser that leaves protective oils and moisture behind (Mahoney recommends Dove Beauty Bar and Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bar.) The article quoted Francesca J. Fusco, M.D; “For an extra boost, use a product made with alpha-hydroxy acids, or AHAs, to exfoliate the dead cells, help plump up your skin, and give a healthy glow,”. AHAs make the outermost layer of skin stronger and more resistant to irritation.

Step 2: Anti-Aging Serum

What is a serum? Does it sound like something straight from chemistry lab? These potent anti aging treatment formulas have concentrated power in small doses. The best anti-aging contain antioxidants (look for vitamins C and E and green tea) or peptides (amino-acid chains believed to bolster the skin’s collagen production), according to Diane Berson, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Blend a few drops onto freshly cleansed skin—it absorbs better when pores are wide open.

Step 3: Moisturizer

Ever wondered what causes the look of dry skin? Mahoney explaines that when skin cells become dehydrated, they shrivel up, making skin look older, dull in tone and texture, and even wrinkled. That is why your hands can look older during winter. The dry skin exacerbates wrinkle folds and deepens the skin creases. The same thing can happen to facial skin. Yohini Appa, Ph.D., a researcher at Neutrogena added, “free radicals can penetrate more easily through dry skin to attack the layers of collagen and elastin.” This is the fast track to saggy skin. Look for a lightweight formula that has an SPF of at least 25 and contains petrolatum or glycerin, the gold standards for moisture retention.

Step 4: Sunscreen

It is well known that the sun is a serious threat to any effort to slow the aging process. UV rays cause skin damage, hyperpigmentation, and cell breakdown. The sun screen tip is very important. Mahoney mentions that your best defense is to be thorough with your sunscreen. Use a sunscreen moisturizer or buy a foundation with SPF, especially if you will be out for more than an hour or so. When shopping online for cosmetics, look for sunscreen products that contain ingredients Parsol 1789 or Mexoryl. Both ingredients both block deep-penetrating UVA rays effectively. And reapply often.

Step 5: Retinoid

Anti-aging ingredients aren’t immediate people-pleasers; they need time to do their good deeds. Take, for example, retinoids. These vitamin A-derivatives—prescription-strength are sold as Retin-A and Renova; the similar but less powerful over-the-counter version is retinol—smooth away fine lines and wrinkles, help even out skin tone, and may even reverse the effects of UV exposure. However, they can make skin more sensitive to UV light, so doctors recommend applying a night cream before bed. That way, the retinoids are active while your body is repairing itself during sleep.

Step 6: Sleep

Getting plenty of shut-eye is as good for your complexion as it is for your body. When medical researchers at Cornell University deprived eleven women of sleep for just one night, it was enough to deplete their skin’s defenses. To make the most of your sleep, the general recommendation is to try to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Also, consider using a humidifier to keep your skin moist and help your nighttime treatment sink into your pores if you live in a dry climate.

There is a correct way to apply skin care products.  A recent article quoted Martin Weinstock, M.D., a professor of dermatology at Brown University, “You have to put it on before you go out, you have to put on enough of it, you have to reapply sun screen while you’re out, and you have to be sure not to wipe it off.”

Skin Care Products101:

There are a variety of chemical sunscreens as well as physical sunscreens available when you look to buy cosmetics online. Chemical sunscreens absorb into the skin for protection. Physical sunscreens sit on top of the skin for protection. Some examples of UVB chemical sunscreens are Homosalate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone, and Octyl salicylate. In order to be considered full-spectrum, UVA blockers are added such as Oxybenzone and Avobenzone (Parsol 1789). Physical sunscreens contain Titanium Dioxide and/or Zinc Oxide, which reflect UVA and UVB rays. Physical sunscreens and sunblocks are ideal for those with sensitive or reactive skin. If your trouble with sunscreens is the thick, goopy mess they can sometimes create, you’re in luck. Sunscreens are now available in a variety of textures and consistencies. You can use a light mist, a translucent or bronzing powder, a light lotion, or a more traditional, moisturizing cream.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has highlighted several facial skin care. A key issue is that melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, causing more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths. It’s also the most common form of skin cancer for young adults age 25-29. The best way to prevent melanoma is with diligent, daily application of sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater. In the case of moles and birth marks, learn the “ABCDEs” of monitoring them, and examine skin regularly for irregularities. Risk of melanoma increases with new or atypical moles, a family history of melanoma or a history of any type of skin cancer. Experts suggest seeing a dermatologist for a thorough skin exam on a regular basis. Everyone, however, benefits from an annual cancer screening.

The goal is make sure that the bronzer and blush in your cosmetic stash make a great team when used together. Bronzer is used to warm up the complexion. Bronzer does not take the place of blush, which is adds color to the cheeks. The concern some shoppers have when they buy makeup online is that bronzer will make you look artificial, or the blush leaves you looking like a clown from the Ringling circus, you have not found the right shades of blush and bronzer face makeup for your complexion. Here are three simple blush and Clinique Bronzer pairings to work with either light, medium to dark complexions.

1. Blushing Orchid Blush + Clinique Sunkissed Bronzer. The pink blush and light gold toned bronzer is designed for women who have fair skin, including freckled skin.

2. Jane Blushing Petal blush + Clinique Sunblushed Bronzer. The blush is more of a rose color and combined with the terra-cotta bronzer work well for the woman with dark honey or light brown hair and skin that easily tans.

3. Jane Blushing Plum blush + Clinique Sunswept bronzer. The blush color is a darker shade of pink red similar to the color of watermelon, and combined with the deep bronzer flatter women with dark hair and eyes, and are especially great for olive skin tones that need a brighter spot of color to accentuate the brown colored features.

If you are going to dive into the cosmetic market, you should start do your research and understand the industry so you can help the consumers buying make up online. When you look at the online cosmetics industry, you first have to understand the relationships between the manufacturers, the specialty retailers, the department stores, and the close out/discontinued makeup web retailers. We won’t even discuss the concern about counterfeit makeup.  We read recently of an online make-up retailer in a lawsuit with a supplier that sold it counterfeit cosmetics. The other general trends when you begin to research the cosmetics market is the ingredients and the lab testing. Specifically, are the ingredients toxic? Does the manufacturer test on animals?  So as we develop our review of the makeup cosmetics market, we will evaluate each manufacturer, their best selling products, and some of the best places to find them.

As we launch into this series of cosmetic ratings and reviews, we decided to use our proprietary analysis to find the current hot cosmetic on the internet. The current top five list includes Mary Kay, Chanel, and Clinique, but the mass consumer is out searching for the current pop star of cosmetics, M.A.C. cosmetics.  MAC stands for Makeup Art Cosmetics and is gaining market share in department stores. This market share gain may have been helped by the recent new owner, Estee Lauder. MAC Cosmetics products are reasonably priced considering their superior quality to other similarly-priced brands. Furthermore, jobs with MAC are highly sought after, whether at the main company or at a department store. Since the makeup line is popular, the shrewd cosmetics salespeople know where to post their resume. Mac makeup as a company is known to not use animal testing on their finished products. The main reason to shop for MAC is for the makeup. They also have a dual strategy of targeting professional makeup artists, or those that would like to look like they were made up by a professional. Since professional makeup artists like to use neutral toned foundations and matte eye shadows and blushes, they tend to find what they needs with MAC cosmetic color selections.  Another interesting strategy from MAC is their relationships to merchandise the cosmetics line with Hello Kitty and Barbie. Barbie license holder Mattel says it has forged a deal with cosmetic specialist MAC that should see Barbie branded cosmetics aimed at adults

The most popular products from Mac cosmetics is the foundations, specifically the cream to powder foundation, Studio Tech Foundation, that offers the satin finish.

Mac Lip Care, 1.45g/0.05oz Lip Pencil – Currant for Women