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Skincare and Beauty Blog with Expert Advice
Finding a great cleanser that doesn’t overly dry or overly moisturize combination skin can be somewhat of a challenge. I was hanging with my friend Nadine Jolie last year when she let me use a bit of what she called, “The best thing ever.” she broke off a small piece and I lathered it onto [...]
I am not usually one for infomercials or gimicky products but looking at Cindy Crawford you can tell that she definitely takes care of her skin. She is aging very well and she claims its all because of her skincare line Meaningful Beauty and the rare french melon extract that her dermatologist Dr. Jean Louis [...]
When you are running around during the holidays, stress, extra makeup and lack of sleep can leave your skin in less than perfect shape. Dermatologist Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd who is an internationally recognized expert in skin of color. She has lectured at national and international conferences on the cosmetic concerns of skin of color. Dr. Woolery-Lloyd [...]
I am a HUGE advocate of WASHING YOUR FACE! Yes, that’s right people…skincare. The most basic principle of making sure your makeup is flawless is making sure you take it ALL OFF. Now, you all know I am a huge devotee of the Clarisonic BUT these muslin cloths are life changing honey! I’m talking about [...]
Happy Holidays!! This time of year can wreak havoc on your skin – ESPECIALLY when you are going from the office to party after party THEN getting back home and being so tired that you don’t want to wash your face. Yeah, I said it. I know some of you are going to sleep in [...]
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Tis the season of Giving: The Great Big Specific Beauty Holiday Giveaway!! Specific Beauty is a skincare line that is formulated specifically for multi-hued women. The line is simple to use and pretty inexpensive as far as most skincare regimens go. So how awesome is it that they are giving things away for the holidays??!! [...]
How would you like to have the science of a youth gene in a jar? Guess what, you can and it’s from….wait for it….Avon. Yep that’s right Avon. The same company that does catalog sales and rings your doorbell also has a massive research and development facility right in the New York suburbs. [NYT] What [...]
If you know anything about me, you know that I LOVE Shea Butter. This multi-use product has been proven to have anti-inflammatory, emollient and humectant properties and featured in many a beauty product over the years. Much to my delight, beauty editor and Beauty Bets Blogger Elizabeth Dehn has developed a collection of naturally luxe [...]
Hey all!! How is everyone? I am hard at work traveling and beaitifying everywhere I go! Most recently, I was on WBAL-TV in Baltimore talking about age spots and ways to brighten your skin. Every year after a long hot summer, your skin has layers of dead skin that can leave behind hyperpigmentation. I have [...]
Hello my lovelies – as you can imagine…things have been hectic around here at TMG. I am doing my best to stay balanced and get everything back on track. Today I have a special treat for you…..a treat for the senses. If you are ever in the DC area then you must run not walk [...]
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