They globe trot, dazzle us on the big screen and somehow never, ever look less than perfect. What’s the secret to celebrities’ gorgeous looks? BeautyNewsNYC tracked down the top skincare gurus to the stars to get the inside scoop on how they make some of the biggest names look their best. First we caught up <... >

A 2004 study conducted by British researchers found traces of the chemical form of parabens in 18 of 20 breast tumor samples tested. Parabens are preservatives used in many foods, medicines and most commonly in cosmetic products and underarm deodorants and antiperspirants. In other words, parabens increase the shelf life of many of the products <... >

Every girl on the planet who cares about her skin has heard about light-technology facial treatments that cost big bucks but get rave reviews from happy clients who claim that their skin has been magically transformed. Like Cinderella, pre-ball. Here’s how the gizmo works: the (infrared) light stimulates sub dermal skin cells. Gently, unlike a <... >

When a work colleague informed me that Carole Burns was responsible for her creamy, clear complexion, I had to check out her skin treatments. Never having experienced a “treatment” that involved lasers or anything electrical, I was a little nervous to say the least. But my fears were quashed when Carole assured me it was <... >

You globetrotter. Packing your suitcase each week and jetsetting from airport to airport. Your skin has probably seen more time zones than your blackberry, so consider treating it to some delicious secrets from around the world. We bring you some of the best products from the five habitable continents. And unless they discover a fjord <... >

With the dawn of the 21st century also come technological innovations for the skincare industry, one of the largest and most important sectors in the beauty business. We’ve reviewed at-home skincare devices like the Earth Oxygen machine in the past, and some idebenone-filled powerhouse creams. In this issue, we’ve given you a skincare line that <... >

Since the days of training bras and tissue, many women have searched for a tried and true method to boost their bust. Breast augmentation can seem drastic, so many women turn to the number of products on the market that claim to have an easier solution. But can bust enhancement pills, creams, and breast suction <... >

As someone said, “life is a rose; beware of the thorns.” We’ve tried to give you a painless guide to the best skincare products containing the essence of this magical flower. I imagine many of you will receive bouquets mid-February, but not even they will smell as fragrant as this luxe booty. Elemis Gentle Rose <... >

The Midas Touch: La Prairie’s Cellular Radiance Concentrate Pure Gold Goldfinger loved it. Fort Knox protects it. King Tut is buried with it. The allure of gold spans centuries and has spawned countless tales of love and greed. Now La Prairie has set the gold standard by infusing their Radiance Technology with 24 karat gold. <... >

Popping up everywhere throughout the country, MedSpas certainly seem to be the wave of the future, falling somewhere between a spa and a doctor or plastic surgeon. Founded in 2006, TriBeca MedSpa boasts treatments like medical pedicures, Leg Vein Laser Therapy, BLU-U acne treatments, Vibraderm and the controversial ‘Frozen in Time’ Live Stem Cell Skin <... >

Hydration (by Allison O’Rourke and CS) For my younger skin, the Awake Hydro Force Gel Mask was just what my dry, flaky skin needed. The plant extracts in the Awake mask were moisturizing enough after 20 minutes without making me feel oily. This innovative cloth mask is made with a surgical material that is like <... >

I have to admit that when I heard that I’d have to use this product twice during the first week and then once a week for another six weeks, I was a little concerned. Between a busy schedule and an aversion to strict routines (I’m the girl who can’t remember to take her daily vitamin), <... >

This season, why not give your loved ones the gifts of health and great skin? Show them you don’t need to apply the latest chemical compound or bio-gineered molecules to your face by gifting some of these all-natural products…and maybe even treat your own skin to the gift of all natural products. Every now and <... >

There are some areas on your face that defy cosmetic intervention. Like the evil Sauron in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, they cannot be vanquished by anything less than an army of products and procedures. Under eye circles is one of those blighted curses that make you look tired and lifeless even if you’re <... >

What kind of Santa Claus are you? A grinch or a fairy godmother? Lavish or prudent? Regardless of your intrinsic nature, BeautyNews has scoured the market to bring you the best of the “naughty” and “nice” gifts, designed to fit snugly into your stocking and within your own budget. We’ve listed the necessary gifts that <... >

Restore and ProtectSeeking a safe haven for your skin this holiday season? Then check out Skin Amnesty’s Restore/Protect Serum. This anti-aging elixir provides a high-octane dose of Vitamin C that is pumped through a patent-pending, dual-chamber-designed bottle. The purpose of this chamber is to ensure that the Vitamin C is sealed in so well that <... >

I love facials just as much as the next beauty junkie. Who wouldn’t love being pampered with massaging cleansers and exfoliators, all the while tucked cozily into a heated treatment bed? This time around, I was headed out for an oxygen facial at Lather Spa. Oxygen facials have become a hot new trend in the <... >

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: – Lord Byron The great English poet Lord Byron wrote these memorable lines that sang praises of his beloved. November is a month where BeautyNews is grateful <... >

There are some skincare milestones that are so powerful that they inspire cosmetic companies to start highly influential trends. We’ve witnessed the birth of sunscreen, alpha and beta hydroxy acids, Coenzyme Q10, collagen-infused creams, green tea and hyaluronic acid over the years and watched them become staples in the skin creams that we love. The <... >

If you have naturally clear skin, then this article is not for you. Not that I’m jealous, but I’m not one whose face has been blessed with a blemish-less existence. And when I do see someone with beautiful skin, I get such an urge to ask them what their skin secrets are: Do they go <... >