After all that smooching under the mistletoe and thank-you kisses for the gifts, your lips have had it.  Okay,  I exaggerate…..however,  this cold weather does wreak havoc on delicate skin. You want lips that are luscious, plump and line free?  Stop pouting,  (It creates lines!)  and try some of these products that’ll get you through <... >

In our new, and hopefully temporary economy, she might be cutting back on her purchases, but trust me, she doesn’t want her skin to suffer. The gift of great skin care is always welcomed and enjoyed. This season, we bring you the best of the best for all budgets, to help her, or you, usher <... >

I have a dare for you. Open your medicine cabinet – or anywhere you keep your skin care products – and try to find one item with ingredients you understand. Unless you’re a natural, organic or eco-beauty devotee, you’re probably going to be hard pressed to do so without a degree in cosmetic chemistry. Most <... >

Looking younger isn’t only about smoothing out wrinkles. That’s only a very small part of it. Youthful skin is light and bright. Here are some potions that will light up your youth! Voted “Best Beauty Breakthrough Product 2009″ by Allure Magazine, Neocutis Blanche contains prescription strength 4% Hydroquinone that will fade freckles, blotches and spots. <... >

After all that smooching under the mistletoe and thank-you kisses for the gifts, your lips have had it. Okay, I exaggerate…..however, this cold weather does wreak havoc on delicate skin. You want lips that are luscious, plump and line free? Stop pouting, (It creates lines!) and try some of these products that’ll get you through <... >

As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop on the streets of New York, we immediately change our wardrobe and begin the transformation from flip flops to socks and boots. We grab our hats and wrap scarves around our necks and begin our preparation for the cold winter months to come. Often <... >

In a reversal of roles, the AVON Lady wasn’t calling on me. I was calling on her, or rather them, though not to buy or sell, but instead to learn about the science behind their newest anti-aging product, Anew Reversalist. I was part of a small group of journalists recently invited to the Research and <... >

Don’t count on turtlenecks and scarves to keep the skin on your neck protected this winter. You need some serious neck cream my little swan to keep those low cut holiday dresses looking amazing. From 3LAB, comes their new Perfect Neck Cream. Active ingredients include their famous bio-engineered growth hormone, along with other potent ingredients <... >

I did it before and didn’t want to do it again, but now five years have passed, and in the world of high tech anti-aging that’s a long, long time. Newer and better is the name of the game, and the new Thermage is nothing like the painful procedure I had back then. The new <... >

Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women, and in 2009 over 190,000 American women will be diagnosed with the disease. Do your part to help prevent and help find a cure. Do self exams, get regular check-ups from your doctor, donate to BCA charities, and buy products from companies that donate <... >

You order edamame. You ask for soy milk in your latte. You’ve even tried cooking with tofu. So why not give soy skin care a try? This ancient legume goes back to 2853 BC, when Emperor Sheng-Nung of China named soy as one of the five sacred plants (soybeans, rice, wheat, barley, and millet). Thousands <... >

  Moisturizers, serums, eye creams, emulsions – you name it, I have it in my medicine cabinet. If my personal apothecary says anything at all about the number one beauty concern I’m sure I share with most woman over the age of….well, let’s just leave it at most women…it’s that I’m nearing the point of <... >

The fat reduction market is predicted to see the greatest growth among laser and light based devices over the next few years, stemming from our never ending svelte seeking mission, as well as doctors and clinics that are adopting new technologies at a record pace. The new breed of “laser-assisted liposuction,” or “LAL” for short, <... >

When there’s product buzz, Beauty News NYC let’s you know all about it! As a follow up to last year’s skin product sensation “h” Serum, comes 3lAB’s new Super “h” Serum. This new serum is causing quite a stir amongst Hollywood celebs, as well as being sold out and wait-listed in Selfridges in London. I <... >

You don’t have to travel to France for the best skin care. This fall, the best of the french brands bring us the fruits of all their latest research in anti-aging products. Youthful skin is firm and toned, while aging skin shows a loss of tensin, a protein that aids in the production of collagen <... >

Each week I find myself going back to the same pharmacy in my neighborhood, and each time I am annoyed by the lines, unhelpful staff, and scattered array of products. I never knew a pleasant, clean, charming pharmacy could even exist until I walked into C.O. Bigelow in the West Village. Nestled amongst the quaint <... >

The film stars of the 30′s and 40′s removed stage makeup with Nivea, and our Grandmother’s loved their Ponds Cold Cream as much as a kid loves ice cream. Those products, the icons of their time, still sell well today to millions of women around the globe. As skin care technology increases and as women <... >

Next time you’re shopping for anti-aging and acne products take a closer look at the ingredients. Far too many products brag about results, yet don’t have much research backing up the claims. These days, it’s important to shop smartly. Take a moment and learn a thing or two about retinoids a.k.a. miracle creams. Retinoids belong <... >

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” – not necessarily true, but still a good adage to live with. Now, we can use skin care products made with a Swiss apple to help keep the wrinkles away. From EmerginC comes Protocell Moisturizer and Protocell Eye Cream. These two new products incorporate plant stem-cells from <... >

I’ve heard all the excuses under the sun about why we skip the SPF in our beauty regime. “It makes me break out!” “I hate feeling like an oil slick.” “I just don’t have time to worry about another product.” Yeah, yeah, yeah – I’ve spoken a few of those myself in past years. Somehow, <... >