Balms are the baking soda of the beauty world; they do double (sometimes triple!) duty and are worth their weight in gold. Not only that, but they are economical in size, perfect for travel and easy for everyday use. So save those bottles and spillable creams for your bathroom cabinet, and get ready to fall <... >

From botanicals discovered in the depths of the Amazon to crushed pearls and caviar, we never get tired of buzzworthy ingredients making their way into the latest skin care products. This month’s ingredient fixation is Argan oil, oil produced from the egg-shaped kernels of the agran tree found primarily in southwestern Morocco. This natural oil, <... >

A rose in a garden is much like Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf – Queen Bee, society diva, and breathtaking beautiful (with a thorn, or two…or three.) What’s not to love? Its beloved petals are rumored to be making therapeutic skin care remedies as far back as 10th Century Persia. Rose essential oils work wonders for <... >

Upon opening the jar of Le Soin Noir from Givenchy, I’m faced with a black cream. I think…”hmmm, am I really going to put this on my lily white face?” No concern needed, once it’s applied, the dark clear cream goes invisible on my skin and makes it feel luscious. Le Soin Noir is made <... >

As chemistry and biotechnology develop at a bewildering pace, skin care always seems to be playing catch-up with the latest big breakthroughs. However, luxury cosmeceutical company 3LAB has an insider advantage combined with a unique philosophy of innovating perfection. In line with today’s ideal of preventive health, 3LAB aims to “help women realize perfect skin <... >

The holidays are arriving and following them, the mile long list of resolutions that no one expects to keep beyond January 3rd. But despite your inherent realism about the situations of others (your neurotic sister’s plan to “start doing cleanses” is as realistic as your local homeless woman’s plan to communicate with extraterrestrials using an <... >

For some reason face masks remind me of sleepovers, pillow fights and scaring your best friends little brother with that green gunk on your face. These days face masks are more like a one stop shop for solving your skincare problems than just a teenage sleepover ritual. Lets face it, no one has the time, <... >

December is a month overflowing with red: scarlet dresses for office parties; ruby sweaters for visits with grandma; lacy crimson camisoles for some post mistletoe action. The bottom line, hues of red dominate this month, but anyone suffering from rosacea or plain old wind-burn knows that a red complexion is sure to make you cautious <... >

Serum lovers swoon! Your beauty sleep is about to become even more beautiful! Recently introduced from Lancome is Absolue Ultimate Night Bx. New technology features Pro-Xylane, Lancôme’s most powerful molecule which works to visibly restructure skin by delivering intense hydration deep into the skin and boost cellular renewal while you dream. Other important ingredients, to <... >

This time of year, my skin gets so dry that my usual routine of serum and moisturizer just isn’t enough. Fortunately, Dior has just recently introduced a brand new line of anti-aging skin care, Dior Capture Totale Haute Nutrition, made for mature skin. (those of you under 35 can skip ahead to the next paragraph). <... >

With the election just around the corner, we thought we’d start flexing our voting muscles with a little “Best Of” competition of our own. Here’s the skinny on how it went down: The Question: “What is your favorite skin care product?” The Respondents: Beauty News editors and writers, along with trusted friends and family members. <... >

Bank balance giving you worry lines? Laid off and looking the part? Relax! You don’t have to resort to homemade soap and cucumber masks just yet. Here are some great new products under $20 – even $10 – that will keep your skin pampered without leaving you in the red. First, make your morning shower <... >

New Yorkers like to think we have the best of everything, and in many ways we do. But one thing New Jersey has that New York City is lacking is space….a lot of space. I traveled to Livingston, New Jersey to the spacious skin center of Dr. Mitchell Chasin, the Medical Director of Reflections Center <... >

Serums bring sexy back to any skincare regime. They glide on like silk and penetrate your skin the way heavy creams can’t, giving your skin some extra breathing space. And with the fall in full gear, it’s always a scrumptious idea to consider wearing them underneath your daily moisturizer for extra protection against the chill. <... >

Did you ever think you could stash an entire beauty routine in a clutch-sized bag? Get ready to maximize your skin care treatment by minimizing the size of your beauty booty with these pen-sized potions. The precision point of each product zeros in on the problem area so you don’t have to worry about applying <... >

Air plane travel is a misery these days, though we can’t blame all the new no-frills policy’s on what that recycled air does to our skin. Dehydration has always been the byproduct of hurling through the skies for hours in an aluminum tube, even if you’re sitting up front in the big comfy seats. Add <... >

You’re religious about slathering on the SPF60 and never see the light of day….You’re the diva of exfoliation….You keep your peptide cream in your nightstand so you never go to bed without it. But what do you do when your skin care stops working for you? See a doctor. The jump from creams to needles <... >

The clock isn’t the only thing you need to change during the crisp, festive fall months. Your skin care regimen should be one of the first things you update to accommodate for drier, colder air and the harsh environmental and elemental conditions. We’ve compiled this handy guide to help you adapt your routine. Switch to <... >

Pro-active skin care isn’t just about using the right products. It’s about being informed and researching what’s best for you. If you have a hunger for information about your skin, we’re recommending a few tomes to feed your mind and your brain. Leave the chick lit in your beach bag and get cracking on some <... >

As a skin care editor, I experience all the latest professional treatments and hope-in-a-jar products, test them out and talk to the experts. You know what they say, “It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!” Lately, there’s been a buzz about oxygen as a key ingredient; so I simply had to investigate <... >