Top 25 Skin Care and Beauty Blogs: Skincare News Magazine Reviews Them All
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 24, 2008
Most women would love to receive tips from an expert about achieving healthier, younger-looking skin. Fortunately, there are quality blogs that can help. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Top 25 Blogs on Beauty and Skincare” showcases 25 blogs that help to answer questions and share important information about skin health.
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Top 5 Skincare & Beauty Blogs
1. Beauty Research (http://www.beautyresearch.com/default.aspx)
This blog is perfect for adults of all ages who want to know the best way to care for their skin. The diverse selection of topics includes acne, wrinkles and under-eye circles. Beauty Research is co-written by Karen — an esthetician and dermatology nurse — and her friend Gina — a self-proclaimed skincare junkie, who’s tried almost every product on the market.
2. Beauty Beat (http://skincare-expert.livejournal.com/)
Best-suited for teens and young adults, this blog contains a wealth of information on acne, skin types, hair and makeup, natural beauty and how to create a personalized daily routine. Beauty Beat is written by a beauty buff who chronicles her own skincare trials and tribulations. She also blends her experiences with the latest skincare research and expert advice to give readers a complete, smart perspective on every topic.
3. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic (http://www.15minbeauty.blogspot.com/)
Christine, a professional who lives in Southern California, is a product junkie who isn’t a morning person. Giving herself a mere 15 minutes to get ready each morning, she can’t be bothered with products that swallow her precious time. As a self-proclaimed beauty fanatic and high-maintenance gal, she also has soaring standards for her products — all of which contributes to an honest, engaging and educational blog.
4. Smarter Beauty Blog (http://blogs.smarter.com/beauty/)
This blog is ideal for younger women, who’ll easily relate to each blogger’s skincare struggles and beauty experiences. Readers will appreciate the helpful and humorous product reviews, which are infused with bloggers’ personal trials and tales.
5. Makeup and Beauty Blog (http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/)
Beauty addicts of all ages (and budgets) will love learning first-hand about new products and reading easy-to-follow tutorials on everything from smoky eyes to sultry lips. Karen, “your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,” shares her personal beauty experiments along with large color photos showcasing everything from clumpy lashes after a bad mascara trial to a set of sheer shadows smeared onto her hand.
Top 5 Makeup Blogs
1. Make Her Up (http://makeherup.com/)
Forever friends Jocelyn and Erin met when they were nine and dreamed up the idea of creating a Web site with advice on all things beauty. Product reviews and makeup tips abound in this top-notch beauty blog, complete with illustrations and notes, including product highlights.
2. Blogdorf Goodman (http://blogdorfgoodman.blogspot.com/)
Annieytown loves everything in fashion, fragrance and beauty and gives her readers all of the delicious, interesting details. Her reviews are comprehensive and engaging as she describes the color, texture and application of each product — as well as how well the product wears throughout the day and whether it’s easy to remove.
3. Beauty Addict
Kristen Kelly’s first job was at a cosmetics and fragrance counter, and her love for makeup and beauty advice hasn’t slowed since. Her posts range from swooning over a new limited-edition shower gel to the science and history behind self-tanners.
4. Beauty Snob
Snobs that they are, these bloggers include pricier brands — many of which are harder to find than the average department store cosmetics. But, as these products are tested by a discerning crew, expect only the best of the best to be recommended.
5. Temptalia
Christine, who goes by the internet identity “Temptalia,” is a 21-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area. Here, readers can find everything from full-color makeup tutorials and reviews to beauty surveys and open-ended questions to encourage reader contribution.
Top 5 Skincare & Health Blogs
1. The Dermatology Blog (http://thedermblog.com/)
Who wouldn’t want advice from an actual dermatologist? This blog was created by Jeffrey Benabio, M.D., F.A.A.D., who’s written numerous scientific articles and is involved with several professional organizations. He offers his expertise on subjects such as skin conditions, cosmetic procedures and the science behind popular products.
2. FutureDerm.com (http://www.futurederm.com/)
Future dermatologist and current medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Nicki Zevola combines rigorous research from peer-reviewed journals with her personal perspective on everything from product reviews to skincare tips. Instead of confusing dermatology jargon or dumbed-down entries, there is a perfect mix of data, opinion and personality.
3. Distressed Derma
Ms. distressedDERMA formed this blog to help women like herself who suffer from hormonal and adult acne. In her quest for clear skin, she combs the skincare world for the best in acne-fighting products and gives readers the inside scoop. She complements her acne posts with entries on hair care, makeup and anti-aging products, giving readers the full range of her many product trials and expertise.
4. The Skin Guru
Another blog from a renowned dermatologist, The Skin Guru provides information on general skincare topics along with the latest advances in cosmetic treatments and procedures. Behind The Skin Guru is dermatologist Leslie Baumann, M.D., chief of the Division of Cosmetic Dermatology and professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Her blog is organized like a textbook, making it a go-to source for all skincare needs.
5. Viva Woman
Sesame, a self-professed skincare addict based in Singapore, writes about a wide array of topics, from anti-aging to hair care and even fashion trends. Her blog is packed with personal experiences, product reviews and beauty advice.
Top 5 “Beauty on a Budget” Blogs
1. Neon Bible (http://neonbible.net/)
Fresh out of college, this writer knows how to work within her budget while still looking and feeling fabulous. In addition to her favorite cheap finds, she offers advice on low-maintenance hairstyles, bargain shoes and celebrity styles.
2. Bare Budget Beauty (http://www.barebudgetbeauty.com/)
JennBee is a college student who isn’t going to let a lack of money (or time!) get in the way of her love for all things makeup and beauty. She loves to post photos of her latest makeup looks — which are usually created with drugstore finds — as well as store discounts, makeup giveaways and weekly DIY beauty recipes.
3. Fabuless Beauty
Wondering which drugstore products actually do what they say, or where one can get a set of high-quality, low-price makeup brushes? This discount diva samples a little bit of everything, bringing the best of both high-end and bargain beauty products.
4. Diva 4 Less
Tammy M not only knows how to find great deals on beauty supplies, but she’s also a makeup master — with her army of brushes and bottles, she smudges, smears and contours to bring readers great ideas for that next makeup look. If a coveted item is too expensive, oftentimes she will suggest cheaper alternatives that work just as well.
5. Makeup Masala
Toma from Chicago has created an eye-catching array of product reviews and beauty news. Here, readers can find new bargain Web sites and learn about limited-edition beauty steals and participate in polls and monthly product giveaways.
Top 5 Mom/Mature Skin Blogs
1. A Girls Gotta Spa (http://agirlsgottaspa.com/blog/)
A career woman and mother of four boys, Shannon started this blog “to connect her love of beauty products with reviews that consumers could relate to.” This is a must-read for anyone who loves spa treatments and learning about skincare retreats and getaways around the world
2. Aging Fabulous (http://www.agingfabulous.com/)
With the slogan, “This is when the fun starts,” Teri Cosenzi doesn’t let frustrations like wrinkles and age spots get her down. Instead, she tries every product on the planet that aims to pamper and protect aging skin — and dishes on all the details. Designed especially for women over 30, this is an excellent blog for any woman curious about the many anti-aging products on the market.
3. A Mom in Red High Heels
Tammy, a mom of two, loves her red high heels and uses them as a symbol of self-confidence and having fun. Her goal is to empower moms to look and feel great by sharing information on beauty and style. There is a great mix of valuable posts on product reviews, profiles of real moms, fashion and makeup tips, celeb beauty and green goodies.
4. Fabulous Over Forty
Who says aging has to focus on worrying about wrinkles? Kari Solyntjes created this blog to give older women age-appropriate makeup application tips, along with product research and expert interviews. Since she was a little girl, Kari’s had a ball with beauty, and she continues her fun journey by experimenting with the latest products and shades.
5. Beauty in Real Life
Jennifer and Christine are 30-something moms who have a passion for all things beauty and a strong belief that looking fabulous shouldn’t cost a fortune — all of which translates into an informative, witty and valuable blog. Think of their blog as luxury on a real-life budget. Because of their self-professed “shopaholic tendencies,” Jennifer and Christine shop at both discount stores and high-end retailers, and this is reflected in their posts.
About SkinCare-News.com — “Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care”
Skincare-News.com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News.com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News.com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www.skincare-news.com.
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Australian Mineral Makeup and Cosmetics Company, Alexami, Defies Product Shrinkage Trend
Gold Coast, Australia (PRWEB) June 26, 2010
‘Product Shrinkage’ is on the increase across the globe, but one Australian natural cosmetics company is aiming to halt the trend. Alexami Cosmetics, a professional-grade natural mineral cosmetics brand distributed across Australian beauty salons, spas, hair salons, naturopaths, skin clinics and other beauty professionals, can only be bought in larger product sizes. This is because Alexami’s founder, Alenka Dirnbek, claims that excess packaging is both bad for the environment and misleading for consumers.
So what is product shrinkage, otherwise known as ‘packaging shrink’? It’s when a product’s contents get smaller, yet the packaging size and price remains the same. It’s becoming more commonplace as things like commodity prices, freight and production costs have climbed. Rather than pass on another price hike to customers, some companies opt to reduce product volume, yet this can be misleading for consumers because the actual size of the packaging may look the same, yet the content’s weight has been reduced.
In Australia, widespread customer backlash has occurred when popular brands of chocolate and beer have gone under the ‘grocery shrink ray’. But price per volume comparison is becoming easier in supermarkets thanks to the recent introduction of mandatory unit pricing, which is the display of product cost according to weight or other measurements, such as cost per sheet of toilet paper, to enable customers to more easily compare different sizes of the same product type.
Yet for goods not sold in supermarkets, no such mandatory laws yet exist. This makes it increasingly hard for consumers, and also poses challenges for environmentally and socially conscious brands like Alexami Cosmetics that strive to offer a larger quantity of quality product at what may outwardly seem like a higher price.
For example, Alexami’s signature product, a professional grade natural mineral foundation powder, bronzer and setting powder is 20g Net Wt, more than double the standard size of 8g and an astounding five times bigger that the increasingly common 4g product size. When Alexami Cosmetics initially began approaching its core target market of beauty salons and professional makeup artists to distribute the product, some expressed concerned about product pricing. Comparable products from other manufacturers seem cheaper when the packaging is compared side by side, when in reality the Alexami product is up to 60% lower in price when the price per unit volume ratio is evaluated.
As cosmetics sold outside supermarkets are not subject to mandatory unit pricing, it is up to consumers to do their homework. “It’s becoming more common for people to check labels to avoid toxic ingredients, so we’d also like to urge consumers to compare product sizing while they are shopping too,” said Dirnbek.
Alexami’s efforts to reduce packaging are just one factor that the brand has considered to become an environmentally sound choice. “All our packaging and marketing materials are printed with soy ink on recycled paper using 100% waterless print technology, we also offer product refills and larger product volume sizes to cut back on unnecessary packaging waste, and we use renewable bamboo and synthetic hair for our cosmetic brushes which makes our products cruelty-free and eco-friendly. Our aim is to give customers better value for money and help the environment by cutting back on things like extra jars, boxes, and labels,” said Dirnbek. It’s a practice she would like to see more companies adopt. “These measures also save on labour cost, and by offering refills and great value products, you will attract loyal customers as well.”
This forward thinking way of doing business is also backed up by research. Recognizing the relationship between consumer confidence and purchase behavior, a Nielsen Panel Views study in America conducted an analysis of 47,000 people across 36 product categories. The study established that decisions by manufacturers to shrink product sizes in order to prevent price hikes have overwhelmingly disappointed consumers, who instead seek larger package sizes with lower cost per unit weight.
The study also discovered product shrinkage shaved as much as 15-20% off product size, like 12 ounce bags (about 340 grams) of potato chips that had been scaled back to 10 ounces (about 280 grams), without a subsequent drop in retail price. Chocolate, breakfast cereal and personal products were the other main categories undergoing widespread product shrinkage.
As most of this product downsizing is done without public announcement, Alexami’s Dirnbek points out the only thing that consumers can do is be more wary of checking product sizing when purchasing, and support products that offer the best value to quality ratio. “When shopping I am always checking grams and ingredients. Price is not necessarily always what it seems. I want value, but I also want quality of course. Consumers need to check that only the best quality ingredients have been used too, because we’d all rather pay once than twice. If you buy something cheap and it doesn’t work, you then have to go back and buy better quality to replace it. So you pay twice and waste twice as much time. It’s better to do homework, research the content, look at weight, read descriptions and labels and make a choice based on quality and value for money.”
The entire Alexami range of professional grade natural mineral make up and cosmetics offer great value and are available exclusively through select stockists across Australia. Worldwide release dates are being scheduled for late 2010. For more information visit http://www.alexami.com
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Grand Opening of Best Hair Outlet?s Website Offers Help for the Reportedly 73% of Women Who Claim to Have Damaged Hair
Temecula, CA (PRWEB) April 4, 2006
A study by Proctor & Gamble reveals that a reported 73% of women say they suffer from damaged hair. The Grand Opening of BHOwigs.com offers an affordable solution for those with distressed tresses. Instead of increasing wear on their hair with dye jobs and processing, women can now give their locks a break with Best Hair Outlet’s discount wigs and hair pieces.
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How to Create a Sultry Smoky Eye
If you’ve always wanted to try a sexy and illustrious smoky eye but have not yet had the courage to do so, today is your day! A smoky eye is a brilliant addition to your makeup arsenal, adding a dramatic touch for a special event or a night out. Creating a smoky eye effect is a lot easier than you’d think… Let’s begin!
To start, apply a dependable primer to your eyelids, like Bare Escentuals Prime Time Eyelid Primer – this gives the eye makeup something to stick to. A base is such an essential step in creating the smoky eye because it will keep the makeup smudged and beautiful, instead of runny and messy. For a traditional smoky eye, you will want to choose a charcoal or espresso eyeshadow color. One fantastic choice for an uncomplicated smoky eye is the Stila eye shadow pan in Storm. This is an eye makeup product in a dark charcoal shade – exactly what you need for a smoky eye!
After you have applied the base, use the Shiseido Smoothing Eyeliner Pencil to apply black eyeliner to the upper and lower lash line. After that, apply the charcoal eyeshadow over the entire eyelid. Use a neutral cream or champagne colour to blend the charcoal eyeshadow up into the brow bone so that it looks smoother and less harsh. Now comes the fun part! The quintessential look of the smoky eye is a slightly smudged effect. To achieve this smuged effect, take a clean cottonbud and and smudge the eyeliner on your lower lash line. This is something that should look very natural, yet sexy and messy at the same time. You can also go a step further and apply some of the charcoal eyeshadow with a contour brush to the lower lash line for a more dramatic smoky look.
The next step is to curl your eyelashes, and apply several coats of Lancome Virtuose Mascara. Curling your eyelashes will help to complete the look. It is essential to apply a volumizing or lengthening mascara to make a difference in bringing out the final smoky eye.
But we’re not finished yet! Finally, it is so important to groom your eyebrows as a frame for the eye makeup. Use a clean contour brush to lightly apply an eyeshadow shade that matches your hair colour. You only need to apply a very small amount of the eyeshadow to your eyebrows, and comb them into place. This will work to complete and finish your polished look of a sexy smoky eye.
If you would like to try the smoky eye with other eyeshadow shades, that is a magnificent idea! If you feel that the dramatic smoky eye is too dark for the office, then why not use something more subtle, like gold or lavender, to create a smoky eye for every day wear? The sky’s the limit!
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4 Tips for Covering Pimples
It would not be so bad if you could just figure out a way to cover those ugly pimples that would give a more natural appearance. It seems that no matter what you do it just looks so unnatural. Some pimples are very red and the redness wants to come through the makeup. There may not be a way to make your acne invisible but there are 4 tips for covering pimples that will make them appear less noticeable.
The first of 4 tips to covering your pimples, and most important thing that you need to do, is make sure that your hands and face are clean. Hopefully, you have a cleaning regiment that has proven effective for you, most of the time. When you have acne prone skin you have to keep your skin clean to cut the oil down. Always clean our skin before you go to bed at night, no matter how tired you are or where you are.
After you have completed tip number 1 out of the 4 tips for covering your pimples you need to apply a concealer. A concealer needs to be lighter than your foundation. When you use the concealer be sure you do not put it on heavy. It works best if you use a light covering. Of course, there are some people who would recommend that you use a green or yellow tinted concealer; this is something that is a personal preference.
The number 3 tip for covering pimples is, of course, the foundation. Your foundation should match your skin tone as closely as possible and, if feasible, test a small amount to see if you are sensitive to the foundation. Your best choice is, of course, an oil free foundation and be sure that you do not skimp on this one. You need to purchase a more reputable foundation. Do not go cheap. If possible, the best choice is a masking cosmetic that can only be found in major department stores. By the way, I read a tip recently that suggested using Visine to help get the redness reduced.
Now, for tip number 4 for covering your pimples; oil-free powder. To finish your look you will need to use a powder to take away the shine. It is better to use a makeup brush instead of the makeup pad that comes with the powder, also make sure the color matches your foundation and then apply lightly. You have seen what skin looks like when the powder or foundation is too thick, so do not over do.
The next best thing to getting rid of your pimples is to cover them well. They may not disappear but you can make them less noticeable. Use these 4 tips for covering your pimples and you will be able to face your day a little better.
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