2.06.2009

Hands On


If you're anything like me, this cold weather just attacks your skin.

Dermatologists will tell you it's from the combo of dry heat and low humidity (moisture) in the air.

Also, many of us spend a lot of time washing our hands, which also dries them out. But don't stop washing. It is the single best way to stop the spread of germs.

That said, it is also very important to keep hands lubricated. There's no shortage of products on the market -- in different price brackets.

Right now I am enjoying Goldfaden's Hands On. It's a dewy cream that aids in anti-aging and anti-pigmentation. I will be honest, I don't have a lot of age spots, although I am sure they will come one day. I like this product for its ultra-soothing feel on my dry, rough hands.
Goldfaden products are packed with vitamins and Red Tea extract, an antioxidant which helps slow the aging process. Again, this is important because our hands get so much sun damage. But I can't help noticing how smooth my hands feel after using this cream. I suspect it is also helping to keep my nail beds in good shape.


If you do try this product, let me know what you think about it. And if you want to buy it, you can find it at dermstore.

2.05.2009

Hudson update





A few days ago I wrote about the divine Jennifer Hudson. She's getting rave reviews for her performance at Sunday's Super Bowl.
Not only did she sing like a true champion, she also looked like one.

Here is one product that was used:
Avon's Super Shock mascara.

Hudson's makeup artist Sam Fine painted this mascara on to false lashes.
$8.50

He also lined the inside rims of Hudson's eyes with Avon's Ultra luxury liner for depth and definition.

2.03.2009

www.lippmanncollection.com

We all know that Kate Winslet is smart, sexy and talented.
Plus, she does a mean American Express commercial.
But did you know she's also a trendsetter when it comes to her nails?

I'm loving this white polish from Deborah Lippmann.

Not only does it make your nails pop, it will probably lift your spirits too.

A couple of added benefits ... the polish is infused with green tea and biotin to strengthen the nail bed.

Also, polishes in the Lippmann Collection are free of Toluene, formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate.

2.02.2009

Hello Gorgeous!


Can we just say Hello Gorgeous!

Whoever did Jennifer Hudson's hair and makeup is a genius. 
She looked and sounded like a rock star last night at the Super Bowl. 

I cried watching Hudson sing because of the enormous pain she must be going through right now. She sang with gusto and grace and impressed me greatly. I loved her in Dreamgirls and Sex and the City, but she blew me away last night.

But mostly I wondered about this young woman's heartache. I'm on the verge of motherhood and I don't know what I would do without my mom. 

Congrats to J.H. on her performance. Her family would have been very, very proud.