Katie Cassidy Loves SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum

Television's Katie Cassidy is only 24-years-old, but smart enough to know, that maintaining beautiful skin is essential, even at her young age.

Take a look....not only does she have good genes, but a gorgeous and healthy complexion. So, how does the actress look so amazing?

She just told US Magazine that she swears by one brand of beauty products:

"I try a lot of SkinCeuticals products," Katie says. "The C E Ferulic Serum is my favorite! You put it on your face at night, and it makes your skin glow."

Okay, so it isn't cheap, at $142 for a small bottle of serum, But it's excellent stuff. The C E Ferulic Serum contains a "breakthrough antioxidant combination of 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha tocopherol, and ferulic acid for advanced antioxidant performance.

And we like this: Once the serum is absorbed, it cannot be washed off or rubbed off. And it is excellent for use in conjunction with suncreens.

You can learn more here about SkinCeuticals' special serum.

Beauty Tip Today's 3 Favorite Skin Care Lines That Really Show Results

Beautiful Skin. Let's be honest. We all desire it. Really now.....who wants wrinkles, sagging face, uneven skin tone, and sun damage?!

There are some women who appear to be blessed with perfect skin....tiny pores, a healthy glow, and a taut, smooth complexion with no lines in sight. When we're in our 20s and even early 30s, our skin should really be at its best. After 40, well, we're all on our own. And the battle to stay young and wrinkle-free becomes a daily challenge. Some women are able to fight the good fight by investing in beauty products that have the advanced science to back them.

Sadly, there is no such thing as a facelift in a bottle, but----we CAN correct signs of damage to the skin and CAN bring back more youthful-looking, healthy skin.

BeautyTipToday examined a lot of over-the-counter skin care products and sampled quite a number. Here are our 3 Favorite Skin Care Lines that really Show Results:

And in no special order, by the way.....

1. Vivite by Allergan (same company that brings you Botox Cosmetic). This is an incredible line of products available only through physician offices. Vivite Skin Care features GLX technology, "a unique, ultra-charged formula matrix that helps infuse the skin with a glycolic compound and antioxidants to help optimize skin rejuvenation."

Our fave: VIVITÉ® Night Renewal Facial Cream with 20% glycolic compound. ($79).

2. Exuviance by NeoStrata. Another clinically approved skin care line whose special formula contains "a patented bionic blend of highly evolved Polyhydroxy and Alpha Hydroxy acids." NeoStrata's products are recommended and highly regarded by skin care experts around the world.
Our fave: Exuviance Vespera Bionic Serum ($60).

3. Osmotics Cosmeceuticals. In the Osmotics skin care philosophy, there are 4 steps to beautiful skin: Cleanse. Correct. Defend. Protect. And the website even has a Clinical Studies page to explain to readers their scientifically proven skin technology.

Our fave: Eye Surgery Undereye Rejuvenator ($68).

Products from these 3 excellent skin care lines really show results......skin with a healthy glow.....more even texture.......clearer skin.......firmness.........reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles......brightness to the complexion.......and protection against further skin damage.

These skin care products would make great beauty Christmas presents.

Kate Bosworth Designs Beautiful Pieces In New JewelMint Line

Actress Kate Bosworth has gifted Chelsea Handler with a pretty pair of earrings from her new jewelry line, JewelMint. The beautiful blonde was a guest on E!'s Chelsea Lately show last night.

Kate Bosworth has teamed up with her stylist Cher Coulter, and designed a stunning line of earrings, bracelets, rings, and pendants.

And like other celebrity shopping websites, each elegant jewelry item is set at $29.99, as you join and become a JewelMint club member. You are offered a new piece of jewelry each month, but you are not roped into purchasing. You may simply decline.

Kate and Cher's custom designs are valued at more than $100 in stores. As an exclusive JewelMint member, each piece is available to you at 70% off. There's free shipping, by the way.

Kate has designed some gorgeous chandeliers and eclectic bracelets, too. If you adore Kate Bosworth's fashion sense, then you will become addicted to her jewelry line.

Christmas is right around the corner. Maybe someone special to you, could use a little JewelMint to brighten their day.

To view the collection, click here.

How To Get Shiny Healthy Hair Like Britain's Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton has hair that is befitting for a future princess. Women around the globe are buzzing about her shiny, healthy brunette locks and the amazing blow-out that shows off her long, elegant cascading waves.

The newly engaged Kate, along with her other best accessory, Great Britain's Prince William, has won over many fans, and we can see why.

Kate Middleton brings a fresh, modern approach and style to the monarchy. Her makeup is polished and not over-done. Even her eyebrows are natural and perfect. But it's definitely the princess-like locks that have us all wondering:

How do we get such shiny, healthy hair like Kate Middleton? What's her secret?!

According to the U.K.'s Mirror News, Kate is loyal to one:
"Kate owes her luscious locks to regular trips to Chelsea hairdresser Richard Ward. She’s been going to his salon for five years for a £105 cut and blow-dry." That's about $165 in U.S. dollars.

Even if you can't afford a frequent, amazing blow-out, you can still give yourself the royal treatment with some super hair products that create high-wattage shine and bounce. It's all about Moroccanoil, and lots of celebrities use it before the red carpet.....stars like Natalie Portman and Salma Hayek. Maybe even Kate Middleton secretly turns to this argan oil-infused hair treatment:

Moroccanoil® Hydrating Styling Cream. This proprietary argan oil-infused formula gives beautifully hydrating and natural-looking hold while eliminating frizz, and adding definition and shine ($31.80, 10.2 fl. oz.).

Moroccanoil® Glimmer Shine Spray creates an instant mist of long-lasting, incomparable shine while protecting hair from the damaging effects of UV light and free radicals ($25.80, 3.4 fl. oz.)

Moroccanoil® Luminous Hairspray is argan oil-infused for lasting, healthy and natural-looking hold with shine ($21, 10 fl. oz.).

For more details, visit Moroccanoil.

Makeup Artist: Concealer Isn't Just For Dark Eye Circles

Concealer. If you don't have one in your makeup bag, then rush out and buy a tube or pot or stick of concealer ASAP!

Even if you have nearly flawless skin, makeup pros like Sandy Linter, say you still need to apply a little under the eyes to hide dark circles or shadows, or even a tiny bit on a red mark or two you might want to stay invisible.

We happen to prefer liquid concealer that comes in a tube with a small brush. We can control the amount to use and get a finer line of the formula. Plus, it isn't chalky like some concealers you roll under your eyes in fat stick form.

And we just saw this beauty nugget in a November issue of OK! magazine. It's from another makeup artist, Brett Freedman. He works with lovely British actress Sienna Miller. And this is one of his favorite beauty tips today:

Let your concealer do double duty as a lip liner! Just apply a smidgen around your lips to make them look fuller and prevent color from bleeding. The apply lipstick and go!

We have 2 liquid undereye concealers for you to try. One high-end.....the other more inexpensive:

1. Elizabeth Arden Collection Ceramide Skin Smoothing Concealer ($19.50, at elizabetharden.com)

2. Cover Girl Fresh Complexion Undereye Concealer ($5.29, at drugstores).

Both liquid concealers come in a good variety of shades to match skin tone.

Olsen Twins: Double Fashion Faux Pas Hall Of Fame

The Olsen twins: Mary Kate and Ashley. At 24, the young celebrities have built quite an amazing financial fortune. And the sisters have their own clothing label, the Row. Plus, they hang in some very sophisticated fashion circles. Photo 1 shows the sisters covered up in fur coats at the recent CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in NYC.

But when it comes to style, well, the tiny twosome could be voted into the Double Fashion Faux Pas Hall of Fame!!

Sure, we here at BeautyTipToday celebrate uniqueness and individual style. But seriously, folks, what is going on here?

Mary Kate and Ashley are cute as buttons, and barely stand over 5 ft. tall. And yet they continue to dress in sizes too big. In other words, their clothing 'wears them.' Their fashions overwhelm their delicate, very petite bodies.

And of course, their love of fur has gotten them in lots of trouble with PETA(People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The group calls them the 'Trollsen Twins' and even has a nasty website dedicated to their so-called 'Fatal Fashion.'

But we are certainly not here to judge anyone for wearing fur or not wearing fur. We're just concerned about the Olsen twins' idea of proportion.

Some people have said that the twins look like they raided mommy's attic and played dress-up. Others say the two resemble homeless rich girls, if there ever were a term. And yet, the tiny twosome continue to influence the fashion world in a strong way.

Even Harper's Bazaar is intrigued by the Olsen Twins. Check out some of the fashion magazine's interview with the sisters back in August:

.....While you might guess that the Olsens' sartorial preference—a long, covered-up look—might come from a desire not to be seen, you'd be wrong. Mary-Kate explains, "We've always been attracted to longer—" "Layers, silhouettes," Ashley says, finishing her sentence.

"When we were growing up, our mother taught us never to have your belly button exposed," Mary-Kate adds. This low-key, tempered sensuality is the spine of their collection. The Row lady doesn't need to put it all out there because she has something going on "in here." This mood was reflected in the Olsens' Fall 2010 presentation, just 19 looks in a simple palette, worn with the same summery flat: a black wrap coat, a precise white shift dress, a languid jumpsuit—all the pieces girls want but have a devil of a time actually finding. Resort had a similar quiet confidence, each look paired with vintage Prada loafers. Both Olsens are huge Prada fans. "Miuccia's spin always has a sense of humor, which I love," Ashley says. "Céline's quite amazing too," adds Mary-Kate.....

If Vogue and Harper's Bazaar are both crazy over the kooky glam of the Olsen twins, well then, maybe they're on to something. We'll be watching the pint-sized beauties and where their road to fashion takes them.

Christian Siriano Launches Fierce New Estate Jewelry Collection

Designer Christian Siriano is known for his elegant clothing and sexy shoes, and now he's being noticed for his timeless, vintage jewelry collection.

We knew it was only a matter of time before the super talented former Project Runway winner would create some lovely accessories. And now he has launched a fierce, new estate jewelry collection, with everything just $29.95, free shipping!

"Personally, I love vintage, regal looking estate jewelry and I wanted these pieces to have that antique, vintage look—like something you can’t find anywhere else," Christian says. "I think they’re unique and different. And I love the look of gold for the Holidays too."

He's right. Gold is just beautiful for the holidays. We're loving the gold-hammered hoop Marie earrings with the amethyst stones. The 2 3/4" pair is 10k gold-plated. Check out Christian Siriano's jewelry collection at sendthetrend.com .

SendtheTrend is a new accessories website just introduced by Christian, too. It's a wonderful place to shop and learn about all the hot trends. We can't get enough of it! Accessories from a number of designers is featured each month. From sunglasses to scarves and jewelry, Christian Siriano and his team have got you stylishly covered, and just in time for the holidays!