Toned Smooth Arms Without All The Exercise?! Try This Serum

Can you get firm, smooth arms without all the hard work-outs?

Without picking up a barbell or jumping rope, or any other kind of exercise?

Well, yes and no. You CAN fake some decent-looking arms with a beauty product like Rodial Arm Sculpt ($79, at shops like Blissworld. Remember: Serums or creams packed with caffeine DO make a difference, because they can smooth and tone. Bye-bye flabby arms!

Celebrities like Sophia Vergara and Victoria Beckham are both big fans of Rodial's Arm Sculpt. It's a bit pricey, but the ingredients do their work to lift and firm a nicer arm silhouette.

Here's what Rodial has to say about their amazing serum:
'Armed’ to the teeth with a powerful combo of skin-smoothing multi-fruit acids (bye-bye, bumpy surface), caffeine and coenzyme A for formidable firming, and Rodial’s signature pomegranate extract, it’s shown to deliver results in a mere month when used twice daily.

Combine the Rodial Arm Sculpt with a tough arm work-out a few times a week, and you'll be in great shape. Just look at Cameron Diaz these days......her arms have great definition. And the way we see it---you need to move your arms to get a good sculpted appearance going. And the Rodial Arm Sculpt can get you started.

Revamp Your Summer Style: Denim Cut-Offs Are Everywhere

Not that denim cut-offs have ever gone out of fashion. But cut-offs are back in a big way this summer.

So, either make your own pair, or simply stock up on a few. And keep the look casual. It's okay to see some fringe or cuffs or patches or studs or rips and tears, and even the pockets showing through.

Celebrities know how to make cut-offs look super chic, and so can you. Check out these stars: Halle Berry, Megan Fox, Nicole Richie, and Kirsten Dunst.

If you want the celebrity favorite cut-offs, then take a note from sexy Halle Berry. She's got on a pair of Black Orchid denim shorts ($101, at boutiques like Boutique To You. Love these super short mini cut-offs in Dust Devil.

And Halle is not the only star walking around in Black Orchid. Gemma Walsh, Kristen Cavallari, Amanda Bynes and Lindsay Lohan, are just a few others in a long list of denim-loving celebs.

Revamp your summer style without going broke, and slipping on a pair of denim cut-offs is the way to go.

Celebrity List: Favorite Lipstick Shades And Brands

Celebrities always have their pulse on the best in beauty/fashion. So when we hear about what's hot in Hollywood, we take notice.

And when it comes to a gorgeous smile and kissable lips, we want details.

Here at BeautyTipToday, we've put together a Celebrity List:

Favorite Lipstick Shades And Brands.

1. Katy Perry. She told Glamour mag she adores Nouba lipstick."It’s a blue-red lipstick with a little gold shimmer in it. I also blot it with a tissue and then I put powder over it—and then it stays. And stains are perfect too. [Especially] The Benefit stain.". We found some Nouba ($20, at BeautyEncounter).

2. Courteney Cox Arquette. The star opts for paler shades. Her faves include: Laura Mercier Baby Lips (sheer warm pink, $20) and Josie Maran Rumi Joon (sheer pinky beige, $20).

3. Julia Roberts. The sexy mom of three, has been a big fan of Lancome cosmetics for years. And she's currently a Lancome beauty ambassador. Julia always reached for Lancome's L'Absolu Rouge in Rich Cashmere ($29). This is a creamy and moisturizing lipstick in a nude shade, the subtle kind of makeup Julia is often photographed wearing.

4. Kim Kardashian. The dark-haired reality star loves playing with makeup and likes to change things up. But two of her sheer , go-to faves include: Nars lipgloss in Turkish Delight and Nars lipstick in Belle du Jour ($24, at Sephora).

5. Sharon Stone. The blonde-haired beauty loves wearing lip color and is attracted to these---"Dior makes the best lip glosses going. I'm nuts about them." And gloss is a staple in her makeup bag. "I carry gloss — Clinique Superbalm or the DiorKiss tubes — all the time." Try the DiorKiss now in the sleek, new tube ($21, at Saks.com).

Too Much Texting Causes Neck Wrinkles? Need The Blackberry Facial?

We keep scratching our heads, and er, necks about this one. BUT----there actually could be some truth to these neck wrinkle rumors, caused by way too much texting and the repeated action of looking down, again, and again, when using your cell phone or texting device.

Still laughing? Don't......we'll explain in a bit.

Believe it or not---in Manhattan, you can receive The Blackberry Facial for $200. As far as we know, the only place you canfind this unique beauty treatment is at the Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa in midtown Manhattan.

By the way, The Blackberry Facial consists of a 45-minute treatment multi-procedure:
1. A neck cleansing.
2. A peel with sapphire stones.
3. Another peel.
4. A hydrating serum and then lymphatic drainage.
5. Followed by 20 minutes of LED light and microcurrents.
6. And ending with an oxygen mask.

Is this necessary? Can neck wrinkles really occur so quickly, just because you're constantly checking for emails and/or texts, or in the act of sending them?!

Back in 2008, Allure magazine featured in its March issue, an informative article about the neck:

Protect your neck. The neck is actually more prone to aging than the face, which is supported by a cushion of tissue. You can make your neck look much younger with the right creams.
The most crucial treatment is prevention with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. Apply it every day.
You don't need to buy specific creams for the neck: Face creams with the right ingredients work just as well. An antioxidant cream used daily will protect skin from environmental damage that causes wrinkles.

So, what have we learned today?

The neck ages quicker than the face. As far as way too much texting? Well, we cannot prove that causes neck wrinkles, but if it does....then just about everyone in town is going to be walking around with a sagging neck very soon.

Don't Own A Strapless Bra? What Planet Are You On!

We don't want to preach about intimate apparel, BUT----bra experts say that every gal should own at least one strapless bra.

Don't own a strapless bra?! Don't worry, we have a couple of friends who have NEVER even bought a strapless bra. How bizarre is that? Is it even possible?

Summer has just started, and we've been seeing so many strapless and one-shoulder styles. And when you want to wear these fabulous sleek trends, you need some supportive summer shapewear.

Let's look at television's Blake Lively, the hot girl of the moment, and new friend of Leonardo DiCaprio. Lately, Blake's fave kind of style is the strapless or one-shoulder.

And if you want to wear a strapless top or dress, then you NEED a strapless bra, no if ands or buts.....unless you want to go bra-less.

We like Calvin Klein's new Envy Strapless nylon/lycra bra ($46, now on SALE for $34.50 at Macy's. We like it in Bare. It's a seamless, deep-pluge underwire bra with subtle lift.

You don't want seams or padding showing through, and this Calvin Klein bra keeps you looking polished and perfect in all those shoulder-baring styles.

Revlon PhotoReady Compact Makeup: Not As Easy As It Looks

Foundation. We wear it daily. We don't like applying it, but-----only the most flawless skin doesn't need foundation, just a bit of concealer. At least that is what professional makeup artists have told us.

And we DON'T have perfect skin. But what foundation does, is provide a balance to skin tone, a bit of warmth to complexion, a nice base on which to layer on blush, concealer, shadows, etc. Plus, foundation provides some coverage from the elements.

We wear Revlon's ColorStay Soft-Flex Foundation in Nude. It's a liquid for oily/combination skin. And it's the best for us, so far. We sample a number of foundations along the way, but this particular product has served us well. And it's not a bad match for our skin tone.

We were quite curious then, to try Revlon's PhotoReady Compact Makeup ($13.99, at drugstores). This ain't your mama's foundation, ladies. This is a high-tech compact makeup. It contains a liquifying screen that actually transforms the cream foundation into a iquid foundation for 'superior blendability.

Heck, we're all for that. But wait a minute-----------It's not as easy as it looks. From the photo we're providing of Revlon's PhotoReady, it would appear to be a simple makeup compact. But there's a certain technique you must use:

The cream makeup visibly liquefies as it filters through a screen (when pressed). Then it transforms into a weightless liquid for smooth, even coverage. A sponge applicator is used in the process.

It gets a bit messy trying to get the product out and onto your face. We're not wild about the screen. Revlon says to "Gently press on screen with sponge. Blend with sponge across face, starting in center of face blending outward." ... It's a very lightweight consistency And it takes some practice.

We give Revlon's PhotoReady high marks for its 20 SPF rating. That is great. Plus the finish to this foundation leaves a soft, airbrushed look. But we think we will stay with our Revlon ColorStay, instead.

LOL....Anything Wrong With 5-Year-Old Madison Giving Makeup 101 Lessons On YouTube?!

Is the tender age of 5 too young to start playing around with makeup?

Let's go one huge step further-----Is a 5-year-old too young to be giving makeup 101 lessons on YouTube?!

Like it or not, little Madison is a YouTube sensation! And if you haven't seen her telling you how to apply blush and eye shadow, and so much more, then check this out here. In fact, we caught her again, being featured on 'Good Morning America.'

Madison is a pint-sized cutie pie who is very comfortable in front of the camera, playing with makeup. Period. It's harmless and fun.

But there are some out there who have cried, 'foul!' They say we are sexualizing our little girls.

Well, in this case, we don't happen to think so. We think it's okay to explore Mommy's makeup bag, and try on a swipe of lipstick or powder your nose.

Madison's mom loves watching YouTube makeup tutorials, and it's obvious, that her young daughter has become fond of cosmetics and communication via YouTube.

Madison is an internet sensation, and we can see why. She is adorable, engaging, intelligent, and a happy child, who just happens to love playing with her Mom's makeup.

What do you think?