Dr. Brandt Introduces New Wrinkle Serums Packed With Retinol

The magic of retinol.

Ever wonder why many skin care companies feature this key wrinkle-fighting ingredient?

It's rather simple. Retinol helps the skin generate new cells and produce more collagen. The old cells come up to the surface and exfoliate, leaving behind a more radiant complexion.

And of course, you don't need a prescription for retinol, which is related to its expensive Rx cousin Retin-A. But both do a very good job of maintaining healthy, younger-looking skin because of their Vitamin A derivatives.

When searching for a retinol skin care product, you want to pick one that packs a retinol punch. And celebrity dermatologist Frederic Brandt has introduced a new wrinkle-fighting duo, with a night serum containing the highest level of retinol available over-the-counter.

Glow by Dr. Brandt....Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracreme ($65, at Dr. Brandt Skin Care. The nourishing formula has unique light-reflecting particles that help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, giving off a nice sheen to the complexion.

Glow by Dr. Brandt....Overnight Resurfacing Serum ($85, at Dr. Brandt Skin Care. A whopping 2% active retinol time-release complex is featured. That's pretty big--compared to a 1% retinol formula we thought was the most potent. And this serum delivers better tone and texture and younger-looking skin.

If this is too steep of a beauty investment for you, the company also offers Dr. Brandt Glow by Dr. Brandt Introductory Kit for $65.

Wet N Wild Goes Jumbo With Juicy Tinted Lip Balm

You all remember those Lip Smacker days.....Well, Wet n Wild has taken the lip balm into the next generation. And the tubes look so colorful for Spring. Thought we'd look ahead....now that we've all sprung ahead with the clocks.

Say hello to Wet n Wild Juicy Lip Balm SPF 15 ($2.99, at drugstores)!

We love the Red Raspberry balm. Yumm-o! It's jumbo-sized, so you really can't lose this beauty balm, even in the deepest handbag you're toting around.

You get a lovely sheer tint of color. Nothing heavy, greasy or sticky. Plus, you gotta love the sun protection factor of 15 in every big girl tube.

There's also Strawberry. Cherry. And Watermelon, too.

You can never have enough moisturizing lip balms. And Wet n Wild is always thinking ahead.

Curly-Haired Girls' Biggest Nightmare: Frizz!!

Frizz.

We've never met anyone yet, who likes frizz. There's nothing pretty about it.

And yet, we all seem to suffer from it at some point. Take a look at the top of your head, and by the ears and around the forehead. That is where frizz frequently happens----when locks become dry and brittle and snap off, leaving these short ends of hair. Frizz can occur from over-use of styling tools, harshly combing or brushing, etc.

If you have curly hair, you delicate dears, then you fight frizz often. And if you live in a humid climate, well, you need some major frizz control.

That's why we've called in the Frizz Police. Hair experts like legendary stylist Frederic Fekkai, know how to deal with curls that fall and refuse to bounce. This handsome stylist-to-the-stars has developed an amazing cream that breathes life back into frizzed-out locks:

Fekkai Pefectly Luscious Curls Curl Shaper Cream ($25, at Nordstrom's).

The cream contains grape seed extract which smooths down frizz and adds a big, nourishing spring to curls, ringlets and waves. Just apply to towel-dried hair and shape curls with fingers or a diffuser.

Frederic Fekkai has been around many a famous head in his time. He understands everything hair-related, and is quite a hair genius. So, we would trust plunking down $25 for a styling product from his Luscious Curls Collection.

Time To Lighten Up: Lovely Lilac Nails By Essie For Spring

Lilac.

It's a hot beauty color for Spring 2012. Maybe you just can't wear lilac on your lips. Some women say it makes their teeth look less white. And others just don't like a pastel shade framing their smile.

Okay, we get that. But how about lovely lilac nails?

This is a no-brainer. We've found the perfect pale lilac for your next manicure or pedicure, just in time for, er....Easter. Well, not just for the holiday. It's refreshing to get away from all the super dark manis you've been sporting all winter long.

We adore a lilac mani. It looks like a warm spring welcome, and by the way, the first day of Spring 2012 arrives on March 20th. So, let's take a closer look:

It's called, Essie Nail Polish in To Buy or Not to Buy ($8, at Nordstrom's. The great news, this lilac lacquer is not milky-looking. Instead, it's a pretty sheer polish with fab flecks of iridescent shimmer. Really nice!

Gotta love Essie Nail Polish. It's all about the chip-resistant formula. And if this lilac shade of To Buy or Not to Buy isn't enough for you, check out the other 6 Essie colors in the lavender family:

Funny Face
Lilacism
Looking for Love
Main Squeeze
Neo Whimsical
St. Lucia Lilac

Ivanka Trump Shoes: Ladylike And Refined With a Modern Edge

We want to dislike Ivanka Trump, but we can't. The woman is polite, intelligent, pretty, super rich, and seems to hit every note just right in all her endeavors---- from the boardroom of Daddy Trump's Apprentice show to her fine jewelry collection, and especially to her lovely footwear and new clothing line.

We adore Ivanka Trump shoes! We think the footwear is sexy and sophisticated and budget-friendly. And we've been seeing her shoes in lots of magazines and catalogues. Here's a peek from Boston Proper.

Check out those patent leather criss-cross straps and the adorable faux python accents on the 4 inch heel and ankle buckle! By Ivanka Trump ($135, at IvankaTrump.com). Sizes 5 1/2 - 10.

The Ivanka Trump line features a variety of footwear, including classic pumps for under $80.

Okay, so it's still winter, and we have yet to change the clocks and spring ahead, but we're ready! It would be nice to acquire the NYC socialite's life, if only down at our feet.

You can find Ivanka Footwear at a number of stores, including Nordstrom's, Macy's, and Zappos.com.

New Daily Peel By Exuviance: Smoother Skin--No Downtime

We've all heard of the lunchtime peel.

And now, the NeoStrata skin care experts have taken it one step further:

Say hello to the Exuviance Daily Antioxidant Peel CA10 ($65, 36 single-use pads, at ULTA).

What a brilliant beauty concept. With just a few swipes of a single pad every morning, you can watch your complexion glow, become smoother, and develop a better tone and texture.

It's all done quickly without the irritation, redness and burning that often comes with chemical peels. Exuviance Daily Antioxidant CA10 is making the peel a simple beauty task, so you can wipe a single-use pad over your cleansed face, massage in any remaining fluid, and top it off with your moisturizer. And you're good to go! No waiting around and no rinsing and neutralizing the peel away. No downtime. Period.

And you still reap the benefits of an Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel. You get excellent exfoliation and super antioxidant protection all in a single pad, one-step leave-on peel process. The magic is in the strong 10% Citric Acid formula.

We like to think we are seasoned peelers. We find that chemical peels DO deliver softer, smoother skin. Rejuvenating the complexion requires exfoliation, and peeling gives you that key step in the beauty routine.

The NeoStrata company has always shared their newest skin care products with BeautyTipToday. And we can honestly say that we trust the NeoStrata experts and their scientifically advanced formulas. Definitely worth the purchase every time.

Model Angela Lindvall Keeps Skin Care Regimen On The Natural Side

Model Angela Lindvall.

You've seen her in tons of magazine ads, and she's currently the Project Runway All Stars host.

We've learned that the blonde beauty likes to know what's in her beauty products before she buys them. Angela shuns chemicals and other ingredients that can do more harm than good. She likes it to be organic---clean and simple when it comes to skin care:

"My mother turned me on to natural products at a very young age," Angela tells OK magazine.

The 33-year-old model was a happy tomboy growing up in Missouri, where beauty and style were just not that high on her list of life:

"I loved to catch insects and frogs, run around barefoot, and play in the creek. I didn't know a thing about fashion nor did I care to."

Angela tells OK that these are some of her favorite natural skin care products:

Amazon Rain Crystal Exfoliator ($48, at amazonherb.net).

Argan Oil by Josie Maran ($48, at sephora.com).

Skin Food by Weleda ($18, at usa.weleda.com).