Playing Around With Retin-A, AHA, BHA Formulas: Requires A Great Facial Sunscreen

If there's anything we've learned about skin care, and trying to re-model a damaged complexion, it's that you NEED a great facial sunscreen.

We've all used good suncreens for the body, but more importantly, how about the face?

For instance, we use Retin-A at night BEFORE bedtime. Most experts advise applying the anti-aging cream at night because it is light-sensitive.

 Here's the problem: We adore a strong glycolic facial cleanser. We like to use it AM + PM. But we have since become educated about NOT mixing the two formulations together.

So, if we are about to apply Retin-A at night, then we do NOT wash our face with the alpha hydroxy acid(AHA) in the evening. We use a simple soap.

 Why? These are both strong chemicals, and could CANCEL each other out.

 Okay...now that we have that straight....Why do we need a facial sunscreen?

 Because when you apply potent anti-aging products like Retin-A, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Vitamin C cream or Beta Hydroxy Acids, your skin, although being nicely repaired, is now more sensitive and super exfoliated, so the sun's rays can penetrate more easier and cause damage, again.

 Here's an excellent facial sunscreen fairly new to the beauty market: Suntegrity ($45).

"Natural, broad-spectrum mineral zinc oxide protection that feels and looks so good on your skin that you'll want to wear it 24/7."

Tinting Selection: Choose Fair for very fair complexions, Light for fair to medium complexions, or Medium for medium to darker complexions.

To learn lots of great skin care tips on how to juggle anti-aging products, check out this informative website by Dr. Cynthia Bailey.

Model Miranda Kerr Proves Cheap Drugstore Red Lipstick Can Be Perfect!

We all like to imagine that wealthy women such as models, actresses, public figures, etc., ONLY buy expensive makeup + skin care products.

Right?

Wrong!

Most famous women won't talk about their penny-pinching habits but there are some celebs who are more than happy to share. And when one of them DOES dish, we are all ears.

 For instance, we were reading a past issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine and came across this beauty tidbit from Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr. As you can see from the photos below, the glamorous beauty LOVES her signature, bold red lips.

This is what the VS angel told Emily Listfield at Beauty Bazaar:

"Recently I found the ideal lip stain in Top Tomato ($10.99). It stays on forever," Miranda says.

If you would like to copy Miranda Kerr's signature red lipstick beauty tip, we found some at ULTA.

Golden Globes Host Tina Fey Has Amazing Hair---But So Funny You Don't Always Notice

Tomorrow night Tina Fey + Amy Poehler return to host the Golden Globes LIVE at 8  PM, ET on NBC.

These 2, very funny + attractive ladies are delightful to watch.

Lately, we've been zeroing in on Tina Fey. She has started to become a fashion plate after several mishaps on the unforgiving red carpet.

According to an item in the NY Times, Tina has been working with Cristina Ehrlich, who also styles Amy Adams and Allison Williams. Good move on Tina's part.

Now let's look at her closely....

Girlfriend has AMAZING hair! It's a crowning glory, for sure.  That's probably why Tina was tapped to do the Garnier Nutrisse hair color commercials.

Tina Fey has beautiful hair, but because she is so funny, you might NOT always notice.

In case you were wondering, this is the shade Tina uses in those Garnier Nutrisse ads

Nutrisse Haircolor - 535 Chocolate Caramel (Medium Golden Mahogany Brown)...$8.49, at CVS.

Jennifer Lopez Spells It Out In Comfy 'I Am Happiness' Tracksuit

We get it, Jennifer.
You ARE really happy these days.
And we can see why.

The superstar is back on American Idol for 2014 after reportedly signing a whopping $15 million contract to sit her sexy bottom down in the judge's chair on the reality TV singing competition for another season.

Is anyone REALLY worth that kind of $$$?!

Of course NOT! But Jenny from the block is a savvy businesswomen, and a lot of people think Jennifer brings value to the judges' table----along with fab style + makeup.

Meantime...when she's off the red carpet, the Latina beauty dresses down + comfy.

Jenny from the block LOVES tracksuits or active-wear, if you will.

This time, photogs snapped the star heading to a meeting in L.A. yesterday, arm + arm with love, Casper Smart.

Check out Jennifer's adorable gray + yellow tracksuit from the PeaceLoveWorld company. 

JLo's comfortable ensemble shouts to the world---"I am HAPPY!"

I am HAPPINESS!".

Way to go, Jennifer!

It's a great message for 2014.

If you would like to check out the PEACELOVEWORLD tracksuits, click here.

We could NOT find JLo's specific ensemble, but we DID hunt down these I am HAPPY daisy yellow bottoms for $108. Very similar to Jennifer's.

We also found the cute hoodie, same one as Jennifer's here on SALE for $68!

 We can't help it. Not everybody can pull off a super casual look heading to a meeting, but Jennifer Lopez, you look fly!

Naughty Naya Rivera Copies Kim Kardashian's Black To Honey Blonde Hair For 2014

All we have to say is, Wow!"
 Take a look at the photos. A picture paints a thousand words, as the old saying goes.

Glee's Naya Rivera must really adore Kim Kardashian's honey blonde hair, because the latina beauty has just pulled a Kardashian.

The star showed it off at the annual People's Choice Awards Show last evening in L.A..

 The hair transformation is pretty amazing. When you think back to how raven-haired both women are naturally, well, you can see the major work that goes into a serious color change.

Naughty Naya. You've ripped off Kim K's new look!

But then again, you could say that Kim K ripped off the glam blonde mane from either Beyonce or Kim's gal-pal Larsa Pippin.

Look below, please:

Hey, lighter locks are BIG beauty news for 2014!! And stylists say that platinum is the bomb for the new year.

If you are fair-haired to begin with, lucky you, because going through a major color transformation can DAMAGE your tresses in a major way.

That is why wealthy women like the ones all pictured here, leave the peroxide mess to the pros.

Kim K's colorist George Papanikolas
revealed this to hollywoodlife.com.

"If you have dark hair, and you want Kim’s look, you will usually need to lighten your base color, and then get highlights, " George tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

"It also usually requires several sessions to get it from dark to light. I never recommend doing it in one session. You get the best results over several months, and you need to factor in the financial and time commitments to maintain a lighter color."

We have naturally raven locks like Kim K + Naya, but we could NOT imagine having to go through a long + expensive process just to achieve that beautiful, blonde mane, month after month.

 Okay, ladies...

Would you lighten up your dark hair for 2014?

Amanda Seyfried Keeps Full Brows Looking Groomed With DIY Tweezerman

Amanda Seyfried is probably best known for her signature, wavy, long, blonde hair.

But did you know that she's also quite proud of her full brows, and won't let anyone else near them?

It's true. That's why the talented actress is a D.I.Y. plucker. In other words--- a do it yourself girl.

She relies on a trusted brand to help her define those great-looking eyebrows.

She tells InStyle magazine that she favors Tweezerman Slant Tweezers in the familiar, red color ($22, at drugstore.com).

"I groom my eyebrows every week. I'm afraid to let anyone else touch them because I like my brows thick, and someone else might end up giving me the shape they want them to be."

Tweezerman claims to be top-notch when it comes to grooming:

"Positively the finest general-use tweezer! Used by makeup artists, models and celebrities all over the world. The stainless-steel tips are hand-polished and perfectly aligned to grab hair every time."

Tomboy Tory Burch Launches Sheer Lipstick Collection For Less Is More Look

Designer Tory Burch makes beautiful clothing + accessories. We all know that. And now the princess of preppy has launched a lipstick line that promises--Less is more.

Tory claims she was quite the tomboy growing up. Today, she is so feminine, but NEVER over-the-top when it comes to putting on makeup. Maybe that is why Tory Burch lipstick is sheer + soft.

Tory says she's not into a very bold, bright lip, so you will enjoy the natural-looking wash of her new 12-lipstick collection.

The lipsticks will be available in mid-February at high-end stores like Nordstrom's.

The price of a Tory Burch tube isn't cheap. It will set you back $32. But then again, these lipsticks are made from good stuff.

The pretty, blonde designer is giving everyone a sneak peek at her lippy line. And we like what we see!

One of Tory's faves is the pinky-beige shade called Pas Du Tout Lip Color. You can check it out here.