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At-Home Microdermabrasion with PMD Personal MicroDerm

Kristopher Dukes — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:02:03 +0000

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Some skincare experts pimp chemical exfoliants (like glycolic acid peels) over physical exfoliants (like scrubbing your skin): chemical exfoliants are precise and penetrating, they say, whereas physical exfoliants can be a bit medieval.

I get it, and I’ve got a deep affection for bathing my face in chemicals.

Still, it’d be hard to pass on the immediate smoothness you get from sandblasting your face with home beauty gadget PMD Personal MicroDerm .

PMD Personal MicroDerm uses spinning disks of aluminum oxide crystals to scrub your skin, while its suction vacuums the dead skin away. Besides shaving off dull skin — thereby dusting away fine wrinkles and uneven skin tone — , PMD Personal MicroDerm can make your moisturizer and anti-aging products 20 times more effective.

Which is lovely.

But forget the impressive before-and-afters — PMD Personal MicroDerm is worth trying just for its amusing suction action on your face…

Web Snob Links: ‘Cause You’re a Snob Offline, Too

Kristopher Dukes — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:36:00 +0000

Stiletto Jungle has fallen hard for the new Cosabella for J.Crew intimates line.

Britney Spears is getting sued for $10 mil. over perfume. Allie is Wired has the details.

Bag Bliss took a tour and chatted it up with Monica Botkier!

Bag Snob is so excited about the re-launch of the house of Paco Rabanne and the first stage of this massive comeback is a reissue of Rabanne’s iconic chain-metal handbag, “le69,” from – when else? – 1969.

If you love scrubbing with sea salt but hate the fact that most of it ends up falling on the floor, Beauty Snob has the solution – AHAVA’s Pure Treat Deep Sea Liquid Salt.

For a bright accessory pick-me-up, Coquette loves the compact and affordable Proenza Schouler PS1 wallet.

Fashion Pulse Daily Gets a Lift at the Gym via the new Marika Magic Bra

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing François Pinton “Jacky” sunglasses .

Second City Style runs down the ABC’s of European daytime dressing for Fall 2011.

Shopping and Info loves the futuristic look of this Emilio Pucci sequined mesh dress on sale for 50% off.

All week long, StyleBakery is hunting down this season’s most wanted handbags for every budget.

The Beauty Stop takes a minute to discuss men’s fragrances.

The Shoe Goddess can’t wait to see Pierre Hardy’s Capsule Collection for The Gap!

Web Snob Links: ‘Cause You’re a Snob Offline, Too

Kristopher Dukes — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:19:53 +0000

Bag Snob has the perfect everyday bag that will look chic and understated with ease.

Beauty Snob has the best self-tanning instant gel – it’s not going to get you super dark, but it will give you a natural, sun kissed bronze glow and is super easy to apply.

A wardrobe essential this spring is a crisp, white boyfriend shirt according to Coquette.

The Jet Set Girls pick the best dressed at the Golden Globes!

See the first photos of Trina Turk’s upcoming collaborations with Clinique and Alice Supply Co., courtesy of SHEfinds. (Even the garden hoses are cute!)

While everyone else was focusing on the women at the Golden Globes, Second City Style was checking out the men’s trends on the red carpet.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Make Up For Ever – waterproof, creaseproof eyeshadow .

Shopping and Info found the prettiest Spring 2011 dresses from designers Preen and Calvin Klein and more.

The Shoe Goddess definitely approves that these celebrities wear Casadei footwear!

Unscented Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps K Is…

Kristopher — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:11:51 +0000

Wanting: Dr. Bronner’s Body Balm

I love Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps — on the inside they’re eco-friendly, on the outside their seemingly minimalist packaging is a soap box for Dr. Bronner, a master soap maker who escaped a mental institution. But the best part? Dr. Bronner makes un-perfumed products, like this organic body balm…

Using: Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Soap

So choice — Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild Soap is gentle but thorough, and comes unscented. I shampoo my body and hair with it, so I smell like my perfume — L’artisan Parfumeur Tubereuse — and not a stew of beauty products…

Hating: Dr. Bronner’s Organic Hair Care

Dr. Bronner’s organic conditioner comes in peppermint, citrus, and lavendar, oh my. So why the hate? Dr. Bronner’s Conditioner doesn’t come unscented. And I’m so close to an unscented shower experience, littered with “all-god-in-one” packaging…

Trind Nail Care K Is…

Kristopher — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:41:10 +0000

Wanting: Trind Cuticle Balsam

I’ve been using Trind Nail Care for months, after ruining my nails with stripper nails (I know the best place in LA to get natural-looking acrylics, ask for Lily). Trind Nail Care has made my nails grow stronger and longer than they’ve ever been, and their cuticle balsam — applied daily — is magic…

Using: Trind Natural Nail Repair

Apply Trind Natural Nail Repair every week and you’ll never want to wear nail polish again. (Your boy have nail issues? Try the matte version of Trind Natural Nail Repair.) The light white polish glosses your nails to look natural, only better…

Hating: Trind Beige Natural Nail Repair

I bought Trind Natural Nail Repair in beige, thinking it’d give me a gorgeous nude nail (I love that mannequin-hand vibe). Instead, Trind Natural Nail Repair in beige applies streaky. Stick with the orginal Trind Natural Nail Repair…

Korres Pomegranate Skincare K Is…

Kristopher — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:15:04 +0000

Wanting: Korres Pomegranate Scrub

I’m a geek for Greek beauty line Korres. The packaging is minimalist, and so are the all-natural ingredients. More importantly? The stuff works. I’m curious to try Korres pomegranate scrub; right now I’m a little aggro and I use mashed up aspirins to exfoliate every day (try it, you’ll get baby skin)…

Using: Korres Pomegranate Wipes

The all-naturalness of Korres is nice. I dig these Korres wipes less for their organic pomegranate scent and more for their being completely oil-free: that’s the best way to remove my layers of daily smoky eye, without stressing my LuxLash extensions. These wipes will get you completely clean, and they’re perfect for travel…

Hating: Korres Pomegranate Moisturizer

I’m sure this Korres pomegranate moisturizer is the organic bee’s knees, but Retin A is what you want…

Perfective Ceuticals K Is…

Kristopher — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:29:04 +0000

Wanting.

Perfective Ceuticals stimulates collagen growth to give you good face. When I want to stimulate collagen, it usually involves a 90210 needle. But I’m curious about Perfective Ceuticals eye cream, espesh after these testimonials…

Using.

I’m trying Perfective Ceuticals face serum in the a.m. (what do I wear to bed? Retin A cream and a sleepy smile). Slick and clear, a few dots of the Perfective Ceuticals serum makes your skin glow…

Hating.

I slicked in Perfective Ceuticals cream on top of their serum most mornings, and it made my face sticky…

Neutrogena Sunblock Spray K Is…

Kristopher — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:08:57 +0000

Wanting.

I’m always going through bottles of Neutrogena sunblock spray — it’s the fastest, easiest way to protect yourself from sun rays. I want to try Neutrogena “Ultimate Sport” sunblock spray — it looks tough and rough for all those summer sports. (yes, bedroom gymnastics count)…

Using.

Scentless and sheer, water- and rub-proof, you can’t lose with Neutrogena Ultra Shee sunblock spray. Best part is that it sprays on clear, so it won’t leave white residue on your car’s leather seats…

Hating.

It works as well as the other Neutrogena sunblock sprays, but it has this artificial aloe vera scent. Yech…