Dealing with a Beauty Product-Induced Rash
I know that I’m extremely fortune that trying out a variety of beauty products is part of my job description, but every so often even though I’m relatively discerning about the products I opt to try and the quantities of them I put on my face, I have a bad reaction to a product. The … Continue reading “Dealing with a Beauty Product-Induced Rash”
Brave Soldier Code Blue: Don’t Feel the Burn
When it comes to unfortunate acne breakouts, unsightly razor bumps, nasty sunburns, post-waxing bumps, general irritation, and any other assault on our delicate skin, Brave Soldier offers our skin a fighting chance. Code Blue is an intense yet gentle silicone-enhanced aloe gel (enriched with witch hazel, tea tree oil, menthol, eucalyptus and peppermint oils, green … Continue reading “Brave Soldier Code Blue: Don’t Feel the Burn”
Absolution: A Bespoke Unisex, Organic Skincare Line
Absolution is a Parisian brand that launched back in 2009, but is just now making its US debut thanks to Space NK (which just opened a new store a few minutes from my apartment!). The brand’s founders have worked with biggie brands like Dr. Hauschka and were inspired to create a unisex, bespoke line using … Continue reading “Absolution: A Bespoke Unisex, Organic Skincare Line”
Renée Rouleau Shares 10 Possible Causes of Adult Acne
Are you well past your teenage years but still get occasional breakouts? As an esthetician for 22 years, I have a lot of experience with skin and have some helpful advice to share!
Mario Badescu’s Chest and Back Acne Solution
Besides leaving me feeling like a gross, stinky mess, the major drawback to sweating for me is that I get back and chest acne. This happens not only in the summer, but pretty much anytime I workout and don’t shower ASAP afterward. My skin is super sensitive and it really only takes a little too … Continue reading “Mario Badescu’s Chest and Back Acne Solution”
Celebrity Skincare Secrets from Renée Rouleau
In my 20+ years of being an esthetician, I have had the honor of working with celebrities (Melissa Rycroft (pictured here), Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson and Ali Landry, to name a few) who have trusted me to get their skin looking and feeling its best. Here is what I know to be true.