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As we begin to age our skin slowly loses its moisture and elasticity, making our complexion less radiant. Every age brings along it’s own problems, but fear not, there are many effective skin treatments that can help fight these problems at different stages of your life.

Your skin in your twenties is likely to be at its best. Drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, exercising regularly, following a good skin care routine and eating healthy will ensure that your skin glows throughout your twenties. This will also ensure that the damage caused to skin by pollution, sun, and time is reduced.

Thing you can do:

• A deep cleansing treatment can be done every five weeks and is highly suited for those with oily skin. The skin gets nourished in using masks containing Evening Primrose and Rosemary Leaf Oil.
• A combination of treatments, such as Obagi Medical, along with a home care routine is prescribed to reduce acne, at regular intervals.
• Rain or shine, never, never, leave the house without sunscreen.
• No matter how tired you are, be sure to remove your makeup before going to bed. Makeup can clog pores and interfere with your skins rejuvenation process that occurs while you sleep.
• If you are prone to breakouts choose an oil-free moisturizer instead.

Your skin in your thirties begins to show the first signs of aging when the skin around the eyes, mouth, and neck area starts changing. After 30, the skin’s natural process of exercise slows down and the natural fibers decrease. More water is lost which leads to drying, and decreases the skin’s natural protection barrier. If you’re starting to notice fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration, it’s time to take a good look at how you’re caring for your skin.

Things you can do:

• Along with daily sunscreen, your skin needs extra moisture, as it tends to get drier as we age. Consider using a richer moisturizer before applying your sunscreen each morning.
• To fight damage due to pollution, sun, and stress, use a cream rich in ingredients to regenerate the skin while you sleep.
• Protect the soft skin around the eye area by using a treatment gel or cream that helps to fight wrinkles, and tighten skin while moisturizing this delicate area. Try ELASTiderm from Obagi, a topical eye treatment that stimulates collagen synthesis while hydrating the skin.
• A good time to consult a physician for advice on skin care is in your thirties. Skin specialists have access to a variety of treatments to help reduce, or eliminate the signs of aging, and improve the overall appearance of the skin.

• Collagen facials can help accelerating the skin regeneration.
• As one grows older, the muscles of the face and neck begin to sag and fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear. Cutera offers non-surgical face-lifting procedures, and resurfacing procedures that are performed on the skin to tighten, and help to look younger. All are amazing.
• Using paraffin wax to maintain the hydration and suppleness of the skin, which will in turn, ensure softening the skin.
• And last, Using a night cream for the face and eyes will help renew, and replenish your skin while you sleep.
• The same apply’s to skin care in your 50s’, 60s’, and older.

Did you know that every time you take a blow dryer, flat iron or curling iron to your hair that the amount of heat being used is causing major damage?  Well, it’s true…But the good news is that now you can protect your hair with a unique line of haircare formulas that are specifically designed to work with heat.  The secret weapon…HeatSmart Complex…(a silicone molecule combined with a wheat protein molecule).

The Hottest News in Haircare...HeatSmart Complex

Introducing…drum roll please…THERMAFUSE…I have personally tried the entire line over the past few weeks to see if this one and only heat protector line was worthy of it’s name…and the answer is yes! I have a natural curl to my hair and so I am now a huge fan of the Fixxe Mousse, Coil Curl, and for my less than full hair…Boost Thickening Spray.

THERMAFUSE Fixxe Mousse

Fixxe adds more volume to your limp hair as well as emphasizing your natural curl.  It’s light formula leaves your hair feeling clean and free of product…love that…It also is great as a detangler…Key ingredients are hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat protein (a quaternized protein to enhance substantivity, providing conditioning without build up), cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolized hair keratin, polyquanterium-11 (forms a clear, non tacky film for luster, smoothness, conditioning & body), cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride (a high UV absorber that protects hair as it absorbs light), and panthenol hydroxpropyl steardimonium (a substantive form of B5 for moisture).  Add some blackberry vanilla musk for fragrance and you’re good to go…retails for $17.

THERMAFUSE Coil (curl definer)

Coil is a light mist that smells yummy adding more bounce to your curls.  Carry the travel size “coil” in your purse to spritz some extra spring to your hair all day long.  You can use it on dry or wet hair and scrunch away girls…Key ingredients include glycerin, hydroxypropyltrimonium hydrolyzed wheat amino acids, hydroxypropyltrimonium, cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed hair keratin, benzophenone-4 (UV light filter to keep hair color from fading), & aloe barbadensis gel (tissue restorer, an anesthetic, anti-bacterial, moisturizing & soothing).  Retails for $17.

THERMAFUSE Boost (thickening spray)

Boost does exactly what is says…just spritz on the roots of your hair to create more volume and body than you ever had!  Spray all over your hair for more texture, thickness and support.  Boost is also great to use with curling irons and roller setting.  Use on damp hair for best results.  Key ingredients are similar to the above products.  Retails for $17.

For more info visit:  ThermaFuse

Stay tuned for more product review on ThermaFuse!

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Does anyone ever really tire of seeing another gorgeous smoky eye? I know I don’t, but I am smoky eye obsessed, and every time I see another great look, I am off to the bathroom to try on myself. Smoky eyes in pastels will be strong this spring, and with so many options available, creating them will be easier than ever.

That is the real fun behind creating smoky eyes, since they look good in so many different color combination’s. Blues, pastels, purples, and sea tones all do the job quite nicely.

Make sure to apply the color along the upper and lower lashline and blend into the crease using a sweeping motion with your brush. For a more dramatic look you can extend the color the length of your brow as seen here.

INSIDER TRICK: When using loose shimmer shadows to create this look make sure to tap off your brush before applying the color. This will ensure that you don’t add too much, and allow you to build the color.

BUY ONLINE NOW: Beth Bender Beauty Eyeshadow in Midnight Blue, $16 , Shu-Uemura Rich Black Mascara, $27.50, The Get in Line Smoky Eye & Stencil kit, $36

I don’t know about you, but whenever I am checking out celebrities on the red carpet I always notice the ones whose skin is glowing. The ones whose dewy complexions are planted on all the front pages, and the ones who obsess over their skin as much as I do.

If you’re interested in getting this look, here are some simple and easy steps to follow.

A good hydrating mask is a great way to begin. It will prep your skin, remove any dry patches, and is essential to achieving a beautiful glow. Next, you will want to apply some moisturizer, before covering up any blemishes. Either a concealer stick, or liquid will do, but using a concealer brush will give you the perfect application.

Next, using either a foundation brush, or sponge, apply a touch of foundation, but only where your complexion needs it. This is only to even out your skin tone before the next step.

Once this is done, take your bronzing powder and apply wherever the sun hits your face, ie; your cheekbones, bridge of nose, chin and forehead. Next, add either a rosy or peach tone blush to the apples of your cheeks to make them pop, and finish the look. I usually like to add a touch of loose mineral powder with a brush and lightly go over to soften any lines. A cream bronzer and blush work really beautifully too.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but it seems to me that lately many young girls are altering themselves unnecessarily.  No one is longer happy with what God gave them and everyone wants to look better than everyone else.  Now I am all for enhancing yourself but really now…where do you draw the line and who is telling these girls that they need such adjustments at such an early age???

Unfortunately, once you start nipping & tucking, the up keep is a constant battle…and the younger you start, the longer you will be in and out of your doctor’s office.  I would hate to be a young girl today and I fear for my own daughter who is only 7…I will have to keep a close eye on her through her tweens and teens.  The sad part is that parents are buying their kids larger breasts instead of a new car for their 16th birthdays!!!  Are they also willing to insure their daughters breasts like a car since the chances of them leaking is higher than getting into a car accident.  And not to mention a lot more dangerous to them physically…do your research before you dive into plastic surgery.

The new Heidi Montag after several surgeries

After looking at this photo and reading, “I didn’t get them as big as I originally wanted,” said Heidi, I thought…really, if they were any bigger you’d fall over…Her nose has also been redone…again…to the point that she no longer looks like who she was…that’s when you know you’ve gone too far…any respected and knowledgeable doctor will tell you this.  They will also tell you that you want to make subtle changes to enhance what you already have…not make yourself look like a “character” of yourself.

Us women need to join together and embrace who we are in the inside…because that is what matters…looks do fade…Unfortunately, we do get older no matter how many surgeries or injections we have…it’s a fact.  And even if we look young for our age…the men will still glance over to the younger girls…just who they are!  Not fair…but true.

To all my moms out there…if you have daughters make sure you teach them the importance of being a spectacular woman inside…the rest will just happen on its own…

These young girls are future women...embrace them...

the girls at BSW

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Girls, it’s finally here…a 3 part whitening system by La Prairie of Switzerland that will give your skin that all around glow you’ve been searching for while targeting fine lines, wrinkles and now age spots!

La Prairie White Caviar Illuminating Systeme

At the heart of White Caviar Illuminating Systeme is Golden Caviar, sourced from environmentally-regulated farmed sources combined with clarifying Whitening Complex with Larch Tree Extract, detoxifying Swiss Garden Cress Sprout Extract, Vitamin C and various bio-technology. To acquire your new illuminating skin you need to apply the white illuminating cream over your entire clean face.  Then follow by the illuminating serum, a potent anti-pigmentation serum which will interrupt the cycle that creates age spots, stopping discoloration before it begins!  And last but not least…apply the illuminating eye serum under your eyes to combat those dark circles & keeping new dark patches from forming.

This fabulous system is great for all ages and will keep your skin looking young and glowing.  La Prairie Illuminating Systeme is available at Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and at La Prairie’s site.

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Spring really is in the air and to prove it, check out these gorgeous eyes in shades of lilac and  pale pink shimmers. What a refreshing alternative to the dark smoky eyes we have been seeing so much of.

Get look with ease by applying a lilac shimmer into the crease, and blending with a pale pink shimmer shadow on the lids. Sweep under the eyes as well  using the lilac shadow. Use a touch of the  pale pink shimmer to highlight the brown bone or leave as is. Try the Spring Palette from Get in Line in OMG! in, lilac, plum, and pale pink shimmer.

Line the eyes with a gel eyeliner, and apply along the lashline. Try Onyx Stay Put Gel Liner, $18, and available at beth bender beauty. You can add a soft line underneath and smudge for a softer line.

FINISH the look by applying a tinted moisturizer to even out the skin before giving your cheeks a healthy glow with Desert Rose Powder Blush from bobbibrown.com. Try Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer, available at lauramercier.com. Apply with a foundation brush for a sheer application, and a sponge for extra coverage.

And there you have it. Smoky eyes for spring!

“Let the sunshine in, let the sunshine in…the sunshine in…“  one of my favorite songs while growing up in New York…and exactly how I feel about life!  I knew at a very young age that I could not be a 9-5 girl…I hate being trapped inside a building with no windows and air conditioning on 24/7…NO, I NEED to feel the sun on my face and my body as much as possible!

Let the sunshine in with Degree Women...

And thanks to Degree Women Natureffects, you can feel this way all year round with their new tantalizing scents.  It will make you smile, wake up your winter time blues with floral, citrus, and other spring time aromas and surround you in warmth…Right now New York is under attack by snow…ugh!!!  They had to close New York City schools which almost never happens…So, I say slap on some cool sun glasses by Tory Burch, crank up some Bob Marley and rock on, my sistas…

Even Mr. Sunshine knows to wear his Tory Burch sunglasses!

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* tory burch sunglasses were a gift from Degree Women to experience all the spring time senses!

Okay, girls…summer is coming…whether we like it or not…gotta find the perfect swimsuit that makes us feel sexy, comfy, and most of all happy to put it on…

I’ve been checking out the new trends and it seems like the one piece is back in style…also still in fashion is the tankini for those girls who want the option of a bikini with out the teenie…lol…and the bikini which I think will always be in fashion since it allows you to get the best tan!

Here are a few styles I thought would catch your attention.

one piece from Victoria's Secret

This Ank suit is fully lined with full bottom coverage.  It’s simple yet sexy with it’s one shoulder strap.  A great fit for a gal who wants to feel sexy yet not completely exposed…

Body by Victoria tankini

This Body by Victoria tankini ties at the neck with under-wire cups and is fully lined.  The top is a retro design and the bottom has a mid scoop design.  Available in a variety of patterns that you can mix and match…Love the the heart shaped top…

A new twist on bikinis

First of all I just love purple…but this retro design makes me want to get my ass to the gym 4 times a week!!!   The butterfly one shoulder bandeau top has a back closure, removable padding, and adjustable strap with a butterfly trim.  It is shown with a skirted scoop bottom.

All of these swimsuits are available at Victoria’s Secret.  If you order a beach sexy swimsuit you can get a cute beach tote for free!  I think you should check out this site…there are a lot of fabulous designs that I think you will like…and variations for all body types…

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So many beautiful looks graced this years Fall Fashion Week In New York, and thanks to the experts who created many of these looks, we too can know first hand just how to get them. At the Oscar de la Renta Show “It’s a 1980s cosmetic ad meets today,” said makeup artist Gucci Westman whose look was a full made-up face worthy of any runway.

To get the gorgeous, golden-brown eye, Westman used Revlon ColorStay Eye Shadow Quad in Coffee Bean, and applied the color above the brow bone layering from lightest to darkest.

Hair stylist Odile Gilbert looked to Blondie for the loose textured look she styled at 3.1 Phillip Lim. For voluminous, matte curls, Gilbert first applied Phyto Professional Intense Volume Mousse before blowing out and curling the hair. The look was quite beautiful, and we thought very feminine.

Estée Lauder made its fashion week debut at Derek Lam with one of the hottest trends we are seeing for fall: brown lips. Who knew? The brand’s creative makeup director and master artist, Tom Pecheux, used Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Beige and dusted the same copper shadow used on the eyes, (due out this fall), over the mouth for a metallic finish.

At Zac Posen, Odile Gilbert channeled the downtown Chelsea girl with soft, touchable waves. She spritzed L’Oréal Professionnel Texture Expert Freezing Mist to keep it all in place.

The strong, navy blue eye that Tom Pecheux created at Chado Ralph Rucci looked so chic. Want to do it yourself it?  Try beth bender beauty’s Most Wanted Runway Eye’s Eyeliner Kit using the Cat Eyeliner Stencil to create.

James Kaliardos kept the focus on the eyes at Diane von Furstenberg with the gorgeous, opalescent butterfly effect he created with shades of blue, plum, and silver shadows. For a similar, more wearble effect, try the Good Girl, Gone Bad Eye Palette from beth bender beauty.

Lucia Peroni beautifully accented the eyes with metallic shades of gold and silver at Jason Wu. To get a similar effect, try MAC Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Filament and Goldmine, and opt for using your fingers to apply instead of an eyeshadow brush.

For any questions on how to create these looks on yourself, feel free to email Beth personally at beth@beautystylewatch.com.