I first started using SK-II several months ago and have been a fan ever since. The Facial Treatment Essence has been residing in my medicine cabinet ever since I tried it. With consistent use I’ve noticed a much more even skin tone and the clarity has improved greatly. I swear it’s the Pitera (which all…
Skin care
Waxing, Shaving & Depilatories: Best Hair Removal Products and Tools
One of the beauty school fantasies estheticians have is that working in a spa is all facials, all the time. But seasoned estheticians will tell you they usually spend the majority of their time waxing- brazilians came out of the closet as a hugely popular service more than a decade ago, but it’s still a…
Six De-Stressing Spa Products for Bath, Body and Face
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Maybe it’s got something to do with Tax Day, with everyone scrambling to find last minute forms or documents. Or maybe it’s the sometimes-gloomy, rainy weather that often persists throughout the month. Lots of spa junkies find that the best way to de-stress when you can’t get out for…
Skincare: Where to Splurge, Where to Save
Would that every beauty junkie had a Black AmEx and a bottomless Birkin bag in which to stash their newly-acquired goodies. Alas, most of us have to thoughtfully allot our skincare budget to accommodate must-haves and holy grail potions, lest we run out and have to make do with a drugstore replacement until the Sephora…
Do You Really Need Toner?
Do you really need toner? Toner has undergone an interesting transformation in the past few decades. When I was in skincare school, even our relatively modern study material referred to it by the mostly now-dated term “astringent.” That word conjures up tactile memories of pretty unpleasant sensations for even the oiliest of skin types due…