My Travel Beauty Regimen: Check Out the Video!

It had been embarrassingly long since I made a video for all of you. I figured what better reason than to show you my (pared down) travel beauty regimen? Check out what I'm using on the road this week!



The products seen in the video are:
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths ($15 at sephora.com)
Tweezerman Pink Tweezer Set
Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream for Dry Skin
Forever 21 Ponytail Holder Set
Lancome Genifique Eye ($60 at nordstrom.com)
SK-II Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask ($160 at nordstrom.com)

The Best Sheet Mask Series: SK-II Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask

I have a mild obsession with sheet masks. The Best Sheet Mask Series features the sheet masks that will leave your skin bright and glowing.

Want a really unique sheet mask experience? Then the SK-II Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask is the one for you. Each mask is actually two sheets in one -- one sheet for the upper half of your face, one for the lower half. They work in tandem to deliver a noticeably lifted and contoured look to the skin.

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Face First: SK-II Skin Signature 3D Refining Mask

Want to indulge your skin? Then you simply must try the SK-II Skin Signature 3D Refining Mask. This two-part mask is saturated with SK-II’s signature Pitera-drenched blend of essential nutrients and ingredients to lift, firm and smooth skin upon immediate contact.

I have to admit that at first I wasn’t sure I’d like the two-part mask. Why not just give me a one-piece mask to fit over my entire face all at once? But after adhering both parts to my skin, I realized it really wasn’t such a big deal. After letting the mask sit for about 10 minutes, I removed both pieces to reveal skin that was softer, smoother and unbelievably glowier. My wrinkles even seemed to disintegrate right before my eyes!

At $145 for 6 masks, this is definitely the true meaning of the word indulgence. But since one facial is about the same cost in New York, I think it’s one worth making.

Celebrate the Holidays with Red and Green Products!

I love the holidays. Celebrating with friends and family, eating tons of good food, decorating the Christmas tree, giving presents ... not to mention getting time off work and going on vacation! So I've decided to bring you a roundup of some of my favorite red and green products in celebration of the holiday season. Discover them all after the jump!

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Beauty Question: What Beauty Products Are You Thankful For?

As Thanksgiving approaches, it leads me to think about the beauty products I’ve been thankful for this year. In no particular order, they include:

SK-II Signs Eye Cream: Singlehandedly banished by wrinkles and dark circles, causing me to look a good five or six years younger. THANK YOU.

Orlane Paris Absolute Radiance Lightbox: Perfect for those days where my parched, dehydrated skin is in need of a little something extra.

Diptyque Violette Scented Candle: The best indulgence I’ve ever made. My apartment smells delicious ALL THE TIME.

M.A.C Volcanic Ash Exfoliator: This tube of black grainy goodness has transformed my skin. No dryness ANYWHERE.

La Mer The Mist: Perfect for a little afternoon refreshment.

Bliss Change Your Spots: Anything that makes my pimples disappear overnight is fine in my book!

What beauty products are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments!

The Ultimate Skin Indulgence: SK-II Signs Eye Cream

I think I've found the holy grail of skincare ... and its name is SK-II Signs Eye Cream.

Ever since I started using this luxurious eye cream, I've noticed a significant difference in the wrinkles and dark circles around my eyes. I was starting to get -- gasp! -- crow's feet, and they have seemingly disappeared in the last four weeks. And the unsightly dark circles that never seem to disappear? They disappeared. This is thanks to SK-II's exclusive Pitera moisturizer complex, which drenches the skin with moisture and leaves it looking and feeling refreshed, bright and rejuvenated.

I know this eye cream is an indulgence. But if you're looking for one that really and truly makes your eyes younger in an instant, this is the one for you.

SK-II Signs Eye Cream retails for $105.

Get Whiter and Brighter with SK-II Whitening Source Intensive Mask

My roommate and I don't really have too many secrets from each other. But the one thing I keep from him is the fact that I use face masks. I always do it in the comfort of my room with the door closed -- there is nothing more embarrassing to me than having him come into the living room and see me sitting on the couch with a mask stuck on my face watching an old episode of Friends. But I think I might be willing to make an exception for my new best friend -- the SK-II Whitening Source Intensive Mask.

Now, this mask is so amazing that I've actually already lauded its strengths. (You can read about it here.) But it's worth repeating because of how unbelievable it made my skin look this week. After quite a stressful week, my skin was looking pretty darn lackluster. No brightness to be had, no beauty to be found. We're talking completely and utterly dull with no signs of life.

But 15 minutes with this mask and things were looking up. All of a sudden my skin was drenched with moisture! It was revitalized, rejuvenated and completely reinvigorated. Now I'm back to my normal glowy self -- and realizing that I'd better stock up on these masks or else I run the risk of sinking back into dullness. And maybe, just maybe, I'll let my roommate see me wearing one.

The SK-II Whitening Source Intensive Mask is $150 for a box of 10 masks.

Disclosure: This product was furnished by a PR representative for SK-II.

The Masks We Wear: SK-II Whitening Source Intensive Mask

The way I see it, there's nothing -- short of plastic surgery -- that I wouldn't try for the sake of beauty. (Something about needles and going under the knife just scares me away.) So when I recently heard about the SK-II Whitening Source Intensive Mask, which promised more youthful, radiant skin, I was all for it.

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