Why Cleansing Oil Is Awesome


Updated 04/13/11 6:52 PM · Posted by · 18 comments

Why Facial Cleansing Oils Work

I'm obsessed with cleansing oil these days, and with good reason. Anyone who's ever spent time in Japan won't be surprised by this; oil formulations have been popular there since 1967, when Shu Uemura introduced the first oil-based cleanser. But for those of us on this side of the Pacific, cleansing oil gets short shrift even though it's a brilliant idea. So why is washing your face with oil so Read more

How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready


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How Carrie Underwood Gets Grammy-Ready

Carrie Underwood, everyone's favorite Grammy-winning country singer and performer, has been using the suite of Olay deep cleansers to give her face a clean beyond what the eye (and cameras) can see. To prep for last night's Grammy Awards, Carrie first used Olay Shine Control Lathering Cleanser to get a deep, down-to-the-pore cleansing to minimize shine. With all those flash bulbs on the red Read more

What We're Sweet On: A Cooling Cleanser That Decongests


Updated 02/02/12 1:26 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

It's an oldie, but a goodie: Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser ($25). Besides, it's actually kind of fun to use. The two-step treatment begins by washing the face with the creamy, cooling cleanser, rubbing it in with circular motions to release dirt and makeup. The second step involves polishing the skin with a muslin cloth that's included as part of the kit. Once you rinse off the Read more

Carrie Underwood's Fresh-Face Secret? Yes Please.


Updated 01/10/12 3:00 AM · Posted by Sponsor · 0 comments

Carrie Underwood's Fresh-Face Secret? Yes Please.

Don't think a cleanser can go beyond the basics? Carrie Underwood begs to differ. Olay 2-in-1 Daily Facial Cloths thoroughly cleanse skin deep down to the pore, removing dirt, oil, and makeup — even your super-duty-waterproof mascara. Don't believe it? Take it from Carrie: "It's hard to find eye makeup remover that doesn't burn your eyes. The Daily Facials don't burn anything and take off all Read more

How to Fix Your Booze-Induced Skin Care Woes


Updated 12/16/11 9:17 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Recover From a Hangover

Does it seem like all you've been doing lately is eating and imbibing in boozed-up beverage after boozed up beverage? While spiked egg nog, hot toddies, champagne cocktails, and mulled wine are all fine and dandy, the problem is that in excess they can wreak havoc on your skin. The issue: "It doesn't matter what you are drinking, all forms of alcohol are dehydrating," says celebrity Read more

3 DIY Holiday Gifts For Germaphobes


Updated 12/14/11 10:28 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

DIY Cleaners: Hand Sanitizer, Yoga Mat Spray, Produce Wash

Everyone loves getting gifts, especially when they're homemade. The extra effort that goes into making a DIY gift shows the recipient that you put a little extra thought and care into the finished product — not to mention a little elbow grease. Now that it's Winter, there's a lot of extra sniffling going on. Show the germaphobe in your life that you really get them by mixing up one of these DIY Read more

Olivia Wilde Reveals Her Beauty Essentials


Updated 12/07/11 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Olivia Wilde's Beauty Tips and Must-Have Products

2011 has been a big year for Olivia Wilde. Along with nabbing roles in Cowboys & Aliens, Tron, and In Time, the 27-year-old actress became one of Revlon's newest brand ambassadors. "It was exciting to join a company that wants to empower women through beauty and help them harness their inner confidence," she said Monday in New York City. "We're really in sync on that." When asked about her Read more

Leather, Lavender, and More Reasons to Linger in the Shower


Updated 12/06/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Smelling Shower Gels

Sometimes the best part of the shower is the scent of the shower gel itself. While each one serves its primary purpose well (to get you free of dirt and grime), each one will also leave you wanting to stay in the bathroom just a bit longer. Check out these olfactory-pleasers below: Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash ($6) — With the word cashmere in the name, you know this one is going Read more

Kristin Chenoweth on That Amazing Smile, Her Skin Care Secrets, and More


Updated 11/21/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kristin Chenoweth Interview: On Beauty and Her Smile

Kristin Chenoweth is more than just a triple threat: the lady is a dynamo. She swings from Broadway to television to album-making without missing a beat, and she always looks amazing. Kristin recently became Listerine's newest spokes-smile, so we talked to her about her famous pearly whites, how she keeps her skin looking so great, and what products from the film set she uses at home. To see Read more