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Jergens Natural Glow Express Not Worth It

Kristen Bell may be a fan of Jergens latest addition to its Natural Glow line-up of self-tanners, but I'm not and here's why...

First off, Jergens Natural Glow Express runs about a dollar more (at $7.99) than the original Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer for body, shown at lower right, and the one that won all the acclaim:

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St. Tropez Sunless Tans Gives A Good-looking Glow

So it's bare skin season again and I'm on my quest to scour every self-tanner known to woman to get the glow without the UV-damage woes. I've used self-tanners for years, so I consider myself borderline oficionado when it comes to trying them out. Clarins and Lancome had my wallet first, but now that drugstore sunless tanner options are keeping up with prestige offerings, well, it's anyone's game now.

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Perricone's Alpha Lipoic Acid Age Fighters

I've long been intrigued by the purported benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid. It makes sense to me that if you help control inflammation, you can in turn help control the effects of aging within the body. So I've decided to take on the trifecta of Perricone Cosmeceuticals Alpha Lipoic Acid formulas to see what they'll do for me.

1. Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator

2. Perricone MD ALA Body Toning Lotion SPF 15

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Can You Clear Acne With Skin ID? Katherine McPhee Says Yes

The runaway success of Proactiv acne skin care hasn't been lost on other skin care product companies.

Neutrogena has launched a direct attack on Proactiv, rolling out a "personalized acne solution" called Skin iD and endorsed by Katherine McPhee. (Take that Jessica Simpson!).  Skin iD claims their skin evaluation tool is a breakthrough, comparing it to "an in-office visit with your very own dermatologist".

I took the 20 question skin evaluation survey at skinid.com to see what I'd end up for dealing with breakouts on my chin and nose.  In about 5 minutes I was done, and along the way I got to reveal loads of personal information including rival acne products I'm using.

The conclusion:  Can't say it feels like I went to a dermatologist, but overall it was a slick web experience. According to Neutrogena I need a cleanser, treatment, and pads that will cost me $40.  Not sure if it's a subscription where I'll see credit card charges for the next 3 years!

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Product Review: Skin Effects By Dr. Jeffrey Dover

Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover is an anti-aging skincare line (sold exclusively at CVS stores) that uses non-invasive approaches to fight off those fine lines and wrinkles. The Skin Effects line is hard to miss on store shelves in its pale blue packaging--and it looks the business. So I've wanted to give it a try.

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Trying To Look Years Younger With Rodial Glamotox

Two things strike me about Rodial Glamotox SPF 18.

One, this quote: "You can look years younger without chemical peels or cosmetic surgery by investing in Rodial Glamotox." (quoted from Vogue.com on the Rodial site)

Two, this tidbit: apparently Angelina Jolie is a fan of Rodial Glamotox.

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Get A Sexy Summer Sheen With Olay Body Quench Mousse

C'mon, we've all seen another woman walk by with an incredible sheen on her legs--the type that's not  a slick baby oil look, yet you know she's done more than just throw on some run-of-the-mill body lotion. And somehow, no matter how good your legs look, hers seem to look better. Clearly, she's found the right moisturizer.

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AHA Treatment Pads From The Newly-launched AB Skincare

I have been a huge fan of glycolic acid ever since it made headlines back in the late 80's - early 90's in the mass skin care market. And not by normal means. A motorcycle exhaust pipe burn while in Aruba left me with a not-so-pretty scar on my leg (yes, I was riding in shorts...I know, I know...). As fate would have it, I was given a sample jar of a glycolic acid product to try. I'd need a microscope to see the scar now. So I'm hooked on glycolics.

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Trying Out Jennifer Flavin-Stallone's Seriesse S.I. Minerale Foundation

I'm giving Seriesse Minerale Foundation a try today--or I should say a whirl. I'm a bit "over" the whole mineral makeup thing. And it's not because I think mineral makeup is a fly-by-night phenom--no.

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Cover FX Makeup Conceals With Over 40 Shades

Cover FX was one of the must-stop-by's at The Makeup Show/NYC this past weekend. One of the most-discussed forum topics at RealSelf.com is melasma, and while much of the discussion focuses on various treatments, corrective makeup can provide another way to manage the condition--as well as to camouflage burn scars, acne and rosacea.

Cover FX, along with  lines like Dermablend and CoverBlend from NeoStrata, can help--and Cover FX's Coverage Cream Foundation offers a whopping 40+ shades. Here, 3 from Cover FX to try...

1. Cover FX Coverage Cream Foundation

2. Cover FX Water-based Liquid Foundation

3. Cover FX Setting FX Loose Setting Powder

Have you tried any of these Cover FX products?

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