LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES – 5 EXPERTS WEIGH IN
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The holy grail of lasers are tightening and brightening. After all, who among us does not want a little extra snap to their skin, less sagging and dragging, and a more vibrant glowy complexion? The answer – no one!
Coming off the winter doldrums with an eye towards sunshine and blue skies, now is the perfect time to consider getting some work done for your skin. But with all of the energy-based treatments on the market, it’s hard to know which will do the trick and are clinically proven to really work, have minimal to no downtime, and can actually make a difference.
So, we asked 5 experts to give us their personal take on some of the best devices on the market. Here’s what they told us
PICK-UP STICKS: EYE, CHEEK AND LIP CRAYONS
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Long after I was considered a grown-up I would still buy coloring books and a big box of Crayola crayons and while away the hours coloring to my hearts content. I still do it–there’s just something about coloring in the lines that I find very relaxing, soothing and mindless and even somewhat meditative and the results are always beautiful.
It’s no surprise then, that I’m a big fan of makeup crayons. Whether for the eyes, lips, cheeks, face or any combo of the above, makeup sticks are easy and fun to use, plus you’ll get great results whether you’re going for a more dramatic look or a simple wash of color. The best part about these sticks is like coloring in a book, the results are alw
SMOOTH OPERATOR
It’s that time of year again. Time to shed the bulky sweaters and leggings in favor of minis, shorts, rompers, and bikinis. Tis the season when a 3-way mirror can be every woman’s mortal enemy.
Enter Cellfina® (Merz Aesthetics). The new treatment for dimples and divets that uses small needles that release the fibrous bands that cause the ubiquitous cottage appearance on the buttocks and backs of thighs, and then some. Studies conducted by Drs. Deanne Robinson and Michael Kaminer, dermatologists at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, MA, resulted in FDA approval for long term improvement of cellulite with greater than a 98 percent efficacy in clinical trials.
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CHANNEL YOUR FAVORITE MAD MEN LOOK WITH BIRCHBOX
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Mad Men. The seventh and final season is here and to celebrate these last episodes Birchbox has partnered with AMC to create Mad Men-inspired beauty and grooming boxes. There’s no doubt about it, these characters have style and these curated selections of products include the items you need to perfect the show’s signature modern-retro beauty looks.
New customers will get the box for $20 while new subscribers can purchase the boxes for as little as $10! Birchbox’s subscribers will be able to select a New York or California-themed box, filled with a selection of prestige makeup, hair and skincare products. You can subscribe online at Birchbox.com and choose a monthly or y
