My skin’s texture could be charitably described as uneven.  A lifetime of acne scarring saw to that.  And when your skin is about as smooth as an orange rind, dry skin is your enemy.

Microneedling has been on the skincare radar for a few years, but suddenly, everyone is talking about it.  But does it really work?  And how much does it hurt?

My skincare is a mix of high and low.  Yes, I love a good Ole Henriksen serum or a Dr. Jart mask, but if you tell me that something from Walgreen’s or Target is the answer, I’ll speed right on over.  Here are six products under-$25 that I am loving.

While it’s been years since I’ve significantly altered my makeup or hair routines, my skincare regimen changes a few times a year.  New products are released.  Old products are discontintued.  I decide I don’t want to keep paying $110 for night cream.  In winter, I need more moisture.  In summer, I need less.  You get […]

Cellulite, the bumpy, dimply, citrus-peel looking flesh on the back of our thighs that we battle every spring and summer.  Very simply, cellulite occurs when fat cells push “against connective tissue causing the skin to pucker.”  And since 9-out-of-10 women have cellulite, it’s a summertime struggle that many of us share. Cellulite is genetic, and […]

When you have acne, you will buy anything that claims to make it go away.  And I mean, anything.  Strange tasting waters.  Creams that burn and sting.  Tools that abrade, heat, or puncture.  You give me a promising before-and-after-photo, and I am there.  So when Dr. Jart started selling a rubber detoxifying mask that looked […]

Dear Belle, I turned 34 last month and while I’m not afraid of getting older in theory, practice is something different.  The acne I had in my teen years (and still get sometimes) scarred my nose and chin.  And now, wrinkles, why?!?  Can you help me find a serum to fight the advance of time? Sincerely, […]

Korean beauty products are the hottest thing in skincare right now.  One of the best ideas they’ve brought to the market is the sheet mask, a fabric face mask loaded with skin nourishing product.  A few weeks ago, I swung by my local Sephora to pick up a couple of masks to try.  Here are […]

Splurge. Origins Clear Improvement Mask ($25 for 3.4oz). This Origins mask is a great product for acne sufferers, enlarged pores, and dull complexion.  The white clay and activated charcoal detoxify your pores while gently exfoliating the skin.  Over time, you’ll notice a clearer, more even complexion. Save. Glacial Detox Healing Clay ($35 for 2lbs). I’m always […]