It seems like a trendy, miracle-making skin care ingredient is discovered every few months. The drill is always the same–the ingredient is found in some jungle/exotic/far away locale and pretty soon, it’s everywhere: masks, serums, creams, you name it! So what’s one to do when there’s always some new miracle product hitting the market? Stick [...]
In a world filled with a variety of skin care products ranging everywhere from serums to exfoliating powders, knowing exactly what to use and in what order can be more confusing than understanding triple rainbows and the obsession in the 80s with the Cabbage Patch Kids. Although we can't offer any useful commentary on the latter, we can [...]
FLAWLESS is the skincare trend for Spring 2015. From the Spring 2015 Runways that featured supernaturally flawless glowing skin dusted with peach blush and nothing else to the #nomakeup and #iwokeuplikethis selfie hashtags that have been taking over Instagram and Twitter, one thing is certain: less is more and natural skin, is once again in. To [...]
Ahhh, Spring! The time to push those snow boots to the back of your closet and pull out those lighter jackets that don't make you look like a marshmallow from behind the closet. It is indeed a glorious time! But blooming flowers and less layers aside, Spring brings with it a mix of warmer winds [...]
Last week, we discussed the question of whether Peptides, the current skincare "it" ingredient, are worth all the hype (missed the post? just click here). Today, our Esthetician Anna will tell you a little more about peptides and what types of peptides you can find in skincare products. There are generally three kinds of Peptides: those [...]
If you are concerned about skincare, chances are that you've been introduced to the term "Peptides" before, especially if you've been curious about anti-aging ingredients. The claims about the benefits of using products containing peptides range from its ability to plump and lift sagging skin to getting ride of dark circles and puffy eyes. But [...]
At the end of January, Dr. Oz talked on his show about a number of beauty industry secrets and how to outsmart them. One particularly important secret revealed is that the SPF Makeup (foundation and powders) offers less protection from the sun than you think! The reason for this is actually quite logical: when you [...]
Remember how back in April I proved to you that you should NEVER buy and use Cetaphil cleanser ever again? (If you don't, refresh your mind here). Well folks, I'm back for another battle and this time, one between L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Dark Spot Serum and Image's Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Serum, both which promise to [...]
Last week at Barris, we gave Dana our brand new treatment: Micro-Needling. For those not yet "in the know," Micro-Needling is a cutting edge anti-aging treatment that restores the youthful appearance of the skin by sliding an electric skin needling device along the skin, which prompts the body to respond by creating new collagen and elastin [...]
[Originally published on the Image Skincare Blog on December 16, 2014] What is retinol? Chances are you’ve heard of it, perhaps even used it before. But do you know what retinol is, and what it does for your skin? Are you hesitant to try it because you’ve heard of the possibility of harsh side effects? [...]
