Bridal Series #6: Achieve your Best Skin Ever with Dr. Brandt Skin Care products

If your big day is coming soon, it's important to stay on top of your skincare regimen to help your skin stay smooth and flawless. If you've got some a few months or more to go, there's no better time than to start figuring out how to get your skin to look its very best. If you have large pores and uncontrollable shine, Dr. Brandt has some great products to help control those oilies. Even in the winter, your skin may feel really dry one minute but then very oily in a couple of hours. Dr. Brandt had a Best Skin Ever kit that came out a few months ago. Unfortunately I don't see this sold at Sephora anymore, but it is available on their website here.

What's also great about this kit is that you can sample several of Dr. Brandt's best-selling skincare products without a major commitment. To get the full scoop..

- 3.5 oz pores no more® cleanser Great lathering cleanser for oily skin! Contains Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Oil, and Willow Bark, and wasn't harsh on my skin at all. - 0.17 oz collagen booster® Contains ingredients to stimulate natural collagen on your skin. I found the sample to be too small and I quickly used this before I saw much of a difference. - 0.4 oz pores no more® vacuum cleaner® This blue product was like a mini nose mask. Def. have to use this consistently to get results..otherwise the blackheads came back :( - 0.4 oz pores no more® anti-aging mattifying lotion This lotion was a lifesaver- used it to control my t-zone and it also has retinol to improve my skin. Score! - 0.068 oz pores no more® pore refiner sample packet (Read my full review on the Pore Refiner here)

Overall, great kit to purchase for people with oily skin, because I have definitely seen an improvement since using this. Controlled oilies means less breakouts for me! :) I do have to say that I wish this kit contained a moisturizer sample, because you really can't achieve your best skin with a moisturizer!

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GRAM Skincare launch in NYC

Last week, I joined fellow bloggers in the NYC area to celebrate the launch of GRAM Skincare. I met Dr. Gram himself who told me about the story behind his skincare products and more about the product line. Using his Nutra-Vît Complex™ technology (aka antioxidants, moisturizers, etc.) in his products, GRAM Skincare is also free of parabens!

During the night, attendees were able to get their REVEAL photo taken to see what really lies behind your skin. I haven't received my results yet though, which I should receive in the next several weeks. I'll have Dr. Gram look at it and he will give his product recommendations to take better care of my skin.

At the end of the evening, they gifted us with product samples of their Daily Scrub, Daily Cleanser and Clarifying Cleanser. :) Looking forward to using them and reviewing them!

I've noticed that I have been trying a lot more skincare products recently. I definitely think that it's important to find a good skincare routine that fits your skin type and needs, especially during the changing weather. A consistent and effective routine will help prevent breakouts- so your natural, beautiful skin will shine through and you won't have to wear as much face makeup. Hence, a little bit of concealer is all you need and you can wear your bright lipsticks and/or play up your eyes.

Great skin also comes from a healthy diet, at least for me it does. Keep drinking water and stay hydrated this HOT summer!


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End of Summer Skin Care

Summer Skin Rehab

Dermatologist Heidi Waldorf explains how to treat discoloration, breakouts and your last (hopefully!) sunburn of the summer

According to Waldorf, "pigmentation and acne" are the two most prominent skin issues women face at the end of the summer. Here she explains how you can erase these signs of summer and more with the help of over-the-counter products, prescription creams and in-office treatments. Follow this advice and you'll say hello to fall with gorgeous, glowing, spot-free skin. See tips

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How-to: Look Refreshed Every Morning

How to Look Awake and Refreshed -- Every Morning

Puffy eyes, dark circles and dull skin are no match for these skin care and makeup tricks

Late nights and early mornings are inevitable, so for times when sleep isn't an option, use these expert tips to help you look awake and refreshed. You'll have everyone fooled into thinking you got your required eight hours. See tips

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Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Deep Clean Your Way to Perfect Skin

Use these tips, tricks and classic beauty products to get your most gorgeous skin ever

Your skin has to be clean before you can even think about trying to treat any skin issues. Find out how to get your skin clean and healthy, so you'll have the ideal foundation for a perfect complexion. See tips

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Quiz: Solving your Skin Challenges

Your Skin Challenges -- Solved!

Take this quiz to get customized tips on winning your skin battles, from acne and wrinkles to chronic dryness

Does it feel like your skin is conspiring against you, sprouting pimples or fine lines when your back is turned? It may seem impossible but you can overcome any skin challenge and have a flawless complexion -- with the right care. Take this quiz to identify your enemies and get tips on how to conquer them. Take the quiz

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Top 10 Best-Skin Cities

The Top 10 Best-Skin Cities

These towns all have perfect conditions for smooth, clear, wrinkle-free skin

In a perfect world, we'd all have flawless-looking skin. In reality, few of us are that lucky. However, some of you are fortunate enough to live where the conditions are ideal for skin. We looked at pollution levels, amount of sunshine, tanning beds per capita, humidity, number of smokers, stress, diet and more to find the places best suited for your skin. Check them out, maybe it's time to relocate? See cities

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