I've always been a "soap-in-the-shower" kind of girl. Give me my yellow bar soap and I'm good to go. So what if it dries out my skin? A post-wash date with a rich, creamy moisturizer is one of life's simple pleasures. The hiccup is that as I've gotten older, I've begun to notice icky dry patches on my thighs and the backs of my arms that no amount -- or kind -- of emollient seems to be able…  

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Audrey Fine

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I used to be a card-carrying product junkie. My bathroom counter overflowed with vials and bottles and tubes -- each promising to firm, un-wrinkle or restore my bygone beauty. My shower was overrun with scrubs and conditioners and fancy shampoos all pledging to address a whole litany of other issues. Then, I had kids. And gone were the mornings spent luxuriating in the ritual of getting…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Skin Care, Hair, Makeup, Fall

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The Product: Olay Pro-C Clear Acne Protocol The Price: $39.50 The Company Spiel: "An acne system that uses proven technology to reduce and help prevent frustrating blemishes and breakouts. Expert formulations balance moisture levels and minimize the appearance of oily skin throughout hormonal fluctuations. This protocol also reduces the look of enlarged pores and uneven texture in…  

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Audrey Fine

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A few weeks ago I was at my local library looking for a book on conquistadors -- specifically, some inspiration for making a costume for my son's school project -- when my wandering eye fell upon a book called "The World's Best-Kept Beauty Secrets." Now, I'm not saying that at that moment the kid's outfit fell by the wayside, but rest assured that I delved head-first into that little black…  

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Audrey Fine

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The Product: Aveda Caribbean Therapy Body Scrub The Price: $39.50 The Company Spiel: "Our island-inspired scrub transforms skin and transports the senses: exfoliating with salt and Caribbean cane sugar; softening and conditioning skin with coconut, avocado, and passion fruit oils; uplifting with island aromas." The Real Deal: Not only does this scrub smell like the tropical…  

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Audrey Fine

Tags: Skin Care, Body, Fall

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