Introducing DiscoverBeauty.

You know how much I love beauty products and sharing my new finds with you, that’s why I couldn’t wait to tell you about a nice site I discovered called DiscoverBeauty.

DiscoverBeauty.com is a one-stop, online source for all the latest in beauty and cosmetic industry news and tips. The site features current articles by physicians, and you can even purchase high-quality skincare products that you’d typically only find in your doctor’s office – right from the site!

Something that’s totally new – and unique to this site – is DiscoverBeauty’s easy-to-use BeautyCanvas tool. It’s the same facial and full-body photo morphing technology that many doctors use in their offices to simulate desired results during an initial consultation. Upload, tweak and share personal “before and after” photos directly with any number of doctors you select from the Doctor Directory right on the site.  You can even do this from the comfort (and privacy) of your own home. And as a next step, you can share your photos with friends and family to get their opinions on your new look. Being able to visualize the end result of a procedure helps you communicate your preferences and achieve the best possible outcome.

For those of you who just don’t know where to find a cosmetic specialist, DiscoverBeauty’s Doctor Directory (with more than 600 physicians) provides a quick and easy way to find board-certified doctors in your area – one you’re both confident in and comfortable with.

While the site and the BeautyCanvas are accessible to anyone, DiscoverBeauty is currently limited to Boston area doctors. There are plans to expand to other regions coming later this year.

This is a sponsored post in which I was compensated for by DiscoverBeauty.

Imedeen® 90-Day Follow-Up.

Late last year, I introduced you to this anti-aging supplement Imedeen Time Perfection® that I started to take. Imedeen® is now a part of my skin care routine and and I am really glad that I tried this anti-aging supplement.

Imedeen® has been a pioneering skincare product since 1991. A true innovation in anti-aging skincare, Imedeen Time Perfection® is a daily tablet that works from the inside out. The tablet contains a marine complex that provides elements important for skin’s structure and moisture. In fact, it is very similar to those naturally found in the skin’s supporting tissue. What is really exciting is that Imedeen® has been shown to work in as little as 90 days by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin quality and moisture balance, and protecting collagen and elastin fibers against oxidative damage. 

The proprietary blend of ingredients in the Imedeen Time Perfection® marine complex provides elements important for skin’s structure and moisture, similar to those naturally found in the skin.

• LycoPhence GS® is a skin defense system providing tomato fruit and grape seed extracts, which both contribute to the protection against oxidative damage to the skin.
• Vitamin C is an important antioxidant and essential in the formation of collagen, which is a primary structural protein in the skin.

I can say that after using Imedeen® for 90 days, overall my skin is less dry and more even toned. The biggest difference I have noticed is on my neck. After losing weight too fast about 18 months ago, the skin on my neck had been really sagging until recently. It now seems to be more smooth and firm. I have also found that I need less of my rich moisurizers, which is such a great thing.

Are you doing all you can to help your skin help itself? Take the Lifestyle Skin Assessment to find out which IMEDEEN® anti-aging supplement is right for you.

A one month supply of Imedeen Time Perfection® retails for $77.00, with larger quantities discounted, and can be purchased online at imedeen.us/shop.

Want to see how Imedeen® would work for you?  Tell me why you want to look younger in the comments as one lucky commenter will receive a 90-day supply of Imedeen Time Perfection® to help them improve their skin. This reader giveaway is hosted by the makers of Imedeen®; however I will be responsible for selecting the winner. Please note that healthcare providers are not eligible. Please see the official rules for complete information.

This post is part of a sponsored campaign hosted by the makers of Imedeen®. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Imedeen® as a product or its effectiveness. I received compensation and a 90-day supply of Imedeen Time Perfection®  for this post.

Update on March 29, 2013 by Teri Cosenzi, Editor

Congratulations to Jan!  She was randomly selected as the winner in the giveaway.

COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation.

Have you ever spent a lot of time on your makeup, left the house looking flawless only to look in the mirror a few hours later and notice your makeup has almost disappeared? It's happened to me on too many occasions. That is why I am constantly on the search for great, long-lasting makeup products, specifically foundation. I am thrilled to report that I just found a great one in the new COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation.

Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation combines everything I want in a foundation to make it a staple in my makeup bag.

It comes in very upscale glass bottle with a pump. A foundation pump is essential in my book. The pump (which twists open and closed) makes it easy to disperse and measure. One pump provides enough foundation for medium to full, buildable coverage that is lightweight and leaves a long-lasting soft, natural matte finish on my skin. I say natural matte, as the finish is not a dull flat matte that enhances dry or oily skin like many matte foundations do. This foundation leaves my skin with the perfect natural matte look.

As the name says, it also does the job of three products. The formula contains a built-in primer, concealer and foundation with sunscreen in one. The primer helps the foundation glide on smoothly over skin and sets it in place. The concealer hides imperfections easily, as the foundation smoothes over fine lines, hides pores and diffuses light to create a beautiful, even look to the skin.

My favorite part about the foundation is the lasting power. Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation goes on and looks beautiful on my skin first thing in the morning and lasts, looking perfectly set all day long. Take a look at me around 9:00 AM when I first applied the foundation and then again around 5:00 P.M. after a long busy day.

I used no powder over my makeup, and while some of my makeup on my eyes and cheeks have faded, my foundation still looks as good as it did when I first applied it. I should note that even after a late night out, my foundation was still looking good when I went to take it off around 11:30 that same night. It doesn't get better than that.

After experimenting with different application methods, I like applying the foundation with my Beauty Blender sponge and dotting with my fingertips on spots where I need more coverage. If you don't have a sponge, fingertips alone do a great job, better than a brush in my opinion. Just be sure to start in the center of your face and press the foundation into your skin and gently blend it out.

COVERGIRL has you covered in a variety of 14 shades to match a great range of skin tones. From lightest to darkest, they are:

• Ivory
• Classic Ivory
• Creamy Natural
• Buff Beige
• Nude Beige
• Medium Beige
• Natural Beige
• Warm Beige
• Creamy Beige
• Soft Honey
• Golden Tan
• Cleassic Tan
• Tawny
• Soft Sable

I am using the shade 832 named Nude Beige, and it is a great match for my skin tone. It actually looks darker in the bottle than it does on my skin. I know it is sometimes tricky to find a shade in the drugstore, so keep in mind that I have found that the colors are actually about a shade lighter than they look in the bottle.

COVERGIRL Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation retails for about $9.99 at your favorite drugstore or mass retailer.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by COVERGIRL. I received samples of the product plus compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. For more information, please see the Disclaimer page.