Author Archives: Pauline Lee

What do Kim Kardashian, Heidi Klum and Brooke Burke have in common? They know they don’t have to leave the house and spend lots of money to look gorgeous. It only takes pennies to get silky smooth skin, reduce the look of cellulite, banish bloat and much more. The secret is Epsom Salt.

In this economy, it’s difficult to rationalize pricey pedicures at upscale salons so I’ve downgraded to neighborhood hole-in-the-wall joints. While they lack the Zen atmosphere, scented candles and relaxing instrumental music, I’m happy not to shell out major bucks for the service. But cleanliness is one area I’m not willing to compromise. Enter SaniManiPedi. It’s a 100 percent natural liquid solution that can be added to a footbath to help protect, clean and soothe your feet.

Okay, I’ve heard of a beer hair rinse. Even a mayonnaise mask. I might even put in a mashed up avocado for softer hair. But a hair treatment containing bull semen? I’ve got to draw the line somewhere. It’s been …

Project Runway winner Christian Siriano wants to do more than dress you. He wants your make up to look fierce too. He teamed up with Victoria’s Secret to create a limited-edition line of cosmetics called Christian Siriano for VS Makeup, …

After spending a long weekend at a beach house on Fire Island, I was ready to give Murad‘s Active Radiance Serum a try. My skin needed some serious help after all the sun exposure and dips in the salty ocean. My skintone looked …

Crave a golden made-in-the-sun tan but haven’t had the chance to lay out? Or does the slightest bit of sun exposure make you burn and peel? If so, self-tanner may be your best friend. I’ve consulted the expertise of Dera …

If you’re a beauty junkie like me, you own more than a handful of lip glosses. It’s on your dresser, in your purse, at the office and maybe even inside your glove compartment. Wherever you are, lip gloss is within …

If you’re anticipating a smooch at the end of the night, you know that ordering a garlic dish is a no-no (unless you share of course). But did you know that there’s a slew of foods you should avoid on …

Acai, goji berry and pomegranate lead the pack of superfruits that are making a splash. Bursting with anti-oxidants, these fruits have generally been ingested, promoting beauty from the inside out. But why not apply them topically as well? Check out this short …

The beauty industry’s efforts to bottle The Fountain of Youth has typically taken the form of face creams and serums. La Mer sells it for over $100 an ounce and Philosophy calls theirs Hope in a Jar.  But that’s nothing new. The latest innovations in …

Someone recently asked me if I was high-maintenance. If he was referring to my skincare routine, he’d get his answer with just one glance inside my apartment. I’m always testing beauty products so pretty much every available horizontal space is littered …

If you’re a Sex and the City fan, you probably remember the episode when Samantha goes frantic over going gray in her *ahem* nether-region. A little coloring mishap leaves her with what resembles “Bozo the Bush,” scaring Carrie far worse …

I may be opening myself up for judgement, but I’ll state it anyway: I care about looks. I chose my laptop because it’s pretty and pink. My futuristic-looking sneakers make me feel like I can run faster. So you probably won’t be …

My eyes turn green with envy whenever I see someone with gorgeous lashes that go on for days. What’s worse is when I see them on a guy. No fair!  They don’t even need them. I must not be alone …

Diets and I have never been friendly. Atkins: No bread? No way! My favorite food IS carbs. The Zone: Sure, it worked for Jennifer Aniston, but getting three prepared meals delivered to your door everyday sounds extreme, as well as expensive. Master …