3 Products I Can't Live Without

Sometimes it's fun to hear what products other people love and just keep buying no matter what new product comes their way.? For me, there are three products that I just keep buying because they work so well.? And because I have a closet full of products, this is saying something. (I'm sure my husband would prefer I reach in the stash rather than buy new!)

Come see what three products I can't live without and share your favorite product in the comments. I am always looking to see what I might be missing!

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Men's Skin Care - Expert Tips and Products Recommendations

We're so happy to introduce you to Raymond Nadeau to you.? He's a journalist, book author and fashion guru who reached out to us earlier in the year with the idea of working together on a men's skin care piece.? In between global work assignments, Raymond put together great skin care information for men.

He interviewed skin care line founders, a dermatologist and a product rep to get the best info and we were so thrilled with what he came back with.? His article, Men's Skin, Exposed - Caring for Your Largest Organ reminds us that taking care of your skin is a big deal! It should be treated as such.

We thank Raymond for his hard work and great information that he gathered and shared.

"And remember, it's your skin; it's what the world sees first. You owe it to yourself to be comfortable in it. And, remember, it's the only one you've got or are ever going to get. Neglect it at your peril." -- Raymond Nadeau

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Article Breakdown:

• Men's Skin, Exposed
• Raymond's Skin Care Basics
• Interview with Anthony Logistics Founder
• Interview with Dr. Alexis, Director of the Skin of Color Center
• Interview with Redken Spokesperson, Jenny Balding

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5 Products for a Healthy Complexion

Just yesterday I had new headshots taken.? It was sort of a last minute thing and I didn't really prepare my skin in the days before my shoot.? The night before my session, I looked at my dull complexion in the mirror and wished I would have spent more time in the previous weeks using products that would brighten my complexion.? (Want to see one of my new pictures? Come over to the About.com Skin Care Facebook page.)

Do you ever look at your pictures and think the same thing? Mary-Ellen Kramer made a list of her top 5 favorite products for a healthy complexion.? Her inspiration? The countless times she has unexpectedly been tagged in a picture on Facebook after a night out with friends.? Her goal now is to be consistent with her product selection with a goal of consistent healthy-looking skin.? Come check out her list - 5 Products for a Healthy Complexion.

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More on Healthy Skin

• 7 Tips for a Brighter Complexion
• 5 Vitamins for Healthy Skin
• 5 Foods for Healthy Skin

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Are Expensive Skin Care Products Really Worth the Price?

I got an email this week from a reader named Patty.? She asked a question that I know many people have: Are expensive skin care products worth it?

You may think, a $50 eye cream must be better than a $8 eye cream, right? But then you might wonder if you're only paying for the hype, or the bottle, or a tiny percentage of a hot ingredient that everyone is talking about.

Read our answer to Patty's question and we'll teach you how to look at your product label and do a little digging yourself.? Many times you can get a gut feeling if your product is worth the hefty price tag just be being your own detective.

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9 Blackhead Treatment Products

Last week we talked about blackheads, a frustrating skin issue that many of us deal with.? We talked about what blackheads are, and what they are not.? We also talked about how you can keep them from coming back.

To help reduce the number of blackheads on your skin, you need to use an exfoliating product, ideally one that contains salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is the most common active ingredient in acne product lines because it helps remove the dead skin cells, renewing your skin faster.

If you're looking for a product to help reduce your blackheads, check out our list of 9 Blackhead Treatment Products.? These products are all effective for not only blackheads, but whiteheads, too!

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Winners: Best Hair Removal Products

Free of parabens and sulfates, but made with natural and organic ingredients. White willow bark extract fights inflammation, wheat germ extract soothes skin and yeast extract regenerates. My assistant Nicole says it works fast in ridding pesky bumps and redness and has a great scent (read review).

More:

• Top Ingrown Hair Products
• What's the Best Ingrown Hair Product? You Tell Us
• Buy Whish Flawless Direct

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Winners: Best Hair Removal Products

There’s no surprise this company has taken the award, it’s just adds to their collection. Their quality tweezers do the job and won’t break the bank. Tweezerman Slant (read review), one of their most popular, works well by getting close to the skin, holding on to the hair so it doesn’t slide off or cause it to break.

More:

• How To Shape Your Eyebrows
• What’s the Best Tweezers? You Respond
• Buy Tweezerman Slant Tweezers Direct

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12 Cheap Beauty Products - \$10

Whether you don't have the money or you don't want to spend the money you have - looking for cheap beauty products that work can be a hassle. Luckily for you, we've done the hard part and put together a list of 12 top rated, but cheap, beauty products that you're going to love. Each product is $10 or less and can be found at most drugstores.

1. Burt's Bees: Milk & Shea Butter Body Wash

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If you're a body wash or shower gel fan, you'll love Burt's Bees: Milk & Shea Butter Body Wash. It's milky consistency will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated, not dry and flaky. It's great for everyone, including men, children and those with sensitive skin.

2. Canus: Goat's Milk Soap

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But if you'd rather use a bar soap, put down the drying bar of Dial and give Canus' Goat's Milk Soap a try. I've only seen 5-star reviews on this great ultra-hydrating soap that is made with vegetable oil and soothing goat's milk. You'll get the hydration and the ease of using a bar soap.

3. Tree Hut: Almond Honey Shea Sugar Body Scrub

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If you have dry, flaky skin, the only way to get rid of it is by exfoliating. And everyone should be exfoliating once or twice a week. Tree Hut's Almond Honey Shea Sugar Body Scrub is a yummy bath treat that exfoliates with crushed almonds and moisturizes with Sweet Almond, Safflower and Avocado Oil mixed with Honey. And at such a bargain! You'll never have to buy your expensive scrub again!

4. Juice Organics: Pomwash Exfoliating Facial Foamer

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Exfoliating goes for your face, too! If you use a gentle daily exfoliating cleanser, like Juice Organics: Pomwash Exfoliating Facial Foamer, you'll drastically notice softer smoother skin. And your pores will be less obvious and the fine lines on your face will start to diminish as well.

5. Biore: Pore Strips

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Almost every teen has tried Biore's Pore Strips, but if you're in a different age category and find your pores need a little attention, pick up a box. They will deep-down clean out your pores, reducing the appearance of them. If you'd like to try making your own, it's easy and cheap! (See the recipe)

6. L'Oreal: Active Daily Moisture Lotion

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We'll be honest, finding a good moisturizer that is under $10 was tough, but L'Oreal's Active Daily Moisture Lotion just slid in under $10 and is a great moisturizer to try if you're looking for an inexpensive product. It's great for all skin types and provides all day hydration as well as SPF 15, which you definitely don't want to skip. (If you're moisturizer doesn't have SPF, please, add a facial sunscreen to your morning routine.)

7. Vaseline: Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Extra Rich Cream

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There's nothing like Vaseline's Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Cream for a decadent body treatment at a budget-conscious shopper's price point. In fact, many of the creams that cost 10 times of the cost of Intensive Care Cocoa Butter Cream don't give you the pampering feeling of this product. If you need a deep hydrating moisturizer and you love the rich cocoa scent of cocoa butter, you'll love this product.

8. Jergens: Natural Glow

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But if you're looking for a bit of self-tanner from your daily moisturizer, Jergens Natural Glow is a great one to start with. Applied daily, this product gives your skin just a hint of natural glow that you can carry on well into fall. It's the self-tanner you're looking for if you want easy and natural results.

9. Boots: Foot Butter

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We love Boots skin care line here, and their Foot Butter is no exception. It uses Grapeseed Oil to nourish your dry feet, leaving them packed with moisture for up to 24 hours. If you have extremely dry skin, apply Foot Butter at bedtime and put a pair of socks on overnight. You'll wake up with baby-soft skin.

10. Aveeno: Intense Hand Relief Cream

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Aveeno is a great line to check out if you're on a budget. It's because almost all of their products are top-notch and work great. Their Intense Hand Relief Cream is no exception. It's water-resistant, provides 24-hour moisture and has a non-greasy consistency, something we look for in a hand cream. Keep one in your purse and one at your desk so you'll always have it if you need it.

11. Kiss My Face: Cranberry Orange Lip Balm

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We love sweet-scented lip balms, and Kiss My Face's Cranberry Orange Lip Balm has all the sweetness we could ask for. Not only that, it has SPF to protect our lips against the sun. This balm goes on easy and keeps your lips soft for hours at a time.

12. OPI: Nail Polish

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If you haven't noticed, almost every nail spa around uses OPI Nail Polishes, and it's because they go on smooth and stay on for the long haul. Did you know they were so budget-friendly, too? For under $8, you can give yourself salon-worthy pedi's and mani's at home. Make sure you use a base coat and top coat for chip resistant applications. (How To - At Home Pedicure)

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Winners: Best Hair Removal Products

The Gillette Venus line of women’s of non-disposable razors currently include: the Original, Embrace, Embrace Shine, Breeze, ProSkin and Divine. Three-blade Gillette Venus Divine (read review) has a large fan base getting high marks for a close shave without leaving bumps and redness.

More:

• Gillette Venus Bikini Kit Review
• What’s the Best Women’s Razor? You Tell Us
• Compare Gillette razor prices

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9 Best Coconut Products

When you put on a coconut scented body lotion, you mind wanders to a tropical vacation you've taken or dream of taking in the future. Summer of course is the time when most people tend to stock up coconut scented skin care products, but make sure you stock one away for the day when you think winter will never end.

Here are our 9 head to toe top picks in coconut scented skin care products.

1. Organix: Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo

For super soft, super strong tresses give Nourishing Coconut Milk Conditioner by Organix a try. It contains coconut oils for hydration and egg white proteins to add extra strength. These products are sulfate free and full of active organic ingredients. They are perfect for those with colored or highlighted hair and are not tested on animals.

2. Suave: Coconut Conditioner

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If you're looking for a "coconut steal", look at the Naturals Coconut line by Suave. Their Coconut Conditioner is made with Vitamin E which will help leave your hair smooth, soft and shiny. And priced under $4.00, you'll have extra money in your pocket to pick another coconut product that you can't live without.

3. Philosophy: Coconut Frosting

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According to Philosophy, if you smell something sweet, it will reduce your cravings for it. Perhaps that's why Philosophy has duplicate treat for every single sweet treat you can think of. Try this 3 in 1 shampoo, body wash, bubble bath in Coconut Frosting and maybe if you close your eyes the sound of the shower will resemble the waves at the beach. (Maybe?)

4. The Body Shop: Coconut Body Scrub

If you steer clear of scrubs because you don't like the oily mess, you'll love the Coconut Scrub by The Body Shop. This white creamy scrub has ground coconut husk and polished coconut shells in to slough away dry skin. Use 2-3 times a week for healthy soft skin. This coconut scrub got the Reader's Choice Award by Allure Magazine.

5. Bath and Body Works: Exotic Coconut Body Lotion

Always a sweet find at Bath and Body Works, you'll love their Exotic Coconut Body Lotion. This tropical lotion is perfect to have on hand in the summer when you only need a light moisturizer, and one that sinks in fast. With hints of berries, tropical fruit and vanilla, this reminds you of the vacation you've been meaning to take.

6. Sephora Brand: Coconut Almond Dry Oil Mist

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Dry oil mists are the best way to get super fast hydration without having to wait for lotions or creams to sink it. Spray it on, rub it in and you're done. Sephora Brand always has top products at a great price, and their Coconut Almond Dry Oil Mist is no exception. A tropical little treat to keep on hand for the hot summer months.

7. Mama Bomb: Coconut Milk Bath Soak

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Have you heard of Mama Bomb? If not, you must check this line of natural products. Part of the amazing Product Body skin care line, you'll feel like you died and gone to heaven with this coconut soak. The best part, it's 100% natural; perfect for vegans. In fact, there is a whopping 4 ingredients on the list. Gotta love that. Put some soak under the running water in your tub and sink into tropical paradise.

8. Burt's Bees: Coconut Foot Creme

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While one usually thinks of peppermint scented foot creams, Burts Bees pampered our senses with their coconut foot creme. This is especially good for extremely dry skin, as coconut oil helps repair the moisture barrier in your skin. Keep this handy tube on your nightstand so you can remember to moisturize before you go to bed for soft feet all year long.

9. Alba Botanica: Coconut Cream Lip Balm

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If you're looking for a coconut lip balm that will do more than taste good, check out Alba Botanica: Coconut Cream Lip Balm. The ingredients include coconut oil, organic jojoba seed oil, aloe and Vitamin E to keep your lips kissably soft all day long. Alba Botanica products are 100% vegetarian friendly and never tested on animals.

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