Flawless skin is the Holy Grail of looking good and feeling great. And that message came through loud and clear in the Spring 2014 RTW Collection. Models at Calvin Klein were brought as close to “natural perfection” as possible, with a perfectly balanced “no-makeup” makeup.

The orchid has long been praised for its beauty . . . but an increasing number of beauty companies are harnessing the gorgeous bloom for its cosmetic properties. Orchids are often considered the “perfect plant” for the skin. They are famous for moisturizing, boosting skin’s immunity, soothing irritated skin, and reducing the look of fine lines.

It’s that time of year to get started with all those resolutions that you know you made (whether you told anyone or not). As you go about the business of saving more money and getting in better shape (again), you can at least put your best face forward.

If first impressions are the best, then this cream had us at hello. It’s light, but highly emollient. We’d already been warned that oily skin types would best be served using this as a night cream, so we adjusted accordingly. After 3 days, our skin looked and felt smoother. After a week, a stubborn line that’s been hanging around seemed to be just a little bit less noticeable.

By the time this article goes live we will have either elected a new President or kept the old one. One of the hot button issues this year was the economy, and the fact we no longer manufacture in the USA the way we used to. Skin Care and cosmetics companies are not exempt from this statistic. Turn over just about any product, in any price point, and you’re likely to find that it was made anywhere but here.

Skin care is key year round; but during the colder months, it’s even more important. Harsh winds, freezing temperatures, sleet and snow can lead to cracked, dry and irritated skin.

One of the most popular ingredients in skin care these days is Vitamin C. It’s included through the use of essential oils, extracts, and synthetic compounds. The jury is split on just how effective the addition of Vitamin C is, but there’s one thing that’s never in dispute.