Beauty Buzz

Dear Amy, I read about a new product that promises to grow longer eyelashes. Does this really work? Dear Skeptical, RevitaLash, Jan Marini Eyelash Conditioner and MD Lash Factor are among a new group of […]

Dear Amy, My skin gets so dry in the winter. Can you recommend a good body lotion? Dear Dry, My absolute favorite is Olay Quench Body Lotion. It’s lightweight but super moisturizing and doesn’t make […]

Dear Amy, Do you think heavy night creams really make a difference? I don’t like the feel of a heavy lotion on my face at night, but I don’t want to neglect my skin either. […]

Dear Amy, I love the feel of tinted moisturizer but want more coverage. What would you do in this situation? Dear Coverage Girl, I’m with you – I love the weightlessness of tinted moisturizer, but […]

Dear Amy, I saw an ad in a magazine for a “vibrating” mascara. What is this and does it work? Dear Gadget Girl, You must be referring to Lancome’s newest mascara, “Oscillation.” This is either […]

Dear Amy, I’ve seen ads for a laser-type device that claims to “zap” pimples away. What is this and does it work? Dear Zapper, The two most popular acne treatment devices currently on the market […]

Dear Amy, Iʼm confused about foundation “primer.” What is it and do I really need it? Dear Prime Time, Itʼs easy to get confused by all the new products that crop up every day, and […]

Dear Amy, I am 35 and still get pimples! I think it’s worse now than when I was in junior high. What’s going on and how can I stop this??? Dear Pimply, I feel your […]

There’s just something about a great smile. It never fails to draw attention. That’s why professional teeth whitening has become so popular in recent years. But there’s plenty of misinformation out there about the process, […]

Dear Amy, What can I do to get my skin to “glow” more? My face looks so dull and, well, sort of dead. Am I just getting too old? Surely there’s something that could help. […]

Dear Amy, What are your current top five favorite beauty products and why? Dear Curious, It’s funny that you said “current” favorites, because I try LOTS of new products all the time and my favorites […]

Hi Amy! I love reading your tidbits and I love nwaMotherlode. Can you give me some advice as to some of the better anti-aging creams out there that don’t cost a mint? It seems like […]

Dear Amy, I really need some new makeup, but going to the department store and spending a few hundred bucks isn’t in my budget. Can you recommend some good, less expensive alternatives? Dear Beauty Budget, […]

Dear Amy, I keep hearing that a tinted moisturizer is great for summer time, but I can’t find one that covers as well as I want it to. Is there a product out there that […]

Dear Amy, You recommend pressed powder foundation for those of us with oily skin, but when I apply it with the enclosed sponge, it looks so thick and cakey. Am I doing something wrong? Dear […]

Dear Amy, If you had to choose the celebrity who typically has the best make-up job on the red carpet, who would it be and why? Who has the worst? Dear Red Carpet Mama, I […]

What can I do to hide my dark under-eye circles? If a good night’s sleep and a little “me” time is not on your calendar, a great concealer is your best friend. The perfect concealer […]

Dear Amy, Can you recommend a powder for setting my foundation? All of the ones I’ve tried seem so thick and “cakey.” On my last trip to Sephora, I discovered a loose powder that I […]