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Product Reviews

• Are expensive department store products better than inexpensive ones found at the drugstore?
• Do any of the “Better than Botox” creams work like they say they do?
• What are some of the best new makeup products (mascaras, foundations, lipsticks, powders, blushes, eyeshadows, lip glosses) on the market and why?
• Are there any inexpensive products that are “drugstore doubles,” almost identical to more expensive products on the market?
• How long does makeup last?

Skin Care Myth Busting

• Why "natural" or "botanical" ingredients aren't necessarily better than synthetic ingredients.
• Are propylene glycol, mineral oil, and petrolatum bad for the skin because they’re derived from antifreeze and motor oil?
• Are there any truly effective wrinkle creams?
• Do facial exercises work?
• Can a cream get rid of cellulite?
• Are all SPFs created equally or are there certain ingredients to look for?
• What are the most outrageous current trends in the cosmetics industry?
• Are eye creams necessary?
• Do terms such as “hypoallergenic,” “noncomedogenic,” “all-natural,” “patented secrets,” and “dermatologist tested” mean anything? What are some other terms to look out for?
• Do the studies conducted by cosmetics companies really prove their claims?

Hair Care Myth Busting:

• Are expensive or salon hair-care products better than inexpensive ones?
• Are natural ingredients better than synthetic ones?
• Is silicone bad for hair?
• Can you can repair damaged hair?
• Is dyeing hair damaging? Can it cause cancer?
• Is frequent hair brushing good for hair?
• Does cutting hair make it thicker?
• Just like skin, does your hair need sun protection?

Sun Smart

• Choosing the best sunscreen for your skin type and condition
• UVA and UVB rays: what’s the difference?
• Choosing and using self-tanners
• Why there is no such thing as a safe tan
• Can sunscreen ingredients be dangerous?