Writing this blog is something I’m really passionate about. And it’s not just because I enjoy writing the beauty reviews (I do), or that I get to test some really great products (I do), or because I think looks are the most important thing in the world (I don’t). I like sampling skincare products, makeup and cosmetics because I believe that these things can be used to create inner strength and meaningful beauty.

If you’ve ever suffered from constant breakouts, or are at an age where wrinkles and spots start to appear- you know how this can undermine your confidence. Some of the biggest surges in my personal confidence were at points in my life when I finally got control over an appearance issue that was really plaguing me.

And you know what? I realized that I’m really good at searching out solutions to skincare problems and unearthing effective products. That’s why I started this blog. So that I can help you do the same thing. Meaningful beauty to me means feeling good about yourself. So I really try to make sure my beauty reviews offer you something that will improve your life in a concrete way.

Don’t worry- I won’t sign off today without offering my latest find from the field of skincare and beauty. Here is one of my favorite tips for completely upgrading your appearance- and no one will know why you look so much better!

Shape those eyebrows! Whether you have them waxed at a salon or use an at-home kit like the Bare Escentuals A-List Brows ($50 Value) A-List Brows, this simple act will instantly make your face look cleaner and more beautiful. And it’s so easy. What a gift to yourself to immediately look well-groomed and more elegant. Part of meaningful beauty comes from knowing that you are in control of your appearance. Here’s one easy way to take control. And you know I’ll be back with more!

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

As we age our skin loses its elasticity. This can happen as early as in your twenties. What you get is skin that doesn’t snap back like it used to. What happens then? Wrinkles, sags and you start to look older. So if you are waging the war against aging, there are a few tools that you can use that will really help you step up your game. But don’t go thinking that you need to buy a whole bunch of stuff to put on your face, because you really don’t. A few good products can go a long way in helping you stay looking young and fresh.

Sephora has a great selection of anti aging skincare products that will help improve your skin’s elasticity and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. There are products for the eye area, around the mouth and for the face and neck. You have such a great choice of products from some of the biggest names in skincare and beauty, you’re gonna have a tough time choosing just one. But I’m going to make your choice a little easier. I have scoured the Sephora.com website and I have come up with three of the best and brightest anti aging skincare treatments that I will show you here.

Let’s start with Cosmedicine MegaDose Skin Fortifying Serum 1 oz. Did I mention that you can only find it at Sephora? Well this multivitamin face serum is enriched with vital nutrients. It protects your skin from the environment and aids skin in repairing damage. It helps to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles, even out pigmentation and firm up skin that has lost its elasticity. It also helps to stimulate elastin and collagen production. This is very important for restoring the skin’s tone, volume, quality and texture. Clinical trials on the MegaDose Skin Fortifying Serum showed a 63% increase in protection against free radicals which is stimulated by UV radiation. What you get out of all of this is skin that has a more youthful and healthy appearance.

Now, if you’re looking for something more natural, organic even, I have something to show you. Juice Beauty Antioxidant Serum 2 oz is really great for leaving you with healthy, glowing skin. The Antioxidant Serum is rich with vitamins and enzymes which help to combat the signs of stress and damage to your skin from the environment. It protects your skin and helps it rebuild collagen, encouraging the regeneration of skin cells while it dehydrates your skin. What does this mean to you? Well, how does having skin that is healthy, revitalized and glowing sound?

I want to tell you about the natural stuff that is in here cause it is really cool. The Antioxidant Serum has certified organic oils that regenerate and nourish your skin because they contain essential vitamins and minerals. It contains nettle, a natural antiseptic, that purifies your skin while toning it. Vitamins A and E, as well as green tea, work hard to fight free radicals. Finally, the essential oils of Bulgarian rose and rosewood give this age fighting serum an aura of love, peace and serenity - all of which are associated with the oils. In short, it does a double whammy on stress.

This third product is a little different, but way cool. The neat part is that this treatment can be used with any of the other treatments. This is Murad Optimal Health & Beauty Dietary Supplement. This is a once a day supplement that has special cell strengthening and hydrating vitamins to give a real boost to your skin’s health. Optimal Health and Beauty gives you 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for 16 essential vitamins and mineral. You take them daily and they come in packets that contain all of the nutrient supplements that you need. It will help you have a healthier complexion, younger looking skin, as well as healthier all the way around (hey, I bet it even helps your hair and nails!).

Clinical studies were done on the Optimal Health and Beauty Supplements by Murad and within two weeks, skin hydration increased by 40% while after eight weeks skin firmness increased by 58%. This is one little beauty tool that is too good to pass up.

We all know that there is no real fountain of youth, but you don’t really need it if you take care of your skin and treat it with kindness and care. These products that I have mentioned to you here are great for helping you win the war on aging.