Look Younger Without Plastic Surgery

The fountain of youth—we’re all trying to find it, but many of us don’t want to go under the knife to get the results. Where should you start? Unfurrow that brow, there are many pathways to beautiful, youthful skin. Here are a few that meet a variety of needs and budgets. Anti-Aging Products   Makeup […]

Winter Hair and Skin Savers

Is your beauty cabinet prepped for winter? These beauty products and gadgets are worthwhile investments and will make a noticeable difference in your beauty routine.   T3 Hairdryer A repeat Allure and InStyle beauty winner, the T-3 uses ionic and infrared heat so your hair dries in significantly less time. It leaves hair smooth, eliminates […]

Too Much Sun Is No Fun

Now that you’re spending more time outside enjoying longer days and warmer weather, it’s time to do more to protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Here are a few tips to reduce your risk of skin cancer: Find some shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wear light colored clothing to protect […]

Lasers are a Girl’s Best Friend

Forget the diamonds—lasers are the new “it.” Why? How about a facelift-like effect without surgery, architectural changes, or downtime? Lasers now treat whatever screams at you from the mirror in the morning: Age spots like Grandma? Acne? Wrinkles?  Sagging jowels? Hair in funky places?  (Where did all this come from anyway?) Find the Right Laser […]

Acne Busters for Boys

We love the summertime: sun, shore, strolling, sleeveless clothing, shorts and plenty of sweet, thirst-quenching treats. But we loathe the sweat, and the acne that it can produce. “Unfortunately, sweat often mixes with oil and dirt on the skin, which clogs the pores and may cause blemishes,” explains Northbrook dermatologist, Steven Mandrea, M.D. And while […]

Beachy Keen: Great Summer Carryalls At Any Price

As if the sun-drenched blue skies and warm weather weren’t enough to make us excited for summer, Mibs scoured North Shore boutiques for the greatest beach bags (at some insanely good prices). Regardless of what you want your bag to say about you, we found something for everyone.   Make a statement. How fun would […]