I just saw this on the TLC Channel’s show, “10 Years Younger.”

Now, it’s nothing earth-shattering, but it’s amazing how little things we do can make us look older or younger that we don’t really think about.

When appying your under-eye concealer to hide those dark circles, only apply it to the inside corner of your eye–not the outer edge. That should be obvious, right? Otherwise, the concealer settles into those crows feet and tiny lines around your eyes and makes you look (horror of horrors) OLDER!

All my life I’ve been taking my stepmother’s advice to apply the concealer from the inside of my eye all the way out to my temples so that I don’t look like a raccoon. But I guess it’s time to admit that her method only works when you’re young and wrinkle-free.

There’s been so much buzz about mineral makeup that I can’t wait to try it. I’m really curious if it does what it says.

Some of the infomercials promise a natural, “airbrushed” appearance, and who wouldn’t want that?

Since I don’t have the extra cash to throw away on an expensive product line that might not deliver on its promise, I’m wondering if any of you have tried it and what kind of results you got.

In the meantime, I thought I’d experiment with an affordable makeup line by trying this sample from Maybelline first. I’ll report back to you soon (and please do the same for me).

Lately I’ve been taking a good look at everything I’m spending money on to see if there’s a way I can cut back without sacrificing quality.

I spend a fortune on expensive shampoos and conditioners at the salon because almost every dime-store product I’ve tried has left my hair either weighed down or looking and feeling like straw.

One of my friends recommends Sunsilk–and she has gorgeous hair. According to her, the entire line is “great for the amazing low price.” You can visit the site for free samples, which I’ve just ordered (you need to return to the site to get all five).

I’ll post my review on Sunsilk after I try it out. Let me know how it works for you too!

Lately, a lot of people have been telling me how great my skin looks and asking what I use on my face.

I like to try out all kinds of beauty products and mix it up a bit, using one product line one day, another the next. But my total favorite is the antiaging Skincare Intensive line by Nantucket Skincare–I mentioned this company yesterday when writing about the most delicious smelling body cream you’ll ever use!

The products are a little pricy, but from all the comments I’ve been getting, totally worth it. I started with free samples and liked it so much, I shelled out the extra $$ for full-size containers.

My regimen includes a few drops of the Botanical Bio-peptide Concentrate, followed by Line Filler around the eyes and other line-prone aeas, and then Face Nourisher–a nourishing and hydrating moisturizer that goes on thick but absorbs quickly and feels great.

Contact the company and ask for free samples. And BTW, don’t forget to try the Sugar Smoothie line. I LOVE IT!

Before going to the dentist the other day, I slathered a bunch of this lotion on my dry hands and arms.

Throughout my whole appointment, the hygenist kept raving about what smelled so good. She asked if I was wearing some kind of body butter. And I’ve noticed every time I use it, I receive compliments galore.

One whiff of this stuff by Nantucket Skincare and you’ll be hooked. It smells so good, you’ll almost want to eat it. It also gives your skin a shimmery glow that looks good with anything you wear, especially short sleeves. Check it out!

I never liked them the first time around (back in the eighties, or was it the seventies?) and now they’re baa–aaccck!

Supposedly they make you look more long and lean, but I just don’t think they look flattering on anyone!

Maybe I just need to get used to them, the same way it took getting used to low-rise jeans…