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QUESTION: Is it normal for girls to have under eye bags? I have them, but I never see other girls with them.

Tara Daniele
Yes this is normal but you are right it is not very common. Your best bet is a good eye treatment. The best I have found so far is SkinRxClinic's Eyebright Anti-Puffiness Gelee...it is great. At good tip is put it in the fridge so it is cool when you apply it, this will also help combat the puffiness! Go to www.SkinRxClinic.com type "gelee" in the search box and the product and information will pull up. It is worth looking into!

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QUESTION: Is it bad for your skin to put toner on before you wash your face? If I'm busy can I just apply toner and lotion as a subsitute for my cleanser?

Tara Daniele
It is not necessarily bad to apply toner as a substitute to cleansing but I would not recommend it. There is reasoning behind cleansing before toning. I would have to say it far more important to wash your face then it is to use toner, so if you would like to omit a step in your regime the toner should be the first to go. Cleanser and moisturizer are your most important products. Washing your face removes dirt, oils and impurities that accumulate through out the day and your moisturizer is designed to hydrate the skin. Try something lightweight thats fragrance-free & paraben-free like SkinRxClinics Skin Recovery Creme just go to www.SkinRxClinic.com and type "recovery" in the search box it will pull up. You should browse the website they have great prices and tons of products to choose from. You might also want to check out the Glyco-Lactic cleanser, you will get the benefits of a cleanser and toner in one! Just type "glyco-lactic" in the search box and you can read all about it!

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QUESTION: When washing my face what is best to use? Hands/paper towel/ or washcloth? I have sensitive skin.

Tara Daniele
Neither...I recommend using a PVA Smooth Skin Shammy. It is ideal for sensitive skin and not abrasive at all...being that you describe you skin as sensitive this would be perfect for you! Try Skin Rx Clinic PVA Smooth Skin Shammy...www.SkinRxClinic.com reference "shammy" in search box and it will pull up.

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QUESTION: Best bronzers out there? I have MAC golden bronzer and NARS laguana beach. But I'm looking for a bronzer that will really make me look tanned. What is your opinion on the best bronzers out there? Drugstore or Expensive?

Tara Daniele
Neither...you can get a high quality product at a inexpensive price without goint to the drug store or big retailers! Mineral Secrets has a Congo Safari Bronzer that is better than any bronzer I have ever tried! And I was an Account Executive working in Sephora! That alone should tell you I know what I'm talking about! They must have a gazillion bronzers at Sephora but nothing comes close Mineral Secrets Congo Safari Bronzer and I live in Florida the sunshine state and its a must to have the perfect bronzer!!

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QUESTION: I am getting these HUGE under my skin zits. I am only getting one or two but their really big and under my skin and it takes along time for them to heal. Is there anything that can help?

Tara Daniele

Here's the deal...the zits you are referring to are called Cystic Acne. They are underneath the surface, large, hard, bumps that rarely come to a head and are almost impossible to pop. This being said...the only way to get rid of them is from the inside. The best way to do this...(and I know from personal experience,I had Cystic Acne) is with a Alpha-Beta product. I recommend SkinRxClinic's Glyco-Lactic Gel Cleanser and Glyco-Lactic toner. They both contain Glycolic and Salicylic Acid designed to penetrate at a deeper layer into the skin and dissolve the cyst. If you pick they will become red and inflamed and you wont be able to extract it anyway so as hard as it is...and I know it's hard...do not pick you can cause scarring and scabs and I'm certain you don't want that!

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QUESTIONS: Can you recommend any good sunscreens with a lightweight formula?

Tara Daniele
SkinRxClinic's Advanced Protection SPF 30 is a Full-Spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with vitamins and anti-oxidants, it is fragrance-free and super lightweight. You can get it at www.SkinRxClinic.com

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QUESTION: What is a good moisturizer for my face? I have oily and irritated skin and have never used a moisturizer before. Do you have any suggestions on what product I can use that prevents breakouts and clear up redness, oil and irritated skin?

Tara Daniele

Oily and irritated skin...this is tough because you want to get the oil under control and most products that control excess sebum (oil) are harsh and irritating...exactly what you don't want. I suggest trying a Alpha-Beta cleanser, this will contain Glycolic and Salicylic acid and will help control the oil and breakouts. Then you can follow up with a lightweight oil-free moisturizer. www.SkinRxClinic.com carries a product called Glyco-latic Cleanser. It is an Alpha-Beta Gel Cleaner that works wonders for this skin type. They also carry a Glyco-lactic Toner that is a favorite of mine and it works great with the Gel Cleanser. I would check out the Skin Recovery Creme if you are looking for a good moisturizer, it would be the ideal product to follow up with.


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QUESTION: What is the best thing to do/use to help get rid of spots?

Tara Daniele
You were a little vague so I am going to assume you mean brown or sun spots. There are products out there specifically designed to correct this problem SkinRxClinic carry's a product called Skin Lightener. It is a light liquid gel that contains 2% Hydroquinone a proven skin lightener, and is inexpensive. It's worth looking into...go to www.SkinRxClinic.com type "lightener" in the search box and the Skin Lightener and the Skin Lightener Kit will both come up.

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Which foundation should I use? I have normal-dry skin and I know I should use a liquid foundation... Do you know of any foundation that meets the following requirements? It must be-blendable-dewy finish-low-medium coverage-must be liquidy not creamy!

Tara Daniele
SkinRxClinic offers high end make up at unbeatable prices. They have a Mineral Liquid Foundation that is amazing and has everything you are looking for...bendable-check, dewy finish-check, medium coverage-check, and its definitely not creamy and heavy it is the perfect mixture of liquid and cream. Go to www.SkinRxClinic.com type "mineral" in the search box and it will pop up. It is worth looking into!

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QUESTION: Is MAC cosmetics really better that other make up? I always get make up at target and it usually makes my face look kinda...blah and I try not to spend too much money on it, even though I wear a fair amount.

Tara Daniele
I have never been one to put another brand down. I am however a make up artist and I will give you the facts. MAC make up is fantastic if your looking for a dramatic look...if you look back at the MAC ads you will notice all of the MAC models show severally dramatic makeup pictures. There is a reason for this...that is the look of MAC Cosmetics! It tends to be heavy and thick and pore clogging. You feel like you are wearing makeup...and I personally don't like that feeling. I recommend checking out SkinRxClinic. They have a wide variety of Mineral based makeup as well as Pressed Foundations and Liquid Mineral Foundation. They have everything you could possibly need from pharmaceutical grade skincare to mineral makeup (including blushes and eye shadows) to brushes and brush kits...it is definitely a one stop shop! Check it out...www.SkinRxClinic.com

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