Robin Antin's must haves!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Robin Antin of the Pussycat Dolls and we got to talking about our favorite products and what we keep in our makeup bags/bathrooms at all times. Here are the products Robin has to have and a few I introduced her to and now are staples in her bag!

We took this when we were shooting Matt Goss' new video for 'Lovely Las Vegas' a few weeks ago. Matt appears at Caesars Palace every Friday and Saturday night in a show produced by Robin - go and check it out if you're in town!

1. Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Spray http://www.guerlain.com/  - as Robin appears onstage a lot with the Pussycat Dolls Review she likes to make sure she's bronzed all over minus the sun damage!
2. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero http://www.urbandecay.com/  - a truly black eyeliner that stays put during her performances.
3. Makeup Forever Aqua Smoky Lash Mascara http://www.makeupforeverusa.com/  - a deep black and totally waterproof mascara that doesn't budge during the hottest dance routines!
4. Dior 5 Colors Designer Eye Shadow Palette in Smoky Design http://www.dior.com/  - creates the most dramatic smoky eyes for stage and for evenings out on the town.
5. Jouer Luminizing Tint in Bronzed http://www.jouercosmetics.com/  - gives a sheer glowy finish that isn't heavy and won't clog the skin when on the go.
6. Face Stockholm Pot Gloss  http://www.facestockholm.com/  - for amazing colors that aren't sticky, helpful when dancing!
7. Benefit Gee That Was Quick Makeup Remover http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/  - the easiest and quickest way to get all your makeup off when you're exhausted.
8. StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate http://www.strivectin.com/  - when the makeup comes off this is what I suggested to Robin to use to keep her skin looking amazing.
9. Easy Eye Solutions Instant Eye Tuck and Dark Circle Treatment http://www.easyeyesolutions.com/  - another of my suggestions to help keep the late nights from appearing under the eyes!
10. Janson Beckett Beautifull Lips http://www.janson-beckett.com/  - to keep lips moisturized, smooth and full.

Countdown to Christmas....and beyond

Starting today, I'm going to give you a beauty advent calendar. There will be a different tip or beauty regime to follow to make sure you look and feel your best by Christmas day and for the New Year's celebrations.

Today, December 1st, is the day to start a skincare regime that should yield full results by New Years Eve (skin usually takes 28 days for cell turnover, so starting today should mean that by NYE you will see a marked improvement).

This means that you cleanse, treat and moisturize twice a day from today! Even if you are soooo tired before bed, at least keep a packet of cleansing wipes by the bed and take off the day's makeup....it's better than nothing!

For oily/acne prone skins I recommend Murad http://www.murad.com/ I wash with the Clarifying wash every day using my Clarisonic brush http://www.clarisonic.com/ this gets my skin super clean but doesn't dry it out.

For sensitive skin I recommend the Liz Earle range http://www.lizearle.com/ this range is so gentle but really makes skin look smooth and glowing.

For dry skin, try Amala http://www.amalabeauty.com/ this is a completely organic range and has great products to treat dryness.

For hyperpigmention I suggest JolieMD this is specially formulated to lighten dark spots gently.

For slightly more mature skins in need of a little extra help with lines, you can't go wrong with Janson Beckett Alpha Derma CE http://www.janson-beckett.com/ I love how this cream sinks in but doesn't feel greasy and has UV protection, making it ideal for daytime.

For skin that has deep lines and wrinkles StriVectin http://www.strivectin.com/ is a great choice. The Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum and the Instant Facial Sculpting Cream work in conjunction to smooth, tone and tighten skin whilst alleviating deep set wrinkles.

For normal/combination skin, you are the lucky ones. You can use practically anything -Jurlique http://www.jurlique.com/ is a beautiful brand that makes a wide variety of products that get skin sparkling with health, and is a good choice for normal/combination skin.

In the morning wash or cleanse your face, tone if you like or splash with cool water, then put on a serum or spot treatment. Allow to sink in and then use a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, YES even in Winter!

In the evening before you go to bed, cleanse throughly, exfoliate with a gentle scrub two evenings a week, then apply eye cream (I love Mario Badescu glycolic eye cream http://www.mariobadescu.com/ which is formulated for overnight use). Follow with a treatment product for your particular needs, or a night cream. When you are asleep is when your skin repairs itself and when these products really get a chance to work so make the most of those zzz's!