Sorry TLC, I DO Want Scrubs

One of my favorite recent innovations in the skincare is the "instant facial" - a scrub that combines both chemical and physical exfoliants in a single tube, to deliver double-whammy smoothing power.

The first one I tried - and still my favorite - was Prescriptives Instant Gratifaction Skin Renewal Peel. Its combination of beta hydroxy acids and finely-milled exfoliating pumice delivered

Prescriptives: 5 Things to Buy Before It's Too Late

As you may already know, it's curtains for the Prescriptives brand come January. If some of the must-haves in your personal arsenal come from Prescriptives, stock up now before it's too late! Here are a few of my favorite Prescriptives products, from the unique to the indispensable.

What are your must haves from the brand?

Custom Blend Foundation: A signature service of Prescriptives, you'll

Holiday Collections: Prescriptives Aglow

Prescriptives is thinking SNOW this holiday season! The Aglow Collection features icy shimmer, shades of white and plum, and a gorgeous all-over highlighter.The star of the collection is the limited edition Winter Reflections All-Over Highlighter ($35 US/$45 CAD), a pot of soft powder pearls in shades of white, beige and pink. Swirl a brush over them and dust the powder on cheeks, shoulders and

New Collection: Prescriptives Daring, Fall 2008

Nooooooo! It's barely even summer and we're already getting info on Fall collections, first Chanel, and now Prescriptives. I am NOT ready for these deep, smokey shades and the cool temperatures they imply.That said, the model looks gorgeous, non? There's that pop of color on the lower lid again, with a perfect nude lip. But wait a minute, no lippies in this collection? Denied! Fear not, though,

Spring Collections: Prescriptives Technotropics

Whee! More spring goodness to brighten up these chilly days.The Spring 2008 Technotropics collection from Prescriptives is already available online and is scheduled to hit counters January 15.As the name implies, Technotropics is a fusion of edgy downtown style and steamy tropical hues. The star product - limited edition Lip Strips - reminds me of the colors in last year's Hot Tropics collection

Jumpstart Your Beauty Routine: Prescriptives Instant Gratification

Can it be possible that I've finally found my dream facial exfoliator? I feel like Goldilocks, friends. Some are too gentle. Some are too rough. Some only use a physical exfoliant like walnut shells, and others only employ a chemical peeling action (ie, beta hydroxy). I want both! And I want it to be strong enough to be effective, but without leaving me with a beet-red face.Too much to ask? I

Prescriptives Holiday 2007: The Illuminators

Prescriptives' gorgeous holiday collection is inpsired by the lovely glow that candlelight gives your skin.The Illuminators collection features shades with a "subtle threading of darkened gold," and the standout is The Illuminator All Over Face Color. This shimmer powder contains 3 shades of pink, champagne and bronze, overlaid with gold stripes. Swirled together they create a gorgeous, warm glow

Mascara for the Long Haul

I'm extremely finicky about mascaras. For me to even give one a second try, it must be thick, inky black, buildable, both lengthening and thickening, non-clumpy, and not too "wet."I've been disappointed by mascaras so many times that I've grown very wary of the outrageous claims often made in the marketing copy...so when I saw the words "24-hour mascara" I scoffed.But what kind of beauty addict