Author Archives: zoebgreenberg

Give Yourself a Lift

Posted on October 14, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

I am a paradox when it comes to new things with extravagant claims: skeptical to the max while being hopeful in the extreme! This is basically how I approached friend Wendy who represents Nu Skin when she wanted me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Biologique Recherche, Botox, fillers, Galvanic Spa, lasers, Latisse, Lost Horizons, Magic Remodeling Face Machine, Nu Skin, Tru Face line correcting peptide gel | 2 Comments

The Beauty of Friends After 50

Posted on October 7, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

I just returned from my yearly trek to Santa Fe to visit old friends. After living there 13 years, I was lucky to amass a lot of them and what a varied bunch they are! There is something about Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bette Midler, Carole King, Chicago, Connecticut, Friends, losing friends, Mademoiselle, Making new friends, Santa Fe, Stamford, You've Got a Friend | 9 Comments

Cheap Thrills

Posted on September 23, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

The au-courant trend in fashion is all about High/Low. Say, pairing an H&M top with jeans and Louboutins. Or think Duchess Kate in an ethereal gown by Alexander McQueen on her wedding day and a Zara frock the very next. … Continue reading →

Posted in makeup, Uncategorized | Tagged Armani Maestro, Boots, Burt's Bees, Chanel, Costco, CVS, Dr. Jessica Wu, Duchess Kate, H&M, L'oreal, lip balm, lipstick, Mario Madescu, mascara, Maybelline, Neutrogena, No7, Res-q ointment, Retinol, Revlon, Rimmel, serum, Target, Walgreens, Yves St. Laurent | 2 Comments

A Certain Smile

Posted on September 16, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

Everybody wants to flash it: that confident smile that flaunts gleaming, brilliantly white, practically glow- in the- dark teeth. The demand for whiter teeth is the single most requested dental service today and an estimated $1.4-$1.7 billion business, having increased … Continue reading →

Posted in dental issues, teeth whitening, Uncategorized | Tagged cosmetic dentistry, Crest, Rembrandt, Shakira, teeth whitening | Leave a comment

Ready for Prime Time

Posted on September 9, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

Unless you have a smooth, lineless and poreless complexion (raise your hands, please!) before you reach for your foundation, you need primer. So says makeup artist Napolean Perdis, famously quoted as saying “Not to prime is a crime!” After cleansing, … Continue reading →

Posted in makeup, Uncategorized | Tagged Andrea Robinson, Arbonne, Armani, Bazaar, Benefit, Chanel, Clarins, color correcting primer, L'oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur, Laura Mercier, MAC, Makeup Forever, mattifying primer, napoleon Perdis, Philosophy, primer, radiance primer, Rimmel London, Smashbox, Too Faced, Toss the Gloss, TotalBeauty.com, Yves St. Laurent | 3 Comments

Life Support

Posted on September 2, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

Last December, I met my irreplaceable friend J. in New York for a few days of drink, debauchery, gluttony, shopping, an over dose of museums and constant conversation to celebrate a BIG birthday. On the last morning, we repaired to … Continue reading →

Posted in diet, increasing metabolism, supplements, Uncategorized | Tagged carnitine, CLA, CoQ10, Dr. Oz, Dr. Sandra Lithgow, Fish oil, Garcinia cambogia, Green coffee, green tea, lipoic acid, Luralean, MUFAs, Nu Skin, Omega 3, Raspberry ketones, Sarabeth's Kitchen, SeroVital, Suzanne Somers, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin D3 | Leave a comment

The Big Cleanse

Posted on August 26, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

Although we now associate “cleansing” with detoxing, deprivation and green juice, this is about the OTHER kind of cleanse, the one you should be doing twice daily on your face. Healthy, smooth and vibrant skin is the basis for beauty … Continue reading →

Posted in facial cleansing, laser procedures, skincare, Uncategorized | Tagged All Clean, Cetaphil, Clarisonic, creamy cleanser, DDF Revolver, Dove, Erno Laszlo, facial cleansing, facial oils, facial scrubs, gel cleanser, Green Tea Citrus Antioxidant Cleanser, Kiehl's, Neutrogena, Olay Cleansing system, Origins, Prescriptives, PUR Attitude purifying rice face wash, SkinScript, St. Ives, white wash cloths | Leave a comment

After 5o Health Food

Posted on August 19, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

When you think of “health food”, what comes to mind? The ubiquitous head of kale? Quinoa, perhaps? Anti-oxidant loaded blueberries? Personally, my idea of the perfect after 50 health foods are red wine and dark chocolate! Deep and fruity, redolent … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 60 Minutes, Alzheimers, Caudalie Vinexpert Firming Serum, Cleveland Clinic, dark chocolate, diabetes, flavanols, heart attach, Johns Hopkins, Love Drug, Red wine, resveratro, seratonin, Serge Renaud, The French Paradox, Trader Joe's Pound Plus, Xocai | 4 Comments

When Aging is (Literally) Painful

Posted on August 12, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

So I was la-de-da-ing my way through my early 50’s when one day the index finger on my right hand started to redden, hurt and swell. I didn’t need a brilliant diagnostician to tell me: I had osteoarthritis. Eventually the … Continue reading →

Posted in arthrities, arthritis, diet, exercise, Uncategorized | Tagged Aleve, Arthritis Foundation, Bouchard's nodes, Dr. Kirk Watson, Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid, Heberden's nodes, inflammation causing foods, NSAIDs, osteoarthritis | 3 Comments

Summer Life Savers

Posted on August 5, 2014 by zoebgreenberg

While I’m still savoring my week on the Cape, I find I’m paring life down to a few necessities. Here are the 4 things I find I can’t live without: 1. Buggle I don’t know what it is about my … Continue reading →

Posted in protection, skincare, Uncategorized | Tagged body check, Boschia blotting linens, Buggle, Cape Cod, Eric Javits, insect repellant, Neutrogena Ulra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen, skin cancer | Leave a comment