Two heads are definitely better than one—at least in the case of sisters Rebecca Booth, MD, a gynecologist and hormonal wellness expert, and Cecil Booth, who has 20 years' experience in the beauty industry. Together, they created the VENeffect line of anti-aging skincare products. The Booths say that the secret to their line's success is the 100 percent natural phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogen molecules that reverse the signs of aging by enhancing collagen—which reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity, and restores that healthy glow. We can't verify the science behind it, but we can vouch that the moisturizer does feel silky and luxurious and works on winter-ravaged dry skin. VENeffect ($85 for lip treatment to $195 for phyto-lift serum) is available at Neiman Marcus and through the company's website: veneffect.com.

Pity the plight of the beauty blogger: Each week, the newest products appear on her desk, all promising younger-looking skin, tighter pores, plumper lips, lusher lashes, frizz-free hair—in short, a healthier, more glamorous life. Dutifully, Westchester Magazine Associate Editor Katie O’Donnell tests (or investigates) each item or service featured in WM’s Beauty Buzz blog. Life is beautiful indeed.
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