Dermalogica is one of my go-to brands when my skin is acting up either because of stress or because of environmental aggressors. The amount of research that goes into each of their products is astounding and the brand actually runs a whole school where they train thousands of aestheticians! Needless … [Read more...]
Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer 2011 Collection
February 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Derek Lam F/W 2011 (left) and S/S 2011 (right) looks by Tom Pecheux for Estée Lauder. Estée Lauder creative makeup director Tom Pecheux is an absolute genius when it comes to makeup. He created the unforgettable orange-dinged Derek Lam look at last season's spring/summer 2011 show, and this season, … [Read more...]
Sensai’s New Purifying Silk Peeling Mask
February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sensai is serious about beauty – I mean so serious that each of their products have so much science and research behind them that I couldn’t even begin to actually understand it all! I’m completely addicted to their Fluid Finish Foundation – it literally leaves my skin glowing … [Read more...]
Marie Claire Magazine Launches Beauty Genius App
November 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Whatever the problem, the answer nowadays is “thereÂ’s an app for that,” even now with beauty conundrums. Marie Claire has launched the Beauty Genius App this week, with over 45 minutes of how-to hair and makeup videos (in digestible chunks) from leading stylists and makeup artists. You can … [Read more...]
Origins Cosmetics Releases Plantscription Anti-Aging Serum
November 2, 2010 By 7 Comments
And apparently, the company is singing from the rooftops about it, using no less superlative a term than milestone. Why? Because the organization has apparently discovered a new must-have ingredient, from leaf and bark extract of the African Anogeissus tree. Sustainably harvested in Ghana, itÂ’s … [Read more...]
Amanda Seyfriend Announced as the New Face of Clé de Peau Beaute
October 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
Japanese company Clé de Peau Beaute is world-renowned for its editorialized line of cosmetics. They have a unique style and promote self-satisfaction and natural beauty. Their makeup is carried in major retail stores such as Nordstrom. So when up-and-coming actress Amanda Seyfriend announced she … [Read more...]
Alternative Shopping: Beauty Vending Machines
October 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
If you think that online or in-store are youÂ’re only options when it comes to buying beauty, think again. WeÂ’re taking a page out of the JapaneseÂ’s love of vending machines of which there are 2.5 millions (1 per 50 people) dedicated to beverages alone, generating 27 billion dollars in revenue … [Read more...]
Would You Rather Have a Hot body or a Gorgeous face?
October 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
Which would you rather have? An averagely attractive face and a body like a goddess or the sort of face that stops people in their tracks atop a less-than coveted frame? At the end of the day, obviously everyone would rather have both, right? WeÂ’d all love to be blessed by the genetic gods. If you … [Read more...]
Brazilian Blowout’s Not-So-Secret Ingredient
October 5, 2010 By 3 Comments
So it seems the business of straightening unruly follicles is coming clean about its dirty little secret. Theformaldehyde-free Brazilian Blowout? Possibly not as free from the cancer-causing chemical as you've been led to believe. A month ago, while chatting with the creative director of Tela salons … [Read more...]
