Instead of talking trends to try and the best new products in hair and makeup, let's go back to basics for a day and go through Beauty Rules 101. I realized recently that I've been so entranced by the pretty colors of lipstick and the shiny new bottles of nail polish that I've been neglecting the classic … [Read more...]
Supergoop! MintFusion and AcaiFusion Lip Balms
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I've long felt that finding an effective lip balm is, believe it or not, one of the biggest cosmetic challenges! Most lip balms are either sticky, not moisturizing enough (or not for long enough), come in pods that you have to stick your fingers in to apply (how unsanitary is that?!), or they're prohibitively … [Read more...]
Crack Down on Sunscreen Labeling (+Some Great Ones!)
June 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that not all sunscreens protect against both UVB rays (the burning ones) and UVA rays (the aging ones)? These are strong year-round and the biggest culprit for skin cancer. In fact, SPF just refers to the level of UVB protection, so unless the sunscreen you're buying says "broad-spectrum" … [Read more...]
GloMinerals: Get a Safe Summer Glow a la Jennifer Lopez
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Forget a tanning bed or roasting in the sun (unless you want premature wrinkles and brown spots that is...)! Instead, opt for a safe, easy, and fool-proof way to get a sun-kissed glow. GloMinerals is a go-to brand for me (and trust that, not unlike a Sephora, my apartment is stocked to the brim with … [Read more...]
Good News for Sensitive Skin: Dermablend Celebrates 30 Years with New Products
June 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago, amid a torrential rain storm, I headed to the penthouse of the Cooper Square Hotel in NYC, which happens to be encased by floor-to-ceiling windows -- quite the experience in the pouring rain as you might imagine! I was there to fete the 30th anniversary of Dermablend - 30 years! I couldn't … [Read more...]
Product Review: Relish Enriched Moisturizing Sunscreen
December 6, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The Promise: Relish Enriched Moisturizing Sunscreen is suppose to "shield your skin from harsh sunrays," "revitalize and condition skin" with Ginko Biloba, Gingseng and licorice extracts "protect your skin from free radical damage while preventing redness, rough skin and peeling" be "light enough … [Read more...]
This Week in Beauty Blogs
September 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Over at Afrobella (one of my blog addictions), the beautiful Alek Wek has earned the prestigious title of "Afrobella of the Week." The Beauty Addict shows off some "Steals and Deals," including some great ones from La Mer and Bobbi Brown. At Off the Rack, Clarins celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose … [Read more...]
Favorite Classic: Rachel Perry
July 23, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Even if I didn't love Rachel Perry products for what they do, I would still probably buy them for the packaging alone. Take this pot of Lip Lover lip balm in Very Vanilla (about $2.50), for example. How much do you love that art deco styling? Only the chicest of girls would pull this out of her handbag … [Read more...]
