Archive for the ‘Beauty’ Category
June15
Stylish Inspirations: Summer
For the April/May 2010 issue of Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, celebrity hairdresser Marcia Hamilton created soft, romantic waves for cover model Kimora Lee Simmons:
- Start out by spraying a volumizer from foot to ends, then brush product evenly throughout the hair.
- Take small sections of hair, starting from the bottom of the head. Blow dry each section using a medium round bristle brush.
- Next set the hair with using the 1.33 Inch White Sands Curling Iron. Pin each curl at the base then spray with a medium hold thermal hairspray for added hold and shine. Let the curls sit for a few minutes.
- Unpin the curls then brush out while head is suspended upside down. This position creates added volume at the root.
- Flip head back and shake the curls into place for a soft tussled look. Finish with a light mist of IT&LY Hairfashion Pure Definition Hairspray.
Introducing the New Proactiv! It is the same effective formula, but now enhanced with exclusive new micro-crystal benzoyl peroxide acne medicine designed to get acne fighting medicine into the pores fast, penetrating even clogged pores quickly.
So what else is new about Proactiv? They have added a new cast of celebrities (including Katy Perry & Avril Lavigne) and exclusive enhancements to their customer experience. Customers will receive unmatched access to round-the-clock guidance and support from trained Skin Care Advisors, as well as new online tools including Proactiv Day One – a comprehensive online support system to help customers get the best possible treatment experience literally from Day One.
As a former Proactiv user, I was excited to try the new formula to see how it compared. In the photo pictured above, you can see what came in the New Proactiv box. The packaging is definitely different and included some great bonuses including a nice laminated Quick Start Guide and a book by Dr. Rodan & Dr. Fields titled The Doctor’s Secrets to a Lifetime of Clear Skin (the orange book in the photo). The book is an easy-to-read guide that gives 30 doses of wisdom about skin and stopping acne. The product bonuses for my box was the Refining Mask and Green Tea Moisturizer.
After the first week of using the New Proactiv 3-Step System + bonus products, my skin felt more smoother, tight, clear & refreshed. I also noticed the new innovative formula works much faster than the previous one. The Green Tea Moisturizer was a real treat for my skin because it gave a calming/soothing effect. Overall, I have been very pleased with the results of the New Proactiv and plan to keep it in my skin regimen!
To try the New Proactiv, please call (888) 819-2019 or order online.
Four moods. Four emotions. Four colours. Watch as each sultry, sizzling story behind MAC Spring Colour’s unfolds: Candy Pink, Sensuous Coral, Wicked Plum and Glittery Amber!
February23
Women’s Health Mag: THE BEAUTY FLIP ISSUE
The March 2010 issue of Women’s Health magazine offers a bonus beauty flip issue! So make sure you pick up your copy because I’m addicted to mine :)
Below are a couple of features from the issue – find out how to get gorgeous all day long and check out some of the best new beauty inventions!
Get Gorgeous Day and Night
By capitalizing on tiny biological changes your body experiences around the clock, you can amplify your good looks. Women’s Health offers an easy a.m. to p.m. beautifying routine giving you the opportunity to boost your beauty potential throughout the day.
Morning:
* To de-puff eyes, try keeping a caffeinated eye gel in the fridge and dabbing it on first thing every morning. Using your finger, pat from the outer to inner corner of each eye. Try Origins GinZing ($29.50)
* Sprinkle baking soda on a toothbrush and gently buff your lips to remove dry, flaky skin.
* About 20 minutes before you head out the door, dab on a grape-size blob of moisturizer with SPF 30. Look for a product that contains moisturizers such as glycerin or ceramides which help trap moisture in skin cells. Try Olay Professional Pro-X Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30 ($42)
Noon:
* Dust your face with mineral powder sunscreen to keep oil in check and reboot your SPF. A clear powder that provides long-lasting protection can be gentle enough for those with rosacea or eczema. Try Colorescience Pro Sunforgettable SPF 30 ($50)
Late Afternoon:
* Breathe life back into your complexion by spritzing on a light moisturizing face spray. The cooling blast of hydration will be energizing plus some sprays contain skin-healthy antioxidants which block free radicals from damaging your skin. Try Sircuit Skin Molecular Mist ($36)
Night:
* To remove makeup, reach for textured cleansing wipes which will cut through the day’s oil, grime and sunscreen and gently exfoliate at the same time. Try Aveen Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads ($8)
* Deeper exfoliation twice per week will rid your skin of dulling dead-cell buildup. Use a scrub with glycolic or salicylic acid and buff gently in a circular motion. Try Biore Even Smoother Microderm Exfoliator ($14)
* Use a night cream with glycerin or hyaluronic acid and peptides. Try Clinique Youth Surge Age Decelerating Night Moisturizer ($48.50)
* Once a week, apply a nutrient-rich moisture mask to your hands and feet, and wear cotton gloves and socks overnight. Try Manicure/Pedicure by OPI White Tea Mask ($15)
The Best New Beauty Inventions
Every once in a while, a product or tool comes along that changes your life. Here are six that are
February22
Red Carpet Hair: Get the Look!
Parisian stylists David Cotteblanche and Reynald Ricard, owners of Red Market Salon in New York City’s meat packing district, gives Stylish Moms the inside tips and techniques on how to get the winning looks from the red carpet and create them yourself!
February17
Beauty: the Mineralize Look
Grab your brushes and MAC Mineralize, and follow MAC Senior Artist, Keri, as she shares her techniques on how to create a look that’s sheer, dimensional, and naturally glamorous. For step-by-step instructions, click here!
February16
Minx Manicures: Not Just for Celebrities!
Minx manicures are growing in popularity over the past two years it has been available, thanks to your favorite celebrity sporting this new technology in every nail color! Everyone from Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Blake Lively, Eve, Heidi Klum and Katie Perry have been spotted with a Minx manicure.
Minx is a fume-free manicure that lasts up to two weeks without chipping and will have your nails go from boring to WOW in just 20 minutes! The 2 to 4 millimeter thick film is cut to fit the nail and affixed with a heat-activated adhesive. Since this is a dry manicure, there is no need to blow on your nails or spend endless minutes under a dryer. Once the film is applied to your nails, you are ready to go which is perfect for stylish moms.
Regina Paulo, the Minx manicure specialist at Dieci Lifestyle Spa in Livingston NJ, says, “Minx is jewelry for your nails! It is also a great way to show your personal style.”
With over 150 fun and sometimes wild styles to choose from you will never get bored! Regina says that, “you can even order custom minx by sending in a picture of your children, husband or boyfriend or even your dog directly to the Minx headquarters and they will create a custom film for you.”
February12
Spring Fashion Trends from Overstock.com
The arrival of Spring beckons a blossoming of new trends from the runway! Overstock.com presents three of the top trends this year of Victorian jewelry, Geometric jewelry and Bright Graphics (featured above) for under $60. With savings of up to 70% off department store prices and shipping that never exceeds $2.95, no matter the weight, size or number of items.
Overstock.com can help freshen your ensemble without spending top dollar!
February12
Fashion: Get the Look of Love for Less!
The stars were looking romantic as ever on the red carpet at the LA movie premiere of Valentine’s Day. From Jennifer to Demi and Jessica, the girls flaunted some of the seasons hottest new styles to celebrate the new film. You can steal all the looks at eDressMe where almost identical celeb styles are offered online (without the celeb price tag)!
Below are some of the top looks for less from BCBG, Nicole Miller and Jovani. I’m sure you can find at least one you like!
