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March 9, 2010
Posted by Shyema
The weather in NYC lately has got me in a fabulous mood, reminding me that Spring is imminent. Paired with the recent Indian celebration Holi, or the “festival of colors” (where in a playful tradition people throw colored powder and water at each other to signify taking all the sorrow away and making life a little brighter), I’ve been inspired to pay homage to both by doing a short round up on just how you can add a little color to your life:
EYES – Physician’s Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Eye Shadow Duo Read more...
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March 9, 2010
Posted by marta
Due to weather, hormones, testing products that don’t suit me or something other than lifestyle as I have been rather saintly recently (well, at least for me), my skin is blotchy and unhappy and, horrors, the pores on my nose are enlarged. Various remedies are being tried out and will be the subject of future posts, but I am pleased to say that I am finding toners can be a quick fix for troubled skin. I often turn to Amala’s Rejuvenating Toner, but recently I have been trying out Rilastil’s Intensive Toner ($45).
Both are European newcomers to the US, but unlike Amala’s, Rilastil’s toner comes alcohol free. I really like that one of the most dominant ingredients is cornflower. This plant is rarely used in cosmetics (probably because it has been almost eradicated by pesticides and is, therefore, expensive) although it is a known anti-inflammatory and has been used for treating ocular disorders for more than a century. The extract is rich in the polyphenols called flavonoids and anthocyanins. Read more...
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March 8, 2010
Posted by marta
I’ve never really taken to Napoleon Perdis as a brand. The products seem to be undifferentiated, the logo reeks of a gold medallion nestling in a hairy chest, and the NP body scrub has the dubious honor of being the first in its genre that I don’t like (usually I am a pushover when it comes to body scrubs). So I was intrigued to see Napoleon Perdis Devine Goddess lipsticks in Ulta for $22 that boasted being “enriched with herbal extracts and antioxidants”. Perhaps NP was about to win me over.
To be sure, Devine Goddess lipsticks have a dash of Matrixyl (palmitoyl oligopeptide). It also has lemon balm (melissa officinalis) and the good news is that this is also a proven antioxidant. However, given that both come at the end of the ingredient list, I expect the antioxidant quotient to be not much more than angel dusting (as it is known in the trade). As Copley reported, angel dusting is an unfortunately common practice in the cosmetics, cosmeceuticals, and dietary supplement industries. In formulating a product, certain suspect manufacturers incorporate a miniscule portion of an active ingredient, insufficient to produce any measurable benefit. Read more...
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March 8, 2010
Posted by marta
There is no doubt that vitamin C is a great antioxidant and helpful against hyperpigmentation, but C serums can be drying and unpleasant to use. Not to mention that you could be wasting your time and money with unstable forms (read more to get to know your vitamin C). For those who want to cut straight to the car chase, we’ve rounded up a few of the best vitamin C cosmetics.
A new find is Dr Christine Rodgers’ range called Enpointe with its Eclairci C Serum with a kitchen sink full of antiagers. A very C focused serum is by Somme Institute. An affordable, but effective alternative is John Masters Organics, while to prove that C can enhance more than just your face cream, we nominate Clinique for its Lip Smoothies. Yes, you did read Clinique (the tired department store brand is doing a few interesting things these days). Inspired by Ildi’s vitamin C-rich DIY parsley mask, we raid the refrigerator for a tropical treat. Read more...
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March 7, 2010
Posted by marta
I was recently introduced to the Kaplan MD line of antiaging cosmetics and I’ll be writing more on the full range and the approach behind it in future posts. In the meantime, I have been getting acquainted with the Lip 20 Treatment ($30), a lip plumper with Dr Kaplan’s signature tally of ten antiaging actives.
The first thing to say about Lip 20 is that it does plump the lips. Mine are thinner than a snake’s when left to their own devices and lip plumpers generally don’t work or are uncomfortable. When I looked up into the mirror after applying Lip 20, I couldn’t help but break into a big grin. My lips were pleasantly full, darker and smooth. This is a look I could get used to. Read more...
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