The Search for the Perfect Powder Foundation
Oct09

The Search for the Perfect Powder Foundation

Ever since these came on the market a few years ago, we’ve kind of made a second career of trying just about every brand’s loose powder foundation, mostly of the mineral variety.   The concept was that a good one would be perfect over a tinted moisturizer or BB cream for most occasions.   Among the lines we’ve tried are Laura Mercier, Elizabeth Arden and Maybelline. Which were all good, so no disrespect meant...

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L’Oreal Paris Brings its Latest Lash Innovation to the Ladies of Los Angeles
Sep04

L’Oreal Paris Brings its Latest Lash Innovation to the Ladies of Los Angeles

Everyone who uses mascara wants the perfect one, the best formula dispensed from the ideal wand, resulting in beautiful, fluttery eyelashes. And now L’Oréal Paris has come up with a new formulation that will delight mascara wearers, called Voluminous Butterfly Mascara.   Current available in Europe, the new mascara hits store shelves in November, but LA’s beauty elite got a sneak peak as L’Oréal celebrated the West Coast launch...

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A Hero Beauty Product: Oxygen Skin Serum from Oxygen Pur
Jun30

A Hero Beauty Product: Oxygen Skin Serum from Oxygen Pur

Serums and facial oils have become a huge market segment in the past few years, with just about every skincare line offering them– and they have become an essential part of my nighttime beauty routine, usually followed by moisturizer.   But no matter how effective they are, most that I have tried have a somewhat annoying smell, especially the oils. Now comes a product that is not only stellar, but completely fragrance free....

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Tarte is Making a Splash with Summer Color Cosmetics and Skincare
Apr28

Tarte is Making a Splash with Summer Color Cosmetics and Skincare

Summer fun is just around the corner, and there was no better way to get in the swim of things than with a special preview put on by the synchronized swimming group, the Aqualillies and Tarte cosmetics.   The Aqualillies took to the pool to promote the new limited edition summer line of waterproof makeup, which includes a gorgeous eye and cheek palette, mascara, eyeliner and lipstick, all formulated with Amazonian clay.  ...

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Get Your Hands on a Water-Resistant, Fragrance-Free New Hand Cream
Apr22

Get Your Hands on a Water-Resistant, Fragrance-Free New Hand Cream

Technology comes into play not only in what we hold in our hands—smartphones, tablets and the like—but in our hands themselves.   And as skincare technology has improved, so have the products that are meant for alleviating dry and chapped hands, one of the most common of all issues, especially amongst those who wash their hands often.   One of the best we’ve found is the new CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream from Valeant...

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