Transform Your Skin With Pure Marula Oil
Facial oils are all the rage these days, with many lines coming out with a product for the category. One of the best we’ve found is by John Paul Selects – the same people who make high-quality hair care products that we’ve loved for years. The new oil is called Pure Marula Facial Oil. It’s light and absorbs into the skin quickly and deeply, unlike other products that simply sit on the skin and don’t absorb well. We’ve used it at...
Deborah Lippmann Nails the Alternative to Gel Manicures
It’s the next best thing to a gel manicure – and perhaps, even better! Nail expert Deborah LIppman has come out with a kit called Gel Lab that gives you the look of a gel manicure without any of the hassle. Full disclosure: we’ve never had a gel manicure simply because of the reasons of the time and trouble involved coupled with how difficult it is to remove from natural nails. With this kit does is give you the base...
Julep Gem Collection Puts Sparkling Beauty at Your Fingertips
If you’re someone who loves sparkly nails, there can be no more beautiful holiday gift than the Julep Gem Collection for 2013. Housed in a beautiful white lacquer box, the collection features a rainbow of a dozen gorgeous nail colors, filled with sparkle and shine for every conceivable occasion. Turquoise, purple, pearl, gold, copper, red – they’re all included in a beautiful set that features these colors: ...
Put Your Best Face Forward at the Organic Pharmacy
The Organic Pharmacy may look like a high-end beauty store, but beyond its shelves filled with organic skincare products and color cosmetics lies an urban retreat staffed with beauty therapists administering top-notch treatments. “I wanted to create exceptional treatments that focus entirely on the individual through a combination of techniques and fantastic products so that you could see visible results every time,” says Margo...
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...