Beauty

Beauty A to Z: C is for CC Creams

Beauty A to Z: C is for CC Creams

Just when you were getting used to the idea of BB Creams, a new product comes along that promises to do even more than moisturize, protect, prevent, and correct.

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Product Review: Sunday Riley Liquid Diet

Product Review: Sunday Riley Liquid Diet

Who says there’s no such thing as a miracle in a bottle? In our search for a quick fix, to shimmy into that too-tight dress or those jeans that shrunk two sizes in the dryer (yes, it’s ALL the dryer’s fault), we decided to give Sunday Riley’s Liquid Diet a try.

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30 Days & 30 Nights: By Terry Huile De Rose

30 Days & 30 Nights: By Terry Huile De Rose

It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of By Terry makeup. But we’re admittedly a little lukewarm on the company’s skin care.

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Beauty A to Z: A is for Argan

Beauty A to Z: A is for Argan

Argan Oil is pretty much a household name these days. When the so-called “miracle oil” from Morocco hit the U.S. Market several years ago, many skin care experts wondered if it might just be a fad.

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Autumn Beauty Trends: Jewel Tones

Autumn Beauty Trends: Jewel Tones

Jewel toned makeup is making a comeback. Rich shades of green, blue, and berry are making their way from the runway to the real world. The autumn/winter makeup season saw the introduction of deep royal shades from the likes of Chanel, Tom Ford, and NARS.

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30 Days & 30 Nights: Sisleya Global Anti-Age

30 Days & 30 Nights: Sisleya Global Anti-Age

Sisley’s Sisleya Global Anti-Age cream is touted as the ultimate anti-aging solution. It boasts a long list of plant extracts that are supposed to firm and actually “re-texturize” (their word, not ours) skin. Really? You can’t blame us for being skeptical. Sisley joins a long list of cosmetics companies that often promise (and rarely deliver) similar results. But we gave it a whirl anyway.

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Product Review: Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Balm

Product Review: Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Balm

Visit any department store, beauty supply store, or drugstore . . . and you’ll find no shortage of so-called miracle creams and balms. The lineup is extensive, and for many beauty seekers, it can be daunting. It seems as if every cream is promising to deliver that miracle result: you’ll be younger, more vibrant, and even more beautiful. So when we came across Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Balm, we were understandably skeptical.

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Product Review: By Terry Or de Rose Teint Supreme

Product Review: By Terry Or de Rose Teint Supreme

The coming Beauty Season calls for flawless skin with a seamless finish. We found that one of the best multi-tasking products for autumn is foundation. By Terry Or de Rose Foundation goes beyond simply concealing flaws; it also appears to offer skin care benefits for anyone who chooses to wear it.

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Hair Apparent: An Interview with Hair Stylist Bianca Lauren

Hair Apparent: An Interview with Hair Stylist Bianca Lauren

Bianca Lauren may be new to the hair styling scene, but she’s no stranger to whipping up he perfect hair style. She’s been blow-drying, curling and coiffing hair since she was a teenager. We recently got to talk a bit with Bianca about styling hair professionally. AM-How long have you been a hair stylist? BL- I’ve been a licensed stylist for 4 years, but I’ve been “doing hair” since I was 13 years old. AM-Why did you decide to become a hair stylist? BL- I […]

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30 Days & 30 Nights: A Wrinkle in Time

30 Days & 30 Nights: A Wrinkle in Time

Imagine the effectiveness of a chemical peel without the redness, burning sensation, and days of peeling. Okay, this is not exactly that . . . but it’s close. Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Pads delivers nearly instant gratification to those of us who don’t want to pony up a small fortune and wait weeks for results.

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