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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

We did some deep cleaning, in every sense of the word, and some of the best makeup removers rose to the surface. From Balm Cleansers to Water Cleansers, these brands and formulations are what topped our list.

Per-fekt Beauty may have achieved what so many other brands strive for, formulations that multi-task in every way, and are easy to use for even the most challenged make-up maven.

This month, AGENDA’s The Mission features the editorial: White Story. Our model, Polyanna, hails from Colombia, and we thought it would be wonderful to dress her primarily in white, but color her face and hair in a series of bright and unusual combinations.