Behind the Scenes: Q&A with Black Swan Makeup Department
Performance Anxiety. Emotional tight rope walking. The movie of the moment is David Aronofsky’s Black Swan, where Natalie Portman’s wears her heart on her sleeve to tear-jerking perfection in the ballet dancer’s version of Shine. But we’re here to talk about the makeup. MAC Cosmetics’ gave us an inspired “behind
Allure Magazine December 2010: BeautyStat Reviews Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Intense Shampoo
THE NEWS: Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Intense Cleanse Shampoo claims to control dandruff for 48 hours after just one wash and leave hair completely flake-free with continued use. Click on the images to enlarge. HOW IT WORKS: The main ingredient, pyrithione zinc, is a common one in dandruff shampoos: It slows
Op-Ed: Beauty Discrimination During a Job Search?
“The emotional, sexual, and psychological stereotyping of females begins when the doctor says, “It’s a girl.”” — Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm In a recent article in the New York Times, titled “Beauty Discrimination During A Job Search,” Tara Parker-Pope speaks about a study that was conducted suggesting that attractive women are less
Cozy, Natural Fragrances of the Holidays
Christmas is such a sensory time of year, not just the twinkly lights and prettily wrapped gifts, but the smells of the season. They make you reminisce, smile and feel comforted as you make new memories. To me, there is nothing like that fresh Christmas tree smell. I wish I
Review: L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Bottles “Gene”ius & the Promise of Eternal Youth
Watch out, Lancome! Genefique has a new competitor in town, and it’s hitting the shelves of drugstores in early January 2011. L’Oreal Paris’ research that is 10 years in the making that has finally resulted in a stable skincare collection that uses a special kind of technology called GenActiv Technology;
A Wardrobe of Hydration: Winter Bodycare Gift Guide & Review & Giveaway
As the winter days creep into our lives, we’re sure that your skin is like the endless desert road. Does it feel like a cactus? A prickly pear? Or perhaps it has the wool-y quality of a J. Crew miniskirt? Well, we know exactly what your body needs, and it
Q&A With Boots Beauty Advisor, Deborah Wright
Over the course of the next six weeks, women will be striving to keep their figures intact during the height of the holiday party season. We are noticing that a lot more women are sporting makeup everywhere now — especially during the holiday party season. We had a chance to do a
Redken Fall/Winter 2010 Hair Trends
If you’re sporting that plain ol’ hairstyle you had in your high school Yearbook, it’s time to give it a toss in favor of these sleek, polished, completely “done” hairdos that Redken’s Creative Consultant, Guido says. Hair fiends, you’re in for a complete treat. Sit back, relax and enjoy the
KISS My Face: Peace Soap, Candle & Body Wash Review and Giveaway
Just in time for the holidays, Kiss My Face gives you a peaceful treat with a trio of calm washes that are up for grabs. The 2010 Holiday Peace collection features a candle, self-foaming liquid hand soap, and all natural Castille soap with over 100 uses. Best of all, we’re
