Thursday, July 05, 2007
Eye Maintenance
| Chanel turns back the clock with their new Sublimage Eye Regenerating Eye Cream. Licorice root extract helps lighten dark circles, shea butter and canola oil hydrates and improves elasticity, and Planifolia-PFA firms and restores radiance. Chanel counters, $160. |
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Friday, June 01, 2007
Sheer Radiance
Get a sun-kissed look without baking in the sun. Here are some products that will help you achieve a healthy glow.
Create a bronzed base
Get the look of soft and supple skin by creating a luminous glow with Napoleon Perdis Mosaics in Bronzing, Blushing and Gleamer. This fresh new beauty powder adds a magical sparkle to your skin to conjure sexy allure. Just pat the pretty pink puff to highlight certain areas or all over for a tempting bronzed look. Napoleonperdis.com, $35.
Looking for a radiant reflection? Then check out the Bronze Rocks Limited Edition Summer Collection by L’Oréal Paris. The Glam Bronze Pressed Bronzing Powder brushes on with a soft, silky texture that is infused with gold pearls to accentuate features and provide subtle shimmer on skin. All three shades which includes Golden Lights, Amber Lights and Terra Lights are pressed with a metallic, gold stripe for an enhanced glow. At drugstores, $12.99.
New Product
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Protect your skin this season with the new Summer Essentials Collection by Sonya Dakar. The line includes a lightweight SPF 3O sunscreen, a moisturizing SPF 15 lip balm with hemp and olive oil, and a post sun care treatment to promote cell regeneration. SonyaDakar.com, $80. |
Summer Hair Trends
Not sure what to do with your hair this summer? Don’t worry, our style and color experts Deanna and Alma have the answers.
According to Deanna, there are great options for both long and short styles. If you like length, really long hair with heavy bangs or soft side fringe is the way to go. Women with small or low foreheads should avoid heavy bangs while pretty much anyone can wear side fringe. “But it really has to be blended, angled, and softened in a correct pattern, or it becomes a chunk of hair that disconnects from the rest of the haircut,” says Deanna. Since bangs grow out very fast, Deanna has her clients return in a week or two for a trim free of charge. She advises that you ask your stylist if a courtesy trim is an option.
For those who prefer shorter hair, very geometrical sharp lines are in. “This type of cut looks sophisticated, and it can really open up your face and bring more definition to your eyes,” says Deanna. This style is also very low maintenance if you already have straight hair because the cut wears itself.
Must Read
| Fashion and beauty writer Nada Manley reveals the tricks of the trade from leading beauty experts in Secrets of the Beauty Insiders. No pictures here, just everything you need to know about hair, makeup, and skincare. Top experts such as celebrity makeup artists Napoleon Perdis and Terri Apanasewicz, dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Dover, hair guru Nick Arrojo, and manicurist Marsha Bialo share their tips on how to look red-carpet glam everyday. Amazon.com, $14.95. |
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Hair Be Gone
Whether you’re donning a bikini or a mini this summer, keep your legs hair free and smooth. Here’s the 411 on two long-lasting hair removal systems.
Want something permanent, then try laser hair removal. In only 4-6 sessions, you’ll be completely hair free. The sessions last up to an hour and are scheduled approximately 3 months apart. Expect to shave somewhat between initial sessions. Avoid tanning, especially 2-3 weeks prior to treatment otherwise the doctor will not treat you. And you’re done. This “regular” hair removal treatment is permanent but hormonal changes such as menopause and pregnancy can stimulate hair growth. If this happens, make sure to schedule maintenance treatments.
At one time, laser hair removal was only limited to Caucasians, while ethnic groups with darker skin tones had to rule out treatment due to side effects that included pigmentation. Thankfully, that’s changed! According to American Medical Aesthetics (AMA), most people with dark hair and fairer skin can be treated with Gentle Lase, and people with darker skin, generally African Americans, are treated with ND Yag.
This treatment can be a bit costly though. It’s approximately $500/session for either the top or bottom and $1000/session for full leg. However, AMA does offer a special discount package. Amacorp.com.
If you’re a little short on cash, an affordable alternative to laser hair removal is the Emjoi Light Caress Rechargeable epilator. It has 24karat gold plated hypoallergenic tweezer discs that removes hair from the roots without the “ouch” factor.
Unlike waxing, where you have to wait for all the hair to grow back and shave in between appointments, the Light Caress removes hair from the root as short as 0.5mm, so you’ll never have to use any other product again. No more shaving creams, no more razors, no more hot messy wax, and no more appointments!
The Light Caress can be used on the legs, arms, underarms, bikini line and even on the face. It features a bright illuminating light for hard to see hair, a rubberized grip making it comfortable and easy to hold, a carrying pouch, adapter, cleaning brush and massaging finger attachment. Emjoi.com, $89.95.
Final Recommendation: Razors and waxing are a thing of the past. Lasers and epilators are convenient and cost-effective.