by Colleen Cleansing balms are the latest trend in skin cleansing and although they have been around for a while, some brands having a cult like following (Eve Lom) have brought them to the forefront again with cosmetics companies developing new ones. Cleansing balms are oil based cleansers that are solid at room temperature. They […] Read more…
by Colleen Skullcap root, which has been around for centuries and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine, is now showing up in beauty products and for good reason. It is believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and brightening effects on the skin. It is even being studied for it’s potential anti-cancer properties as it seems to hinder the […] Read more…
by Colleen Sheet masks, one of the latest beauty trends to come from Asia (check out cushion compacts), have quickly become my favorite step in preparing the skin for makeup. Last year I traveled to Asia, (Singapore and Hong Kong) and one of the many beauty products I discovered and stocked up on were these […] Read more…
by Colleen Singing in the shower? Check. Exfoliating in the shower? Check. Tanning in the shower? What?! Yes we may all be able to cut down on our prep time because St. Tropez, the experts in self tanning, are launching Gradual Tan In-Shower Tanning lotion just in time for summer. According to WWD, the lotion […] Read more…
Summer! I can feel it, the humidity is already at 100% by 8 am and we aren’t even past memorial day! I am trying this summer to keep my whole beauty routine a little lighter and simpler, since that’s what summer is all about and frankly this humidity melts everything! (will power included) We all […] Read more…
by Colleen It’s the first monday in April and Spring is in full swing. I have tried to spring clean my house but it’s really not my strong suit! Cleaning up my beauty routine and swapping out facial cleansers for different seasons is. I love a trip to Sephora but it can be really overwhelming. […] Read more…
by Colleen I’m a big fan of Caudalie skin care products, partly because it’s french and partly because it contains grape seed polyphenols that are great antioxidants and are also found in red wine. (see here my current skincare regime) The founder of Caudalie, Mathilde Thomas, is set to launch her latest book called The […] Read more…
It’s been COLD! ( frigid and arctic are more apt descriptions) Ok maybe not so much in Miami apart from a couple of days in the 50’s, but anywhere north of Orlando and you know what I’m talking about! Last week I was working on a photo shoot and my clients had just flown in […] Read more…
by Colleen I’ve often wondered if mixing up my own skin care using natural ingredients would give me the results that I expect from expensive commercial cosmetic companies, or would I end up with dripping avocado and egg white concoctions leaving me with breakouts and a messy kitchen. Enter the world of Brigitte Abella, an […] Read more…
by Colleen There are a number of Apps that I rely on to help me improve my performance when I run or help me to track my sleep, but I’ve recently discovered a very cool new app that is helping me track and improve my skin! This is exciting news, since up until now, apart […] Read more…