It’s the season of giving and what nicer way to pamper the girls in your life than with a beauty gift. It’s not just a great idea for the beauty obsessed but also for those ladies who you know don’t or can’t spend money on themselves. Although they may wish for a luxurious night cream […] Read more…
“If you have ugly legs wear a deep décolleté” Christian Dior The decollete is defined as the area from the neck to the cleavage or a plunging neckline. It is one of the most sensual and beautiful parts of the feminine silhouette. But it is often overlooked by cosmetic companies. After years of slathering on anti-aging creams […] Read more…
I sometimes receive odd requests when I work on photoshoot productions, mostly makeup advice, but recently I had a client ask me in desperation where he could pick up a Clairsonic skin device ASAP. He’d forgotten to pack his and told me it was key to his flawless skin. Glowing and even, his complexion was […] Read more…
I first tasted snails, or escargots, with minor trepidation while visiting my in-laws in Burgundy, France. Smothered in garlic butter and washed down with a glass of chilled Chablis, they were delectable! But snail mucin, or more plainly slime? On my face? Snail mucin has been used in Korea as a skin care ingredient for […] Read more…
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…
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting dermatologist Dr. Jacquelyn Dosal at a photo shoot where I was her makeup artist. (and yes she has amazing skin!!) I thought it was a great opportunity to ask her all my burning questions I had about skin care and share them with you on the blog. What’s […] Read more…
Enough of those winter snow storms! It’s wreaking havoc on the skin! Not to mention everyone’s mood. Maybe it’s time for a little skin rehab, some TLC for poor dehydrated winter skin. Here are a few of my tips to help coax life back into your skin. For dehydrated skin it’s important to look […] Read more…
Gone are the days when we would slather ourselves in baby oil and bake in the sun only to burn and peel later. Although it was kind of fun, it was certainly detrimental to our skin! Today we have so many options for sunscreen, which is a must to protect against skin cancer and the […] Read more…