October 22, 2013
Trade Secrets from Donahue Models & Talent
October 22, 2013
Jenny Balding, your go-to for everything hair care & styling!
With a 20+ year career in both the UK and NYC, Jenny’s salon and Fashion Week experience have shaped her into the expert stylist she is today – and she will be a great resource for all hair care & styling questions – both women & men! Please let me know if you’re working on any upcoming articles that you would like to speak with Jenny about!
A tip from Jenny: The most common issue consumers have is styling their own hair. It starts with making sure they are using the appropriate shampoo and conditioner because that will make a big difference straight away. Then they will want to find a stylist that truly understands their hair and lifestyle to achieve the best result. If a consumer doesn’t have the right haircut for their face shape and hair texture, this will make it very challenging to look after and style on their own. If a consumer has the best haircut suited for their hair texture, it should be low or even no maintenance depending on how they like to wear they hair.
The solution? The right stylist! Their
stylist should listen to what they like and dislike about their hair first, find out what their daily routine is, and what they do for a living so all these can be factored in (i.e. how much time they have to spend on their hair). Then have discussion together about what would be best for them so they can have their hair tailored to who they are and not just a celebrity haircut. Absolutely the consumer should bring inspiration pictures but these should be inspirational so they can really have a hairstyle customized for them.
October 22, 2013
City Cosmetics Fall Beauty Blowout is Happening Now
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October 22, 2013
YAROK Hair Kitchen Celebrates 3rd Anniversary
Thursday, October 24, 2013
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Yarok Beauty Kitchen
39 West 19 Street suite 610 (btwn. 5th & 6th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011
Featuring a night of pampering from our beauty “menu” including:
– Hair beautifying touch ups by Yarok Kitchen, using its popular non-toxic products
– Hand massages & mini facials by Bogavia Beauty Collection, a premium collection inspired by the sparkling shores of the Adriatic
– Makeup touchups by W3LL PEOPLE, a super-natural makeup designed specifically for the modern woman who demands authenticity, simplicity, and quality
– Expert tips from Shab Hariri, New York Personal Stylist
October 21, 2013
Makeup by Diana Kane
From the bridal party to everyday, Diana Kane Makeup Artistry is sure to please when it comes to finding your ideal makeup look!!! See her beautiful work below. ( you might even see some beautiful “fantasy” makeup as well). Be sure to check her out on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/DianaTricemakeupArtistry
October 21, 2013
ZENSATION® the sense of luxury Skincare and the 3-in-1 Skin Rejuvenating Device for a more youthful look!
ZENSATION® Introduction:
Vicki Fischer ~ Beauty Editor-It’s A Glam Thing
Taking care of your skin is a #1 priority. That being said, I’m going to begin by sharing a sampling of the ZENSATION line of products to care for your skin.
ZENSATION provides you with a thorough product line of skincare from Switzerland. These products couple perfectly with the ZENSATION 3-in-1 Skin Rejuvenating Device, by delivering ongoing care for your skin as you enjoy your PhotoTherapy treatments.
ZENSATION products are developed and created under “pharmaceutical GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)” and sterile conditions.
An allergic response to ZENSATION skincare is not often experienced due to ingredients that are natural “Swiss Alpine plant extracts, fruit extracts, biotechnology complex and neuro stimulating molecules.”
Simply stated: “no harmful preservatives are used in ZENSATION’s skincare products!”
I was able to try a number of the ZENSATION skincare products, and found that they work very well, and provided a nice synergistic effect when used with the ZENSATION Skin Rejuvenating Device.
Here is a sampling of some of the products I used. I encourage you you to visit the ZENSATION website where you’ll be able to experience your personal very tranquil and relaxing trip through their informative, beautifully presented menu of all the ZENSATION offerings to care for your skin!
Whatever your skin type ZENSATION has developed products that will cater to your skincare requirements including, cleansers, toners, brightening products, a moisturizer with an SPF for day, a Nourishing Silky Night Cream for evening, products to improve Oily Skin, and an impressive variety of masks!
For more specific needs, ZENSATION even carries two products that you can customize, to address your specific skin.
The first is ZENSATION Glycolic Acid Essence 10% for exfoliation:
This is a regenerating Serum with Liposomes & Matrxyl® to improve dry skin and wrinkles.
Zensation®
Glycolic Essence 10%
for Exfolliation
The second is ZENSATION Super Tripetide Enhancer to increase your skin’s hydration.
Zensation Tripetide Enhancer 10%
Increases the level of hydration & improves the appearance of fine lines!
You may use either of these products the following ways:
• As a massage
• As a personal blend with other ZENSATION® products
(Find complete directions on the ZENSATION® website)
Here are some of the ZENSATION products that I used and really liked:
ZENSATION Rose Hydrating Water Gel Cleanser:
A “Zensational” feel with a soft rose scent that really cleans your skin, and leaves it feeling so healthy!
ZENSATION
Rose Hydrating
Water Gel Cleanser
ZENSATION Collagen Rose Facial Toner:
The aroma is captivating and the toner revitalizes your skin!
ZENSATION
Collagen Rose Facial
Toner
ZENSATION Super Redefining & Firming Eye Cream: A “must have” to protect the delicate skin around your eye area!
ZENSATION® Super Redefining & Firming Eye Cream
ZENSATION Hydrating Moisture Cream SPF15 PA+ : The perfect way to start your day!
ZENSATION
Hydrating Moisture Cream
SPF15 PA+
ZENSATION Nourishing Silky Night Cream:The final step that will care for your skin while you sleep!
ZENSATION
Nourishing Silky Night
Cream
To see all of the ZENZATION products, their ingredients, and directions for use, go to: www.zensationbeaute.com
Now I’d like to introduce the innovative 3- in-1 Skin Rejuvenating Device from ZENSATION® ! “This is a PhotoTherapy in-home LED Device for fine line periorbital wrinkles!”
The Zensation® 3-in-1 Device is easy to use. I find it relaxing, and from the first time I used the device, I liked the healthy look my skin had after the treatment.
There are directions and a video with your ZENSATION® Device. It has a lot of information, and offers various options for its use.
I was so happy to get all the details about this 3-in-1 Skin Rejuvenating Device via an interview with the Beverly Hills Skin Specialist, Judy A. Let’s head over to Beverly Hills and take a look at the absolutely breathtaking ZENSATION Beverly Hills Beauty shop!
ZENSATION Beverly Hills Beauty Shop
My interview with the extremely knowledgeable Beverly Hills ZENSATION Skin Specialist, Judy A.!
1.VICKI: Is there a certain way to prepare your skin before you start your treatment with the ZENSATION® 3-in-1 Device?
JUDY A.: Your skin might feel dry if you use the device without a moisturizing product. We therefore advise to apply a thin layer of ZENSATION gel products on your cleansed face before the treatments. The formulations of the gel contain beneficial ingredients that will enhance treatment’s effectiveness, thus giving you smoother, more toned skin, and diminishing fine lines. The gel will also help to move the device with smoother motions and glide better as you are massaging your face. One thing to remember…the treatment light will not turn on if the stainless steel does not maintain contact with your skin.
2.VICKI: Regarding the protocol for use of the device, the training book gives Day 1 to Day 24 alternating Infrared and Red Light 20 Minute treatments, and the Video suggests twice a week for four weeks. Will either of these achieve the same results?
JUDY A: They will both produce similar results, but each light therapy treatment is essential to get these results.
The infrared has slightly stronger wavelength (830nm) than the red light, which is more focused to reduce periorbital wrinkles.
The red light (633nm) helps skin redness, age spots and inflammation.
This is why we recommend alternating using both light therapies!
In addition, you may also use the sonic vibration mode to keep your skin supple.
Abbreviated RE-CAP:
RED LIGHT:
• Decreases skin redness and inflammation
• Normalizes dermal oil production
• Reduces Pore Size
• Diminishes fine line wrinkles
INFRARED LIGHT:
(Remarks: Infrared is invisible to the eyes, you will be able to see two orange-colored indicators that are visible in the lens area, which provide Infrared light when the Infrared treatment mode has been selected.)
• Improves elastin and collagen
• Improves skin firmness and elasticity
• Enhances skin tone and texture
3.VICKI: During the 20 minute session do you work on one area of the face, eg: eyes, jaw, nasal labial folds by the mouth, or forehead, or… can you divide your 20 minutes on different areas in one session?
JUDY A.: The 20-minute treatment is best for all over the face massage. The 5 mode treatments explain the best procedures. You can also do spot treatments, within the 20-minutes. On problem areas you may hold the device up to 5 minutes and then continue to massage all over until you finish your 20 minutes.
4.VICKI: Would two times per week be the Maximum you should ever use the device?
JUDY A.:If you are doing the 20-minute treatments, twice a week is optimal. You also can choose the other options listed on the modes.
5.VICKI: In the video it appeared the model, during General Massage, used the device without lifting it from her face but lightly moving it around her whole face. It seemed to be in the Red Treatment Mode. Can you massage in the Infrared Mode, as well?
JUDY A.: Yes, you can massage on both treatment modes, you can also do spot treatments on both.
6.VICKI: I know you should not use the device around the thyroid area, but can you use it “just” below the jawline where looser skin might be an issue?
JUDY A.: It is safe to use under the jawline and around the sides of the neck. Just avoid the thyroid area.
7. VICKI: Is this a device that you can use daily as a general massage, once you have done your initial protocol? If so, what is the maximum time it should be used per session?
JUDY A.: The treatment modes 2 and 4 have a daily massage protocol to follow. You can achieve optimal results using it everyday for 5 minutes.
8. VICKI: Can you use the device on your hands for wrinkle treatment?
JUDY A.: Yes, you can use it on your hands and follow same mode treatments.
VICKI: Judy, it was so nice of you to take the time to answer some of these technical questions about the ZENSATION 3-in-1 Device. I know your schedule is so busy in Beverly Hills. It was so easy to understand, and I like all of the options that are available with this device! Thank you so much. It was almost like having a private consultation with you in Beverly Hills!
Now here’s the fun part of this feature! The Before and After pictures: Before using ZENSATION 3-in-1 Rejuvination Device! After using ZENSATION 3-in-1 Rejuvination Device!
Crows feet by eye area…
Crows Feet are diminished…
Before using ZENSATION® 3-in-1 Skin Rejuvination Device Picture- Eye area lines and darkness!
After using ZENSATION® 3-in-1 Rejuvination Skin Device!
Eye improvement is amazing!
ZENSATION
Sense of Luxury….
For more infromation about Zensation® go to:
http://www.zensationbeaute.com
ZENSATION
Sense of Luxury
general@zensationbeaute.com
(Any quoted or paraphrased information in this article was obtained from ZENSATION-information & brochures,A ZENSATION DVD, www.zensationbeaute.com,and other provided PR information. Any personal commentary was from my personal use of the ZENSATION 3-in-1 device and product samples provided by ZENSATION. Many thanks to Judy A. for her interview in this article.)
October 21, 2013
So SUAVE!
Are you looking for a refreshing non oily body wash? Then try Suave rainforest fresh body wash. It’s infused with bamboo and aloe extracts, including vitamin E. I felt that it left my body refreshed and didn’t leave an overpowering perfume smell. It’s compared to Bath & Body Works® White Citrus Shower Gel, and the both of them smell great! It can be found at drugstores like Walgreens & CVS and Target stores plus amazon.com & more for around 2 dollars. Suave products include Suave Professionals, Natural, Men and Kids.
*Compared to Bath & Body Works® White Citrus Shower Gel. Bath & Body Works® is a registered trademark of Bath & Body Works Brand Management, Inc.
Rachel
October 18, 2013
Choose your color and “Pencil Me In”
I was very excited to finally have an eyeliner meeting all my needs. The past twenty years, I have been on an active search for an eye-liner that does not make me look like a racoon at the end of the day. Many eye-liners look beautiful at the lighted make-up counters in the mall, however, very few deliver results at the end of the day. Pencil Me eye-liners are inexpensive, glides on without tugging and pulling your eye and are creamy but still smooth. The Me pencils have thirty beautiful shades to choose from, the frosted shades of blue and green to the metallic bronze. The eyeliners were not only beautiful but had many added features making other eye-liners pale in comparison. I never have a sharpener available when my penicl breaks or becomes dull, these pencils have the pencil sharpener built in it. The pencils are infused with vitamins and anti-oxidants helping to protect your eyes from pollution in the environment. I will definitely be purchasing all thirty shades of this silky, smooth, long-lasting pencil.
Liz Vachon, LICSW
Wife and Mother of two
National Keynote Speaker on Bullying
Liz Vachon
October 18, 2013
Myo Technologies Introduces a Fabulous New Skincare Line
Myo Technologies, provider of Myotonology, the only US patented microcurrent skin toning treatment, recently introduced 7 fabulous skincare products containing quality botanical ingredients aimed at toning and hydrating your delicate skin.
I was lucky enough to try a few skincare products from the Myo Essentials skincare line and I enjoyed the products immensely but I was particularly impressed with one of them…more about that product a little later.
Myo Essentials skincare line includes Advanced Protection SPF 30, Borage Leaf Foaming Cleanser, Exfoliating Cleanser, Ginseng Mineral Toner, Luminous Peptide Serum, Restorative Marine Moisturizer and my personal favorite, the Refreshing Anti-Puff Eye Gel.
Myo Essential’s goal is to target damaged skin which occurs at the cellular level and by proper cleansing, toning and moisturizing every day, damage to the skin can be minimized. Myo Essentials is completely hypoallergenic, cruely-free and very affordable which is a bonus.
After cleansing and/or exfoliating, the Ginseng Toner is incredibly refreshing. A few of the key ingredients in the Ginseng toner are Chamomile and Geranium, a calming blend of aromatherapy oils which helps soothe and freshen your skin. It’s perfect on those warm mornings as it gives you a cool refreshing pick-me-up. Ginseng Extract is one of the beneficial ingredients in this toner for revitalizing and conditioning your skin. The toner also contains Witch Hazel, a a gentle but powerful astringent, tonic and cleanser so you will see amazing results especially when used following the Foaming Cleanser.
Although I throughly enjoyed Myo Essentials Cleanser and Ginseng Toner, I especially enjoyed the Refreshing Anti-Puff Eye Gel. Why? Because it really works. My eyes are usually slightly puffy in the morning and after my cleansing routine I applied a small amount of the gel to the puffy area around my eyes (I loved the metal roller-ball applicator tip). I was amazed that within a half hour, the puffiness around my eyes decreased. Simply apply before moisturizing, it’s as easy as that.
Refreshing Anti-Puff Eye Gel is formulated with special ingredients and essential oils that help reduce redness, water retension and improves firmness, elasticity and inflamation. As stated at http://myotone.com/. “Clinical results shown that 65% of subjects had a decrease in eye bag thickness after 28 days. Testing also indicated a 25% reduction of capillary permeability.”
Visit http://myotone.com/ and view the compete 7 piece line of this amazing botanical skincare.
October 18, 2013
Curvy Couture Supports the Pink Heals Tour
During the month of October 2013, Curvy Couture will donate 10% of sales from any pink bra available at CurvyCouture.com in support of The Pink Heals Tour.
Since 2007, the Pink Heals Tour has been bringing its pink fire trucks to communities from coast to coast. Its goal is to raise cancer awareness and to honor and support those who are battling cancer. The Pink Heals pink fire truck tour is fully supported by volunteers, firefighters, and police officers that donate their time and effort toward fundraising for local charitable support. www.PinkFireTrucks.