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OCC Makeup goes Vegan!
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics has gone vegan. "We pledge not to use animal-derived ingredients (including lanolin, beeswax, carmine, etc.) in our products ever", stated OCC founder David Klasfield. "We simply believe that it's unnecessary, since there are alternatives that are just as readily available, and equally effective in the formulation of our products."
Check out the full product line at occmakeup.com
by Margina Dennis
May 01, 2008
Stem Organics
This Australian skin care line is a breath of fresh air in a sea of "green" products. Stem believes that skin absorbs 60% of what's placed on it, so products should be pure. Beyond organic, the line is also vegan with biodegradable ingredients and recyclable packaging. Treat your skin to one of Stem Organics "try me" sets - shipped worldwide.
Best of all, they donate a portion of proceeds to World Wide Funds for Nature (wwwf.org)
by Margina Dennis
Apr 01, 2008
Venus Magical Pearls
Jelly Pong Pong's new product adds luminous color to face and eyes. Start the show by sweeping a brush across the glowing pearls - but the magic's just begun. Break one open to reveal another gorgeous color inside! And with names like Goddess Skin and Ambrosia you're sure to enchant. Available in 5 different color combinations.
Get yours at jellypongpong.com
Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel
Get those winter legs ready for spring sun! Per-fekt Body Perfection Gel is shea butter moisturizer with a hint of color and shimmer. It's fragrance-free, sweat and water resistent so it won't end up on your clothing! I tried the Exotic...LOVE IT!!!
by Margina Dennis
Mar 01, 2008
My Heart's a Flutter
Just in time for Valentine's day, Benefit's new "Thrrrob" face powder simulates that flirty flush you get when your heart races. Who says you need sweet nothings whispered in your ear?
Available at Benefitcosmetics.com.
A Perfect Shave
Achieving the perfect shave hasn't been easy...until now. Every Man Jack has created the quintessential shaving products - EMJ face wash, shave gel, and face lotion. They prep the face to achieve a great shave and pamper skin keeping it hydrated and healthy.
Available scented & unscented from EveryManJack.com.
by Margina Dennis
Jan 31, 2008
New To La Mer
The Cleansing Foam: A luxurious way to purify and cleanse. Infused with La Mer's Deconstructed Waters™, precious white pearl and unique marine extracts, this special formulais deep cleansing, extremely gentle and great for all skin types.
Marine extracts offer anti-irritation and calming properties, sea algae fibers boost the foaming action, and fine jade and pearl powders provide a refinishing effect, promoting a clear and lustrous complexion.
Priti Nail Polish
Finally, a non-toxic alternative in nail products. With both their clients beauty & health in mind, Priti Organic Spa developed and unveiled their line of soy based nail polish and remover. Available in over 50 colors, the polish is housed in a bottle that is 100% recyclable. How Priti!
To see a color chart, visit pritiorganicspa.com
by Margina Dennis
Dec 31, 2007
Full Body Tea
New from C'watre, C'Tea promotes glowing skin from the inside out. A healthful host of rich antioxidants abound in this blend of sea minerals and white & green teas. Delightfully delicious served hot or cold.
Sip your way to beauty today, visit: cwatre.com.
by Margina Dennis
Dec 18, 2007
Oriki
Oriki's firming eye serum was developed exclusively for asian, mediterranean and olive skin tones. The serum combats dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles and fine lines. It contains brightening agent, vitamin C, and botanical antioxidants and is safe for sensitive skin.
Creative Nail Design
Just in time for the holiday festivities, Creative Nail Design delivers these delightful kits. Now you can design a look that is uniquely yours and with three kits to choose from: "Glamour", "Festive" and "Count Down", you're sure to find one that suits you.
For more information visit: CreativeNailDesign.com
by Margina Dennis
Dec 04, 2007
Pout Illuminator
This pretty product comes in two colors: Love Glow, a pink pearl shade and After Glow, a bronze shade (and both enhance all skin tones!). They're lovely solo, mixed with moisturizer or foundation, or as accents atop base.... And there's no glitter!
by Margina Dennis
Oct 31, 2007
Sensai
Sensai: The japanese word evokes delicacy and calm, essential to the culture's ideals of beauty. I'll let you in on one secret to this performance line by Kanebo, the Shilan (Purple Orchid). Used as an aide in internal medicine, it stimulates epidermal cells, the cell renewal process and acts as a barrier between the skin and environmental toxins. Step into the world of Sensai, visit Sensai-cosmetics.com
by Margina Dennis
Oct 01, 2007
Prosilk FAR Infrared Dryer
What do you get when you combine style with function? The ProSilk FAR Infrared Dryer. Not only does this chic tool dry the hair 60% faster than traditional dryers, but it also conditions the hair and scalp. Check it out along with the rest of the Prosilk Product line at prosilkprod.com
by Margina Dennis
Sep 03, 2007
L'Oreal Paris Pro Manicure
The ton of choices can make choosing that perfect polish difficult, but this one nails it! Try L'Oreal's new line of 42 choices and three treatment products. The brush is wide and flat for a streakless application. The color dries super quick and you only need a coat or two. The chip resistant formula is toluene, formaldehyde and DBP free. Great for a home manicure when you can't get to the salon! Available at drug, food, and mass retailers nationwide.
C'Watre Oceanic Skincare
This oceanic skin care line uses the medicinal properties of the sea to heal, firm and protect the skin from aging. It's a versatile product line for young, mature, sensitive or dry skin. I've found the serum and lotion to be extremely light, perfect for deep hydration in warm weather - just what my skin craves. The pleasant ocean scent can be enjoyed by men and women alike.
by Margina Dennis
Jul 03, 2007
Juara Skincare
Juara Skincare is a lush line comprised of herbs and botanicals found in the forests of Indonesia and blended using secret family recipes passed on through generations. Now, they're sharing their secrets with us, and the line is 100% vegan, color and sulfur-free and does not test on animals. The body products are just as yummy as their skincare and will leave you wanting to indulge again and again!
Dianne Brill
Dianne Brill, a former catwalk model and modern day Mae West has created a delightfully sassy line of beauty products. Her packaging is gorgeous and divine on any vanity. The product names (Lip Lingerie, anyone?) are playful her lash extensions are a flirty (and generous) treat - you actually get THREE sets of lashes for whatever mood you're in: full lush, swooping corner, and sparkly. You'll love being a girl again.
by Margina Dennis
Jun 01, 2007
Sunburst Face
At first glance, the product appears as white lotion with tiny bluish beads. But when rubbed, the blend bursts into the most wonderful bronzing moisturizer that works on all skin-tones and gives a healthy glow. On photoshoots I've even mixed Sunburst with body moisturizer and applied it to legs to give a hot hint of color that doesn't leave you orange. No makeup bag should be without this product!
O-Glow
Another product that transforms before your eyes! This blush is clear in the tube, but when applied to skin, it swathes cheeks in the same glow you get when blushing naturally.It contains Goji Berry-C Complex, which works with your body chemistry to create lovely color that lasts. As an Artist, I've used it on the cheeks and lips of young girls for the prettiest hint of color.
by Margina Dennis
May 15, 2007
Sun Garden
Sun Garden specializes in goat milk soap and lotion, lip balm, and dead sea salt. Goat milk products are great for sensitive skin, acne, eczema and are a natural source of AHAs to help rejuvenate the skin. All products are made in small amounts to ensure a high quality. I tried the lavender goat milk soap, honey lip balm, and unscented goat milk lotion. What a welcomed relief for dry winter skin!
Visit them at: sgsoapcompany.com
MyChelle
MyChelle was developed for all skin types to balance, nourish and hydrate even sensitive skin by supporting the skin's immune system. They have a full face, body, and suncare line and even have some makeup products that I gave a whirl. Kiss of Color natural mineral shimmer for lips, cheeks, and eyes, come in six colors, smell great, are long lasting and have buildable color.
Visit them at: mychelleusa.com
by Margina Dennis
Mar 31, 2007
Jouer Cosmetcis
Creator Christina Zilber decided to make it easy to keep your makeup organized with this customizable, sliding makeup packaging. All the products fit together so that you can take what you need when you need it. The shadows are smooth and the lip and cheek products have silky buildable coverage. Mirrors are in each durable compact, so the products are great for travel. Check them out at: JouerCosmetics.com
Cosme Proud - Gold Revitalizer
This wonder gel contains real gold! The gold flecks help to reactive cell metabolism and also helps to gently exfoliate the skin and squalene oil, vitamin, and placenta extract leave it hydrated. My skin felt noticeably softer with just one use. To learn more about this product or the rest of the Cosme Proud line, visit: CosmeProud.com
by Margina Dennis
Mar 01, 2007
Honeycat Cosmetics
The brain child of Theresa Spruill, this feline inspired line offers products ranging from emollient rich bath bombs to sassy lip balm, delicious edible body powder, body lotions, creams, bath salts, bubble bath and milk bath. With name's like "I'm in Heat" Foot Scrub and "Frisky Kitty" Bath Time Fizzy, it's easy to be intrigued. I tried the Vanilla Butter Cream Grooming Bar, which is made with olive, palm and coconut oils - Fragrant and so moisturizing...mmmm still purring...Honeycat Cosemetics
by Margina Dennis
Feb 02, 2007
Adventures in Bathing
Shwoomp! Warm your winter woes with heavenly treats from this popular bath and beauty product company. Shwoomp's products smell as good as they feel, come in cute packaging, and are made with the finest of natural ingredients from aloe and pomegranate to Vitamins A, B, C, and E. The scrumptious lotion, shower gel, bath bombs, and body scrub also make delicious gifts. Check out the rest of their yummy products!
by Crystal Johnson
Jan 22, 2007
Nix'ie Cosmetics
This new cosmetic line is made with organically grown botanicals, treated minerals, and Italian Talc. The shadows are silky, blushes highly pigmented, and bronzers look natural on the skin. My favorite product is the Vitamin Lip Balm; it comes in clear and 11 tinted shades. Lightly scented and lovely on the lips. A must try!
by Margina Dennis
Jan 18, 2007
Philosophy, The Present Skin Perfector
I was curious about this product and gave it whirl. It's touted not as a primer, but as a clear makeup that gives your skin a smooth appearance and can be worn alone or under makeup. It was originally created for the medical market to give patients smooth surface skin and contains a natural anti-microbial agent to help keep skin blemish free.Skin Perfector is multi-talented; sealing moisturizer, keeping mid-day shine at bay, and giving makeup a surface to adhere to. If all that wasn't enough, it fills in fine lines so all your other products look even better! When both my husband and a friend said I looked younger (and the only thing different was the primer), I was hooked! By the way, my friend went out and picked one up as well! You can find this gem at sephora.com or at philosophy.com
by Margina Dennis
Nov 24, 2006
Graftobian Hi-Definition Foundation
I'm always on the look out for products to make my job easier. Graftobian is well known for Theatre and Halloween supplies, but this foundation will certainly bring a new fan base! This product makes skin look silky and smooth, is non-greasy, and leaves a soft matte finish. A little goes a long way!
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers
If you're like me and prefer a stain of color on the lips, but don't like the feel of lipstick, this colored lip balm is worth trying. Chock full of vitamin E, coconut and sunflower oils, it will leave your lips smooth; and with eleven colors to choose from, you can find one to match every outfit!
by Margina Dennis
Oct 28, 2006
Masterliner Pencils
The latest additions to Gabriela Hernandez' Bésame cosmetic line, these dual-ended pencils are creamy and go on with ease. There are three lovely color-combinations for both eyes and lips, and one for brows. One lucky reader will receive one of each. For information, please visit: www.besamecosmetics.com
Women's Shave Kit
Skindinávia is the brainchild of MIT Physicist, Toyoichi Tanaka. Developed in the mid 80's, Tanaka created a "trainable intelligent gel system" and used the technology to develop this incredible skincare line. This cute lil' kit contains a generous month's supply of shave gel & post shave. Many benefits include: combating razor burns, irritation, in-grown hairs, bumps and breakouts. Safe for use on waxed legs and men, the product even slows hair growth by 20-40%. For a closer look at this extensive and effective line, visit: www.skindinavia.com
by Margina Dennis
Oct 01, 2006
Skin Decent Hand Santizers
I was introduced to this line a year ago, when I was given one of their yummy smelling aloe/tea tree based hand sanitizers. But sanitizer isn't the only wonderful product in the line, there's an array of bath and body products ranging from shampoo to body bars. They're created in small batches from natural ingredients, and guaranteed fresh because they're made to order! Shipping is super fast as well. Check out this addictive line at www.skindecent.com.
Kevyn Aucoin The Liquid Eye Shading
Kevyn Aucoin The Liquid Eye Shading – In search of a replacement product for my makeup kit I decided to try this. The Liquid Eye Shading comes in 3 universally flattering colors: basic brown (blend of taupe, mauve & brown), peach (warm, delicate melon), and champagne (cool, w/slight pink undertone). The versatile finish can be worn sheer, or layered for intensity and they don't budge! Lovely on their own or under powder shadows. Kevyn's sweet-natured presence is missed, but his talent lives on in this unique line he left for us. See the full line at www.kevynaucoin.com.
by Margina Dennis
Aug 02, 2006
Bella Il Fiore Eye Essentials Kit
One of the must-haves in the Bella Beauty line, created by Jennifer Maloy, admitted former beauty & bath product junkie. The eye essential kit contains everything you need for "easy glamour" - mascara, kohl eyeliner, brow gel, and mini tweezers; and it's small enough to put in a clutch! Celebrity clients include Avril Lavigne, Kristin Cavalleri, and Beverly Mitchell. Check out the rest of this minimalist line at www.bellabeauty.net.
Bésame Cosmetics
Founded in 2004 by Hollywood Makeup Artist, Gabriela Hernandez, Bésame is inspired by old Hollywood glamour. Nestled in some of the most gorgeous packaging around are equally beautiful products like Boudoir Rouge (a soft blush), Soufflé foundation (also conceals), and Enchanting Lipstick (a semi-mate). In addition to full size items, Bésame offers sample sizes for just $1 each. Visit: www.besamecosmetics.com to view full line.
by Margina Dennis
Aug 02, 2006
Skindinävia
I decided to give Skindinävia products a try after a fellow artist's rave reviews. Their Shine <<reduce;>> spray and Lok <<finish>> spray delivers exactly what the names promise, without being sticky, drying, or irritating. I'm hooked! Skindinävia Cosmetics
Laura Geller
I was already a big fan of Laura Geller's spackle (a moisturizing face primer) so I couldn't wait to try the lip and eye spackle. Eye Spackle brightened my eyelids and shadow glided on; Lip Spackle made my lipgloss last longer. You can find this dynamic duo at Laura Geller.com
by Margina Dennis
May 09, 2006