Four New Beauty Products for the Spring

March 14th, 2012

By Kellie Speed, for JustLuxe

Even though it’s still a little chilly outside, it’s always a good time to heat things up with some new beauty products to keep your fresh faced glow. Here are our favorite picks for the spring:

Paul & Joe have recently introduced their new chic collection of face and eye colors inspired by owner and designer Sophie Albou’s love of cats. We love the Siamese, Please ($36) l bronzes that combine for a natural look. The package contains a trio of contrasting textures — matte, pearlescent and shiny — so you can create your own beautiful look.

Even in the wintertime, it’s important to be sure your skin is protected from the sun’s harmful rays. Enter glotherapeutics’s SPF 40 facial moisturizer ($30) to the rescue. The anti-aging moisturizer revitalizes and firms skin for a more youthful appearance. Simply apply a generous amount daily, especially before sun exposure. In addition to containing zinc oxide for sun protection, this product is also designed to provide anti-aging benefits, increasing collagen and reducing wrinkles.

Demeter recently introduced several new fragrances for Valentine’s Day and there are more than 250 in their collection to choose from to leave you smelling absolutely delicious. With fragrances ranging from Bulgarian rose to chocolate covered cherries, they have designed a fragrance for everyone’s liking. Our favorite, Salt Air (4oz. $39.50), literally smells like a day at the beach. Between the Sheets is a delicious combination of mango, guava, passion fruit, orange liquor, lemon juice and rum.

 

Wei East Nutri-Guard facial cream ($40) will not only protect your skin from the winter dryness but provide 20 herbs specifically designed to replenish moisture and help restore the skin to its healthiest appearance. Key ingredients to this luxe cream include Chinese foxglove, Chinese angelica, Longan and white peony to strengthen, stimulate and purify the skin.




Big Salons… Friend or Foe?

February 22nd, 2012

By Stefanie Payne

The overpopulated salon — where you are ushered in an out with herds of other salon-goers, waiting for your carefully monitored slot of 30 or 45 minutes before being swapped for the next customer. It’s a little, uh, impersonal.  But there are benefits to forgoing the personal atmosphere that many privately owned salons provide… a large salon may actually offer you more for your money overall.  Here’s why:

Upsides (Friend)

  • There are many stylists in various price ranges to choose from
  • Continued education allows designers to learn new cutting techniques, how to style for your style, and the most current trends
  • Option for a re-cut if unsatisfied (usually)
  • Longer business hours
  • Referrals for other services
  • Promotions and discounts
  • Free bang-trims

Downsides (Foe)

  • Impersonal customer service representatives
  • Rush service
  • Unexpected up-charges
  • Hard product sales
  • Longer wait times at the salon

Judge the pros and cons, then decide for yourself.

 


Great Product Shiny, Healthy Hair: Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Mask

January 17th, 2012

Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Mask

In the mood for a new hair product packed with tropical superfood and attractive packaging, I took a chance on Macadamia Natural Oil Repair Mask and we love it!  Promising to revitalize and reconstruct my drab hair, this masque did what it promised.  Moisturizing with natural oils of macadamia, argan, tea tree, and chamomile; and rebuilding and repairing with aloe and algae extracts, my hair immediately had more movement and shine.  And at only about $15 for 8.5 ounces, it’s a great value – soft and shiny hair for months!

Editors, CityRoom / Beauty


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