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november 21, 2009

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Selma Blair, Woman of Simple Tastes?

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It was a reunion of sorts: Ginnifer Goodwin, Selma Blair, a host of fabulous Bulgari jewels,...

Dept. of culture

The Pratt Gallery’s Shades of Green

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Q&A

Delfina Delettrez Fendi Isn’t Afraid Of The Dark

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Ingredients Deciphered

Goji Berry Makes You Believe In Love And Sex And (Skin) Magic

GOJI BERRY/(Goh-jee be-ree)/n./ 1. A small evergreen shrub found in temperate and subtropical regions in China, Mongolia, and in the Himalayas in Tibet, also called wolfberries; /n./ 2. Dried, shriveled red berries used for 6,000 years by herbalists in China, Tibet, and India to boost immune function, improve circulation, promote longevity, and even increase fertility [...]

April 10, 2009  4:27 pm

The Doctor Is In

Dr. Obagi “Gets Real Serious” About The Onset Of Aging

This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. To submit a question, e-mail celia_ellenberg@condenast.com.
I am 29 and starting to notice the early signs of aging. What is the best course of action to either diminish or prevent these [...]

April 3, 2009  1:34 pm

The Stock List

Your New Favorite Foundation: From Prototype To Finished Product

After two and a half years of trying to create a new kind of cream foundation with long-lasting, medium coverage that’s still buildable and hydrating (no more cakey makeup face, thanks), MAC Cosmetics is launching its new Well-Defined line this weekend. We first reported on the brand’s “life-changing” Studio Sculpt foundation last fall, when we [...]

February 5, 2009  1:25 pm

Ingredients Deciphered

Take A Break For Tea Time; Your Skin Will Thank You

GREEN TEA/(Green Tee)/n./ 1. The unfermented leaves of a magnolia-related evergreen tree with the botanical name Camellia sinensis; /n./ 2. An ancient herbal drink rich in polyphenols, known for its high antioxidant levels and a reported ability to fight free radicals and prevent photo aging caused by the sun, e.g., “So much more than a [...]

January 23, 2009  3:26 pm

Industry News

Early Predictions For This Year In Beauty

After predicting 2008’s gold trend, a luxury lash revolution that saw thickeners and vibrating wands wow consumers worldwide, and a collective embrace of all things Amazonian, we’ve come to respect and actually look forward to Spa Finder magazine’s annual beauty trend report. While the economic downturn looks like it will put the focus in 2009 [...]

January 14, 2009  1:42 pm

Ingredients Deciphered

Turmeric, To Spice Up Dull Skin

TURMERIC/(tur-mer-ik)/n./ 1. The root of the Curcuma longa plant native to Indonesia and southern India, possessing a tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh; /n./ 2. Traditionally called Indian saffron, this peppery spice has served as a condiment, textile dye, and revered member of the ayurvedic pharmacopeia for 5,000 years, prized for anti-inflammatory and [...]

January 7, 2009  3:12 pm

The Stock List

Ookisa Strikes All The Right Chords

In the increasingly oversaturated hair care category, a truly innovative product line rarely emerges. But the Ookisa Hair Thickening Systéme caught our attention for its trifecta of buzz-worthy attributes. Specifically formulated to address the hot topic of aging, the line focuses on the issue of weak, thinning hair and hair loss. That’s selling point number [...]

December 16, 2008  5:32 pm

Ingredients Deciphered

Sowing The Seeds Of Skin Radiance

APPLESEED EXTRACT/ (a-pel-seed ek-strakt)/n./ 1. A substance derived from the fertilized, ripened ovules of a flowering, edible pomme fruit, typically found on a cultivated tree of the rose family; /n./ 2. Possessing powerful antioxidants and rich in polyphenols, essential fatty acids, and AHAs, the seeds from one of fall’s favorite fruits have become popular among [...]

December 3, 2008  11:33 am

Ingredients Deciphered

The Superfruit That Everyone’s Sweet On

ACEROLA/(as-uh-roh-luh)/ n./ 1. The cherrylike fruit of the small tree Malpighia glabra, common to the West Indies and adjacent areas; / n./ 2. Also known as the Barbados cherry, this emerging superfruit is said to be 20 to 30 times richer in vitamin C than the orange and is becoming prevalent in the beauty industry [...]

November 21, 2008  2:31 pm

The Stock List

Makeup That Can Take The Heat

Rochelle Rae (the Texas-based makeup artist, not an alias for the popular Food Network star of similar name) used the renowned humidity of Austin in the summer as inspiration when formulating her eponymous, mineral-based product line. In addition to powders, tints, and eyeshadows that provide great coverage, Rae Cosmetics are derived from natural [...]

November 12, 2008  12:40 pm