The Nasties In Fine Fragrance, The Antiaging Pill Lives, And More…
A new report commissioned by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the Environmental Working Group found 38 undisclosed ingredients in 17 name-brand fragrances. These “secret ingredients” are typically chemicals that companies classify as “fragrance” and do not need to be revealed to consumers by law, even though they can cause allergic reactions and [...]
Dr. Frederic Brandt At Your Fingertips? There’s An App for That
When I first caught wind of this news byte during fashion week, it couldn’t have come at a better time. There I was in the back of a cab with the sun beating down on my face, reading an email on my Blackberry about Dr. Brandt’s new iPhone app, which―get this—can gauge the UV index [...]
Erickson Beamon, The Cosmetics Bag
The newest designer bag collaboration from Beauty.com is here. Erickson Beamon jewelry mavens Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon replace Maria Cornejo, and their predictably bedazzled tote features printed duchess satin, a bijou zipper, an embossed gold logo tassel, and lace and pearl embellishments. Packed with products from brands like Dr. Brandt, Talika, StriVectin, and Smashbox, [...]
CVS Brings Beauty Full Circle
Yesterday was a big day—for a few reasons. First, it was the last day before what has become the most anticipated Election Day in recent memory, resulting in a barrage of last-minute campaigning by both candidates (read: online stalking from Michelle, Barack, and the rest of team Obama who have been really utilizing their [...]
Dr. Brandt Says Lasers, Not Chemical Peels
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. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.
I have sun-damaged skin and have always wanted a deep chemical peel, but I’m afraid [...]
Preventive Measures Now, No Wrinkles Later
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. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.
I’ve heard that if you start Botox injections early as a preventive measure, you can [...]
Cosmetic Vacations: Are You Trippin’?
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. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.
I’ve heard about people traveling to Brazil for plastic surgery and cosmetic dermatology because it’s [...]
Read Between The (Facial) Lines
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. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.
What are the main differences between Botox injections and cosmetic fillers?
Botox injections are used for [...]
Get A Leg Up On Spider Veins
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. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.
I’m very concerned about some of the spider veins appearing on my paler-than-pale legs. Varicose [...]






