5 posts tagged "Eve Lom"
Keep Your Eyes On The Prize
We believe in the power of eye cream—always have, always will. Long before we began taking any other preventative skincare measures against the inevitable onset of aging (think: antioxidant-charged serums, retinoids, etc.), we relied on that little jar. There’s just something about the act of patting it on that has always made us feel instantly better. And according to dermatologist Dr. Doris Day, our devotion is not without merit. “Lines around the eyes are often one of the earliest signs women notice of aging,” she says. “The skin there is the thinnest on the body and, as a result, this delicate area is more prone to aging than other areas of the face. Additionally, over time, the skin under the eyes loses elasticity and what we begin to see is loose skin called bags. Couple this with manual stress like rubbing and pulling and an eye cream is extremely important.” The sooner you start using one, the better, as far as Day is concerned. “Studies show that signs of aging around the eye area can occur in your early twenties,” she points out—a revelation that is a little disheartening. But it’s never too late to get on the right track. Here, our five favorite new launches to help keep crow’s feet, dark circles, and puffiness at bay.
What: Skinceuticals AOX+ Eye Gel
Why: This gel-serum hybrid uses phloretin, Butcher’s Broom extracts, and caffeine (a favorite ingredient of Day’s—”it works well as an anti-inflammatory”) to seriously diffuse swelling.
$85, www.skinceuticals.com.
What: Eve Lom Eye Cream
Why: “Products with ingredients like vitamins and peptides can help moisturize and strengthen the skin around the eye as well as improve discoloration,” says Day, and Eve Lom’s first foray into eye cream happens to be peptide-packed.
$75, at www.spacenk.com.
Eve Lom Steps Into Liquid
Eve Lom’s signature facial wash has earned the facialist-turned-skincare guru the nickname the “queen of cleansing.” A rich balm made with Egyptian chamomile, eucalyptus oil, and cocoa butter designed to be applied with a simple muslin cloth, its ability to stimulate circulation and remove even the most stubborn makeup has made it a cult favorite. Lom has grown her line exponentially since that famous cleanser first hit shelves, and now she’s further expanding her reach with the release of her first facial serums. The Intense Firming formula is formulated with MPC concentrate, an antiaging milk-derived potion that helps to strengthen and firm the skin, while the Intense Hydration variety is packed with water-retaining hyaluron, a panacea for extremely moisture-tapped complexions (and an in-flight must-have). Both serums have a lightweight, satiny consistency and appealingly subtle scents. Better make that the queen of cleansing and serums.
Eve Lom’s Morning Glory
Eve Lom’s eponymous cleanser is a cult favorite. But for those among us who haven’t been able to experience the British facialist’s skincare genius firsthand, because a balm is simply too dense for our moody complexions, Lom has a solution. Her new Morning Time Cleanser is a lighter alternative to the original, but still manages to pack a serious punch—rather than having a solid balm texture, this one feels like a combination between a milky cleanser and a lightweight oil on the skin, and it doesn’t require the muslin cloth applicator of its predecessor. The paraben-free formula is packed with potent naturals like exfoliating papaya enzyme; decongesting hops, eucalyptus, and chamomile; and
vitamin A-rich oil, and feels soothing and revitalizing on the skin. Looks like another winner for Lom.
Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser, $60, at Space NK, www.spacenk.com.
Eve Lom’s Rosy Glow For Summer
There are certain things that we’ve incorporated into our beauty regimen over the years because at a very base level, they just feel good on the skin. The cooling sensation of Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap after the beach and the cathartic effect of massaging a quarter-size dollop of Josie Maran’s Argan Oil onto a freshly cleansed face before bed are both on this list. And now so is Eve Lom’s new TLC Radiance Cream, which we test-drove this past weekend. Somewhat of a diffusion effort from the Czechoslovakia-born facialist, it’s a lighter version of her rich TLC Cream and therefore wears a bit easier, making it a better bet for daytime use. The super-hydrating, lifting formula has both rosehip seed oil to boost collagen production and essences of Bulgarian rose Otto for a sweet, crisp fragrance that works almost as well as the aroma of coffee grounds when it comes to providing morning rejuvenation (almost). Small silica mica flecks act as optical diffusers to soften lines and imperfections while ingredients like oat kernel help restore firmness. There are abundant claims of increased elasticity, free-radical protection, and crow’s-feet reduction in the press release, but it’s the way that the cream just seems to melt into the skin, dispersing its fresh scent as it glides over every facial contour, that keeps us coming back for more.
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 on multitasking (and money-saving) at-home treatments and what we put in our bodies rather than what we slather on, products and services for pampering still abound. Below, we’ve provided their top ten list (and one for good luck) so you can be somewhat cognizant of your beauty regimen’s annual transition when it happens.
1. Multitasking, Money-Saving Products
The explosion of targeted skincare products in recent years will give way to products that have two, three, or four beautifying uses, such as Joey New York’s Quick CTSM2, an all-in-one cleanser, toner, scrub, and mask. Another result of the downturn: more do-it-yourself and at-home spa-treatment-inspired products such as facial kits.
2. Brand-Name Facialists
Dermatologist lines like Murad, Perricone, and Wexler are being joined by a new generation of facialist-branded skincare treatments and products. Fifth Avenue’s Tracie Martyn and Los Angeles’ Kate Somerville are becoming franchise facialists with treatments at spas besides their own, and the skincare lines of facialists Eve Lom and Tammy Fender will reach the retail big-time.
3. Gem Stoned
Spas worldwide, such as New York’s Cornelia Day Resort and the Park Hyatt Dubai, are moving on from last year’s gold, silver, and platinum trend and are now touting the benefits of beauty products infused with precious and semiprecious gems. Whether gem extracts are dermatologically effective has yet to be scientifically determined, but more spas will swear by the subtle healing energies they impart.
4. The Skincare Diet
Reflecting a return to the inner-beauty mantra that a good diet begets good skin, food is the new skincare. Organic-derived ingredients, topical probiotics (the beneficial bacteria) in brands such as Bioelements and Nude, and a growing number of beauty supplement-like beverages are on the rise.
5. Antioxidant Free-for-All
All manner of teas, hearty alpine herbs like edelweiss, and rare fruit extracts will be joined by more—and possibly increasingly obscure—sources of skin-benefiting antioxidants.
6. Sunscreen Controversy
Are mineral sunscreen particles too small to be safe? Are chemical sunscreens bad for you? Do some antioxidants boost protection from UV rays? More questions are simmering about beauty’s most serious and important skincare product than the industry can answer, at least in 2009. Expect a summer of mixed messages and hot debate.
7. Suds-Free Shampoos
By popular demand, shampoos without the controversial ingredient sodium laurel sulfate (SLS) or traditional foaming agents are hitting the shelves. Brands from California’s Sumbody to Paris’ Leonor Greyl produce a soft lather or emulsification, making suds-free washing a far more sophisticated experience than it has been in the past.
8. Organic Panic
While some beauty brands scramble for a USDA Organic logo, strip parabens from their formulations, or swap their packaging for something more earth-friendly to meet consumer demand, others will use 2009 to better define exactly what shade of green they subscribe to, while boasting transparency as their angle.
9. Hammams Are Hot
This year’s hottest beautifying bathing ritual is the hammam, a traditional Moorish-Mediterranean steam room, now found in brand-new spas from the Montage Beverly Hills to the InterContinental Montelucia in Arizona. Moroccan-sourced product ingredients such as argan oil, myrrh, and black soap are also building steam.
10. Hard Science Sells
There’s nothing like proof that a product works to justify a cosmetic purchase or a higher price point. That’s why science-backed products will be flourishing even in tough economic times. Look for the drug company debuts of Botox competitor Reloxin in 2009, an injectable; and the much anticipated eyelash-lengthener Latisse, by Allergan—along with more growth hormones, skin-penetrating peptides, and nanotechnology in over-the-counter beauty products.
BONUS TREND: Niche Nail Polish
Essie, OPI, and CND aren’t the only games in town. With Deborah Lippmann’s eponymous collection garnering a growing fan base and makeup artist Michael Marcus partnering with the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo for a nail line, there will likely be new offerings in this fun, affordable (read: recession-proof) beauty category.