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Athlete Essentials: Basic Skincare

This shelf sums it up!   For facial clean up-no matter what is on skin- BIODERMA's Micellar Water gets it off, gently and leaves no trace behind. The way we like our skin. Available now with targeted solutions...meaning oily, dry and what we use, Sensiblo (sensitive skin). For regular hand washing-which is the third thing we do after getting home off city sidewalks and mass transit...(post take shoes off and give the cat massive hugs)... Dolphin Organics's fragrance free liquid hand soap - thorough enough for fingers of all ages-gets deployed. We like how the hand soap rids digits  of nasty bacteria and grime without drying out skin like other cleansing soaps and importantly-is  EWG Verified ™ * Triclosan free * certified cruelty-free and vegan * gluten free * hypoallergenic * and of course free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances or artificial dyes . Comes in a convenient pump bottle too.  For sunblock that actually works-and for ho...

Backstage Beauty Cult Favs+New Products

NYC SOLO ONE-STEP Gel Manicure, SK-II, SimySkin, Jao Hand Refresher, Lucas PawPaw, Embryolisse, Bioderma Nail color and special effects are still super popular---with new formulations, colors and textures keeping ladies' talons supplied with plenty of options. to use---clean nails, lightly buff-apply one thin coat…just brush on…use the LED light to cure 60 seconds---and brush on second coat…the glitter was  added on ---while polish was wet  30 solid and sparkling colors-$15/apiece SOLO ONE-STEP  Gel Polish manicure systems ( ULTA $129)-take the durability+color selection of gel manicures---and makes it consumer friendly- with its NEW at home kit-no base or top coat needed. LED light, Solo-Vanish gel remover, and a foil wrap, picture... The curing LED light--- has a 60 second timer.. Each kit includes 2 cleansing wipes, Vanish Gel remover, 10 remover wraps, four polishes, nail file, nail buffer…and LED light. Backstage-the usual staples t...

BACKSTAGE BRANDS- MAKEUP SECRETS

Text, Backstage Images by J. Ecochard Products Makeup Artists Rely On! THE 411 Check out the make-up cases of the pro’s (no matter who they’ve pledged allegiance to) and certain beauty products always seem to be packed in the stash. For a few seasons running, casual glimpses of these venerable treasure chests of colors turned up European skincare lines that made the voyage stateside without any advertising campaigns…but because they work. WHEN INSIDERS SPEND THEIR OWN MONEY ON POTIONS AND LOTIONS-we pay attention. EMBRYOLISSE Founded by a French pharmacologist in the 1950’s, the skin-care brand Embryolisse works with the derma’s “ natural barrier properties .” Cutting edge technology and plant extracts are tossed in the brew of all products-serving up a complete line to cleanse, moisturize, and restore skin tone and elasticity , and reduce wrinkles. The multi-functional Lait-Créme Concentré (a.k.a. 24 Hour Miracle Crème) was found backstage everywhere -from mid-town...