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A predictable theme for the holiday seasons is to de-stress..and a whole bunch of CALMing cosmetics and ingredients ( like soothing multi-tasker calamine) aims to minimize " nature's alarm system " cortisol's  negative impact on skin. PLUS-the latest in hydration, topically . Korea's SUNJIN Beauty Science   sunscreens and blocks with Calamine.made from anti-oxidant loaded cherry blossom extract. Skin's gets hydrated-with  SUNJIN Beauty Science   's latest solution of creams and balms-that are super lightweight and absorb or rinse off pdq without leaving a film like many oil loaded moisturizers+cleansers out there, From creams to custards...all feel barely there vs old school skin creams.  Birch sap is an 'it ingredient' for skincare naturally packed with  nutrients+hyaluronic acid that moisturizes-plus calming anti-oxidants that sooth irritated skin. Velvet Air Lipsticks by ECRU New York...latest moisturizing long lasting lip...

Park Hyatt, NYC With temps reliably dipping...and summer's tans fading (fake or otherwise)...real skin conditions reveal themselves...making NOW the perfect time to prep/correct one's largest organ from the effects of the sun. WHAT: At home gadgets aimed at skin rejuvenation are popular for good reason-often FDA approved, these products go through rigorous testing to prove health claims-and really REALLY are easy enough for  time pressed humans (and that wool be everyone) who may also be technically challenged. Which is why we jumped at the chance to experience the latest products-courtesy of the meetings of the minds -between the at home facial technology inspired by dermaplanning DEMAFLASH (founder Dara Levy) and the best-selling anti-inflammatory PERRICONE MD skincare line based on patented science by Dr. Nicholas Perricone.  Interesting-an introduction via Connecticut's Senator Joe Lieberman (we asked)...resulted in these two entrepreneurs ...to launch a V...

ALGENIST, STUDIO 10, EXUVIANCE Much has been made of the neck down tune-up-as part of New Year's resolutions...while warmer temps-longer daylight hours has the focus shifting upwards- on neck up 'fitness' goals...now that we're not hiding behind scarves, knit hats, and winter jackets-zipped up high. Though real changes in skin texture and tone from OTC (non prescription) products takes a few weeks (at least)...there are plenty of goodies that subtly- visibly improve skin texture, tone and overall appearance -right away- temporarily and even more- over time. Primers -serum blurring skin treatments help temporarily fill in minor wrinkles, and pores ---and are musts for camera wielding selfie types....but with consumers looking for value-multi-tasking skincare, beefed up ingredients in the mix are making these make-up preppers- treatment products too. For 2x every day: Happy night for us-at a recent Cosmetic Executive Women's event-Sephora big seller Algenis...

NYC Going to makeup trade shows  clues us in as to how such diverse value retailers such as CVS and Carrefo ur (in France)-to primo priced fashion designers, makeup tools ( Japonesque ), celebs in cahoots with discounters (Flower's Drew Barrymore-Walmart)--- and respected makeup artists with a following--- but without established labs- production facilities can conjure up cutting edge, desirable cosmetics. At the most recent MakeUp in New York …we were really impressed with this stand alone or mix-up with product… by the Cosmetic Group, USA, Inc . A high pigment metallic gel shadow-that really, really does not crease…due to its 70% water composition-that has a pleasing cool to the touch application. We have found that a lot of intense color cream shadows---and there are plenty now that are retailed-including (especially) the long wearing ones- ----in fact do crease up after about an hour or so-maybe too waxy in composition-and it ACTUALLY ages our eyelids older…! S...

Tenth Avenue, NYC James Read Tan, Rouge Bunny Rouge, USLU Airlines,  Meow Meow Tweet The Big Apple version of the Elements Showcase is geared towards retailers, large and small-attending the nearby Gift Show at the Javits Center. We love stopping in-for the smaller, high end-niche/cult beauty labels---as collections that might lack marketing muscle-definitely don't lack for quality anything else.  James Read-he told us he's chums with "all the Vogue girls.." we can see why-he's smart, engaging and good looking.  Most of what we saw … with only time for the non-fragrance exhibitors because it overlapped NY Fashion Week ---were products that are the 'children' of hard working entrepreneurs already in the beauty biz…who could not find ' something ' that fulfilled their needs-and in turn, launched their own. Some standouts in the beauty category--are rep-ped by one smart entity, Cult&Commerce- --where one of the founders (so we lat...

  Townhouse Spa , NYC A spacious, restored building that hosts the The Daily Beauty Bar lavish spa days is a packed from the get-go-but still manages to be a relaxed setting to check out some of the beauty companies that get us all glammed up. We had an appointment with FakeBake® Professional Airbrush session...that's a fine spray mist of serious bronze . Quickly- we look like we lived in some exotic tropical clime---realistic looking too--- after standing inside this cocoon looking thing---while a staff gal expertly wielded an airbrush spray-taking care to emphasize the parts that would hit the sun---like the top of our arms. Without blotchiness anywhere. Then she went over every inch with a blow dryer---though one should take another 20 minutes to let the bronze settle in---and DON'T wear white apparel. FakeBake also sells a host of products -including Lipo Bronze-a smart combo of cellulite reducing patent pending formula combined with a self-tanner, and a Tinted...

 – A CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN by ALLEGAN BOTOX® COSMETIC Museum of Arts and Design , 2 Columbus Circle NYC Words/Images Judith Ecochard Last week, we attended a breakfast that heralded the launch of an online campaign by the makers of Botox® Cosmetic …and introduced spokeswoman TV personality (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) and the VERY CONGENIAL Didiayer Snyder ---- as brand advocate/ambassador to the popular injectable. Actually the #1 injectable, non-invasive cosmetic procedure right now…that “ reduces the appearance of the ‘11’ those moderate to severe vertical lines between the brows.” The campaign works like this---access the dedicated Internet site EXPRESS KINDNESS CAMPAIGN and fill out the--- one minute (less), eight question profile---including a description of a personal act of kindness. Allegan the company, in turn will donate $25 to one of three chosen charities: MAKE IT RIGHT (founded by Brad Pitt-  with a mission to build at least 150, very eco savv...