Tuesday, October 24, 2017

No Halloween Plans? Wear a Mask Anyway

On October 31st, enjoy a spin on the traditional Halloween masks. Treat your skin to one of these nourishing masques for a variety of concerns from IMAGE Skincare:

For aging skin:

Rebuild and transform with AGELESS Total Overnight Retinol Masque containing the proven anti-aging benefits of retinol. This breakthrough treatment masque transforms skin’s appearance while you sleep. Multi-action technology continuously releases hydrating microspheres of marine collagen to lock in moisture and delivers retinol deep into the skin to support intensive collagen remodeling. ($70)




For dry skin:

Hydrate and regenerate with the MAX™ stem cell masque. Packed with potent, advanced anti-aging ingredients, this luxurious masque does more than instantly awaken a tired complexion; it visibly rejuvenates, regenerates and revitalizes dull, aging skin to restore a youthful, luminous appearance. Formulated with encapsulated ingredients that tighten, hydrate, smooth and boost the skin’s defenses against damage. ($36)


For dull skin:

I MASK Biomolecular Anti-aging Radiance Mask is designed to awaken tired skin. This hydrogel sheet mask delivers a powerful infusion of ingredients that dramatically increases hydration and brightness for an instantly refreshed appearance. The patented, 3D design traps in moisture and active ingredients to ensure optimal anti-aging benefits including reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dullness. ($40.00; pack of 5)


For exfoliation:

Smooth and nourish skin with AGELESS Total Resurfacing Masque. This micro-exfoliating masque is the power of a mini-peel at your fingertips! Formulated to maximize exfoliation while minimizing the appearance of dark spots.
It rejuvenates skin’s surface with a blend of alpha hydroxy acids and smooth micro-crystals that gently slough away dead skin cells. ($32)



For breakouts:

Achieve clear, fresh skin with CLEAR CELL medicated acne masque, a fast- acting clay masque that draws out excess oil and impurities to leave skin soft, fresh and mattified. Boosted with salicylic and glycolic acids to reduce the buildup of dead skin cells, it also delivers beneficial antioxidants and botanicals that lessen the appearance of redness and calm irritated skin. ($29)



For a gentle and cooling relief:

Restore and rebalance with Ormedic Balancing Gel Masque. Like a breath of fresh air for the skin, this gentle, organically based gel masque soothes and cools on contact. It contains healing botanicals and antioxidants that quench skin with hydration and help restore its balance and glow. ($35)



For red and irritated skin:

Get a healthy, even skin tone with VITAL C hydrating enzyme masque, the perfect skin resurfacing agent for redness and rosacea-prone skin. This masque utilizes natural enzymatic exfoliants to gently dissolve the buildup of dead skin cells that dull the surface of the skin. It infuses skin with protective antioxidants and vitamins that nourish and promote healthy looking skin. ($32)


Monday, October 09, 2017

Your Look Will Be So BOO-tiful It's Almost Scary

Halloween is just a few short weeks away. Whether this year’s costume is spooky, sexy, or silly, applying some makeup is bound to happen – and this holiday is not the time to hold back. Halloween night is the perfect opportunity to be bold, daring, and have some fun with beauty! 

Here are fabulous beauty picks from D A P H N E, LASHFOOD, La Roche-Posay and Dermalogica that will help prep for and create any look that’ll last all night – no matter what mischief you get into. Also below are gentle-yet-effective products that will wash away even the toughest makeup whenever the night is over.




DARE TO BARE
D A P H N E ilovesugar: This technique uses a paste made from lemon, sugar and water, which removes hair in the direction of the hair growth and does not involve conventional waxing strips. Traditional Sugaring is not offered by most sugaring studios in NYC, although the method has far more benefits than common strip sugaring. The benefits of traditional Sugaring include: bacteria resistant, Does not adhere to live skin cells, results in minimal discomfort and irritation, safely removes hair from the follicle, helps eliminate ingrown hairs, is safe for sensitive skin conditions, and provides superior, healthy, hairless results! 

D A P H N E French Sudatonic Slimming and Detoxifying Body Wrap An infrared blanket is used with Sudatonic creams to flush toxins out of the body. There is notable improvement in skin texture, weight loss, reduction of cellulite, and diminished stretch marks. This relaxing wrap burns an average of 1,500 to 3,000 calories.




GET LASHES SO LONG, IT’S ALMOST UNNATURAL
LASHFOOD Conditioning Collagen Lash Primer: This ultra-rich lash primer contains lash extending, thickening microfibers to instantly stretch and extend the look of lashes, and collagen to boost volume. Formula works as a daytime nourishing lash mask conditioning lashes with nano-peptide complex to promote lash vitality. Lash base also features micro-thickening natural lash fibers to instantly achieve the look of false lashes and maximize the result of any mascara. The large, soft wand flawlessly combs and separates lashes and simultaneously improves the look of natural lashes with each stroke.





ACHIEVE YOUR SEXIEST CAT-EYE YET… MEOW
LASHFOOD Chamomile Makeup Eraser Pen: Ideal for instantly perfecting brow and eyeliner mistakes, the Eraser Pen is strong enough to remove waterproof formulas, but is infused with chamomile and vitamin E to soothe sensitive skin.



PARTY ALL NIGHT
BROWFOOD 24H TRI-FEATHER BROW PEN: A three-pronged pen to create feathered brows easily and precisely with a liquid formula. Infused with a nano-peptide complex to support brow rejuvenation. The natural color lasts for up to 24 hours of continuous wear, with no fading or smearing! Available in shades Dark Blonde, Taupe, Brunette, Dark Brunette and Charcoal. Formulated without parabens, sulfates and Phthalates.
  


TAKE IT OFF
La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra: A new and improved formula designed to cleanse the skin better than ever! With benefits of traditional Micellar Water plus new key ingredients, the new Micellar Water Ultra deep cleans the skin of impurities, including microscopic pollution particles, and removes even the toughest makeup while leaving the skin perfectly cleansed without rinsing. Now formulated with Glycerin, a moisturizing agent that naturally attracts water to the skin, the gentle cleanser actually hydrates skin while dirt-encapsulating micelles naturally lift oil, pollution and even 99% of 24 hour foundations. The new water-like formula is oil-free and non-comedogenic so it won’t cause breakouts. 


La Roche-Posay Micellar Water Ultra - 13.52 oz.

Dermalogica PreCleanse Balm: This water-activated formula that transforms from a balm to oil is an innovative take on Dermalogica's iconic, top-selling PreCleanse Oil. Ideal for normal to dry skin types, PreCleanse Balm features a Natural Biolipid Complex that locks in hydration and reinforces the skin barrier while Apricot Kernel Oil helps nourish the skin – AND it comes with a double-sided, ergonomically-designed mitt for enhanced cleansing and exfoliation! PreCleanse Balm can remove almost anything, including waterproof mascara, long-wear foundation, sunscreen, lipstick, eyelash glue, hair removal wax, and costume make-up!

Dermalogica Precleanse Balm 3.0 oz


How It Works:
Step 0: Apply PreCleanse Balm to attract and dissolve the layer of buildup that typically blocks your regular cleanser from doing its best work. Dispense the balm onto the cleansing mitt or directly to the dry palm of your hand. Massage into dry skin. Add water to emulsify and transform the balm into a lightweight cleansing milk. Rinse.
Step 1: Apply your Dermalogica Cleanser to remove any leftover traces of PreCleanse Balm and impurities for a professional level of clean. Skin is left soft, nourished and ready to receive the benefits of your regular skin care regimen.

Wednesday, October 04, 2017

Teething Time: When Grandma's Pearl Necklace Just Doesn't Cut It

So your adorable little munchkin has started teething!  (And your gorgeous heirloom pearl necklace now has tiny dents in it...)  Now is the perfect time to snap up a few of our favorite teething goodies from Loulou Lollipop.

Your baby will FALL in love with Loulou Lollipop's innovative comfort while keeping their products chic, trendy, and in style. Whether you want teethers, pacifier clips, necklaces, or luxury blankets, give your baby the high-profile treatment with Loulou Lollipop! With quality being a top priority, Loulou Lollipop makes all of their adorable goods by hand. Their creative and innovative product designs are unique and completely Instagram worthy! Check out their teething necklaces, today!



Sooth Baby's Teething Troubles with Sophie la Giraffe!

It is always a scary time when your baby starts teething! Between the tantrums and chewing on your nice things - you need a break! Well worry no more - Sophie to the rescue! 


Sophie la Giraffe
Don’t worry! No more painful teething tantrums with the adorable Sophie la giraffe! Handmade in France with 100% natural rubber and painted with food grade dyes, her special design entices all five of the senses: touch, sound, sight, smell, and taste. From the way she looks, to the way she smells (faintly of vanilla), to how easy she is to grab and wave, it's no surprise Sophie is one of the first toys babies become attached to. Sophie has magical powers to calm, comfort and entertain little ones for hours, making for one happy momma!