We love natural beauty products but how about…edible?
It is believed that most women end up eating their lipstick (not out of hunger, more by accident) so maybe edible makeup is a good idea, although I’m not so sure how palatable it will be.
Leave it to clean living, health conscious Gwyneth Paltrow to collaborate with JuiceBeauty in developing a line of 78 plant-based products, from foundations to shadows. Like Juice’s main collection, it’s organic, but the difference is she expanded the range of colour choices, focusing more on saturated hues extracted from fruits and plants, like purple carrots and crushed rose petals. Can’t wait to sample some of these products!
Right now it’s revealing some out of this world mystic-minded skincare concoctions to add to our growing stockpile of beauty products.
just be daily cleanser – a powder cleanser energized with reiki, crystals, positive words and music. $65 – justbeskinline.com$72 – urban outfitters: add it to your drink to calmnerves and assist in collagen production.
It’s the new trend in the beauty and wellness community.
Something that promises to deliver spiritual meaning along with a clear complexion.
Whatever works right? I think the marketing idea is divine and in all honestly you will probably come across a few transcendent finds.
A body mist with oils blended to balance the sixth chakra – which governs intuition, imagination and perception. $42
Chakra 4 (above) is the center of sympathy, empathy and love. When the heart chakra is balanced, one feels love and connection to self and others.
Seek Spirit Essence – $128. A scent blend of bergamot, labdanum and neroli said to be “grounding” and help one find “wildness of the soul” intelligentnutrients.caThis simply divine facial oil will bless your skin with nothing but pure goodness. $75 Shop page.
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, November 2014
While red is the flower of love I prefer a bouquet of white roses. And I’m the girl who couldn’t resist the crushed rose de rose petal blush from by Terry sold exclusively at Barneys. It’s divine.
Why mess with a sure thing?
All things Rose. The seductive, beautiful aroma of Rose, considered the Queen of Oils, has been used for beautification purposes since the beginning of time.
The usage of rosewater dates back to early Egypt, when Cleopatra (yes, that Cleopatra) used the natural product in her skincare regime. Why not follow in the footsteps of the world’s most legendary beauty queen? And the girl who would be King!
Not to mention it has found a place in almost every Indian household. The girls who do my brows are Indian and when they finish threading they massage a tiny amount of rose gel from Bombay on my browbone to help soothe the area. The scent is so heavenly I ended up buying a jar from them.
Pure rose oil is an ingredient in my Divine Oil from *Skin so Divine. Also I use rose water in the Divine Facial Mist.
Pure rose water is the distilled water of roses. When purchasing rose water buy only the 100 percent pure form. Often what is available in pharmacies and even some natural food stores is synthetic rose oil and water with preservatives added.
Rose has one of the most lasting effects on the body compared to most other essential oils. The frequency of rose essential oil is over 300hertz. This is due to the enormous amount of roses it takes to make Rose essential oil. Imagine the positive energetic frequency of that plant power when used on the skin? Its simply amazing. There is no substitute for rose in aromatherapy, its divine therapeutic benefits are unsurpassed.
This From Vogue Magazine:
Bottles of the old-school elixir have pride of place on many a makeup table—Romy Soleimani’s included. “I’m half-Persian, so I grew up with rosewater. My aunts drink it; they put it on their face,” explains the makeup artist, who stocks Jurlique’s rose mist in her kit. On set and in the real world, rosewater does double duty, Soleimani explains: “You can use it as a hydrating toner, or spray it afterwards to reawaken your foundation, pressing it in with a sponge.” As for the reaction from those in her chair, basking in the garden-scented cloud? “It’s usually ‘Ahhh!’” she says with a laugh.
That sense of universal calm is fueling a growing passion for rosewater. Elsewhere in the beauty world, it’s turning up everywhere from bold-face skin care (Le Weekend de Chanel) to small-batch start-ups . Of course, hydration doesn’t stop at the skin. New York–based Juice Press recently released its bottled Water + Rose, tinged with the venerable Bulgarian rose, and Juice Served Here, in Los Angeles, launched a smartly packaged version in February, touted for its anti-inflammatory and calming effects. JSH just wrapped a six-week partnership with the water-filter company Soma, in which a portion of the Rose Water proceeds benefitted clean-water projects in Flint, Michigan; a new charitable collaboration is on deck. What’s not to love?
Rose Water Beauty Tips:
Use rose water to prevent or reduce eye puffiness.
Just place a bottle of rose water into the fridge for half an hour and then, apply some of it on a cotton pad and gently place it on your eyes. It will help sooth the tender skin around your eyes and prevent or reduce eye puffiness.
Freshen your face throughout the day by spraying rose water mist on your skin.
Especially, in the summer time, rose water can become your faithful friend, caring for your skin like nothing else; just spray rose water mist on your face (or you can also apply it using a cotton pad), it will instantly freshen your skin, naturally hydrate and nourish it, adding a wonderful radiance and glow.
Add 2 cups of rose water into your bath for a divine and unforgettable experience. Rose water will soften and add freshness to your skin, and add a beautiful scent.
It’s very seldom that I spend a ton of money on a single skincare/makeup product. It’s not that I haven’t done it before but I’m simplifying so many areas of my life right now and skincare is amongst them. Add to that the fact that I make my own natural products.
In the exceedingly competitive beauty market it all comes down to what works for you and what you can afford to spend. If money is not an issue and you believe an expensive product will work better then by all means go for it. Sometimes the simpler the better but I won’t knock anything before trying it. And contrary to the naysayers, some of the more pricey products are superior and seem to work more effectively.
I’ve received various products to test out and blog about and even though I’m under no obligation to do so, I like to share my favourites. Which brings me to the most recent one from La Mer. It’s called The Concentrate or; the Miracle Worker (after all it has a trademarked miracle broth secret ingredient). I’ve been using it for only two weeks and it seems to have smoothed out a rough patch on an area of my face created by an allergy to something. I love the soothing texture and how evenly it spreads and helps hydrate.
Here’s the thing. In the short time span I’ve been using it, it appears to be a first-rate product but I would look around before I shell out several hundred dollars for a tiny bottle. Can I pay $320 for 1 oz of this so-called miracle product? The answer is yes. Do I want to? The answer is no. Will I? It’s possible only if it works. The high prices on many skincare and makeup products are beginning to put me off. I’m questioning where to draw the line on spending. Do you feel the same way?
Here is what the company has to say:
THE CONCENTRATE
A saviour of skin, the Concentrate complements skin’s natural healing process with the restorative power of the sea. Designed to soothe visible irritation and redness caused by cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion and laser treatments, it is infused with a dose of highly concentrated Miracle Broth™, the heart of La Mer’s profound powers of transformation. Irritation appears soothed and dry, fragile skin made strong for a radiant renewal.
Thoroughly massage onto affected area at least twice per day. For optimal results, follow with your *Crème de la Mer moisturizer. *another several hundred dollars.
Your thoughts on the cost of beauty and where do we draw the line?
Talking about the beauty company founded in Provence, France. Not me. I’m nowhere near 40!
The Beautiful Corner Location at Robson & Burrard – always loved the baskets
40 is the age of genius!
Many great artists created the majority of their works once they passed this milestone. Niki de Saint-Phalle’s Nanas, Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi to name a few.
Lemon Verbena hand wash & hand lotion gift set
“No one is young after forty, but one can be irresistible at any age.” Coco Chanel
Anyway, some things get better with age. Certainly that would be true for the company known and loved for its irresistible French pampering products. I once visited the original L’Occitane location where you could smell fields of heavenly lavender from miles away.
Almond Concentrate
I always carry a hand cream in my purse. These all have Shea Butter.
To help celebrate, L’Occitane held an evening in their flagship Vancouver location last week – with hor d’oeuvres, glasses of rosé, dried lavender bouquets, free gel manis and surprise gift cards offering anywhere from $10 to $100 worth of product. It was a fun few hours with like minded women. Translation: we who want to be pampered.
For its 40th anniversary, L’Occitane is retracing the roots of its greatest products.
Time to uncover the secrets behind one of my all time favourites:
Almond Milk Concentrate body cream with its luxurious scent of the South.
Renowned since ancient times for its fruits’ softening and smoothing properties, the almond tree is a key part of the Provençal landscape. First to blossom, the trees adorn themselves in February with a delicately scented white veil, as the orchards continue to sleep. The flowers herald the start of Spring, before giving way to beautiful soft green shells, the nut of which is bursting with useful cosmetic properties. Yet at one time the almond tree all but disappeared from the region. Threatened by the mechanisation of agriculture and the expansion of more profitable crops, it gradually began disappearing in the 1930s. In the 2000s, the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region pioneered an initiative, supported by L’Occitane, to get this symbolic tree back to its rightful place in the Provençal landscape.
THE ULTIMATE SOFT TEXTURE
Combining smooth, creamy oil with meltingly soft almond milk, this formula has the ability to both strengthen and soften. Its secret? A luxurious, almost addictive fragrance. Like covering skin with a satin-smooth veil, Almond Milk Concentrate hydrates for more than 48 hours, while at the same time smoothing, firming and restoring the skin’s natural density.
Voilà! Straight From the fields of Provence to your favourite L’Occitane store.
“Age does not protect you from the dangers of love. But love, to some extent, protects you from the dangers of age.” Jeanne Moreau.
Some of the best things come in the tiniest packages.
On my quest for keeping things simple and especially for travelling, here are two new products you should know about.
ESTÉE LAUDER ADVANCED NIGHT REPAIR CONCENTRATED RECOVERY POWER FOIL MASK – newly launched in February/2016
No offense to the rest of the world, but one thing is abundantly clear: Korean women have the beauty game on lock. Recognizing this, heritage beauty brand Estée Lauder is unleashing its shiny new “Iron Man” mask in Korea a month early as a market test drive.
The metallic, mask-selfie-worthy foil mask—which boasts a dual matrix (yes, MATRIX) technology that locks in the brand’s beloved Advanced Night Repair super serum—is already receiving rave reviews from discerning K-beauty experts. Let the countdown begin.
Coming soon to a store near you:
KLEENEX EXFOLIATING CUSHIONS
Kleenex, yes as in the tissue brand, is looking to tend to your face beyond your sniffly nose with a new facial cleansing line. The item women can’t wait to get their hands on? The exfoliating cushions, which in my mind are as lazy-girl-friendly as makeup wipes. With their dual-sided cushions, the sizable rounds gently buff away dead skin and debris, leaving skin smooth, polished, and squeaky clean in the process.
Cleaning, exfoliating and masking your face just got a whole lot easier and a lot more packable.
LAST NIGHT I was wondering what to put in the beauty post today. I didn’t really have a clue as I stopped to wash my face with yet another hotel face wipe before bedtime. It wasn’t really washing more than it was wiping away the remains of the day….that’s why they’re called wipes. Then a little light came on...before it went out.
My stash
There comes an evening when you just don’t have the time, it’s too late or you’re too tired read LAZY to clean up properly. I’m so happy these makeup removers come in convenient non-spill travel packs and they must be more popular than I ever imagined because just take a look at all the varieties:
the varieties, and only some of them
So you can gently clean your face when you’re on the go….or not (I mean even when you’re still at home).
The Cleansing Cloths or towelettes will leave your skin feeling fresh and clean – without drying out or disturbing your skin’s natural pH balance.
The cetaphil cloths (like most of the others) are ultra-soft and gentle, dermatologist developed and tested, as well as ophthalmologist tested. So you can be confident in their ability to remove dirt and makeup without irritation. They’re also fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.
So this is the next best thing to actually taking a few minutes to really clean your face. Just hoping I don’t become too dependant on them.
Don’t roll your eyes…because this roller from Garnier will instantly help to cool and refresh them. That’s what I’m talking about.
I keep this soothing green roller in the fridge standing among the many hot sauces and just grab it when I need a little pick me up. It has caffeine as one of the ingredients (to wake up your eyes) which is supposed to reduce puffiness and under-eye bags to brighten up the eye area.
I can’t vouch for that completely because I don’t have big dark circles (except for when I don’t sleep) but for convenience sake, and for those times when you don’t have a cucumber handy or you’re feeling too lazy to even slice one up, it works like a charm.
This gel formula with Antioxidant Vitamin C, Mint, and Caffeine has a micro-stimulating roll-on applicator to help de-puff and reduce the look of under-eye bags. Fake a more rested look!
You can purchase this product in almost any drugstore – USD $12.99 (price may vary).
It’s pretty common at this time of year to experience chapped lips. It doesn’t feel good and it doesn’t look good when your lipstick flakes because your lips are too dry.
What RED suits you best?
We’ve spoken about face scrubs before and the importance of exfoliating to keep our complexions looking dewy and glowy and perfect (ha ha) as much as we can. What about our lips? We shouldn’t forget about them….especially with Valentines Day around the corner. Get them REDdy!
I’m not so sure if Benefit Cosmetics still sells their lip duo (a balm and exfoliant which I bought years ago and still have – see photo) which is a natural more gentle exfoliant geared specifically for lips with little beads packed with AHA and jojoba to scrub away chapped lips and dry lines.
Beauty with Benefit – tubes of Dr. Feelgood
If you can’t find this product then you can use any regular face exfoliant but don’t rub so hard over your mouth. It should work almost as well. It’s just that the little tube from Benefit is so convenient to carry around and for travelling. I think the cute packaging is what drew me to the product in the first place.
It really helps to smooth the lips, make them softer so lipstick applies easier and lasts longer and your lips...well they’re much more kissable this way.
AS IF we need to add yet another beauty product to our makeup regime!
I know we’re perfect just as we are, but if we want to appear even more perfect (or at least model perfect like Brazilian beauty Gisele Bündchen) okay, maybe that’s not really a fair comparison. I’ll start again. If you want to know about one of the modelling world’s not-so best kept beauty secrets (cause the word has started to spread) you might want to try adding a rich natural highlighter to your skin.
RMS is a cult favourite with editors, actors, makeup artists and models:
Dabbing a little of this magical highlighter is the quickest way to illuminate your skin. The creamy formula is filled with light-reflecting minerals and blends to leave a subtle (key word) luminous sheen behind. I like to wear it on my lids, browbone and cheekbones. Take your beauty cues from fan Gisele and dab it on your collarbones and shoulders too for a sexy glow. Although I’m sure she got that idea from me. Anything she does must be worth a try right?
The pearlescent, pale-gold shade complements all skin tones and goes on ultra sheer – Best thing is that it’s made with certified organic ingredients – formulated with purifying Rosemary Extract and Vitamin E-rich virgin Coconut Oil. It’s not sticky, greasy or glittery.
According to many in the know this is a must have beauty product.
Like Juice’s main collection, it’s organic, but the difference is she expanded the range of colour choices, focusing more on saturated hues extracted from fruits and plants, like purple carrots and crushed rose petals. Can’t wait to sample some of these products!
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