Archive for July, 2009

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New summer skin yummies from LUSH

Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert

OBE NOTE :: Products just arrived today so expect the review in a few weeks. Don’t let Dark Angels scare you away; also available in a pot if you just can’t get over the similarity to… other things.

from release
New! LUSH Grease Lightning, $9.95 / 1.5 oz.
Grease definitely isn’t the word [...]

If luxury is your gig, then try BABORs baborganic

Submitted by The Organic Beauty Expert
from release
Since the creation of its signature product HY-OL in 1956, BABOR has been a brand known for natural cosmetics. BABOR intends to place more emphasis on the natural aspect of its products in the future philosophy, and is well-placed to excel in the current rnajor organic trend.
In keeping with our [...]

Can a Stranger Pick Your Beauty Products Better Than You?

Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Right Brain says…
This bit of science might make even a skeptic like Left Brain re-evaluate feelings about beauty product reviews. It turns out that psychologists have demonstrated strangers are more reliable predictors of what you’ll like than you are.
Science of Choice
Harvard researchers investigated women’s ability to predict how well they would [...]

Will the Next Skin Lightening Technology Come from Chinese Flowers?

Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Mid Brain reports:
 
Chinese flower holds potential as skin lightening ingredient
An extract from the Asian plant Osmanthus fragrans may be a possible skin lightening ingredient, according to Taiwanese scientists.
The plant is already used commonly in Asia as a flavour additive for tea and other beverages, and is in high demand as a [...]

Can Sunscreen SPF Be Boosted with Vitamin C?

Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Meg’s Pondering Sun Protection…I hear a lot about using vitamin C and antioxidants in addition to a high PPD sunscreen to prevent sun damage and aging. Is there truth to this, or is this just something the cosmetics companies invented?
The Right Brain’s reply:
Actually, there is some solid research that indicates antixoidant [...]

Is a Chemical Peel from the Drugstore Effective?

Submitted by Beauty Brains Blog
Lux Likes This Question… I wanted to know about glycolic treatments and peels available in drugstores and beauty counters. What do these treatments do? Are these treatments effective or are you better off going to a Dr’s office for a facial peel with a higher acid content? If the treatments the [...]

First Look: Limited Edition Liberty Fitflops

Submitted by British Beauty Blogger

Ooh, Fitflop have collaborated with Liberty to come up with these gorgeous printed pair (in iconic Liberty Caesar print). Just add shimmery purple or darkestbeetleback green nails and you have a look. They’re not available till mid-August so you truly are first with the news….Liberty are setting up a wait-list phone [...]

Look Who’s Fronting Anna Sui Autumn 09

Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
 

Anna Sui cosmetics has a huge Japanese following, and although it was briefly in the UK a few years ago, sadly they pulled the plug. But, look who is the poster girl for the forthcoming A/W range: Agyness Deyn! Seen here are Moisture Rich Foundation Primer in the cutest ever bottle [...]

Jin Soon Choi: Nails For MAC

Submitted by British Beauty Blogger
 

Jin Soon Choi isn’t a name that is familiar here in the UK, but believe me, Stateside, she is THE nail guru. After a historic 7 page spread in the New York Times Magazine, she’s the nail world’s most wanted. Known for her exquisite nail art, she’s worked on some major [...]

SilkSkin Pillowcase

Submitted by British Beauty Blogger

I’ve been using the SilkSkin pillow case for a couple of weeks now: the claims for this as an anti-ageing tool are that natural silk contains the same proteins and amino acids as skin, making it the ideal surface on which to place your face at night. Also, the pillowcase can [...]

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