Posts Tagged ‘Beauty Bit’
Beauty Bit: For the Boys
With the winter blues soon to be behind us, it’s time to think about new color, particularly on that beautiful face.
Spring and summer brides often look to bronzers and tinted moisturizers to get that sun-kissed appearance for warmer weather weddings. But, what about grooms who want a healthy glow in that aisle spotlight?
Kiehl’s, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care preparations, just introduced a new addition to their Facial Fuel Men’s line with a dose of color.
Facial Fuel Healthy Bronze is a non-oily, caffeine-packed daily moisturizer that offers the same tried-and-true hydrating benefits of customer favorite Facial Fuel Energizing Moisturizer, but in a gel texture, with the added benefit of a gradual, natural looking tan, that complements natural skin tone.
Answering the customer demand for a streak-free formulation with an appealing fragrance, Kiehl’s chemists developed a paraben-free moisturizer that awakens and uplifts dull and fatigued skin while providing a naturally subtle, healthy-looking tan effect yet with a light, refreshing scent.
This “facial recovery accelerator” is formulated with reduced levels of self-tanner so that it may be used daily for an invigorated and natural appearance.
Featuring ginkgo biloba to help give skin a fresh appearance and activate circulation, caffeine to stimulate “tired-looking” skin, menthol known to act as a natural cooling agent, and the natural moisturizer vitamin E, known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties, these potent ingredients work together to impart a healthy, even skin tone and texture.
Have your groom give it a try! It’s available at Nordstrom at 1651 Arden Way in Sacramento. 916-646-2400 or kiehls.com.
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
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Beauty Bit: 120 Years of Frownies
Howdy Real Weddings Magazine Brides,
How many beauty lines can you name off the top of your head that have been in business for a century or more? Chances are that list is pretty slim.
Created by a woman, Frownies, a leader in all-natural skin care, has been marketed by the Wright family all these years. The packaging may have changed, but the fantastic formula hasn’t.
Margaret Kroesen’s simply recipe for unsightly wrinkles has expanded to include anti-aging products for other parts of the face. Over time the repetitive motions of smiling and frowning create damage to the skin, which slows down the production of elastin and collagen.
In order to fight the effects of time, Frownies between the eye and forehead patches hold the muscles in the face while they relax and heal overnight. Users notice immediate benefits and tout lasting results with continual use.
The Under Eye Gels are an all-natural treatment, something different and more beneficial for skin than the chemical and preservative laden products on the market. These work to brighten the surface of skin by penetrating deep and building collagen.
Immune Perfect is an example of when nature meets science. It is a biologically active treatment that works on dry or oily skin to balance the ph level as well as the hydration and lipid layer. It leaves skin healthier both on the cellular and topical levels.
From the young Rashida Jones to the elegant Renee Russo, celebrities have tried and loved Frownies products. For a long time they were a best-kept secret of Hollywood and Broadway, but are now on their way to becoming a household name. They were ranked the easiest wrinkle reducer by Good Housekeeping Magazine and have been featured in O Magazine and Ladies Home Journal.
Kathy Wright is the fourth generation Wright woman and newest CEO of the company. She has been busy adding to its fine reputation through the release of her first book Your Health in Your Hands coming out February 1. Her belief is “wellness brings beauty from the inside out and topical products are just an adjunct to caring for the body.”
Frownies products are available to brides at the following local retailers:
Spa for the Soul: 10940 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 600 in Fair Oaks. 916-536-1917
Planet Beauty: 1151 Galleria Blvd., Unit 241 in Roseville
Electrology & Esthetics: 2500 Marconi Ave., Suite 207 in Sacramento. 916-483-3193.
Grace Esthetics: 1127 24th Street in Sacramento. 916-446-8939
Or, visit them online.
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of Frownies.
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Beauty Bit: Red Carpet Ready
Recently wed Christina Hendricks from TV’s Mad Men lit up the stage at Sunday’s Golden Globe Ceremony. If you were inspired by her luminous look, here’s the beauty secret to her success straight from her make-up artist.
Inspiration:
“Effortless and chic: sheer satin eyes, pink milkmaid cheeks and a siren mouth. Christina’s dress has a sexy, yet soft look. We mirrored this with her make up. I love the contrast of the angelic, innocent face with the sexy edge of a strong mouth.”
How To:
PREPARE: I used shu uemura’s new Depsea Hydrability Moisture Cream. This cream seriously hydrates, yet disappears into the skin leaving the skin feeling fresh and smooth.
UNDEREYE: Lancôme’s Effacernes in Porcelain.
FOUNDATION: Applied minimal foundation, because Christina has nearly flawless skin. I used shu uemura’s Nobara Cream Cover Stick foundation.
BLUSH: I used shu uemura’s brand new Satin Radiant Stick Blush on the apples of the cheeks.
HIGHLIGHTER/EYESHADOW: I used Satin Radiant Stick in Highlight all over the eye (from lash line to brow) then swept it down to highlight the very peak of the cheekbones.
EYE LINER: To define and elongate the lashline, I used shu uemura’s Drawing Pencil in Black. Also, to open up the eye, I lined the inside rim of the eye with shu uemura’s Eye Light White.
LASHES: For luxurious lashes we added shu uemura’s Flare eyelashes in Black and finished with a coat of Ultimate Expression Mascara.
LIPS: I used shu uemura’s Rouge Unlimited #134
shu uemura Products Used:
Depsea Hydrabilty Moisturizing Cream (NEW!)
Where To Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/skincare/moisturizer/depsea-hydrability-moisturizing-gel-cream.htm
Satin Radiant Highlight Stick –from Égérie, our Spring 2010 color collection that just went up online! (NEW!)
Where To Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/blush/satin-radiant-stick.htm
Nobara Cover Cream Stick Foundation
Where to Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/foundation/nobara-cream-cover-stick-foundation.htm
Drawing Pencil in Black
Where to Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/eye-liner/drawing-pencil.htm
Eye Light Pencil White
Where to Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/eye-liner/eye-light-pencil-white.htm
Flare False Eye Lashes
Where to Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/accessories/false-eyelashes/accent/flare-eyelashes-black.htm
Ultimate Expression Mascara
Where to Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/mascara/ultimate-expression-mascara.htm
Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in #134
Where to Buy: http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/lipstick/rouge-unlimited.htm
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photo by JustJared.com.
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Good Philosophy
The always cute and creative bath and beauty line has four gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on your bride’s face this holiday season:
The Bride – Falling in Love Shower Set – $40
This sweet shower gel and spray will have you falling head over heels.
The Bride – Skincare Set – $48 (pictured at the top of this blog)
The beautiful box holds five pieces in three of philosophy’s best selling products – grace, hope and purity.
Tying The Knot – $100 (not pictured)
This nine piece set includes everything a bride would need for her big day, including hope in a jar, purity made simple and amazing grace eau de toilette.
The Wedding Party – $30
A delightful trio of shower gels in appropriately named wedding cake, bridal bouquet and bubbly.
Find philosophy products at Sephora at Arden Fair Mall, 1689 Arden Way in Sacramento; or Sephora at Westfield Galleria at Roseville, 1151 Galleria Boulevard in Roseville.
Blog Post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of philosophy.
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Keep On File
Busy brides must manage a long list of last minute details as they countdown the days to their wedding. Flowers…check. Pick-up dress….check. Favors…check. Manicure…check. My poor sister-in-law, she had so many things creep up on her at the end that she almost missed her rehearsal dinner completely. Unacceptable!
It’s safe to say that brides have a lot on their plate, and things may not always go as smoothly as they would like. That said, I’m going to suggest adding one more tiny thing to that to-do list, something I like to call the 911 Beauty Kit.
Sure, you’ll have your hair done the morning of, your make-up beautifully applied, your dress steamed to perfection. But, even the most prepared brides confront unexpected hurdles to making it down the aisle in flawless condition. So, over the next few weeks, I’m going to introduce a few products that should be packed and ready should you encounter a beauty mishap.
#1 THE FILE
Your manicure is sensational, why take the chance of an unsightly chip? Be sure to pack the exact shade of nail polish in your kit along with a small file, like the new Matchbox File from Tweezerman. Twelve of these little guys come adorably packaged in a small matchbox-style case. They’re cute, compact and convenient…perfect on the go. Pack them for your honeymoon and open in case of an emergency.
Find them at Target, target.com.
Blog Post by Always A Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
