Archive for September, 2008
Sep
28
Beauty News: Anti-Ageing Perfume
Phtoto by pure9 at Flickr.com If you care about the way you look and strive to look young - be careful how you smell! Rose is a no-no, grapefruit and apples are the right choice! Cosmeticsdesign-Europe.com reports that fragrance designer Harvey Prince has launched a new scent in the European market that makes other people perceive you as being much younger than you really are.
This new anti-ageing sensation is based on several studies. A study made in 200 showed that that women in their 40s and plus have more than twice increased levels of “2-Nonenal – which is associated with a ‘grassy, greasy’ odour – as well as higher levels of Omega 7 and lipid peroxides”.
Apple photo by Daren Hasten at Flickr.com
Another study conducted by the Smell and Taste Research Foundation in 2005 revealed that “grapefruit-based scent is associated with a younger age group”. And finally a study conducted by Rutgers team for Harvey Prince, involving fifteen men in five age groups (starting from 20 to 60 plus) found that “the rose was most associated with older age groups and apple fragrance was most associated with younger age groups”
Harvey Prince says it used the research findings to create a scent that best masks odours associated with older age groups. But of course, the exact formula of the new fragrance is a HUGE and closely guarded secret. All we know is that the perfume combines pink grapefruit, pomegranate, jasmine, mango and soft must… Here you have it - now you can smell younger! The anti-ageing perfume is called “Ageless Fantasy”. And the name is true - it is just a fleeting fantasy… remember to keep refreshing it!
I love this video clip from Ellen Degeneres show - beauty recommendations are definitely based on those 2005 studies…. They didn’t know then that the rose scent is actually associated with an older age.
Source: Skin Care and Beauty
Sep
23
Beauty Buzz: New Makeup Autumn 2008 Part 3
Estee Lauder
Makes us crave for chocolate with their Autumn Collection in chocolate colours! Yum!
The collection inlcudes: Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow quads- 4-colour eyeshadow palettes (come in 2 tones chocolate/caramel browns and berry tone), Creme Caramel Shimmer Powder, Swirl lip gloss (cramel and berry tones), Longlasting Lipstick (in Berry Swirl and Varamel Swirl)
I definately have to get something from this collection… Mostly I am drawn to the Creme Caramel shimmer powder and the eyeshaddow quads in chocolate (but I do have many chocolate/gold eyeshadows already 
Photos from: EsteeLauder.com, EsteeLauder.de
Clinique
Clinique’s look for Autumn 2008 is Modern Matte.
To get the look you will need the new products:
Defining Liner for Lips
(3 shades: Pomegranate, Cider, Sugared Fig)
Blushwear Cream Stick
(3 shades:Limited Very Blush, Shy Blush, Rosy Blush)
High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15
(3 shades: Plum Nude, Rosette, Go Fig)
Colour Surge Eye Shadow Stay Matte
(9 shades: see below)
Photos from: Clinique.com
See the previous posts for
- Chanel New Makeup Autumn 2008
- Lancome Autumn 2008 Collection
- Guerlain Makeup Collection Autumn 2008
- Givenchy Makeup Autumn 2008
Source: Skin Care and Beauty
Sep
23
Beauty Buzz: New Makeup Autumn 2008 Part 4
Shiseido
Shiseido’s look for Autumn/Holliday season is Intriguing Elegance.
The new products include:
2 new pallettes of Silky Eye Shadow Quad in Rose Tones and Wood Tones
5 new colors of Automatic Lip Crayon
Accentuating Color Stick
2 new colors of Lip Gloss
Photos from: Shiseido.com
See the previous posts for
- Chanel New Makeup Autumn 2008
- Lancome Autumn 2008 Collection
- Guerlain Makeup Collection Autumn 2008
- Givenchy Makeup Autumn 2008
Source: Skin Care and Beauty
Sep
22
Beauty Buzz: New Makeup Autumn 2008
Estee Lauder
Makes us crave for chocolate with their Autumn Collection in chocolate colours! Yum!
The collection inlcudes: Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow quads- 4-colour eyeshadow palettes (come in 2 tones chocolate/caramel browns and berry tone), Creme Caramel Shimmer Powder, Swirl lip gloss (cramel and berry tones), Longlasting Lipstick (in Berry Swirl and Varamel Swirl)
I definately have to get something from this collection… Mostly I am drawn to the Creme Caramel shimmer powder and the eyeshaddow quads in chocolate (but I do have many chocolate/gold eyeshadows already
Photos from: EsteeLauder.com, EsteeLauder.de
Clinique
Clinique’s look for Autumn 2008 is Modern Matte.
To get the look you will need the new products:
Defining Liner for Lips
(3 shades: Pomegranate, Cider, Sugared Fig)
Blushwear Cream Stick
(3 shades:Limited Very Blush, Shy Blush, Rosy Blush)
High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15
(3 shades: Plum Nude, Rosette, Go Fig)
Colour Surge Eye Shadow Stay Matte
(9 shades: see below)
Photos from: Clinique.com
See the previous post for
- Chanel New Makeup Autumn 2008
- Lancome Autumn 2008 Collection
- Guerlain Makeup Collection Autumn 2008
- Givenchy Makeup Autumn 2008
Source: Skin Care and Beauty
Sep
20
Beauty Buzz: New Makeup Autumn 2008 Part 2
In this post: Guerlain and Givenchy
Guerlain
Guerlain’s look for Autumn 2008 is Femme Fatale.
Enjoy limited edition of their Jeu de Dames (A GAME OF SEDUCTION) collection including KISS KISS JEU DE DAMES lip palette and 2 Ombre Éclat - Eyeshadow palettes.
Don’t miss Guerlain’s Blush 4 Eclats – a compact available in six various combinations of shades, ideal product for sculpting the face.
Plus there are new Kiss Kiss Lipstick colours!!!
Guerlain also just recently launched a new foundation duo: “PARURE AQUA, a fresh, fluid, feel-good texture that cares for the skin, or PARURE EXTREME, ultra-resistant, for a perfect complexion all day long.”
Photos from: www.neimanmarcus.com,shop.nordstrom.com,www1.bloomingdales.com
Givenchy
My first association with Givenchy Autumn-Winter 2008 look was - a rockstar… but according to the creator Nicolas Degennes it is a Dandy - “a tomboy wearing rough diamonds”. Well, a very sexy tomboy with rock star smoky eyes!
Achieve the look with the new Prisme Again! Shimmer’ Eyes Limited Edition
Prisme Libre! Rouge Interdit Lipstick, Pop Gloss Crystal, Captiv’ Eyes volume mascara - everything Limited edition
Photos from: Givency.com
Also check out Givenchy’s brand new mascara Phenomen’Eye, High-Precision Panoramic Mascara, with an applicator in the form of a “spherical brush”. Looks very interesting!!
See the previous post for Chanel New Makeup Autumn 2008 and Lancome Autumn 2008 Collection
Coming soon: New makeup looks and collections from Estee Lauder, Clinique, Shiseido
Source: Skin Care and Beauty
Sep
18
Beauty Buzz: New Makeup Autumn 2008 Part 1
In this post: Chanel and Lancome
Chanel
Autumn 2008 Chanel style is very gold and… very Chanel.
Image: Chanel.com
The man behind the idea -Peter Phillips, Chanel’s Creative Director for Makeup, was inspired by Mademoiselle Chanel’s appartment “a unique place with golden covered walls and warm tones”
I love this new makeup collection!
Lancome
Lancome takes inspiration for Autumn 2008 look in India.
Image: Lancome-usa.com
Some other launches from Lancome include limited edition palette called Lotus Splendor which contains two shades of eye shadow and two shades of lipstick
Image: Lancome.de
Also, check out this nail polish!
Image: Lancome.fr
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Sep
16
Homemade anti-wrinkle facial masks
With age our skin begins to loose the appearance of vigor and youth. And one of the signs of aging becomes wrinkles. Sure you won
Sep
16
Bear With Me …
Since my days of regular blogging have long past and I am nearly six months away from my three times per week posts, I have discovered that my fragrance sample cabinets and baskets are desperately bare. Therefore, in order to provide you with up-to-date and timely information, I am awaiting a few packages in the mail! Please bear with me as I anxiously await more subjects for review and writing.
In the meantime, this is what I was doing this past weekend - celebrating our growing baby!
Source: For The Love Of Perfume
Sep
14
Eastern spices for beauty. Part 2.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree and is native to India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Cinnamon bark is widely used as a spice. Its typical flavor is due to an aromatic essential oil that makes up 0.5% to 1% of its composition. Cinnamon has a sweet taste. It can be ground into powder too. Cinnamon consists of fats, carbohydrates, ash, fibre, iron and phosphorus.
A decoction of cinnamon is good for coughs and colds. For acne and headaches, cinnamon powder paste can be applied. It is also excellent as a mouth freshener. Cinnamon oil is used in cosmetic industry for producing heating and tonic means. You can use any recipe here to value fine cinnamon qualities.
Body scrubs. Mix in 2 teaspoons black pepper and cinnamon; add some olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt. This scrub cleanses skin and stimulates blood flow. Also it is very useful for people, who want to get more effect from physical exercises.
For deep cleansing of body skin you can prepare scrub from a glass sugar, half a glass olive oil and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix everything carefully and put on the body with massage movements.
Cinnamon hands soak. This soak will leave your hands (or even feet!) silky soft, and slightly scented with cinnamon. You need 2 cups water, 1 cup milk, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch cinnamon. Mix all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl large enough to fit both of your hands. Put the bowl in the microwave for 20 seconds, or until the mixture is quite warm, but still comfortable to touch. Soak your hands in the mixture for 10 minutes. When you are done soaking, take your hands out, rinse them briefly with lukewarm water, and pat dry. Add your favorite moisturizer if desired.
Apple and cinnamon face pack. It is an antiseptic mask for use on oily or problem skin. You need ripe apple, peeled and grated,
Sep
14
Eastern spices for beauty. Part 1.
Turmeric
Eastern cultures use various spices and herbs in cookery, religious rituals and medicine. Eastern beautiful women found great cosmetic qualities in spices long ago and use them successfully. Today I
Phtoto by pure9 at Flickr.com 
Apple photo by Daren Hasten at Flickr.com 
