I
first saw this magazine on display in one of those newsstands in the
subway. I started a subscription shortly after because the articles are
in-depth and it read a bit like a manual. My only qualm is the yearly
subscription is a bit expensive. But I consider it an investment...or
atleast thats what I like to tell myself. A word of note, the last
couple of end pages are extensive profiles of various doctors.
Here is the rundown -
The
magazine had a taste of luxury piece. I had skim through this as I
can’t really afford most of it. But I like to daydream the day I can.
Some of the product highlights -
Glassbaby’s Evelyn Candle Holder - in tribute to Evelyn Lauder. Ten percent of
purchases will be donated to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. [$44]
Creed
debuted a monogrammed hand blown Pochet glass bottle accented with the
precious metal. Sounds amazing if you have $1,995 to plunk down.
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| Photo Credit - Creed Boutique |
They
had a segment on long lasting makeup for eyes, cheeks, lips and face.
For eyes, Smashbox 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow, Bobbi Brown Intensifying
Long - Wear Mascara and Nars Larger Than Life Long - Wear Eyeliner.
Reading the blurb for Smashbox shadow it look like a normal cream shadow
which usually creases and fade easy. I did hear a lot of good things
about the Nars eyeliner and can’t wait to try it.
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| Photo Credit - Nars Cosmetics |
For
the cheeks, Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder, Lorac Pro Powder Cheek
Stain and Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color. I actually have the Laura
blush but to be quite honest I am not really good at applying blush.
Even though, I do have like 10 different blushes. I am surprised though
Tarte’s Amazonian Blush didn’t make it on the list [I have that one as
well :)]
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| Photo Credit - Sephora |
For
the lips, Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance 12 - Hour Lipstick, Hourglass
Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick [ I have this maybe I should give a try ],
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick [ I have this but it didn’t last me
all day! I feel jipped!] and Covergirl Outlast.
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| Photo Credit - Sephora |
For
face, Chanel Correcteur Perfection Concealer, Lancome Teint Idole
Ultra 24H Foundation and DiorSkin Forever Wear - Extending Invisible
Retouch Powder. Another thing I can’t do properly. I recently bought
some new foundation and powder but after experimenting with it for
awhile I still haven’t gotten any better.
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| Photo Credit - Lancome |
I
love how in-depth beauty awards section was. Instead of having just a
category for “lipstick”, they take it one step farther and have a
category “The Best Moisturizing Lip Gloss” and “The Best Mineral Lip
Gloss”. It was quite an extensive list and I saw a lot of new products I
can’t wait to try. Like the Dior DiorShow Extase, Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment and a bunch of other
products. I feel real sorry for my bank account right now.
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| Photo Credit - Sephora |
I
love the bit on mineral water. While I love New York City’s tap water, I
am not going to lie I love bottle water too *cover eyes*. I never
realized there was an actual difference between still, mineral,
artesian, and thermal water. This article explains the difference and
gave recommendation which brands of bottled water is good to try and
products infused with “specialty” water . Mineral water for example
helps alleviate skin issues, helps refresh skin [so, can taking a
bath/shower], can be used as post treatment care from a chemical peel,
and takes down redness. Mineral also helps balance the electrolytes,
replenish minerals that is lost naturally. Some of recommendations --
Fiji water [love this brand!] which is packed with silica, Smart Water
which is vapor distilled and enhanced with electrolytes. Is anyone else
thirsty or is just me?
The
article about age fighting antioxidants was pretty informing.
“Antioxidants offer up numerous health benefits but are best - known
for their ability to nurture cells and fight against potentially harmful
diseases”. Berries, beans, dark greens, teas, fruits and nuts are
packed with antioxidants. Berries are good for “repairing free- radical
damage” and nuts are “good source for omega-3s”. Some good products to
try ilike Botanical AHA peel, Aveda Green Science Perfecting Cleanser
and Perricone Face Finishing Moisturizer.
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| Photo Credit - Perricone |
Pick
up the issue to read -- tips on makeup application, more winners of
the beauty awards, new hairstyles, organic skin care, new innovated
products and exercises.
Please leave any comments and thoughts.
