If you aren’t a SPF fanatic, I highly recommend you become one. It is the absolute only way to prevent aging and preserve even skin tone. I don’t care if you are in your early 20s or late 80s – wear it…. everyday.

There are plenty of options out there but my favorites are Aveeno Active Naturals Continous Protection Sunblock Face Lotion, SPF 100 from the drugstore and SkinCeuticals Ultimate UV Defense SPF 30. But for now, I am completely hooked on the luxurious Cle de Peau Beaute UV Protection Cream SPF50. It is a pretty penny, but goes far beyond just sun block.

I love finding a luxury product that can live up to its price point. Beyond superpowered sun protection, the workhorse ingredients improve the look of my skin even before I put on makeup.

  • Hybiscus Extract from Africa that can repair damaged cells
  • Powerful Triple Antioxidant including Thiotaurin, Chestnut Rose, and Ginko Leaf Extract
  • Thyme and Turmeric Extracts prevent cell damage and wrinkles
  • Vitamin C to brighten
  • Natural Rose and Rare Orchid with grapefruit, mandarin and peach for a yummy scent

This formula is super absorbant and silky. I love the way my makeup glides over the cream. I can actually say I look forward to the SPF step in my morning skincare routine.

Need an excuse? Today is the first day of Neiman Marcus Beauty Event! With a cosmetics or fragrance purchase of $100 or more, you receive a free tote loaded with beauty samples. I’ve got my eye on the pink version.

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Diorshow New Look Mascara

by Lindsay on February 21, 2012 · 0 comments

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Christian Dior established himself with a feminine and rich collection that revolutionized fashion in 1947. His clothes quickly became known as the “New Look.” Dior channeled this revolutionary tenor with the launch of Diorshow New Look mascara.

The most unusual feature of this new mascara is the nano brush. Unlike the huge brush on the original Diorshow mascara, the nano brush is more nimble and precisce, allowing for maximum coverage.

I’m not sure how thickening this mascara is, but I love the lengthening and definition. My lashes are long, but thin and blond at the end. Using New Look, my lashes were emphasized, lengthened and stretched. Dior’s exclusive 3D effect, Dior Black Glass pigment, makes the black version super inky and shiny.

There are long term benefits to this mascara as well. Royal jelly extract works to repair damaged parts of the lash fiber. Diorshow New Look reacts to body heat, allowing the serum to release its potent active ingredients as close as possible to the lash line. My lashes have been more resiliant and I can’t wait to see what even longer term use will provide.

If you somehow missed the Dior mascara craze over the past 10 years, here’s some mandatory reading:

In 2002, Dior introduced Diorshow, the first Dior mascara directly inspired by professional makeup artist’s techniques. Backstage at fashion shows, artists would use a toothbrush to create a dramatic, voluminous lash look. With its one-of-a-kind XL brush, Diorshow created explosive volume for a stunning catwalk look and has since become a cult favorite. 

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NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++

February 20, 2012 face
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NARS founder and creative director, François Nars, believes skin should shine through makeup. So, he developed a anti-aging and skin-brightening tinted moisturizer which has quickly become my favorite because it so effectively addresses my two current skin annoyances: dryness and brown spots. Nars turned to his home in French Polynesia for many of the beneficial ingredients: Kopara, natural polysaccharides [...]

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Laura Mercier at Marchesa Fall 2012 NYFW

February 17, 2012 news
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Marchesa’s Fall 2012 collection found inspiration in William Adolphe Bouguereaus’ famed 1878 portrait, “A Soul Brought to Heaven.” For the makeup, Talia Shobrook achieved a matching angelic and luminous look for the textiles: tulles, embroidery and silks. The effect was highly feminine and delicate. Shobrook stated “iridescent, porcelain skin was the foundation of the look and evoked [...]

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Shiseido’s Get the Look for Marc by Marc Jacobs

February 15, 2012 news
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 spoke to me. I love the blend of a feminine silhouette and modern twist. Jacobs worked his wizard ways blending school girl and edgy, all while incorporating loads of texture and jewel tones. So excited to see more combat boots – I basically plan on wearing mine as much as I can for what [...]

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NARS at New York Fashion Week – Honor

February 11, 2012 news
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It is New York Fashion Week and you know what that means: beauty buffs get a whole new world of inspiration. NARS is first up with their looks at the Honor show on the inaugural day of NYFW. James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry created a pretty, polished skin to show the collection. “It’s [...]

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Le Métier de Beauté for John Barrett Nail Lacquer Collection

February 10, 2012 nails
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I adore this image of the Le Métier de Beauté for John Barrett Nail Lacquer Collection – I keep drooling over the colors, trying to pick which to try first. Let me say this partnership is a match made in heaven. After visiting the John Barrett Salon (in Bergdorf Goodman), I understood why beauty partner, Le Métier [...]

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RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream Supreme

February 9, 2012 skin-care
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I was already hooked on the uber-popular RéVive Moisture Renewal Cream, but was thrilled when I heard the buzz that they were developing a more hydrating formula. Dry skin sufferers, get excited. This stuff needs to be on your list. RéVive was founded by plastic surgeon, Dr. Gregory Bays Brown. I am instantly intrigued when [...]

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Size Matters by Essie

February 8, 2012 nails
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Size Matters by Essie is that perfect mix of vampy and classy. I love the blue undertones that make this a real blood-red. At first, I wasn’t quite to sure about the name of this polish. But today, I did walk around with a bit of swagger. So maybe size does matter after all. Essie [...]

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Stephanie Johnson Traveler

February 7, 2012 bath and body
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When it comes to makeup bags, there is absolutely a gold standard. And that gold standard is the Stephanie Johnson Traveler. This tidy case always works perfectly to store and access makeup easily while I am on the road. Especially important are the two snap-out mesh pouches that allow me to organize but also spread out [...]

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