Archive for June, 2008

MAC Future Earth is available from June 2008 at all MAC locations and maccosmetics.com.

This is how the new Future Earth collection described by MAC Cosmetics:

Out of one world. Into the next. Thermal…cleansing.

Earth-shattering lava-licious: the explosively earthy power of volcanic ash brought into two new all-black elements: volcanic thermal mask and volcanic ash exfoliator. Formulated from volcanic ashes. This is the real thing-straight from world-famous island of Vanuatu.

La Mer Supports Oceana in celebration of 2008 World Ocean Day .

What is Ocean Day?  Observed on the eighth of June every year, World Ocean Day is a chance for people around the world to celebrate the beauty and bounty of the oceans and recognize our connection and dependence on them. The holiday is not officially recognized by the United Nations (UN), but over 700 museums, conservation organizations and agencies take it upon themselves to celebrate the holiday and work for its official recognition.

In celebration of La Mer’s sea heritage and dedication to preserving the beauty of the oceans, this month La Mer will donate $100,000 to Oceana to help fund global initiatives and support their mission of ocean conservation.

So this Sunday, June 8th, when you go out to the beach or shopping, don’t forget it’s World Ocean Day. And stop by your local La Mer counter to check out the new Crème de la Mer wrap, which is a special in-store animation designed for World Ocean Day.

(June 4, 2008-New York New York) Space NK, the UK beauty destination that opened their US flagship location on Greene Street in SOHO just under a year ago, now brings Face Value (Berkley Books-a division of Penguin USA) to New York-the latest book steeped in the world of beauty.

Just as Space NK began in the UK, so did author Kathleen Baird-Murray, who is best known for her time as a Beauty Director for Tatler Magazine. In her new book, Face Value, just out this week at Borders, Kathleen brings together the best of beauty, plastic surgery and publishing.

While a work of fiction, Kathleen takes inspiration from her days in the beauty department at Tatler, providing an insight into her “beauty closet”-from the labels, products, tips and trends that we all crave to make ourselves beautiful.

Last night Space NK honored Kathleen with a cocktail soiree and book signing, celebrating the launch of Face Value and the world of beauty.

Kathleen Baird-Murray.

Notable attendees included: Georgina Chapman, Keren Craig, Pascal and Sarah Dangin, Tierney Gearon, and Jane Larkworthy.

Did you know? While practicing safe sunning at the beach is key, a whopping 80% of your lifetime sun exposure comes from daily activities. Just one year of unprotected daily sun exposure is like spending a week at the beach without sunscreen! The new Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 offers a unique oatmeal formula that relieves and protects against dry skin, and offers broad-spectrum, stabilized sun protection for your body.

While summer is the most common time for recreational sun exposure, it is important not to lose sight of the incidental exposure that occurs during day-to-day activities like walking your dog or driving to work. Random exposure to UV rays can cause premature aging and wrinkles on your body, and can even lead to skin cancer. With this in mind, Aveeno developed the new Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15, which goes beyond long-lasting moisturization to protect your skin from daily sun exposure and future damage.

The hydrating moisturizer is formulated with the breakthrough sun protection technology complex from Aveeno, ACTIVE PHOTOBARRIER COMPLEX^TM, specifically engineered to deliver very high, very broad and photostable UVA and UVB protection. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 also contains natural Colloidal Oatmeal, an ingredient known for its ability to soothe dry skin, as well as rich emollients to provide 24-hour moisturization leaving skin soft, smooth and healthy looking – the perfect year-round beauty essential!

From sexy summer dresses to the hottest gladiator sandals, nothing is more important to achieving an effortlessly chic summer look than a bright white smile. Celebrity Aesthetic Dentist Dr. Jonathan B. Levine whose A-list clients include Sarah Jessica Parker, Christy Brinkley and Victoria’s Secret Model Allesandra D’Ambrosio offers these tips that will brighten your smile INSTANTLY, without expensive procedures, whitening strips or even toothpaste!

Dr. Jonathan B. Levine.

1. Whiten While You Chew: Everyone knows that red wine and coffee stain your teeth, but some foods can actually work to whiten your teeth while you eat! The following foods remove stains by exfoliating teeth before the stain molecules have the time to attach deeply to the surface. It is like a skin scrub for your smile. Foods that whiten teeth include: apples, celery, carrots, spinach, broccoli, lettuce.

2. Kiss The Stain Away: Some lip colors can actually make your teeth look significantly whiter (and darker!). If you have grayish teeth: avoid red lipsticks with blue tones. Try cool tone with brown base. Nude pinks with an almost brownish hues are best.