I’ve been trying to interview Lisa Price the fabulous founder of Carol’s Daughter for quite some time now. And, finally, here it is!

I’m so excited to share with you Lisa’s story of  an incredible journey creating a sought after skincare and fragrance line: Carol’s Daughter.

In this interview Lisa Price talks to me about her fascination with fragrance. The Carol’s Daughter Philosophy. Why did she choose Jada Pinkett Smith and Mary J. Blige as the faces for her brand, and what’s new with Carol’s Daughter.

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination with skincare begin?
Lisa Price: It wasn’t so much a love for skincare as it was a love for fragrance which began when I was a little girl. I started creating my own scents and creams because I loved to experiment—it’s always been a hobby and passion of mine.

MW: At what point did your love for making your own skincare products in the kitchen turn into a promising business?
LP: After some time of working as a writing assistant for The Cosby Show, and creating personalized scents and products for the cast, my mom encouraged me to make a small batch to sell at a local church flea market. I nearly sold out on the first day!

MW: What is Carol’s Daughter philosophy?
LP: Every Carol’s Daughter product I create is made with love, and inspired by my own life. Each product is truly unique and created especially for my customers, who are part of the Carol’s Daughter family. The idea is not just about looking good, but feeling good inside and out, comforting your body and spirit. Carol’s Daughter is also about having a strong sense of family as well as love and respect for yourself and others.

Talking Makeup is excited to share with you 6 Summer Skincare Tips by Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau!

Renée Rouleau is a trusted skin care expert and celebrity esthetician who has been helping men, women and teens attain healthy, glowing skin for more than 20 years. Her skin care product line, sold on her website and in her two Dallas skin care spas, addresses nine distinct skin types, with more than 70 award-winning products that blend the best of science and nature.

Renée’s products are consistently cited in publications including Allure, Marie Claire, and In Style. Her proven results have earned her the confidence of celebrities, like Lisa Rinna, Eva Amurri, Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson, as well as cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists. www.reneerouleau.com

Celebrity Esthetician Renée Rouleau

Hot weather, salt water, humidity and chlorine take their toll on our skin during the summer months. Here’s some of my summer skin care tips and solutions for keeping your skin safe and beautiful all summer long.

1. Wearing sunscreen everyday will significantly cut back on accumulative sun damage:

Recent information from the UCLA skin research department indicates that 78% of all the sun damage incurred in a lifetime is from incidental exposure! You may say “I’m not out at all during the day” but just walking to your car, and even driving in your car will expose you to unnecessary sun damage. Windshields do nothing to protect you from UV rays! Wear a moisturizer that contains a sun block with a minimum of SPF #15. Apply it in the morning so you’ll be covered all day! Try Renée Rouleau Daily Protection SPF #30…

New Sabon Organic Line is scheduled to launch in June 23rd, 2009.

An international line of organic products created with your body in mind, Sabon Organic is a natural fit for your beauty regimen. Sabon Organic is suitable for all skin types and a great base to any perfume or cosmetic due to its subtle apricot fragrance. Be comforted that you are treating your skin well as Sabon Organic is paraben-free, sulfate-free, certified by ECOCERT and environmentally friendly by not testing on animals and using recycled packaging.

I’ve tried and fell in love with Sabon Organic Day Cream: This day cream is super hydrating yet not greasy. It is made with organic oils like Macadamia, olive, and jojoba and ideal if you are into green skincare products.

Talking Makeup is excited to let you know about new product launches from REN Bio-Active Skincare.

I’m particularly excited about the launch of REN Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish because I just can’t get enough of REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash (…it’s SO good).

Moroccan Rose Otto Sugar Body Polish: Unveil a silky smooth finish with this aromatically scented exfoliating polish, formulated with Paraguay Cane Sugar, Kola Nut and Almond Oil that invigorates and tomes skin. SRP: $60. Available: June 2009. Exclusively available at Space NK.

REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm – being hailed as the eco-friendly version of the iconic Eve Lom Cleanser. Exfoliates, removes makeup, cleanses and moisturizes all in one.

This Earth Day, Wednesday April 22, Fresh is sharing the beauty with our Get More, Give More Earth Day special.

Fresh has always been committed to using natural ingredients. They are an integral part of the efficacy of their products. They connect us to time-honored beauty rituals of the past, and they keep us at the forefront of innovation.

In honor of Earth Day, Fresh is creating awareness around five of our most iconic, natural ingredients: meadowfoam seed oil, rose, soy, sugar, and Umbrian Clay.