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Kairos Acne Care, a hair care line that can help treat acne? Read more.

A pioneering way to help treat and prevent acne. Throughout their twenty years of nursing, Catherine Parker and Doreen Campbell have treated countless patients who thought they had tried everything to combat their acne. From cleansing constantly to switching skincare products, many acne sufferers had given up hope until Catherine and Doreen asked a crucial question: What kind of hair products do you use? The vast majority of patients had no idea that the formulas they used on their hair could have a big impact on their skin.

Drawing on years of experience working in an acne clinic as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse respectively, Catherine and Doreen developed the world’s first hair care line designed to respond to the needs of acne sufferers: Kairos Acne Care.

Estée Lauder Introduces: Holiday 2009.

This past October Estée Lauder has launched the Ultimate Red Color. Here the highlights:

The Ultimate Red Color Collection is a luxurious, opulent collection. The classic navy blue, Signature Estée Lauder packaging has been transformed to a holiday gold, encasing jewel-inspired shades of lavish plums and gold flecked caramels. Lips create a high impact in deep shades of cranberry and blackberry while the skin is lightly dusted in luminous, shimmer powder. Available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and www.esteelauder.com

Simply Red Lipstick (left) Simply Red Lipstick swatch (right)

Does this scenario sound familiar: You are standing in front of a huge skincare isle or shelf in your local drugstore and you just can’t decide which moisturizer to buy. Well, my decision is easy these days: I’m in LOVE with Olay PROx Intensive Wrinkle Protocol. The creams are super hydrating, silky to touch, and never heavy or greasy. No strong fragrance, which is a big plus. Honestly, this is my favorite Olay moisturizer line, alot of it to do with the fact that not only it works amazing on my skin, there is no strong perfume smell. You know me, I’m not so keen on perfume in my skincare.

The Olay PROx Intensive Wrinkle Protocol kit includes: age repair lotion with SPF 30. wrinkle smoothing cream. deep wrinkle treatment.

Kiehl’s Honors World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, with Limited Edition Hand Care for a Cure.

Maintaining its long-standing tradition of supporting HIV/AIDS charities, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care, is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research.

In proud support of World AIDS Day, on December 1, Kiehl’s will introduce Hand Care for a Cure, a Limited Edition version of its customer favorite, Ultimate Strength Hand Salve. Donating 100% of net profits of each product dedicated to stemming the loss of life from HIV/AIDS, this heavy-duty moisture treatment is a thick, rich formula offering all-day care and protection to hands. Featuring a blend of select ingredients that allows skin to actually draw and absorb water from the air, this hand salve forms a “glove-like’ protective barrier against moisture loss.

Amber Valletta as Catherine Deneuve wearing Belle de Jour Lipstick

Supermodel Amber Valletta has walked hundreds of runways, appeared on countless covers, and has been the face of Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein and Versace. She has also appeared in many films such as What Lies Beneath, The Family Man, and Hitch, and works internationally to raise awareness about the dangers of mercury in our waters. She appears as legendary French model and actress Catherine Deneuve in her most iconic role as a housewife turned prostitute in 1967’s Belle de Jour. She wears Belle de Jour Lipstick, a demure sheer beige. “I really wanted to use Belle de Jour—it’s one of my favorite shades and perfect for this fun, young interpretation of Catherine Deneuve,” says François. Proceeds to benefit The Friendly House.

Daphne Guinness in Modern Edwardian wearing Night Breed Single Eyeshadow

Daphne Guinness is a style icon, socialite, heiress, film producer and fashion designer, and a regular fixture in the most exclusive front rows. She has a legendary haute couture collection, impeccable taste, and never disappoints fashion critics. She appears in modern, glittering metallic Edwardian clothing, hat, and a mixture of Erickson Beamon and her own jewelry. “This look is so Daphne—very sultry, very sexy, very evening—so daring. Daphne can pull anything off—she’s such an inspiration,” says François. She wears the Night Breed Single Eyeshadow, a black with silver glitter hue that can be worn sheer or layered as it is here—perfect for creating a little drama. Proceeds to benefit Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services.

Marc Jacobs as China Machado wearing Dovima Nail Polish

American fashion designer Marc Jacobs knows a thing or two about icons. He is as famous for his unusual and ingenious choice of models and collaborative partnerships as he is for his stirring designs—at both his eponymous fashion house and at Louis Vuitton, where he serves as Creative Director. He appears as 1960s supermodel China Machado in a photograph taken by legendary photographer Richard Avedon, who has always been an inspiration to François. “China is wearing bright red polish in her 1959 photo, so I wanted Marc to do the same—plus he’s always up for anything,” says François. Marc wears Dovima Nail Polish, named for one of Avedon’s favoritemodels—a very modern, very sophisticated bold tomato red. Proceeds to benefit amfar.

Naomi Campbell as an Iconic Supermodel wearing Taj Mahal Blush

Naomi Campbell was an overnight sensation when she began her career in the mid-eighties, changing the face of the industry as the first black model to appear on the covers of French, British, and Japanese Vogue. She was famously filmed for George Michael’s Freedom ’90 video, as well as for Madonna’s Erotica video, and has appeared on over 100 magazine covers. She is a supermodel in the truest sense. Naomi is the epitome of glamour in an Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci dress, and Taj Mahal Blush, a burnt orange with shimmer. “Naomi is one of the most iconic symbols of beauty today, and I wanted to use a makeup color that would show this by name and by hue. It’s a bright shade, but sheer, so it looks very natural and yet, ultra-glam—just like her,” says François. Proceeds to benefit White Ribbon Alliance.