Cosmetics Good Enough To Eat

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Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2013 14:33

Written by Elaine Ing

For over a hundred years, the Sabatino company have been purveyors of fine Italian products (first in gourmet foods and then moving to skincare) based on the cultivation and implementation of the finest and freshest Mediterranean products. The long-standing reputation is now in its third generation with Gabriel Balestra, Skin & Co Roma’s Executive Director and great grandson of founders Sabatino and Giuseppina Balestra, at the helm. Skin & Co Roma skincare products are based on quality, natural ingredients, sourced from the Mediterrranean area, that are effective and luxurious. "The majority of our ingredients are all-natural or from organic origins,” says Balestra. Skin & Co claims to use nothing in their products that could harm the environment, leaving parabens and sulfates out.

Skin & Co Roma’s line of skincare products center around Sicilian oranges and truffle, formulated for anti-aging, hydrating, nourishing and protective benefits and catered for specific skin and hair types.

The truffle line, in particular, focuses on anti-aging. Often called the diamond of the culinary world, a truffle is a rare, edible mushroom that is considered to be a delicacy due to its intense aroma and characteristic flavor. It’s only been recently that Western researchers are starting to realize the wide-range use and benefits of mushrooms in terms of overall health and nutrition, and in particular, cosmeceutical advancement. Mushrooms are packed with compounds such as proteins, lipids and phenol and are rich in vitamins and amino acids. Medical studies have shown that topical applications of mushrooms and its extracts have a wide range of potent skincare benefits such as anti-oxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, skin lightening, exfoliation, immune-stimulating and protective effects. So it’s no surprise that Skin & Co Roma focuses its attention on truffles as its main active ingredient.

Skin & Co introduces its Truffle Therapy Anti-Aging collection with skincare products ranging from bath and body to cleansers and scrubs to serums and moisturizers ($18-73). It’s a great way to indulge in luxury while having taking care of the skin.

Skin & Co Roma products are distributed in three continents. They are available via The Shopping Channel, Dermstore.com, and Henri Bendel in New York, as well as direct from the Skin & Co Roma website.

For more information or to purchase Skin & Co Roma products, visit http://skinandcoroma.com/.

RD Style Spring & Summer Preview Makes You Long For Warm Days

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Published on Tuesday, 08 October 2013 14:19

Written by Elaine Ing

For the fashionable woman who wants a wardrobe for every aspect of her life, RD Style is the place to go.  With a fashion philosophy based on innovative style, in-season merchandise and all at a consumer favorable price point, it’s not hard to see why RD Style is available at popular shopping outlets like Piperlime, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bluefly. Stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe has even given her stamp of approval choosing RD Style clothing as some of her picks.

At a recent press preview with RD president Samantha Hollinger, we got to see what’s coming up in Spring/Summer 2014.  Continuing on major themes such as animal print, motocross jackets, lace in clothing, RD Style also offers a great array of accessories such as scarves and handbags and totes as the perfect finishing touch. Sleek lines, bold colors, cute and flirty pieces that stood out alone or even better, as part of a layered ensemble or mix and match.  

Some of my favorite pieces was a bold red motocross jacket with stud detailing along the lapels and front pockets that transformed an office look to a va-va-voom look.  Other great pieces were leopard print separates that tamed by solid colors.

To learn more, go to: http://www.rd-international.com/

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics - Cosmetics to Obsess Over

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Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2013 16:14

Written by Elaine Ing

Ask any die-hard, cutting edge makeup enthusiast if she knows what OCC (Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics) is, and she’ll give you a “d’uh, of course”.  Makeup artists praise the brand for its intense pigmentation and innovative formulas, as well as edgy, distinctive names.  Best-seller, for example, Lip Tar is a high-opacity lipstick with longevity and unprecedented amounts of pigment with the easy application of a gloss.  Some discounted colors (eg. Belladonna) have become so highly coveted that a tube that normally sold for $18, has been selling for over $100 on eBay.

Makeup artist and the chief executive, creative director and founder of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, David Klasfeld started his line in 2004 based on his vegetarian ethos.  OCC has the distinction of being completely vegan (down to its makeup brushes, which have synthetic bristles and plant-based glue) and “cruelty-free”.  Starting from two vegan lip balms crafted in his kitchen, OCC now has almost 300 products, sold at 240 North American Sephora stores, a stand-alone store in NYC, and wanted by women world-wide.

For Fall 2013, OCC’s Colour Collection launches Moderncraft – inspired by 1920s Berlin (The Golden Twenties), a period associated with the sophisticated, innovative culture that developed in and around Berlin, including highly developed architecture and design (Bauhaus, 1919–33), a variety of literature (Döblin, Berlin Alexanderplatz), film (Lang, Dietrich), painting (Grosz), and music (Brecht and Weill), criticism (Benjamin), philosophy/psychology (Jung), and fashion.

Adding to existing lines are six new shades each for their Lip Tar ($18), nail laquers ($10), and Colour Concentrates ($14) collection.  As always, OCC creates products that are intensely pigmented and long-lasting.  Many of the colors can be worn alone or mixed together with other colors or other products to create new, original formulations.  Lip Tar ($18) now has three finishes: original matte, metallic and stained glass. Matte and Metallic dry to a lipstick finish, while Stained Gloss leaves a long-lasting glossy finish creating a “cellophane” glaze for lips. The 5-free Nail Laquer is also densely pigmented, as well as quick-drying and super long lasting. Color Concentrates feature a new texture innovation – a smooth, blendable, buildable cream coverage product that’s can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks.  It’s loaded with emollients and humectants including aloe leaf extract, cocoa extract, and vitamin E, so it protects the skin.

To learn more, go to: www.occmakeup.com or www.sephora.com