Conventional wisdom tells us that oil and water don't exactly mix. But apothecary line Gabriel Couzian aims to turn conventional wisdom on it's head with their signature Washing Oil for...
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Philip B, founder of Philip B's luscious line of haircare products created a Soothing Cleansing Mist recipe for face and body. You can apply during sunbathing or any summertime activity - the...
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New York aesthetician Andrea DiSimone boasts a fabulously loyale private clientele here in the city and now Are You a Beauty? readers are lucky enough to get some great insight on skincare from her....
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Lisa Hoffman's lived a jetsetter life as wife of the legendary actor Dustin Hoffman. So, it makes sense that when formulating her new-ish line of skincare and fragrance, she thought immediately of...
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New to counters TODAY are Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Body Lotion and Dry Oil. Made with organic, fair-trade Moroccan argan oil and packaged in recycled plastic bottles, these goodies moisturize...
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Organic Apoteke is a new line to the States - I was introduced to it at this year's Bendel's Breakfast, a yearly editor's event in New York. Founded by Dr. Nitasha Buldeo, the line aims to...
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It can be a challenge to see instantaneous skin improvement via an at home treatment. But I was pleasantly surprised after testing Philosophy's Oxygen Peel this week. It's the perfect...
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Hooray for St. Patrick's Day! A day of celebration and fun, we at Are You a Beauty? are celebrating with our favorite minty body wash, bubble bath and shampoo from Philosophy, Empowermint....
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For a long time, my heart and my hand sink belonged to Molton Brown. The Fine Liquid Hand Wash in Naran Ji felt indulgent and smelled unbelievably wonderful. But my heart is a fickle creature and I...
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Ahhh, Sunday! Time to spa at home and get ready for the busy work week ahead. This week's product focus is the Alaska Glacial Mud Co.'s Glacial Facial. This purifying mineral mud masque uses...
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by del on December 29, 2007
You know to exfoliate your skin, but perhaps you don't know exactly how to go about it. If your skin is often irritated and raw after an exfoliation, then your routine needs tweaking. Exfoliation...
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Wondering what beauty trends are on tap for next year? Luxury SpaFinder magazine gives its predictions. I'm pleased to see that a few of them are preventative tactics instead of the promotion of...
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Tired of the same old foot massage? Sick of your boring facials? Well, if you want to experience some of the most decadent beauty treatments out there, here's where you can go for a gold facial or...
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by del on December 23, 2007
This can sometimes be a difficult time of year to keep up a beauty routine, what with all the parties and the general busyness of the season. However, you want to look your best while entertaining and...
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Filed in archive Beauty
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by del on December 12, 2007
Are toners a necessary step in the face cleansing process? No. Not necessary, but many women use toners religiously because they don't feel their skin is as clean if they don't. While many...
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What if you could drink a water that not only hydrated you, but also said it would give you a more youthful, luminous appearance? Would you believe it? The people behind Borba Skin Balance Water...
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Now that cooler weather has finally moved in for most of us, it's time to rethink your skin care routine. This doesn't have to be a total overhaul, but a few small changes will probably...
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Remember when ginkgo was the buzzword of the day? You saw the word everywhere, on food products, beauty products, diet supplements. Just all over. You may not have seen it as much lately because other...
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Minerals. Antioxidents. Micro beads. Aloe. Green tea. All were the new buzzwords in skin care and cosmetics at some time. Today's buzzword is açai (pronounced ah-sigh-EE). What is it? The açai...
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Maybe you add a teaspoon or two to your daily coffee or tea. It's in your favorite dark chocolate-you know, the chocolate that's supposed to be good for you? It's in cereal, sauces and in...
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Cellulite. Ugh. Even the word sounds like it looks. Ugh. Many women have cellulite. Because of our bodies' physical makeup, we're predisposed to storing fat on our hips and thighs. It's...
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