BEAUTE A LA FRANCAISE
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I’m embarrassed by how frequently I tell people that I spent a year in Paris. Then again, I spent a year in Paris, it transformed my life, and I often find myself near tears, wondering if and when I will live there again. Since I can’t just up and move to Paris right now, I try to recreate pieces of Paris at home, and part of that is in my beauty routine. I know it’s working and that I’m emulating the French look because last time I was in Paris, people thought I was French (until I opened my mouth, anyway). I also know that there is definitely something special about Paris that helps you look good because when I returned from my last trip, my skin was clear and my roommate told me I was glo
CEW BEAUTY PRODUCT DEMO 2015 DAZZLES
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Another year, another sold out blockbuster event! This not-to-be-missed extravaganza is among the most important evenings in the beauty world. It also happens to be a super fun time that includes bubbly, sweets, product samples and ends with a giant goody bag to take home and indulge.
Over 2,200 beauty loving devotees descended upon the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on March 11th, making this the largest Product Demonstration to date. Attendees had the chance to sample, spritz and spread over 630 products launched during 2014 from all 37 categories, including skin care, makeup, hair care, fragrance, mens, and more. Unlike most other beauty award programs, CEW was the first to lau
GARNIER ULTRA-LIFT TRANSFORMER ANTI-AGE CORRECTOR
Lack of radiance is one of the biggest tell tale signs of aging, right after wrinkles and sun spots. Thankfully, more and more skin care treatments combine ingredients that target multiple concerns. Enter Garnier Ultra-Lift Transformer Anti-Age Skin Corrector (ARP $16.99), a daily moisturizer that includes color-correcting ingredients for immediate results, as well as wrinkle fighting benefits and broad spectrum SPF 20.
Light reflecting pigments are what help give increase brightness and radiance upon application. The Ultra-Lift Tranformer takes it one step further with auto-adjusting micro pigments that release upon contact. They even work under makeup to give you a smoother look.
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CEW ECO BEAUTY AWARDS
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April is Earth month. To acknowledge the emerging importance of green beauty, Cosmetic Executive Women recently announced the CEW Eco Beauty Awards Finalists.
Six amazing green beauty brands have been recognized as leading examples of products that are moving toward a goal of total sustainability. The brands are judged by CEW members on four core principles: less use of materials extracted from the earth’s crust; less accumulation of man-made substances; less physical degradation of nature; and more consideration for peoples’ needs and rights.
CEW has taken some of the guesswork out of choosing organic brands that are committed to saving the planet. Not all eco-friendly b
