Product Perfect

Carmex Healing Cream is a winner!

2011-11-27T08:54:00.001-05:00

I know I have been delinquent in posting. But between teaching and a toddler, it's hard to find time to write about beauty products, let alone use them. But I recently received some new Carmex products in the mail, including their Healing Cream. I have very dry skin. My fingers crack in the winter. I get little paper cuts all the time, so I am always looking for a good cream. Trouble is, I hate

Miami Peach!

2011-04-06T22:50:00.000-04:00

Winter, Winter go away. Spring please come my way! Bring me peaches, bring me plums, bye bye winter doldrums. I saw Miami Peach today at NM. Gorgeous sheer coral color for spring -- that is, if spring ever arrives! This would look succulent with a tan.

jo Malone: Honeysuckle & Jasmine

2011-03-26T17:47:00.002-04:00

Ever wonder why companies choose to discontinue or "retire" your favorite scents? Jo Malone is retiring my Honeysuckle & Jasmine perfume. It's very popular. I don't know why the company is ditching it. I've tried French Lime Blossom and it's nice. But it's not the same.There's also Nectarine Blossom and Honey, but no Honeysuckle. Oh well! On a positive note, the company is offering complimentary

Color's Colure

2011-03-10T19:06:00.000-05:00

Apologies for my delay in posting. Been busy. I wanted to talk about hair. My hair. I finally had my highlights redone. I also had my roots touched. Good thing. I was beginning to look a wee bit tired. Man are highlights expensive! Glad I waited. Anyway, my hair is a lot longer than it used to be. I've really taken to using Moroccan oil to keep it frizz free. I also use Colure's StraightHair

It's a Boy!

2011-02-13T19:54:00.001-05:00

I tried BOY. Nice. Very nice. Creamy color. Long (ish) lasting. Not drying. Forgot to take a picture. I know it is expensive, but it's a very nice formula.

Love, Chloe!

2011-01-31T21:55:00.000-05:00

Please indulge me. I was going to write about Chloe's new perfume, Love, Chloe. I've sprayed it a few times at Saks, and it's lovely. But tonight, when I was googling the perfume, I came across a website for a foundation for children with terminal brain tumors. The foundation was created in memory of a child, Chloe, who succumbed to cancer. What can you say about a child who dies of cancer? I am

Crazy for Krazy Glue?

2011-01-24T09:32:00.000-05:00

As the temperature dips and dips, my hands and fingers get drier and drier. I often get small fissures, or cracks on my thumbs. I've tried intensive creams, healing gels and products like New Skin. But this weekend was a first for me. I tried Krazy Glue. Our family dermatologist recommended it. Turns out it actually works. Not sure I want to rely on this tactic, but if it helps with the healing

Beauty Addicts

2011-01-11T13:40:00.001-05:00

Has anyone else tried lipgloss from the BeautyADDICTS line? I kept reading about it so I asked the company for a sample. (They also included a mascara for me to try out). I'm trying the Lilac-colored gloss. It looks kind of dark in the tube, but it is sheer and very pretty. It is more of a nude pink on me. The lip gloss tube looks about the same size as one from Bobbi Brown. But this gloss is

Girl Talk!

2010-11-19T20:21:00.003-05:00

Girl Talk: An Interview With Bobbi BrownMontclair resident Bobbi Brown talks about makeup for teens.By Jaime Bedrin | 11:40am new Credit: Bobbi Brown Add SECTION SPONSORED BY Bobbi Brown, the internationally renowned makeup artist, New York Times best-selling author, and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has sold her products in more than 900 stores around the world. Most recently,

2010-11-19T20:19:00.000-05:00

http://montclair.patch.com/articles/girl-talk-an-interview-with-bobbi-brown

Carmex

2010-11-18T14:56:00.000-05:00

Not only is everyone's favorite lip balm company (Carmex) doing color, they are also making hand and body creams. I know a thing or two about hand cream. I have very dry skin and I keep hand cream nearby at all times. It seems the second the temperature drops, my finger crack and skin dries out. At first I was skeptical about the Carmex hand cream. I mean, after all, this is a company that makes

Carmex Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm + tint!

2010-10-03T15:26:00.001-04:00

Just in time for that time of year when our lips feel parched and start to crack -- Carmex is introducing a tinted lip balm. Well it's actually the same lip balm, just with a touch of sheer color. I've been using mine a lot. The color is dark enough to see, but light enough that you can apply it without looking in a mirror. Great product to keep in your purse, book bag, or pocket. Available in

Perla on the lips

2010-09-15T11:38:00.000-04:00

Ahh ... Borghese. The luxurious makeup company is launching a new lipstick come November, It's one of those two-in-one lipsticks that have a moisturizer in the middle of it. The lipstick delivers rich, opaque color with a high pearl finish. Think lots of shimmer. It's made with vitamins A, E & C to condition lips and help provide anti-oxidant protection, and Chamomile and Aloe to soothe and

More Beauty Deals

2010-08-26T22:18:00.002-04:00

Last week I wrote about beauty deals at CVS/360 Beauty. I want to make you aware of some additional beauty bargains at CVS/pharmacy with exclusive discounts just for Web purchases. Time to stock up on staples. Shoppers will receive:· 25% off all beauty August 30th – September 5th· 20% off all beauty September 6th – September 26th Also, during the month of September CVS customers can get

Beauty that Sizzles!

2010-08-17T18:21:00.000-04:00

Hey kids aren't the only ones who get back to school deals. But I'm not talking pens and pencils or paperclips. Beauty 360 is offering a great promotion -- 20% Beauty 360 is CVS' site for prestige makeup brands like Laura Geller, Paula Dorf and Vincent Longo. Code: Sizzle

2010-07-10T15:21:00.001-04:00

If you're looking to tan without the sun's rays, try Neutrogena MicroMist Sunless Tanning Spray. I like this in medium. It is a no-rub formula, doesn't streak and doesn't turn your skin orange. A very good product for a good price! Under $10. I would ask a friend for help in getting those hard to reach areas. p.s. The product dries quickly -- almost instantaneously so it won't stain clothes.

When sunscreen rules become confusing & outdated

2010-06-26T22:27:00.001-04:00

Here's a link to an article in the NYTimes about sunscreen regulations. I suggest reading it. It is informative. You may want to rethink your sunscreen regime after reading this article. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/fashion/24Skin.html?ref=fashion

Spritz! Tone!

2010-06-19T17:45:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the delay in posting but I've been busy. My family moved. So makeup has had to take a backseat to unpacking and cleaning and dealing with the electrician et al. Here's a quick beauty idea: During the summer months when the temperature soars, keep a spray bottle handle to spritz your face. In fact, pop your favorite toner in the fridge (I like anything from Mario Badescu) and sweep

Tarte!

2010-06-08T10:52:00.000-04:00

I'm really enjoying some new Tarte products. Tarte's rise and shine lip stain and lip gloss duo is a great look for the summer. I like it in pink. You can apply the stain first and then the gloss. But the gloss is pretty on its own too. rise & shine; $21

Sunny Days

2010-05-20T21:51:00.000-04:00

May is skin cancer awareness month. I know I've been slow to post this month, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't wear your sunscreen. By the way, Kiehl's has a great new non-greasy every day sun product. It's so lightweight and it feels like you're wearing nothing. Buy it. Use it. Let's protect ourselves from cancer NOW.

I Feel Pretty

2010-04-28T11:22:00.000-04:00

Just a reminder ... if you have beauty questions or want to know if a product is in stock ... you can always call Bloomingdale's to be connected to the beauty counter of your choice. 212.705.2000

Sephora @97th and Columbus Ave.

2010-04-19T07:34:00.001-04:00

The new Sephora at 97th and Columbus Ave. finally opened. I tried to go a few times Friday, but I had the baby and the store was too busy to navigate with a stroller. But I finally made it deep inside the store Sunday afternoon and had some fun. I had a coupon so I treated myself to a new concealer brush, cleanser, moisturizer and a few other goodies. From the looks of all the small black and

Moving time!

2010-04-13T21:17:00.000-04:00

I'm moving! If you know of someone who wants to buy a sunny 1-bedroom Upper West Side condo, let us know. http://www.flatironre.com/property_detail.php?primaryKey=1760

' Steel Grey'

2010-04-09T21:13:00.001-04:00

I recently attended a Rimmel event at the Coty HQ in NYC. Very cool event. Even cooler products. You can't *beat* Rimmel's attention to color and quality and their amazing prices. This 'steel grey' nail polish is gorgeous and five (5!) times cheaper than the lookalike from Chanel. The Rimmel version is great because the brush is fat and slightly rounded, which makes it easy to apply. And the

One Sexy Seder!

2010-03-30T19:45:00.001-04:00

Last night at our annual Bedrin family seder, three women wore Makeup Forever's Smoky Lash Mascara. It was a sexy seder! Here's how it happened. My SIL bought a tube of the stuff to replace her Dior Show. "I like Show," she said, her big brown eyes explaining to me as if she had to apologize for switching mascaras. " But I have big lids and I wanted something with a smaller brush because I am

2010-03-22T21:41:00.001-04:00

I haven't had the chance to run to Bergdorf to try out that crazy looking lip gloss from London. But I did make it to Bloomingdale's where I purchased a M.A.C. beauty powder. It's part blush, part highlighter. Very nice. The blush is part of a Liberty of London collection. So there. I did make the British connection after all.

Alex King loves lip product too!

2010-03-18T11:57:00.002-04:00

One of my journalism students just turned me on to a new lip product from a company called Ellis. Actually I asked Alex about her very pretty lip color and she was so excited to tell me about it. I had never heard of this lipstick/stain/gloss. It comes in a silver tube ... kind of like a bullet. Alex just told me she had a friend ship it to her from the U.K. Love how the Brits talk about their

Whip It!

2010-03-15T20:49:00.000-04:00

So I'm watching this movie Whip it by Drew Barrymore. Cute film about a girl (Ellen Page) who wants to join a roller derby team. Anyway, there's this moment when a character (Kristin Wiig) is talking about eyeliner and mascara -- specifically Lash blast mascara. I had to laugh because Drew Barrymore is a CoverGirl (Lash blast) spokeswoman. Nice one, Drew!

Sandra at the Oscars!

2010-03-13T15:44:00.002-05:00

I saw this post on Beauty in real life and wanted to share it with you...

Quick beauty survey

2010-03-13T15:41:00.000-05:00

Dear friends, I'm conducting a quick survey. What was the last beauty product you bought? Was it mascara? Cheek tint or concealer? Let me know. I'm curious. Beauty Babe

Good recovery!

2010-02-17T19:45:00.000-05:00

Fashion Week is almost over and I only attended one event, at Kiehl's, of course. I drove there, oddly enough. I can't wait to try out my sample of the newly launched Midnight Recovery Concentrate. I'll try it out and report back to you.

Looking toward spring at Sephora

2010-02-10T10:04:00.000-05:00

The sephora spring look-book arrived. A few things caught my attention. Many of them are on page 16. 1. The Balm The Stains Lip Palette You're supposed to add a srop of water to the powder to create a lip stain. Very curious about this product. 2. Benefit Sugar Bomb blush/bronzer Rose, pink, soft plum and peach packed into one small box

Discounts! From Rite-Aid!

2010-02-09T20:31:00.000-05:00

Thursday, Friday and Saturday only (February 11-13), all regularly priced cosmetics at Rite Aid stores nationwide will be 25 percent off. (No minimum purchase required; while supplies last; no rainchecks)

2010-02-08T18:10:00.000-05:00

Dear readers, Are you staying warm? While we didn't have ANY snow in New York City (expect for Staten Island) we are getting super cold weather. My skin is so dry. My legs are scaly and the folds around my nose are peeling. Yuck! I find myself reaching for my water bottle all the time. The air is so dry. This past weekend I gave about Kiehl's Acai collection. My dad is using the serum and

In Love with Kiehl's!

2010-02-07T11:08:00.001-05:00

I'm really excited about Kiehl's new MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE. My sources tell me it's amazing for helping to repair stressed out skin overnight. And who doesn't have stressed out skin? Like many of Kiehl's products, this one was designed for men and women. It is 99% natural and paraben-free and loaded with essential and botanical oils like lavender and coriander and rose seed oils. It is

2010-02-05T09:09:00.000-05:00

Lots of great gift ideas for V-Day! Stay tuned!

Sally Hansen

2010-01-30T15:08:00.002-05:00

After days of searching all the local drugstores and Target, I finally found the Sally Hansen Carmindy-inspired line. For those of you who aren't familiar with Carmindy, she's the makeup artist on What Not to Wear. Anyway, I found her products at Duane Reade at 98th and b'way. Haven't tried the lipstick just yet. We will see if it is worth the mention in Parenting Mag.

Where in the World Sally Hansen?

2010-01-27T21:52:00.000-05:00

A few days ago I wrote about a Sally Hansen lip gloss I admired. I went looking for it, naturally. I found it at one Duane Reade drugstore. If you are reading this blog and you don't know about D.R., it's a big drugstore chain in NYC. I also found the lip gloss at Walgreens. At the same time that I was looking for this product, I was also looking for another Sally Hansen lip product, that I read

Laundry Genius!

2010-01-25T20:23:00.006-05:00