Summer Heat

It's a beautiful day in New York City. Sunny, warm and breezy. But the weather isn't always so agreeable. Yesterday was humid and sticky. When I get uncomfortable and red-faced from the heat, I like to cool off with a shower. Sometimes I just stick my feet in the tub and let the water run over my swollen toes.

One of my most favorite beauty tricks during this time of year is to put my facial toner in the fridge. You can do this with any kind of toner ~ drugstore brand or your favorite luxe brand. Right now I am loving my Mario Badescu Seaweed toner with Aloe extract. Friends, I even convinced my husband to try it out. Simply keep the toner in the fridge and apply to face with a cotton ball or pad. Ahh.

Ingredients: Deionized Water (Aqua), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice) Gel, Bladderwrack (Fucus Vesiculosus) Extract, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana Distillate), Seamollient (Algae Extract).

What do you do to keep cool and pretty during the summer months? Please share your tips.

Blotting Tissues

Today I am going to revisit a product that I've mentioned before on this blog.
Blotting Linens.

I first discovered these tissue-y papers while in Beijing, China. I had purchased a Boscia travel pack that included facial wash, toner and moisturizer. It also came with blotting linens.

Blotting linens should be handed out on the New York City subway. You know, buy a monthly metrocard, get a free package of blotting linens.

These are not regular tissues. They are absorbent papers that suck up your sweat -- without disturbing your makeup.

Just repeat after me, "Pat, Pat, Pat."

Seriously, I am a big fan of blotting linens. I even got my football loving husband to use them too.

A must in humid weather.

Denta Burst

You know the TV show, "So You Think You Can Dance?" What if there were a show, "So you think you have good breath?"
You know those days when you just can't get rid of your garlic pesto breath? You think you're in the clear, then you realize you're not. That's when you need Denta Burst. Talk about a productive product. It doesn't really matter what color your lipstick if your breath stinks. These little finger gloves are great for using post-pesto to freshen up.

Pull the device out of the packaging and swipe over your teeth. Brush gently.
Just be careful: Denta Burst wipes are very strong. They may sting your lips, especially if your lips are dry.
Did I mention the wipes remove plaque?
I like to toss one into my bag for garlic emergencies.

New Brows at Damone Roberts

Eyebrow king Damone Roberts has a saying ...

Because every face deserves the perfect frame

That's something I believe in.

Here I am with brow diva Armond Hambrick in New York City. He's prepping my face for a wax/tease. Armond also does eyelash tinting, makeup applications and other facially friendly treatments.

It's amazing what well-groomed eyebrows and a little mascara can do for anyone's face.
Armond gave me the least painful eyebrow wax I've ever had in my life. It was so painless, I actually wondered if he was doing anything. He was quick about waxing, but he wasn't rushing. He used a small amount of wax -- so there was no stickiness or goo or glop.

I loved that Armond took the time to show me what he was doing with my brows. And I liked that he asked me if the tweezing was tolerable. So many people never bother to ask, and they tweeze as if you don't have nerves or pain receptors. They will see my eyes tear up and keep plucking away.

Anyway, after the wax, Armond showed me how he applied a light brown powder and a highlighter. Armond is a big fan of full brows. And so am I. He says skinny brows makes people looked older. I agree.

No wonder I'm smiling. I look pretty good, don't I?


Thanks to Marilyn who took many of the pictures, including this one, of me.

By the way, if you visit Damone Roberts, don't forget to pick up their spring bling eyebrow kit and a candle.

If you do visit the 5th Ave. location, be sure to mention Product Perfect and get 10% off.


Contact info:
Damone Roberts New York
574 5th Ave-6th Floor
New York, N.Y 10036
P: 212-764-4755
F: 212-764-0882

Furminator pix

I promised some pictures from Nina and the furminator. Here you go. This time I got smart. I decided to lay down an old towel and place Nina on top of it before using the tool. Then I tossed the towel. Here's hoping there's less of Nina's hair on my couch.

Later this weekend I will be posting about my fabulous eyebrow wax and tweeze at Damone Roberts NYC.

The Furminator

I am obsessed with my new cat cleaning tool. And I think I know why it works so well. It is like a good mascara.
The furminator works by lifting the animal hair up and out.
You might be asking yourself how this applies to mascara.
When most people apply mascara, they fail to coat the root of the lash.
But if you reach up and get at the root, you will likely get a better result. Same thing goes with the cat hair. Who knew one cat could produce so much hair? I will post some pictures later.

M LAB

It started in London. At Harrod's. Then it became a cult. Now you can try it, that is, if you can afford it.

A product called M Lab.
M Lab was founded by Milbar Laboratories, a leader in the field of cosmeceutical development for more than two decades. Their products feature 45-74% active ingredients, rather than the 10-20% most cosmeceutical anti-aging lines use.

Bottom Line

Amazing skin products for the face. I tried these products and was somewhat skeptical because of all the hype and the price tag. But my skin tone looked even and bright. Also, the products did not irritate my skin. They are packed with active ingredients -- but still gentle.

I know this line is expensive, so I recommend buying the travel kit first.
You will receive roughly 4 weeks worth of product and you can make sure you like it before shelling out the big bucks.

The travel kit Contains:
cleanser, toner, eye cream, day treatment + SPF 15, night treatment and anti-aging serum.

Some of the anti-aging ingredients include: urea, algin, serine, maris aqua (sea water), glycerin, pisum sativum (pea extract), vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil and ceramide-2.

I'm a big fan of the cleanser and the serum.

This kit sells for $130 at dermstore
and mlab.

Celeb Sightings

I saw a great actress today. Cynthia Nixon. So, I'm two for four out of the SATC gals. (I ran into SJP on the beach last weekend)
Ms. Nixon is quite tall in person. And very thin. She kind of sounds like Miranda Hobbs. But she really doesn't look like her. She's fair and blond. She was shopping on the Upper West Side. Just like me.

The FURMINATOR

An update on Miss Nina:

Well it's 9:38pm and Nina is doing what she does best. She's napping -- or at least trying to nap. She is resting comfortably on top of my leather Crate and Barrel ottoman.
I think the Furminator wore her out. That, or she's just being a lazy ole cat.

I know this blog is for beauty products for adults, but I have to post about an item I bought for my cat, NINA.

It's called The Furminator.

This thing is the king of taking care of shedding animals. It looks like a brush, but it is very sharp. I just bought it at Petco on B'way.

So far, so good. I have a small pile of white and grey hair in my apartment. Any ideas for what to do with the excess hair? I always throw it out, but I kind of feel guilty.

Will report back later. I hope this helps with her hairballs.

Isn't she the prettiest cat in the whole wide world?