Apart from allergy to the sun rays themselves (photodermatitis), allergic skin reaction can possibly be caused by the interaction of sunlight with cosmetics or fragrances. Your familiar perfume can be destroyed under the sun, and the decay products can cause allergic reactions. That’s why dermatologists recommend not to use perfume on the beach. And even the sunscreen that you apply after the perfume does not help.
In addition, it is noted that the perfumes either cause an allergic reaction, or at least increase the sensitivity of the skin in the sun.
Also, there are a few warnings about the compatibility of cosmetics and sun rays. One should never stay in the sun after a microdermabrasion or peeling of the skin. Many antibiotics also increase the sensitivity of the skin under sunlight, such as conventional analgesics or folk remedies made from St. John’s wort.
Retinoids are incompatible with the sun. Therefore, creams with retinol should be used as night care products in a hot summer night.
It is not recommended to stay in the sun after the laser treatment or laser cosmetic procedures, otherwise the skin may darken in the places exposed to the laser. After the laser, sun rays are under a ban for at least a month!
A Californian law demands that there should be not less than 70% of organic ingredients in a product for it to have the right to be labeled as “organic,” but there is no corresponding federal law, and some companies took it as a decisive argument to stretch a point in their favor. So it is small wonder that when the CEH researchers did some work on products purchased from Walgreens, Target, and Whole Foods in the Bay Area, they came up with a list of brands, 26 in all, that can hardly be qualified for using the word “organic” to describe their stuff. Check out the list to see whether you are using harmful items.
And some of them are very harmful. Like the one known as “Kids Hair Softening System” by Organics by Africa’s Best – its package displays a pretty image of smiling little girls, whereas the product was discovered to contain cancer-inducing chemicals that affect healthy hormone functionality. The label warns to avoid contact with eyes which can result in blindness.
No matter how well defined the term “organic” is at present, common decency is too carefully defined to allow for such monstrosities.
There are two tendencies that will remain for sure, and we can already adjust to the new images.
For example, it is already known that the makeup in the vamp or emo style returns. And it will bring the graphite and metallic nail lacquers back.
There will be three such lacquers in the Chanel autumn collection of makeup:
In August or early September 2011, these shades of the Fall 2011 season will be on sale.
Another trend is diametrically opposite. It has been recently demonstrated at the showing of the Chanel (2011-2012) cruise collections. This is the so-called nail-free trend (that is, without a manicure).
By the way, this show has demonstrated not only nude nail manicure, but a delicious nude makeup as well.
Dr. James D’Adamo, the author of the method, has launched a system promising to give the skin radiance and health. The system is currently available only to customers of his clinics in Portsmouth where the face cream and the cleanser based on different blood groups are sold. The composition of the products includes a wide range of natural ingredients which allow to maintain the natural moisture barrier of the skin.
The face cream is enriched with ozone which transports oxygen to the skin. It also contains emu oil, vitamin E, and rosemary. But the cleanser is a mix of tea tree oil, neem oil, and ginger. This mixture helps to get rid of rash and stimulates blood circulation.
The trendiest color block combinations are:
The key aspect of the trend is that the blocks of color are to be sufficiently large.
However, any new fashion trend never exists in vacuum, but rather it usually spills into accessories and makeup trends. The world of accessories has also welcomed the idea of combining local bright colors. The trendy color pairs can be extended to the combination of shoes+ bag.
The makeup artists are not ignoring this trend either. The color block trend was already part of the nail fashion last year, when the hottest trend was to paint each fingernail into a different color. Lips makeup is currently welcoming this trend as well.
Note, that while nail polish lasts quite some time, you will probably need a good primer in order to keep the color on your lips longer. Plus… you will need to keep your mouth open?
Each palette features five colors. Makeup artists at Lacnome believe that this is exactly how much you will need in order to create a bright look this Summer 2011 season. This is a new generation of eyeshadows, which provide glow and are easily applied with a light silken touch.
The brand offers twelve variations of those palettes. Each palette has a large mirror and a comfortable double applicator. The makeup is guaranteed to stay bright and glowing for eight hours – the whole day.
Each palette contains five colors, which are applied in five steps to create one stylish look: 1. Basic shade, 2. Medium tone, 3. Darker tone, 4. Highlighter, 5. Liner
The five colors will help you create a great look for the day or an elegant night. Here is a quick master class from Lancome (the numbers correspond to the name of the shades)
Day Makeup:
Evening Makeup:
The collection’s ad campaign is by no means less eye catching. The famous fashion-photographer, Mario Testino, was in charge of the photoshoot. Daria Werbowy, who has been the official face of Lancome’s cosmetics and perfumes for several years now, Arlenis Sosa, and Elettra Wiedemann were chosen to be the models for this campaign. The photo is indeed luxurious!
The powder is also called BIO Detox Organic. It has already appeared on sale in France. According to the manufacturer, the formula of the new powder is 100% natural and meets all environmental requirements. The powder protects pores from clogging, does not contain oils, resists shine, cleanses the skin, and is created solely on the basis of natural ingredients: vegetable chlorophyll, the extract of Moring tree seeds (peptides), flax powder, and zinc oxide.
The white compact is cute and practical. The panoramic mirror rotates 360 degrees and can turn around completely to become a regular mirror which finds its place in a woman’s handbag.
We have already covered the blue shade lipglosses and you probably have already heard about the silver shade lipgloss from Dior. The new collection from L’Oreal will feature a blue lip gloss, but also a yellow one as well. The highlight of those lipglosses is that they deliver ultimate shine and yet turn absolutely transparent upon application. This way you will not need to worry about picking the right color, since regardless of which one you choose, it will always match you. Also, with those lipglosses you are free to follow this season’s popular image – natural and organic beauty.
Lipglosses Glam Shine Fresh Glosses offer six-hour lasting formula and very, very bright glow.
Here is the list of Glam Shine shades you can look forward to in May:
It seems that the idea of using black lace to promote mascara is well-accepted by consumers. At least, many brands are exploiting this image when advertising their mascaras. For example, both Dior and Maybelline feature the lacy theme in their mascara ad campaigns.
Liv Tyler also supports this idea. In the ad for Givenchy mascara she wears a luxurious, tight, black lace dress. Not surprisingly, eyelashes are the focus of the attention, which are supposed to cast lacy shadows on the face. Perfect skin and nude makeup on lips and cheeks make ideal background for the actress’ luxurious eyelashes.
This campaign is different from the autumn makeup collection campaign from Givenchy (season Fall-Winter 2011) featuring Jacquelyn Jablonski as the leading model, which makes significantly more emphasis on the makeup rather than the model.
Only 1500 copies of the palette will be released, each of them will be sold for $250, and only in US.
The ad campaign photos feature a gorgeous Byzantine beauty on them and leave no doubt that this product example of real luxury!
The palette contains five creamy golden shades pressed and packaged so skillfully, that the product looks like a genuine jewelry item.
For example, a Chanel rugby ball that we have already written about is one of the favorite things. It is not bought by athletes or mere collectors. To have a Chanel ball in the living room interior is an example of good taste and of belonging to a certain “elite” stratum.
The surfboard is a bigger thing that is not always designed for sport. Although it catches the wave perfectly. It costs pretty much – from $7000.
Chanel Fisherman’s kit can become an impressive gift. A combination of “Chanel” and “a fisherman” is a bit extreme, especially for the Russians. But the French brand is by no means confused.
And here is the latest novelty which is of certain interest to girls. The famous fashion brand has designed eyelash curlers. They cost about $34 which is quite acceptable for a thing with the Chanel logo.
Undoubtedly, the new products of the Body Shop will compete with the world’s most renowned bronze lines. Judging by the title and the package design, one can see that the new offerings are enriched with bee products. All new items have a special glow or shimmer suitable for any skin type.
One of the star-products of the new collection is Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil which contains honey and propolis and is characterized by a sparkling effect.
Another new product which attracts our attention is Honey Bronze Brilliance Powder, in two shades and in the form of a cylinder with a wide brush.
Honey Bronze Bronzing Gel For Face has a light weightless texture and introduces aloe vera, apart from honey, in its composition.
Honey Bronze Lip Nectar will be released in two lovely and convenient tubes and two brilliant natural colors.
Bronzing Powder is presented in four shades and pressed in the form of honeycomb.
This year’s Colour Effect collection contains 24 products, with the shadows (tri-color and monochrome), lip gloss, and nail polish.
Bright fluorescent colors are harmoniously combined with magnificent marine and bronze hues. Some of them resemble last year’s products, but there are exceptionally new ones. In general, the collection has gained pastel-colored soft shadows and bronze polishes.
There were no monochrome shadows last year. The creators say that each of the new colors is a must-have of the spring-summer season.
Trio Shadows are replenished with two new variations:
The glittering Cube Glosses are presented in ten luxurious shades varying from light pink to plum.
Mini nail polishes in the new Max Factor make-up collection are presented in three shades:
Body Butter is the visit card of the British Body Shop brand. This is, indeed, one of the most noticeable brand products. Every three seconds, Body Shop oil is believed to be sold somewhere in the world. So what makes the new product so special?
This product is “two in one”. In the box, you will find two sections in the form of yin and yang, and a separate product in each. In fact, the oil will be of one kind: vanilla, rose and so on. But in each section there will be different types of texture and consistency for different skin areas.
The first section contains soft butter which many of us are accustomed to using after shower to soften and moisturize the body. In another section one can find solid oil, almost like a balm for a few rough and problem skin areas: knees, elbows, and heels.
Most of us have mixed skin with drier and normal areas. Therefore, the new Body Butter Duo fully meets the needs of the skin.
It offers various tastes: vanilla, strawberry, mango, and floral tastes. The price is about 18 euros. We are looking forward to the premiere scheduled for May 5.
In fact, the blue shine will not be blue on the lips. Just as in the latest spring collection of Dior makeup, we have seen the Addict Ultra Gloss lip gloss which has Trianon Silver # 707 gray shade that leaves a silvery shine on the lips. The same with the blue lip gloss which produces the effect of wet and shiny lips when applied, and there is no blue!
These new items can be seen in the upcoming summer season: in the YSL summer collection, L’Oreal’s blue shine – Aqua Curacao shade (Glam Shine Fresh gloss), and the magnificent turquoise-pearl luster which has been presented by the Paul & Joe brand (L’Horizon Bleu shade).
Do not miss this summer season’s collections for tanned skin. Most products will help you look very appealing and young, but at the same time you will not need to worry about the sun’s harmful rays, since the SPF filter is integral component of every summer makeup collection.
Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush is perhaps the most popular product in the Bronze Goddess Soleil collection from Estee Lauder.
The six-color Bronze Goddess Island Oasis EyeShadow Palette will brilliantly highlight your eyes in harmony with the tanned skin.
Bronze Goddess ShadowStick Duos is water-resistant pencil eyeliner, which comes in two colors: Golden-Bronze, and Emerald-Rose.
Some of the new products are Sumptuous Waterproof Mascara and Luminous Liquid Bronzer.
Three lip glosses are in the Pure Color Gloss line:
As for nails, the collection offers limited edition color called Shimmering Bronze.
The face of the collection is Estee Lauder’s model, Hilary Rhoda.
