When I am shopping, for cosmetics I look for certain ingredients in the formula, which I consider "must haves." While this list is different from body care to skin care to makeup to hair care, there are some key ingredients for which I am always on the lookout in all categories of products.
So many of you have emailed or tweeted about attending one of my upcoming personal appearances, and I want to say thank you for that. I am looking forward to meeting all of you in the various Canadian cities I will be appearing over the next few weeks.
One of the most confusing aspects of visiting a spa or salon, or getting your makeup done in a department store is calculating the tip for the many different beauty professionals you encounter.
There are many opinions about the when, why, and how much to tip, and this is my guide based on 21 years as an industry professional, spa operator/owner, salon manager, and creative director of a cosmetics company.
Dr. Allouche is the owner and second generation formulator for the luxury French cosmetics company Biologique Recherche.
The company was founded in 1978 by his father and it has been one the most exclusive brands available in the market place. A single month of over the counter skin care starts at $2600. A full year of home care products will run at over $31,000!
Here is the time you have all been waiting for: my semi-annual Canadian Tour!
Without a doubt this is my favourite part of my job. I love travelling to the various cities and meeting all of you.
To those who have attended past events: thank you and I hope I see you this year. For those of you who have not yet had a chance to attend a DTB Event and meet me in person, here is your opportunity!
Well, at least in the world of fashion it is two weeks away.
With all the new clothing looks now in stores, the new makeup trends are right around the corner. Expect to see major releases from all the major brands starting August 22.
The Fashion Low Down:
Over flowing capes (pictured here is from the Chloe)
I met Heather Allin a number of years ago when I was asked to create a makeup look for her to attend the Actra Awards (Canada's Film and Television Actor's Union). The Actra Awards are part of the television and film awards season culminating in The Screen Actors Awards (formally known as the Gemini and Genie Awards).
They are everywhere right now—gel eye liners. This incredibly popular type of eye makeup has been used for years by professional makeup artists, and now has hit with mainstream consumers.
