March 03, 2010

I had a wonderful time at Winterlude. One of my favourite things is to meet women and talk about make up and skincare.

I am often asked where I am going to appear next.

For everyone who has inundated my email (and I do love to get your emails by the way so keep them coming) here is a list of appearances for which I am scheduled. An appointment to meet me is always free!

March 9 – Toronto
Atelier Rosemarie Umetsu – one of the most chic ateliers in Yorkville.

March 11 & 13 – Vancouver
JC Studio – Vancouver’s most unique shopping experience. Contact Natalie Kolic for an appointment.

March 19 – Raleigh
Schwarz Plastic Surgery – our newest retail partner! Dr. Schwarz is proud to introduce Daniel Thompson Beauty as part of his overall medical practice.

March 23 – Whitby
MD Aesthetics – I always have such a wonderful time in Whitby. Come by as say hi!


March 26 – Niagara Falls
EcoSpa – the only Daniel Thompson Beauty Concept Spa in Canada.

April 9 – Toronto
True MediSpa – last time I was at True MediSpa we were so booked up women went on a waiting list. Are you on the list?

April 16 – St. John
Soft Touch Aesthetics – this is a wonderful boutique space. The owner is a delight.

April 17 – Halifax
Chrysalis Spa – right in the Hyrdostone. When I am in Halifax appointments always go fast!

May 1 & 2 – Toronto
Kimberley Seldon’s Designer Market – I am giving away $50 spa gift certificates to anyone who comes by and says hi!

One last thing – if you haven’t yet please visit the W Network Next Expert site. Voting is open until March 8 and you can vote more than once!

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February 26, 2010

Connie from Ottawa tweeted: “tell me SKINN by Dimitri James is 'busted' - he makes too many promises for a guy that looks like plastic surgery overkill.”

I have reviewed SKINN before and I have to say it is one of my least favourite lines based on the marketing claims, prices, and actual ingredients this line comes as close to modern day snake oil as it gets.

Not that any of the formulas are necessarily terrible, as a matter of fact they are pretty ok.  It’s just they cannot possibly live up to their claims.  The ingredients, in general, are as basic as they come and some of the products even have some very irritating oils/alcohols/plant extracts.  You can find very inexpensive products that contain the very same ingredients for a fraction of the price.

SKINN Callagenesis (combo pack $107 for 4 x 5mL vials and 60 mL cream)
The exact ad copy reads: “protects from destructive free radical damage while infusing the skin with highly active cellular complexes, youth proteins, vitazymes, phyto-stem cells, a new generation of collagen-supporting peptides and extremely effective anti-oxidants.”

Simply analyzed:

1. There is no such thing as a “youth protein”

2. “Vitazymes” is a made up marketing word

3. Peptides are used in almost every cosmetic formula on the market – there is nothing revolutionary about them

4. Any anti-oxidant is extremely effective

There is not a single ingredient in this product that cannot be found in dozens of cosmetic products across a wide range of prices. In fact the majority of the formula is plant oils, cocoa butter, olive oil, glycerin, vitamin C, Vitamin E, slip agents, filler and preservatives.

Save your money. This product is as good as many in store brands found at the drug store.

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