Lucire November 2004

Transcription

The circuit
Previewing
catwalks in
november 2004
Helen
Talbot
The creative
spirit of the New
Zealand designer
Auckland,
New York,
San Francisco,
Stockholm and
Melbourne
The
Brushing
Maldives
Good foundations
paradise
That girl at
Getting
up on beauty
Ti\any’s
Lightly she goes
Red hot
From hair to
accessories
and everything
in between
Six senses in
scent-sual
New season,
new scents
Tahiti
Win a trip
in this issue
true style
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THIS MONTH
For the
sanctuary
W
elcome
to the
Lucire
Beauty department.
This
part of the
magazine is reserved for a quiet
moments so you can slip off your
heels; put up your feet; and enjoy a lovely glass of
your favourite beverage. Perhaps take us into your
sanctuary of bubble-bath heaven where we introduce you to our glossy, powdered and pampered
world.
This is the place where beauty is more than
something to be hung up. Never taken too seriously because, let’s face it, it’s what’s on the
inside that really counts!
It’s the spot for having fun and a giggle; a reprieve from the demands of everyday life.
We will be introducing you to talented, vibrant
people in the beauty industry, some whose
names you may not recognize, but definitely
known by beauty insiders! You will see tons of gorgeous products and treatments from within New
Zealand and abroad. Because we know that most
can’t afford a personal make-up artist or stylist, we
have found some of the top industry players in a
variety of fields to give you their tips and tricks of
the trade in real life (read usable) terms. We want
you to be your best: beautiful and gorgeous on the
inside and outside.
So light your candles, get something to drink,
maybe soak in a hot scented tub; and get ready
for some fun. Come play with the Lucire beauty
editors!
Stevie Wilson is beauty editor of Lucire.
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Beauty
Re-creation time
The venue
Jean Jacques
Hair Design
Lambton House
160 Lambton
Quay
Wellington
New Zealand
Telephone
64 4 499-9627
This month’s makeover for marketing
manager Sarah Dickens took place at
L’Oréal Professionnel salon Jean Jacques
Hair Design in Wellington, New Zealand,
with the genius of Paris-trained Jean
Jacques (right). Jack Yan profiles him
photographed by Douglas Rimington
O
ur makeover subject, Sarah Dickens,
called him a ‘mindreader’. It may not be
the label Wellington,
New Zealand-based
salon owner Jean
Jacques would give to himself, but he
does believe that women have their own
inner beauty which he tries to bring from
within.
Jean Jacques has had a life-long passion for hair. At age 12, he was offered a
job at a salon, which he did after school.
He started at polytechnic at 16 and later
trained in Paris. In his native Beirut, he
had a salon for much of the 1990s.
But he did not feel he had travelled. In
1997, he felt it was time for a change and
had heard about New Zealand.
After a few years, he opened his own
business in Wellington, selling his salon
in Beirut.
Describing the New Zealand style,
Jean Jacques says it is ‘more European’.
Seven years ago, Beirut styles were
more casual but the clientèle more
demanding. They had a mentality, recalls
Jean Jacques, ‘that they know more than you.
‘In New Zealand, people are nice and they
appreciate you.’
They certainly have. Jean Jacques claims
the majority of his clients have come from
referrals and despite not speaking much
English when arriving in Wellington, managed
to translate his customers’ wishes through sign
language.
When tackling Sarah’s hair style, his passion for working with new clients and creating
something novel emerged. ‘I get excited because I want to see the final look. It is not just a
job—there is excitement.’
For the season, Jean Jacques predicts hair
that is ‘more straight, silky, smooth; more [often] than curly. I can’t see curls coming back.’
He does believe his own style reflects his
personality: ‘I like the easy look. I’m more
towards the “casual chic”. I love the fact a client
can run her fingers through her hair without
losing her style.’ He favours a softer look, rather
than a spiky one. ‘My average client is over
40 [and likes] elegant, chic and soft.’ His team
help cover the spectrum of clients’ demands.
Jean Jacques’ long-term partnership with
L’Oréal Professionnel keeps the salon updated
with the latest colours and techniques. •
lu c ir e n ov em b er 2004
Before
After
JEAN JACQUES
HAIR DESIGN
F
style intelligence.
Getting Sarah’s look
Make-up by Lancôme
• Lancôme Mat Finish O3 Shine
Control Sheer Pressed Powder
• Lancôme Color id Self-Adjusting
Colour Weightless make-up (bottom right)
• Lancôme Blush Focus in Lanawi (above
right)
• Lancôme Juicy Rouge in Guanaja lip
colour no. 140 (right)
• Lancôme Hypnôse mascara
Hair by L’Oréal Professionnel
• L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel, between
6·3 + 6·34
• Bath: Kérastase Oléo-Relax Hair Bath
for Smoothing Dry and Rebellious Hair
• Care: Kérastase Oléo-Relax Masque for
Optimum Nutrition
• Hair cut, layered and textured all over,
with the ends thinned, resulting in a
long, layered, textured look
• Kérastase Brume Nutri-Sculpt Flexible
Hold Shine Mist for Dry and Sensitized Hair
• Kérastase Lumière Nutri-Sculpt Luminizing Film Crème
Bill: nz$298 ($80 cut and blow-wave, $95
foils, $98 permanent colour, $25 treatment. Will vary depending on length of
hair).
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Sarah’s journey: a turning point
When asked about my makeover with Lucire
and Jean Jacques, one word pops into my
head: extraordinary.
First, I would like to express my gratitude to
the Lucire team, especially to Jack Yan and
Nicola Brockie, and to the wonderful Jean
Jacques whose talent is unsurpassed.
My journey began back in May 2003. My
sister had a birthday party at a friend’s place
where there was a spa pool. We girls had a
great night, pictures were taken and fun was
had. I was yet to realize that this night would
be a huge turning point in my life.
Once the pictures had been developed, I
got a short, sharp shock back to the land of
reality: I was huge! This is no understatement:
it would seem that what had been reflected in
the mirror each morning was a warped sense
of who I really was. I would tell myself that I
wasn’t big at all and it was just the way I was
built and carry on. Once a picture had been
taken there was no escaping the fact that my
weight had gone out of control.
The next day, I joined Weight Watchers with
my Mum and sister, who had already been
members for a few months. It was a daunting
day, but a day I knew must happen. I hopped
on the scales and almost fell off at the result! I
was mortified I had let it get so bad and vowed
that from now on, things would be different.
Slowly, but surely, the weight started to come
off. I found my close support network of friends
and family, as well as weekly weigh-ins, were
enough to make me stick to the programme.
Seventeen kg later, Lucire approached me
and asked if I would be interested in doing a
makeover. What better way to celebrate this
achievement and really make a new start?
Having said this, I was completely beside myself with nerves and trepidation. Since I was
14, my hair had never changed: I hid behind it
in so many respects; it, to me, was my security blanket—long, blonde, left down to cover
my face as much as possible.
The day of the makeover arrived and
although I was very wary it became apparent
I had no need to be. The wonderful team at
Lucire and at Jean Jacques Hair Design did
everything they could to put me at ease. It felt
as if Jean Jacques had read my mind and got
to work on my hair.
A few hours later, I turned to look at myself in the mirror. My eyes welled up when I
saw the reflection staring back at me: a new
woman was here, and she was more selfconfident and self-assured than the first. My
insides reflected the way I looked, positive,
bright, bubbly and happy.
It is easy to get caught up in what we
should look like, the ideals we see every day.
It was Lucire who taught me that to bring
the outside in closer to the inside was a true
representation of oneself and, once accomplished, a newfound confidence would
emerge that would carry you throughout your
life both professional and personally.
My advice is: look after yourself, your mind,
body and soul, surround yourself with positive
people and let nothing get in the way of your
dreams.—Sarah Dickens
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BEAUTY INSIDER
Well red
Do you still think that blondes had more fun? Think again!
Redheads are not only turning heads, but turning others green
with envy by Ashlea Tate and Stevie Wilson
H
ave you always dreamed of
being Gilligan’s Island’s favourite redhead, Ginger? Wayne
Bilotti, key hairstylist for the
daytime hit drama One Life
to Live, told Lucire everything
you’ll need to know to make
your red look ravishing.
Shades
There are three levels of red, Bilotti explains,
‘a red–gold base (strawberry blonde) à la actress Kathy Brier (who plays Marcie Walsh);
a red–violet base (light auburn), sported by
Hillary B. Smith (Nora Buchanan); and the
straight, fiery red base that’s Melissa Archer’s (Natalie Vega) hair colour of choice.’
For more wow-power, think about highlights.
‘Using lighter tones around the face and darker
hues toward the back is a very popular style
that will also give your “do” greater dimension,’
said hairstylist guru and ceo of Sexy Hair Concepts, Michael O’Rourke.
Hillary B. Smith
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Products
Bilotti, who keeps soap opera’s leading redheads Brier, Smith, and Archer fabulous, knows
which products work best for this titian trio.
‘If your hair is professionally treated, Redken is great. They have an amazing line of
Shades EQ (professional equalizing conditioning colour gloss professional demi-permanent haircolour),’ Bilotti suggested. If you’re a
do-it-yourself girl, Bilotti recommends Sexy
Hair Concepts.
‘It leaves a nice shine without having to use
a lot of products, which can create some hair
problems,’ Bilotti explained. ‘Plus, it has a soy
leave-in conditioner—great for hair.’
A long-term conditioner especially for colourtreated hair, glaze, is also a ‘must’ according
to Bilotti. Lasting four to five weeks, glaze will
lock in your red hue, making the twinkle in your
tresses last longer.
Melissa Archer
clockwise
from top:
Famous
redheads in
The Hours:
Nicole Kidman
and Julianne
Moore. Sexy
Hair Concepts’
Big Sexy Hair
line. Redken
Shades EQ for
conditioning.
Sexy Hair
Concepts’ Big
Shine Hair Spray.
Kathy Brier
notebook
Red aftermath: maintaining
your mane
You need to think about two things when you
colour your hair: everyday care and long-term
care.
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Everyday care
Use a gentle shampoo and wash just the roots.
Try not to wash your hair every day. Shampooing more frequently will out your hair.
Don’t forget protective products, especially
those containing a light silicone protein.
‘This is especially important if you blow-dry
or flat-iron your hair on a regular basis, which
can take a toll on your hair,’ O’Rourke explained.
‘The right protective products will coat the hair to
smooth and seal but won’t weigh hair down,’
O’Rourke said.
top: Wayne Bilotti, One Life to Live’s executive hairstylist
Laurie Cacioli and actress Bree Williamson (who plays
Jessica Buchanan). group image above: Marc
Anthony Hair Care Rich Reds collection. above left:
More products from Michael O’Rourke: his Fresh
Concepts Vitalitea moisture conditioner. above centre:
Fresh Concepts Rejuicinate moisture shampoo. above
right: Michael O’Rourke’s Sexy Hair Concepts’ Soy TriWheat leave-in conditioner.
Long-term care
Maintaining your colour and the overall health
of your hair is important.
‘The cuticle gets roughed up in the second
to third week,’ O’Rourke explained.
To minimize this problem, use a soy and
wheat protein which works from the exterior
to the interior, like Sexy Hair Concept’s Silky
Treatment line.
‘The product will penetrate the cuticle to
close it, preventing oxidation, which causes
red colour treatment to fade,’ O’Rourke said.
‘Plus, it reseals and remoisturizes the hair,
increasing the lifespan of the hair colour.’
If you notice a little fading, touch up roots
with a permanent colour and then use a semipermanent colour for the rest of the hair, which
will also help with the appearance of fading.
And don’t forget to have your hair trimmed
often to prevent split ends and keep your colour-treated hair looking and feeling its best. •
Extra
Don’t forget the cut
Colour is influencing other parts of hair
majorly. In July, Lucire attended the L’Oréal
Professionnel Colour Trophy Awards
in Auckland, New Zealand (as covered during August on our web site), where Burnetta Haswell of Servilles Mission Bay
took home the Supreme Award. Haswell’s
principle was the cut and colour had to work
with the outfit, approaching hair as part of a
complete ensemble.
When Lucire covered this, we knew that
Haswell would win. Our online editorial page
put it down to looking at auras, but for those
who prefer a more down-to-earth explanation, everything did go right for her: her
complete approach, a stunning model and
leading photography gave the entry enough
extra pizazz to take home the trophy.
So it was expected that we kept our eye
on Servilles Hair a little more in the remainder of the third quarter, and now the fourth.
The same company is taking its 3 Degrees collection to Italy to showcase it to
1,800 hairdressers from 20 countries. The
collection emphasizes ‘a cut within a cut,’
according to the Servilles release, ‘with the
colour being the influence for the second
cut.’ Servilles is steadily expanding its international education programme and leading
the way in hairdressing.
The year has also brought Servilles a
Global Salon Business award, numerous
other hairdressing awards including the
Salon Team award and Young Colourist of
the Year, as well as being a finalist in the
Redken–The Face New Zealand and winning
the Schwarzkopf Salon of the year award.
Servilles celebrates its 20th year in business with a New Zealand Runway show on
October 22 in Auckland. It promises that ‘it
will be a show like no other’.
Visit Servilles at www.servilles.co.nz. •
Ashlea Tate is a Los Angeles-based correspondent for Lucire.
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BEAUTY NOW
Making
scents
Finding and choosing the right fragrance can be like
finding a needle in a haystack. Here’s the best for the
changing season by Stevie Wilson
I
n the northern hemisphere, fall is a time of change. With the changing seasons come slightly cooler temperatures (despite the lack of seasonal
transition seen in the rest of the country); children going back to school, and
impending holidays looming large on the calendar.
In the southern half, spring has sprung, also with a lighter temperament.
So now is a great time to test drive some new fragrances for yourself and
for holiday gift-giving (if you shop that far ahead).
The dilemma is what to buy? What—from the dizzying array of 2004 fragrance
launches—to choose? Where to find something that is so unmistakably “you”?
There are two ways to go: first, the larger brands (Estée Lauder, Lancôme,
Chanel and Elizabeth Arden) have lots of scents to try.
Moschino
Very Sexy for Her²
Moschino has created super new fragrance that’s sure to turn a lot of
heads. Moschino Couture is for the woman with wit, panache and
confidence in her abilities and her presence. Vibrant and exuberant, it is a
lively fragrance that is both fruity with lush floral blossoms with a dry-down
of woods, amber and vanilla that definitely underscore the sexiness of the
female!
Very Sexy for Her² is a provocative
fragrance from Victoria’s Secret. This
isn’t for the shy ones, but for those who
are comfortable in their own skin and not
afraid to show it. This is a sensual blend
of blackberry, white flowers along with
black plum, patchouli and other unusual
accords. Great body products, and don’t
forget Very Sexy for Him² which blends
quite nicely for a “his and her” coordinating duo. Sleek packaging is done in pink
for her, and blue for him!
Notes
Top: bergamot, pepper, mandarin.
Heart: poppy seeds, jasmine, pomegranate flower and peony.
Base: benzoin, vanilla, cedar wood.
Armani Mania
Notes
Top: Moroccan laurel, Sicilian green
mandarin zest, blackcurrant fruit, pink
pepper Heart: magnolia, peony, lily of the
valley and Provencal iris.
Base: Virginia cedar, creamy sandalwood, amber, vanilla and white musk.
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Notes
Top: blackberry, freesia, peony, Casablanca lily.
Bottom: skin suede, white patchouli,
black plum.
Ralph Lauren
Glamourous
Daylight
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‘The essence of radiance’ is the tag line on
this fragrance. Clean packaging echoes
the simplicity of the Armani line yet
the fragrance underscores the complex
design elements. It’s essentially a woody,
aromatic floral that is a blend of intense
androgynous notes that present a warm
yet clean top note blend blossoming into
voluptuous, fresh white flowers that introduce hints of powder and wood and are
supported by a base blend of woods, ambers, and musks. Rich, lively and definitely
for a woman who knows her strengths
and isn’t afraid to show them off.
This new fragrance from
Ralph Lauren is a lighter
version of the original Glamourous eau de parfum. The
five signature notes include
dewy pearl flower, Leona pulmeris, Casablanca lily, exotic
Siam wood and Cashmere
musk—the perfect scent for
daytime glamour.
Prada
Prada fragrance is an entirely new
way of wearing Prada. Created by
Miuccia Prada marrying the traditional Prada values of tradition
and quality with innovation and
technology, this subtle fragrance
is classically feminine with a
modern approach. Rooted in amber, the fragrance is definitely a
marriage of traditional with modern. Created on four elements:
Pure (sandalwood oil); Addictive
(patchouli); Precious (Labdanum
resin) and Profound (Benzoin from
Siam). The fragrance is spicy, redolent of amber and
vanilla like scents while giving off a soft woody aroma.
The collection includes eau de parfum and spray eau de
parfum, bath and body products plus a more intense
eau de parfum all packaged in a powder pink box with
champagne label with prune logo. Definitely catch this
one while you can.
Notes
Top: Italian bergamot oil, bitter orange oil, Sicilian
mandarin oil, Mimosa absolute.
Middle: rose absolute, Schimus Molle absolute (South
American pink peppercorns), Indonesian Patchouli oil.
Base: labdanum resinoide, Tonka bean absolute, vanilla absolute, Indian Sandalwood oil, Benzoin resinoide
from Siam.
Christian Dior Pure Poison
This fragrance is all about ‘the seductress
within; where seduction is instinctual, positive
yet intense and mysterious’. Echoing previous Poison fragrances, this apple-shaped
bottle with an iridescent white swirl flashes
vivid colours. It’s a fragrance with an intense
opening, then blossoms into rich white floral
enhanced with ambers and musk as the base
for a vibrant, luminous, seductive scent. This
fragrance includes body products, too.
Notes
Top: sweet orange, Calabrian bergamot,
Sicilian mandarin.
Heart: orange flower, jasmine sambac lmr,
hydroponic living gardenia.
Base: sandalwood, white amber, musk.
‘Glamour is in many ways
indefinable—it is more
of a feeling, an aura. It’s
the way someone moves,
styles their clothes,
shares their personality.’
Ralph Lauren
Emanuel Ungaro
Emanuel Ungaro has done something extraordinary. Very different from previous fragrance launches,
Apparition creates a new category in fragrance.
The concept is about a brief—yet astonishing—transformation of a woman; the metamorphosis of an
“ordinary” person into a woman of great magnetism,
femininity, and desirable. Flirty and engaging, this
fragrance embraces a woman.
The opening notes give an exhilarating rush while
the heart is tropical, fruity and floral for an utterly
feminine feel that is most entrancing. Supported by
patchouli for an exotic feel and heliotrope for a more
sensual feel, this is a fragrance that has to be experienced. The bottle is a flaçon of glass that has been
stamped with 24k gold that has been tinted into gold,
violet and green mirror facets on the front creating
a shimmering burst of colour. It definitely leaves an
impression. The collection includes bath and body
products as well.
Notes
Top: raspberry liqueur, cayenne pepper.
Heart: passionflower, “Double Delight” rose.
Base: patchouli, heliotrope.
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Curious by Britney Spears
Curious by Britney Spears is a launch
partnering fragrance giant, Elizabeth
Arden and pop star Spears in her first foray
into the beauty field. Fresh and distinctly
feminine, this white floral centred with
Louisiana magnolia blends in other white
flowers, woods and musks along with a
sprinkling of sparkling pink notes and fruit.
Cool body products add to the cachet.
Notes
Top: Louisiana magnolia, Anjou pear,
lotus flower.
Heart: tuberose, star jasmine, pink cyclamen.
Base: vanilla musk, creamy sandalwood,
blonde woods.
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BEAUTY NOW
The latest trend is seen in
brands taking a popular fragrance and tweaking them a
bit with new notes (ingredients) to make them smell a little different but keep the fragrance thematically the same.
Michael Kors Sensual Suede
Michael Kors is known for changing his
base fragrance presentation by adding additional fragrances and notes to create different
variations. His newest creation is the Michael
Kors Sensual Suede Collection. This hot
new line is the same intense tuberose floral
with the addition of micronized ultrasuede to
give a luxe feeling of being wrapped in suede.
Sensual Suede Shimmering Body Powder is a luxurious, silky body powder with
both a suede and shimmer effect to envelope
the body with a glorious fragrance. Sensual
Suede Body Moisturizer is a sleek lotion that feels like velvet. Sensual Suede
Solid Perfume is a soft richly scented solid
fragrance in a sleek silver and Lucite compact.
One word describes this collection: sexy!
Fresh
Blush Marc Jacobs
Notes
Top: Italian lemon,
yuzu, mandarin.
Heart: lychee
flower, orange blossom, ginger flower.
Base: oak moss,
caramel, white santal.
Notes
Top: dewy jasmine petals.
Heart: star jasmine, Japanese honeysuckle.
Base: woods, musk.
Fresh is the well known brand of cosmetics,
bath and body products. Well known for the
Index line, Fresh has launched fragrances
based on sugar which is a strong scent in their
bath and body line: Sugar, Sugar Blossom
and now Lemon Sugar Eau de Parfum. It was
predicated on the Lemon SugarBath collection that is so popular. This new sweet-tart
fragrance has lemon, sugar and a sparkling
texture yet has some substance in the drydown. Its freshness makes it a perfect everyday fragrance. Packaging is clean and
fits in nicely with the
Lemon SugarBath
collection products.
Blush Marc Jacobs is another twist on
the fragrance theme. As soft as a blush when
one is complimented, a pink hue with the
warm sweetness of jasmine in a bottle that,
too, is a blush colour yet is more romantic in
tone, luminous in feel. Opening with a soft
jasmine petal wet with dew, Blush blossoms
into creamy star jasmine with silken Japanese
honeysuckle grounded with soft musks and
woods to create a delicate balance. The packaging so gloriously feminine with the pink tint
and wonderful curves in the perfume and eau
de parfum, but Jacobs continues the collection with both bath and body products. First
Blush Marc Jacobs limited edition colour
collection includes gloss, mascara, powder
and eau de parfum rollerball all neatly packaged in a metallic silver bag.
Southern scents
There are a few more scents we at
Lucire wish to point out: those that
seem more suited to a southern
sensibility for spring
by Nicola Brockie
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Elizabeth Arden
Provocative Woman
Want to melt your man? Try this sexy new
fragrance from Elizabeth Arden. Designed to appeal to a woman comfortable in
her own skin who is impulsive and seductive, and looking for a fragrance to reflect
that. If you like oriental scents, you will love
Provocative Woman which is structured
around exotic and unusual ingredients such
as water lotus, ginger, lily, papaya blossom,
pink freesia, midnight orchid and red amber.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, the inspiration and
spokesperson for Elizabeth Arden, calls this
scent ‘sensual and seductive’, which indeed
it is. With a stunning bottle inspired by the
curve of a woman’s back, this new scent
is sexy inside and out—a fantastic finishing
touch for your sexy new season look and
feel.
Boutique-type fragrances aren’t necessarily sold in boutiques
but are small lines that present a different, more individual
vision of a fragrance. From concept to finished product, the
boutique or niche fragrance is often more difficult to find, but
in the same respect —once an appropriate scent is found—is
more unique a fragrance for the person wearing it. It becomes
a reflection and signature of the person who has selected it as
well as something you won’t smell on everyone.
Comptoir Sud Pacifique
Comptoir Sud Pacifique is perfectly suited for a Florida
lifestyle. The tropical fragrances are often called an “eaux de
voyage”. With the tropical weather and resort lifestyle of Florida,
Comptoir Sud Pacifique provides a collection of fragrances that is
at the heart of an exotic lifestyle. Wearing one of the fragrances is
like taking a vacation. Most known for their exotic vanilla blends
(Vanille Abricot, Vanille Ambre, Vanille Coco, Vanille Banane),
Comptoir Sud Pacifique has an array of other fragrances that
are fragrant trips to tropical spots. Cœur de Vahine (from the
Tropical Garden group) is a newer fragrance that is a sparkling, effervescent scent concocted with peach, passion fruit mixed with
a little orange and blended with floral notes of jasmine, rose and
Tahitian flowers built on a base of vanilla and musk. It transports
you to new places where you are carefree and fun-loving: think of
it as a modern-day evocation of the Garden of Eden and you won’t
be too far off the mark. Rich, heady, sexy and exotic, it’s paradise
found in a bottle. Sleek brushed aluminium packaging makes it
easy to travel with plus it helps preserve the potency of the fragrance.
Notes
Top: orange, bergamot, peach, passionfruit.
Heart: cinnamon, rose jasmine, Opuhi flower from Tahiti.
Base: sandalwood, vanilla, musk.
Bond No. 9
Bond No. 9 New York is a hot specialty
brand making beautiful fragrances with a lighthearted touch with serious devotees across
the country. The entire theme of the collection
is to capture the essence of New York and its
neighbourhoods in a fragrance. This collection
of 19 fragrances has something for nearly every neighbourhood including Broadway, Harlem,
Noho, Soho and more. The newest is Little
Italy, a smooth, zesty fragrance opening with
citrus notes that segue into a creamy gelatolike texture with an uplifting feel, yet has a very
sensuous texture. If you are a transplanted
New Yorker, this is your way of visiting without
the expense or travel; if you have never been,
think of it as an olfactory trip to the Big Apple.
Notes
Top: Clementine, grapefruit, mandarin.
Heart: tangerine, jasmine.
Base: sheer musk.
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Ralph Lauren eau de toilette
Lancôme Calypso
This colorful, floral fragrance from Ralph Lauren captures the energy, spirit
and personality of today’s young woman with a gorgeously fruity, floral fragrance: sparkling green apple leaves, zesty orange mandarin, charismatic
pink magnolia, seductive purple freesia and soft blue musk.
A fresh and sparkling summertime perfume in a limited
edition.
To truly capture the scents
of paradise on earth, it is
fresh—like nature in its most
pure sense—yet sensual, like
an exotic woman. At the source
of this original and voluptuous
fount of well-being is a cocktail
of fruits and flowers from a
dreamy paradise—a veritable
archipelago of scents to wear.
And to contain this magic
potion, the Calypso bottle has
been bathed in the hues of a
setting sun, soaked in turquoise
blue and flamboyant orange, it
is like an irresistible foretaste of
escape post-winter and heading into spring.
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Blend: Floral.
Notes: apple tree
leaves, yellow freesia, Italian mandarin,
Japanese loquat,
osmanthus, magnolia,
linden blossom flower,
purple freesia, boronia, musk 2000, white
orris.
Style: a colourful
floral expression.
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BEAUTY FEATURE
Entering a Blue period
What makes Ralph Lauren Blue, the new fragrance, tick?
Catherine Rigod finds out from the source: Ralph Lauren
Fragrances’ president, Andrea Robinson
T
he epitome of casual elegance. That’s the message Ralph
Lauren has always strived to convey in every aspect of his company.
Today, he has captured a calming yet persuasive allure in his line of
fragrances, bringing an entirely new feel of beauty to his clients.
Lucire recently spoke to Andrea Robinson, president of Ralph
Lauren Fragrances. The latest release, Ralph Lauren Blue, has a
certain energy and beauty—but is still clearly part of the Ralph Lauren
Fragrances’ range.
Robinson began her professional career in the fashion and beauty
editorial world before moving to Ralph Lauren, where the fragrance game
became her new passion.
Robinson explains, ‘When I joined Ralph Lauren, I learned about the
development process very quickly. We have an in-house “nose” and work
very closely with the fragrance houses.’
There has been plenty of consideration of what the Ralph Lauren brand
means from the beginning. Although the fragrance team has a lot of
freedom, Ralph Lauren himself works closely with it. His visual cues in his
designs are translated into scents.
Among that development process is the examination of trends. ‘When
we develop a fragrance concept, we spend a lot time researching what is
going one around us—culturally. With the launch of Ralph Lauren Blue we
discovered certain trends that tied in perfectly with the fragrance concept.
‘First was women’s desire for casual elegance not only in what they wear,
Romance, Romance Men, Ralph and Ralph Cool, Purple Label, Ralph
Lauren Blue and Polo Ralph Lauren Blue, and Glamourous.
Traditionally, the term “blue” meant “down in the dumps”. A forlorn Pablo
Picasso depicted people painted in shades of blue to evoke feelings of
sadness and alienation. However, in today’s modern and vibrant society,
the colour blue represents a sense of calm and easiness in life, a peaceful,
renewed self that Picasso did not envision in the early 1900s.
Robinson says, ‘Through our research we learned that blue is the most
popular colour in the world. It has a very powerful effect and makes us
thinks of so many things surrounding us like the blue sky and blue water.’
Through this powerful emotional and psychological observation, Blue works
on an essence of olfaction, combined with a purity of spirit, to be trapped
in a bottle.
As an offshoot of the women’s clothing line of the same name, the colour
blue evokes a certain spirit which is strong yet feminine.
It is not to be confused with—but, rather, tied into—Ralph Lauren’s men’s
line, Blue for women is meant to walk hand-in-hand with the men’s scent.
At the same time, it is strong enough to stand on its own. With Blue’s aim
at women in the age range of 20 to 49, Ralph Lauren hopes to entice the
woman who is ‘modern, confident, self-assured, independent, healthy
and casually elegant, with her own sense of style,’ says Robinson.
Categorized as a cool fresh floral, ‘Blue is the fragrance of the classic
woman of today,’ Robinson states. ’By utilizing some of the earth’s most
tempting and soothing elements—such as lotus flower,
pink peony, jasmine, rose de mai, sandalwood, vetiver,
mousse de chine and musk—Blue produces a pleasant
and memorable bouquet.’
Though scent may be the first of our senses to be
alerted, other senses were not neglected in the design
and development of the fragrance. A watery, deep blue
bottle with a silver cap represents the beauty of a blue-sky day and the
silvery reflection off of sun-kissed waters. White script contrasts with the
deep blue colour and the signature monogrammed on the bottle’s lid. The
carton follows a similar design philosophy.
Blue hopes to attract women’s eyes with the familiarity of the Ralph
Lauren logo, inscribed on the cap to add an element of sophistication,’
describes Robinson.
It’s taken 18 months to bring this new yet classic fragrance to the appreciative hands—and pulse points—of Ralph Lauren’s faithful clientèle.
The wait for Blue is over. Relax. •
Perhaps the most important trend is the need for
escapism, the retreat that symbolizes freedom,
pleasure and personal time
COURTESY L’ORÉAL PARIS
but also through their attitude. Second was the trend toward simplicity, a
renewed focus on simple pleasures. But perhaps the most important trend
is the need for escapism, the retreat that symbolizes freedom, pleasure
and personal time.’
Perhaps that is no surprise to trend-watchers who have found many
catwalk collections quite retro-oriented in seasons past and, as indicated
in this issue of Lucire, in the next season, too.
Both the name and the fragrance emerged at the same time, according
to Robinson.
She has worked on the development of such Ralph Lauren brands as
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above: Andrea Robinson, worldwide president of Ralph Lauren Fragrances.
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BEAUTY FEATURE
A beautiful life
Grace Willetts and Stevie Wilson look back at one of the
geniuses of make-up, Kevyn Aucoin, who passed before
his time in 2002, and interview his successor, Eric Sakas
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Grace Willetts is a correspondent for Lucire. Stevie WIlson is beauty editor.
W
hen Kevyn Aucoin
passed away in 2002
from complications of
a lifelong pituitary condition, he was mourned
not only as one of the
great make-up geniuses
of his time, but as someone who brought
beauty into the everyday lives of countless
women.
For years before his death at the age of
40, it had been nearly impossible to book the
celebrity make-up artist to such famous faces
as Gwyneth Paltrow, Tori Amos and Cher.
Aucoin became even more well known
through his best-selling books. In Making
Faces, The Art of Makeup and Face Forward,
he shared many of his make-up secrets, allowing readers to experience the transforming
magic of make-up—without an appointment!
Though his monthly column in Allure necessarily ended with his death, his self-named line
of beauty products lives on.
He was born in Louisiana on Valentine’s
Day 1962 and was adopted a month later by
Thelma and Isidore Aucoin. The first of four
adopted children, the budding make-up artist
and his family lived in Lafayette, deep in Cajun
country, an unfriendly environment for a young
gay man.
Aucoin’s intense fascination with make-up
began early. He even resorted to shoplifting
film and cosmetics which he used to transform
his sisters into sirens for home-made model
shoots. Thanks to the nurturing and unflagging
support of his mother, Thelma, Aucoin’s interest survived the often-brutal scrutiny of locals.
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In The Art of Makeup, Aucoin details death
threats, beatings and even an arrest for the
“crime” of wearing purple pants. Aucoin moved
first to the city of Baton Rouge in search of a
more hospitable environment. He finally left
Louisiana altogether after being stripped and
beaten by a department store security officer
above: Kevyn Aucoin powder brush.
top right: The Creamy Moist Glow
in Liquifuschia. beneath text: The
Sensual Skin Enhancer. below left:
The Liquid Cyber Lip in Alurabliss Blue.
below right: Kevyn Aucoin Expert Lip
Tint in Principessa.
when he was ‘caught’ looking at make-up.
Arriving in New York aged 21, Aucoin got his
professional break by doing test make-up for
models. He was quickly discovered by Vogue
and photographer Steven Meisel, with whom
he worked closely for nearly a year and a half.
Over the next few years Aucoin did 18 covers
for Vogue. By 1988, he’d done nine consecutive covers and branched out to Cosmopolitan.
Kevyn’s two greatest influences were his
mother, Thelma, and Barbra Streisand. From
Thelma he gained the strength to follow his
dreams and fulfill his great gift. Sadly, she died
shortly after her son, in October 2002. From
Streisand, he formed the foundation of his
vision: that beauty need not be conventional,
stereotypical or prefabricated. Aucoin had
already learned the power of reinvention from
his sisters; Streisand taught him the power of
individuality. He credited her with helping him
survive his difficult years in Louisiana. As he
said in The Art of Makeup, ‘She believed in
herself despite the fact that she was unconventional. I saw in her my desire to accept my
own individuality.’ He eventually fulfilled his
lifelong dream of meeting and working with
the famous songstress.
William Norwich, who co-authored The Art
of Makeup, wrote that Aucoin saw his work
with famous faces as allowing him to ‘pledge
his life’s work 24 hours a day to the leading
ladies who [gave] him so much …’
Eric Sakas, president and creative director
of Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, worked with Kevyn
on the line as his partner. Sakas produced a
touching tribute to Aucoin titled A Beautiful
Life and is now a major force behind the Kevyn
Aucoin Beauty line in its current incarnation.
He sums up the line’s current focus as having
a ‘“less is more” philosophy—use as little product as possible to get the maximum results.’
The product line features the basics touted
by Aucoin throughout his career, such as lip
glosses, mascara and a blessedly natural skinenhancing foundation.
‘Today I
see beauty
everywhere
I go, in every
face I see, in
every single
soul, and
sometimes
even in
myself’
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO ERIC SAKAS; COURTESY NEW YORK MAGAZINE
Kevyn Aucoin
What sets this line apart from the dozens
of recent lines to hit the cosmetics section?
Sakas explains, ‘Kevyn had developed the
line over the past 10 years. … He only wanted
to come out with his line when he felt the
products were absolutely perfect. Since he
worked with virtually every product in the
market over the last 20 years of his career, he saw there was a need to develop his line based on the absence
of certain products in the market.
He always said that he would never
develop a line just to have a product
line out there with his name on it
(something he could have done
many years ago, even before Bobbi
Brown).’ Even better, his products
are accessible to every woman,
and not directed at a specific
demographic. ‘He wanted to
create something unique and
different from what was out there
and something that all women of
all colour could use and benefit
from. His 20 years of expertise is
built into the line itself.’
In The Art of Make-up, Kevyn
opined, ‘Balance doesn’t mean that
everything has to be even. It just means
that it all has to work in a certain way. It
has to have an edge, it has to be beautiful,
and classical on some level too.’ The same
is true of his product line. It is not the flashiest; not the line with the most unusual colours or the greatest scientific breakthroughs.
Sakas claims, ‘We do not believe in trend
colours. We believe (as Kevyn did) that there
are no rules when it comes to make-up. A
woman should have the choice to wear
whatever…whenever she pleases.’ More
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top left and far left: Elizabeth Hurley and
Madonna were among Aucoin’s celebrity clientèle, and
appeared in his book Face Forward in 2000. left: Kevyn
Aucoin Liquid Patent Lip in Nyalia. right: Aucoin’s
books, Making Faces (Little Brown 1999, US$13·97
at Amazon.com via the Lucire Shopping Guide), Face
Forward (Little Brown 2000, US$23·06) and The Art of
Makeup (Perennial 1996) have become best sellers in
their categories. above: This New York cover, published
two months after Aucoin’s death, demonstrated how he
affected more than just the beauty industry. He was a
part of what makes New York tick.
high-tech products are now featured, such as Liquid Shimmer Skin
Enhancer, which is guaranteed not to budge until you take it off, and
Cream Moist Glow, a blush that contains three different shades
so it blends imperceptibly and naturally into the skin, like
a natural flush. The line recently put together a
bridal look for NeimanMarcus.com. Says Sakas,
‘Our products are great for brides because
[they’re] extremely long-wearing.’
Best sellers include Samilke Expert
Lip Tint, White Liquid Shimmer and the
original keystone, Volume Mascara.
Sakas emphasizes that each product
is not just make-up, but a tool for
transformation. ‘Kevyn felt that all
women could realize their own true
beauty if they had the proper tools
to do so. This is what led him to
develop the line. He also wanted to
give back to the women who were
so compassionate to him while
growing up. He wanted to give
women the tools to empower
themselves.’
For those who value
Aucoin’s genius for detail and
technique, tools such as the
professional make-up brushes
and the much-coveted eyelash
curler are also available.
As for application tips, Sakas suggests, ‘Use fingers or brush [when
applying make-up]. There’s nothing like
it since it replicates the skin.’
Kevyn often said, ‘Today I see beauty
everywhere I go, in every face I see, in
every single soul, and sometimes even
in myself.’ Beauty was his mission as well
as his raison d’être. While Aucoin is sorely
missed as an artist and innovator, his legacy
and philosophy live on in the line while 21st
century technology further complements his
vision. •
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BEAUTY INSIDER
How can one
accomplish that
flawless beauty
look? Stevie
Wilson talks to
international
make-up artist
Diana Carreiro and
offers suggestions
for the ideal
foundation brush—
a fundamental
in beauty main
photograph by Joma
García i Gisbert
Brushing up on beauty
I
magine Michelangelo trying to paint
the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel without his
brushes—his tools. Impossible, right? The
same is true for achieving a truly polished,
professional look with your make-up. Sure,
it’s easy enough when we are pushed for
time to haphazardly slap on some base
here and there, but for a truly flawless look the
right tools are indispensable.
When beginning your daily make-up application, having a perfect canvas—your face—is
crucial. Your other products won’t look as
good unless your foundation is smooth. The
best trick is to invest in some brushes for different types of foundation applications.
International make-up artist Diana Carreiro
has offered her expertise to Lucire. Carreiro,
whose credits include Vogue España, Vogue
and Marie Claire Nederland, has worked with
tons of celebrities including Mira Sorvino,
Dennis Quaid, Pete Postlethwaite,
Twiggy, Liisa Winkler and Daria Werbowy. Diana doesn’t go to any job without
her kit and her full complement of brushes.
Whether it’s runway or editorial work, brushes
make application smoother and less visible.
There are a variety of foundation brushes for
a variety of foundation types.
notebook
Nicola Brockie
Because there are many great tools on the market it can become confusing as to what to include in your at-home makeup kit, least of all how to use them as a pro would to get pro
results. Here we spill the beans on some of the best foundation
brushes and how to use ’em like a pro.
Once you have experienced using a foundation brush to
apply your base, you will probably never want to go back to
using latex sponges again. The finish that these brushes give is
gorgeously natural and flawless.
Dab foundation onto the back of your hand and, using your
foundation brush, start from the centre of your face using
downward motions. It is usually not essential to cover the
entire face with base and always ensure that you feather out
the product around the jaw line and into the hairline. A hairline
clogged up with product or the dreaded “tide mark” around the
jaw gives away a shoddy application job. If necessary, blend
out around those areas with your fingers or a large sponge.
Editor’s pick
My pick this month is the Pout foundation brush.
This brush is the newest addition to my make-up kit and is now
one I can’t or won’t leave home without. Not only is this little
baby a beautiful girly shade of pink but it’s great to hold and
easy to use giving flawless results. Because the brush is made
from synthetic material, it is easily washable and springs back
into shape; it will also soak up less product than a natural bristled brush, which means less wastage. You can use this brush
wet or dry and the tapered end is fantastic for getting right up
under the eyes to banish those late-night circles!
For more gorgeous products from this range, check out
www.pout.co.uk.
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Taklon brush
According to Diana, Taklon (a synthetic bristle)
brushes are ‘best for liquids and creams.
Choose a brush that has a rounded, tapered
tip for ease of application. If you are using a
liquid foundation, dispense on to the back of
the hand or if very runny, into the palm of your
hand. Load brush by swirling and stroking the
bristles into the product. Start by applying to
the centre of the face, working out and down
fading the colour into the hair and jaw lines.
Reapply wherever more coverage is needed
by “stippling” (small short touches that together produce an even finish with the tip of the
brush pushing the product into the skin).’
Lucire tips
Make sure you use the flat of the brush to
blend; use the tip to stipple foundation in to
cover red spots, dark spots and hide blemishes.
Taklon brushes are available in a variety of
prices; the differences are in the ability to flex
the brush and come back to normal standing
position.
Lucire picks
Cat Cosmetics Taklon brush: catcosmetics.
com.
I-Iman Taklon brush: shopping.yahoo.com;
I-iman.com; Sephora.
i.d. Bare Escentuals Taklon brush: www.
bareescentuals.com; Ulta stores and ulta.com
Select Sephora stores.
Ulta Taklon brush: Ulta stores, ulta.com.
Japonesque Taklon brush: Ulta stores; ulta.
com; Naimies.com; shopping.yahoo.com.
Kabuki brush
Maybe you are using a powder or loose mineral foundation where Taklon isn’t the brush du
jour. Diana Carreiro suggests using a Kabuki
brush for a powder foundation in a pressed or
loose format.
‘A Kabuki brush is ideal when opaque foundation coverage is needed. A good brush will
have dense bristles with a well rounded dome.
‘Dip brush into powder, and then tap off
excess. Apply foundation in a circular motion
starting in the middle of the face, blending
outward.’
Here’s an important tip from Diana: ‘If
you are using a pressed foundation, do
not swirl the brush around in the compact. Swirling will glaze the product and
ruin the bristles. Always load by tapping
into the pressed powder.’
Lucire tips
Less is more. Make sure you tap off
excess to not overwhelm your face with
product. Also blend, blend, blend by
brushing back and forth and swirling
the brush around to get excess off but
also to create a smooth finish.
Lucire picks
i.d. Bare Escentuals Kabuki brush (right):
www.bareescentuals.com; Ulta stores.
Colorescience Mineral Foundation brush:
www.colorescience.com for stores near you.
Natural hair brush
‘Natural hair foundation brushes are best for
mineral, loose and compact foundations.
Usually used for skin that is very sensitive
and when a medium to sheer foundation
finish is required. Choose a brush with a well
rounded profile with medium to low density.’
Cat Cosmetics Taklon
brush
Lucire tips
Make sure you wash this one carefully and
that it’s completely dry before using it. Tap off
excess before applying to get an even application of powder.
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Lucire picks
Japonesque natural hair foundation brush:
www.follica.com
Brush 411
Diana Carreiro provides these words of wisdom.
On selecting brushes: ‘How much to spend:
a good rule of thumb is buying the best you
can reasonably afford. Remember that many
make-up artists purchase their brushes in art
supply stores where prices are often one-third
of the make-up industry’s and are often just as
good or better.
‘Also, the denser
the bristle, the
more opaque
the coverage’
of the foundation product.
Choose
carefully and
ask questions
at the counter
to determine if
this is the right
brush for the
coverage you want
or need.
‘All make-up
brushes should be
washed at least
once a month in a
gentle shampoo
(either brush cleanser
from your favourite counter or
baby shampoo) and allowed to
dry flat. Do not stand to dry as this will ruin the
adhesive and handle.’
Lay them across a box or the
edge of sink so that the bristles
hang over the edge and can air-dry.
‘Always finish foundation application by brushing downward so
that tiny facial hair lies flat.’ This is a
great tip because it’s how you get
that smooth finish.
Lucire thanks Diana Carreiro (theartist
grouplimited.com, womancompany.com)
for her expertise in this first segment on
cosmetic brushes and her great tips on
how to select and use the various brushes.
Next month: powder brushes.
Colorescience mineral
foundation brush
I-Iman foundation brush
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i.d. Bare Escentuals
foundation brush
Ulta brand foundation
brush
Japonesque
foundation
brush
MAC foundation brush
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BEAUTY INSIDER
Poring details
It’s not often discussed, but acne breakouts can be su\ered by some
regardless of age. Bettijo B. Hirschi discusses solutions
Christy Carlson Romano is the spokesperson for the
American Counseling Association’s Healthy Skin,
Healthy Outlook campaign. For more information log on
to www.counseling.org.
Based in Alexandria, Va., Bettijo B. Hirschi is founder of Bath by Bettijo.
L
ikely the biggest myth about acne is that it
is a teenager’s problem. This all-too-common
skin irritation continues to baffle many people well beyond the legal drinking age.
Acne breakouts are caused by a combination of skin issues, viz. excess oil secreted by
the sebaceous glands and build-up
of dead skin cells that clog pores, trapping oil in
the follicle. Trapped along with the excess oil are
bacteria, which feed on the oil, generating waste
products which irritate the skin.
Oilier skin types are prone to acne break-
regimen including thorough cleansing with
bacteria-controlling cleansers and lukewarm
(never hot) water. Follow-up by applying a
moisturizer that is oil-free or contains skincompatible oils—like sweet almond, apricot
kernel or avocado oils—that will penetrate and
nourish the skin, helping balance oil production rather then sitting on top of the skin and
clogging pores, which would aggravate acne.
Exfoliation is another vital element of a skin
care regimen that will help combat extra oiliness and prevent clogged pores. This often
The best approach for controlling this irritating
skin problem is to follow a strict skin care regimen
including thorough cleansing
outs because they provide more food for the
bacteria. Hormonal changes can also increase
oil production, triggering breakouts. The bottom line: excellent skin care and hygiene are
vitally important to remove the excess oils and
bacteria that are associated with acne.
The best approach for controlling this irritating skin problem is to follow a strict skin care
Jurlique Foaming Facial Cleanser
• Cleanser with tea tree oil, lavender and
herbal antioxidants.
• Non-drying for acne-prone skin.
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forgotten step is critical as it removes dead
skin cells from the skin’s surface, immediately
refreshing the appearance of skin and stimulating new cell growth.
‘If exfoliation is done gently (i.e. with alpha
hydroxy acid (aha) products and not harsh
abrasives), then it will not harm acne prone skin.
In fact, exfoliation may enhance the penetration
of acne medication into the skin making them
more effective,’ explained Dermatologist Susan
C. Taylor, md, Director of the Skin of Color
Center at St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center.
She recommends looking for facial exfoliators
with ahas, lactic acid, and fruit acids or ones
with very small, minimally abrasive particles.
Most importantly, she advises that you should
let you skin be your guide. If you are dry or
irritated you should scale back exfoliation.
For existing breakouts there are a number
of spot treatments available to help conceal
and heal blemishes. Look for formulas with
ingredients that fight bacteria and also offer
skin-soothing and therapeutic properties.
Skin problems such as rosacea and eczema
can be treated but must be treated differently
than acne. For these extreme skin problems
it is best to consult a dermatologist before
selecting a skin care regimen.
On this spread is a compilation of the latest effective treatments for acne-prone skin.
Should over-the-counter products not prove
successful or cause irritation, visit a dermatologist for an evaluation. •
Cleansers
Dermalogica AntiBac Skin Wash
us$26·50 for 8 oz (www.
dermalogica.com)
• A fresh and effective
gel cleanser, which feels
like it really works and
does work.
• Deep cleans the skin
of excess oils but is nondrying and calming so it
works well on inflamed
skin conditions.
• Triclosan helps inhibit
bacteria on the skin’s
surface as Salicylic acid
dissolves dead skin
debris making it ideal for
blemish prone skin.
• Fragrance-free.
Zia Aloe & Citrus
Wash
us$18·95 for 6 oz (www.
zianatural.com)
• Lightly lathering, non-oily
cleanser that gives you
a “squeaky clean” feeling
without stripping your skin.
• Soap-free and does not
contain harsh detergents
(such as sodium lauryl
sulfate) to provide cleansing that’s as gentle as it is
thorough. Citrus extracts
gently dissolve poreclogging oil for a clearer
complexion.
• Aloe and vitamins C & E
fight cell damage and promote healing of blemishes.
Moisturizers
Mario Badescu Skincare
Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF
17
us$22 for 2 oz (www.mariobadescu.com)
• Lightweight daily moisturizer.
• Protects from sun’s harmful uva and uvb rays while it
hydrates and softens skin.
• An ideal moisturizer for
people with oily, acne-prone
skin as the primary ingredient
is water.
• Paba-free.
Eucerin Clear Skin
Formula Skin Renewal
SPF 15 Day Lotion
us$10·29
• This oil-free moisturizer is specially formulated
with lactic acid, a gentler
aha/bha to effectively
unclog pores, so it works
continuously to help keep
skin blemish free.
• The non-irritating formula
is safe for use on sensitive skin and has uva/uvb
protection.
Exfoliants and masks
DERMed
Pumpkin Exfoliating Cream
us$64 for 1 oz (for store locations
call 1 866 433-7633 ext. 100)
Pumpkins aren’t just for pies,
they are incorporated into this
mask from Institut DERMed to
heal acne breakouts and correct
skin discolorations.
This retinol peel cream formulated from Pumpkin extract
combines a triple action enzyme
with alpha hydroxy acids to control
oil and stimulate new cell growth.
A non-abrasive exfoliator,
the cream nourishes skin with
antioxidants while removing dead
cell debris and abnormal pigment
cell clusters, revealing brightly-polished and smooth skin.
DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Mask
us$34 for 4 oz (www.ddfskincare.
com)
• A therapeutic medicated mask
to help manage oily skin and
clogged pores.
• Combining the anti-inflammatory properties of Sulfur with Aloe
Vera, purifying clays and aromatic
extracts.
• This mask reduces the severity
of acne blemishes and allows the
skin to heal.
• Frequent use also helps prevent
new acne breakouts.
Jurlique Deep
Penetrating Cream
Mask
Firming and nourishing
as well as calming, this
mask is perfect if your
skin is looking tired.
• Tip: use before special
occasions as a “beauty
flash” treatment.
Jurlique Moor Purifying Mask
• Deep cleansing,
excellent for oily and
acne-prone skin.
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Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Moisturizer
us$22 for 8 oz (www.kiehls.com)
• This oil-free moisturizer is medicated
with salicylic acid to help clear blackheads,
whiteheads and acne blemishes.
• Made with ginger root and cinnamon
bark extracts, this serum absorbs quickly,
penetrating pores to balance oil secretion
helping to prevent formation of new acne
blemishes.
• The formula is dermatologist-tested to
minimize allergy risk.
• Kiehl’s is a ‘Brand with a Conscience’ winner at the Medinge Group, 2004.
MDSkincare
Alpha-Beta Peel
Home Facial System
us$68 for 30 applications
(visit www.mdskincare.
com)
This unique at-home
exfoliation system consists
of two easy steps involving
read-to-use pads loaded
with a precisely calibrated
blend of five alpha and
beta hydroxy acids.
First, a blend of multiple alpha hydroxy acids, mostly derived from fruits, is applied with the exfoliating Step 1 pad.
Next the Step 2 neutralizer pad is applied delivering a
combination of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E and soothing green tea extract to neutralize the acids in Step 1, causing a contraction of collagen that instantly results in firmer,
more toned skin.
Exuviance Rejuvenating
Treatment Masque
us$16·50 for 2·5 oz (www.neostrata.com)
A deep cleansing home peel
masque that helps unclog pores,
evens skin tone and smoothes
skin. Contains an exclusive blend of
alpha and polyhydroxys to moisturize, hydrate and rejuvenate.
• Using fingertips, apply an even
layer over cleansed face and neck
avoiding eye area.
• Enjoy the delicious apple–citrus
scent as the mask dries completely
for 15–20 minutes. Gently peel off or
rinse off with water.
• Use once a week.
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Spot Treatments and Concealers
Yon-Ka
Emulsion Pure
us$36 for 1·7 oz (for store locations call 1 800 391-5333)
• A specialized treatment liquid
for healing and soothing acne
blemishes.
• This intensive multi-action
formula heals, rejuvenates,
normalizes sebaceous glands
and has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and astringent
qualities.
• Containing multiple essential oils, including Thyme,
Lavender and Cypress, this also
regulates the lymphatic circulation, which is
essential for correcting breakouts.
• Originally developed for use in hospitals for
its healing and cauterizing properties.
• Aside from treating acne, Emulsion Pure can
also be used to sooth irritations of superficial
burns, insect bites, and after depilation.
• Improves coloring and skin firmness and may
be applied to the whole body if needed.
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Dermacia, Inc.
LycoGel Concealer
us$35 for 6 ml (www.lycogel.
com)
• Medicated concealer that
provides full coverage as it
heals as it hides.
• Unique formula containing
live yeast cell derivatives—a
known tissue respiratory factor
that facilitates oxygen, allowing
the skin to breathe, making it ideal for use on
irritated skin types (i.e.
rosacea or acne).
• Encourages moisture and oxygen
into the treated zones, assisting in
the recovery process while creating
the illusion of perfect skin.
• Contains uva and uvb.
Editor’s pick
Clinique Acne Solutions Concealing Stick
us$13·50 (at Clinique counters or at
www.clinique.com)
• More then just a cover-up; soft
enough to apply gently and smoothly
to blemished skin, minimizing the appearance of surface imperfections, but
stays put throughout the day.
• Unique Ultracolor Soft Focus technology deflects light to cosmetically
minimize the appearance of blemishes.
• Spiked with several acne-fighting
ingredients such as Salicylic acid,
sucrose and caffeine, which work together to reduce redness, irritation
and eliminate excess oil, preventing future blemishes.
Philosophy Hope in a Bottle
• Topical treatment for congested skin,
helping to prevent development of new
acne blemishes.
• Penetrates deep into the pores to clear
most acne blemishes.
introduced by Nicola Brockie
Clearing strategy
Real-life review, by Anne-Marie Evans
As a sufferer of oily skin I know how difficult it
is to find a product which will make my skin
feel really clean without leaving it tight and
shiny—and only hours later to have an oil slick
appear, making it difficult to keep my make-up
on and to feel really polished. I trialled the Pure
Focus range for four weeks using the cleanser,
moisturizing lotion and mattifying gel. The
cleanser has tiny micro particles which feel
as though they are slightly exfoliating the face
without being scratchy and smells very clean
and fresh, my face felt exceptionally clean after
using it. The moisturizer hydrated my face with62
out leaving any residue and even without the
mattifying gel left me shine-free, which I have
never encountered before with other moisturizers I have tried, my foundation went on really
well and seemed to stay put much longer than
usual.
The mattifying powder gel is really light
and non greasy and is a fantastic way to keep
shine at bay. I just patted it on and my skin was
instantly smooth and quite powdery—a novelty
for someone with oily skin! I carry this around
with me all the time now.
After four weeks my skin seemed totally
different and much more liveable. As a result of
using these products, I had more confidence
because I wasn’t constantly worrying whether
people were staring at my skin when they
were talking to me. I will definitely keep using
these products.

This month we discovered the Pure Focus
range from Lancôme, specifically formulated
to target the causes of problem, oily skin that
can seriously inhibit the confidence and self
esteem of those affected. This system works
not only on the visible effects on the skins
surface but reaches deep down to the root of
the sebaceous gland to absorb excess sebum
at its source.
The products are composed of a special
selection of powders specifically chosen for
their sebum absorbing qualities as well as a
cocktail of sebum-regulating bacterial static,
ant oxidising and soothing ingredients such
as cinnamon, vitamin E, alpha bisabolol and
salyclic capriloyl acid.
In creating this line, Lancôme is offering a
change of life a boost of confidence by quite
simply providing a change of skin. Pure Focus
will leave you with thoroughly cleansed but
not stripped skin, which is lastingly mattified,
refined and powdery, smooth, even close up.
Pure Focus T-zone instant matifying
powder gel nz$60
For forehead, nose and chin
Oil-free soft texture which transforms into a
powdery gel when applied directly to skin,
under or over make-up.
Deep purifying cleansing gel nz$57
A translucent gel with smooth foam containing gentle micro beads with mild exfoliating
properties to cleanse and purify deep down
and clear away all impurities. Skin is purified
deep down.
above left: Lancôme Pure Focus Moisturizing Lotion. above right: Lancôme Pure
Focus T. Zone Instant Matifying Powder Gel.
Lancôme Pure Focus Deep
Purifying Cleansing Gel for Oily
Skin.
Moisturizing lotion nz$75
Long-lasting, oil-free, providing all-day matteness and hydration wherever the skin needs it.
Dr.Hauschka is an exquisite range of
certified natural skin and body care,
including decorative cosmetics.
Performance based, these luxurious
products are loaded with natural
antioxidants, protective plant waxes
and the wonderful aroma of nature
to soothe the senses in our busy world.
Free from synthetic preservatives,
colours and fragrances.
Indulge yourself as nature intended.
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You’ve got nail
Our hands and feet are often ignored but a manicure or pedicure
could be just the reward for these unsung heroes.
Sarah Priddy and Nicola Brockie provide their tips on nail care
photographed by Douglas Rimington and Joma García i Gisbert
I
t’s the night of your dream date and
everything is set. Little black dress, check.
Glitzy little evening bag, check. Sexy
shoes, check. Everything is good to go,
you are immaculately groomed with your
hair sparkling, your bling blinging and skin
glowing, but with all your prep and mirror
poses you may have overlooked the very
detail that can make or break gorgeous grooming—hands and feet!
These four hard little workers do so much
for us, all day, every day. It’s no wonder they
can start to look a little frazzled as they are
dunked in hot and cold water and chemicals.
Nails are assaulted by keyboards and tab tops,
tootsies are squished into our stilettos and
smothered in socks, lurking beneath our footwear ignored and neglected, often for months
on end. You can just hear them crying out to
be loved!
Girls, it’s time to pay it forward and start
investing in our extremities.
For such small body parts, our hands and
feet can say so much. Perfectly groomed
hands and nails are an extension of you and
how you treat you! They are also the perfect
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accessory and finishing touch, taking your
overall look to new levels. Having fabulous
feet and toenails is like having a Brazilian and
wearing expensive lingerie; only you know
what lies beneath, making you feel oh-so-sexy,
indulgent and special. This, my darlings, is the
essence of good grooming, doing things just
for you and taking care of the tiniest details to
pull your look together completely for signed,
sealed and delivered glam.
So where do we start? Either get a standing
monthly appointment with your nearest and
dearest professional manicurist (get a recommendation from a friend to find a great one!).
Or have a little fun at home, get your girls
together for a giggle and some grooming, or
even do it alone for a much needed recharge
and some you time. If you are willing to put in
the hour’s work (at least) once a month you
will reap the rewards sooner than you can say,
‘Little piggy went to market’.
This month, we hung out with Sarah
Priddy at Sarah Priddy Nails in Newmarket,
Auckland, New Zealand to get the inside
scoop on how best to get our fingers and toes
out of hibernation post-winter and back into
strappy sandal and champagne flute-holding
shape for spring and summer.
Take the phone off the hook, turn on
your most relaxing cd and light your aromatherapy—it’s tune-out time.
Prep
The single most important step in nail
care is to keep your cuticles pushed back on
a regular basis; this will open up the cuticle,
promoting new growth and stronger nails. It
also makes painting
nails much easier if
your cuticles are in
great shape.
Use a few drops of
cuticle oil on to each
nail and push gently
back with an orangewood stick (no improvising here with any
scary-looking metal
objects, please!). Try
Solar Oil by Creative (right).
Getting into shape
The scoop
One size does not fit all where nail shape is concerned. Sarah Priddy
recommends only letting the free edge of the nail extend just a couple
of millimetres beyond the fingertip at most, to reduce the likelihood of
breakages and to minimize maintenance time.
A general rule of thumb for shaping nails is to use your cuticle shape
as a guide—mirroring its shape on the tip of your nail. If, however, you
have a wonky cuticle or just want to try something new, Sarah Priddy
offers the following basic guidelines to nail shape versus hand and finger
size.
Average hands and nails: average-sized hands and nails usually suit a
squared-off nail shape which will create a strong nail and a clean look.
Short, strong fingers and hands: try a squoval shaped nail (squared
off oval) which will elongate the finger.
Very small delicate hands: usually suits an almond-shaped nail.
Never file nails when they have been wet, as they are more prone to
breaking and damage (just like hair). It is also important not to saw back
and forth along the nail when filing but from the outer edge to the centre
avoiding filing down too deeply into the corners which may leave you
open to infection.
right: Kanga nail file by Creative.
Exfoliate
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There are so many gorgeous scrubs
out there on the market but if you
are pampering at home and want
a natural fix Sarah Priddy recommends a mixture of manuka honey
and sugar heated for 20 seconds
in the microwave (test heat before
applying). Massage this potion or
scrub of your choice into your hands
and feet and wrap in cling film and a
warm clean towel. Relax for 10 minutes and rinse. You will be suprised
how much of this gorgeous mixture
will be absorbed by your thirsty
hands and feet.
above: Crabtree & Evelyn La source revitalizing foot smoother.
Sarah
Priddy
We chat to our
co-conspirator
of this article,
manicurist
Sarah Priddy,
of Sarah
Priddy Nails in
Auckland, New
Zealand
How did you get
started in your
career?
By natural progression and by listening to other women.
I have always kept my own hands looking immaculate
and have always received compliments about them. So,
it was through a want of helping other women to have
beautiful looking hands and feet in a private, modern,
relaxing space with 100 per cent natural treatments that
Sarah Priddy Nails was created.
What do you find as the most fulfilling aspect
of your job?
The end result! If you can avoid it, you don’t need to
throw artificial product onto your nails to get them looking amazing. With intensive skin treatments and nurturing nail maintenance, anyone can walk out of my studio
with gorgeous hands and feet. I love that I can promise
people that.
Define beauty in three words.
Manicures, pedicures and smiles!
What are your ‘can’t live without’ beauty
essentials?
Christina Fitzgerald Polishes (which you can purchase at
my studio), the Living Nature skin care range, Nurture Oil
Cuticle Oil, Orangewood cuticle stick, file, Living Nature
Hand Soap and plenty of milk for strong healthy nails!
Describe a typical day at the office.
Because my business is still young and I am putting my
energy into growing a larger client base, the dynamics of
each day can be quite different. While the systems of my
manicure and pedicure treatments remain largely the same,
it’s my clients that make the day different and great fun!
this image: The Gingerbread Man Body Scrub by
Philosophy.
Nails are assaulted by keyboards; tootsies
lurk beneath our footwear. You can just hear
them crying out to be loved!
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What will people be seeking this season?
Shorter, easier to manage nails splashed with vibrant corals and pinks as the perfect accessory to all the beautiful
colours and patterns of the new summer fashion ranges.
Closing thoughts?
It is my personal mission to help women see manicures
and pedicures as an essential part of their beauty régime,
not a luxury. Your nails say so much about your personality and how you take care of yourself, plus they are the
easiest most cost-effective accessory a girl could ask for!
Due to popular demand, I will be offering acrylic nails
in the very near future. Of course, I will always be an
advocate for healthy, natural nails first.
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We love Dermalogica Multivitamin hand
treatment. This treat in a tube will repair your
skin and strengthen nails. Includes spf 15
and filled with healing and soothing ingredients such as algæ extract, sweet almond oil,
vitamins E and C, licorice extract and gingko
biloba. Like invisible gloves for the hands and
feet.
the perfect treat for tired tootsies
Spa Organics Revitalizing Mint
Foot Soak. Formulated with ahas to
help shed hardened skin and calluses.
Contains lavender, peppermint and
spearmint essential oils.
Hydrate
Have a little fun at home,
get your girls together
for a giggle and some
grooming, or even do it
alone for a much needed
recharge and some you
time
Weleda Sea Buckthorn Hand Cream.
Another one of our
favourites, packed full
of natural goodies—a
real treat.
Crabtree & Evelyn
La Source Hand
Therapy. Especially
formulated with shea
butter, which will
soothe and protect
your hands.
Australian Bush
Botancials
soothing foot
cream—peach
blossom, tea tree
and river mint
(slip cotton socks
on after this foot
treat for smoother
tootsies).
Pevonia multi-active foot cream:
thick and rich,
smells fresh,
promotes exfoliation with ahas and
keeps feet bacteriafree. Packed with
lush ingredients
such as mandarin
orange oil and tea
tree.
Paint job
Be sure that all residue is removed from nails before painting: use a swipe
of polish remover to remove all traces of oil and residue. Separate your little
piggies with rolled up cotton wipes or a toe separator and apply your base
coat. This will provide a nice base for your coloured polish to adhere to and will
prevent staining of the nail if you are using a dark polish.
Work from the middle outwards and allow a minute or two between coats
to prevent “dragging” your polish and ruining your paint job. If you slip up and
paint everywhere but the nail, don’t panic: dip a cotton tip in polish remover
and clean up where you have over-painted. Once your colour polish has had
a minute or two, paint on a clear topcoat which will set your nails hard and
prevent chipping. Avoid the cuticle—varnish stained skin screams trashy!
If there is no such thing as spare time in your life and five minutes is all you
have—you are best to avoid vampish reds and darker hues, instead try a very
light polish as these tend to dry faster than their darker counterparts and are
more forgiving on slip-ups. Try Christina Fitzgerald’s Barney or French
Vanilla by Clinique. •
Nicola Brockie is editor-in-chief of Lucire.
Sarah Priddy Nails can be found at the Quest, 31–9
Davis Crescent, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand.
Telephone 64 9 522-2078, cellphone 64 21 500-621.
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above left: Christina Fitzgerald Barney. above right: Clinique Glosswear nail
enamel in French Vanilla.
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If you have just used your manuka honey
concoction you will already be ultra hydrated
however for an extra indulgence drop a little
cuticle oil on to each nail and massage in. Next
apply lashings of rich foot–hand cream and
give yourself a nice rub down concentrating on
your fingers and toes, rotating them as you go.
Tip: for a refreshing foot cream without
spending megabucks, try adding a few drops
of essential peppermint oil to your regular hand
or body cream—cooling and delicious!
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BEAUTY INSIDER
Ashlea Tate is a Los Angelesbased correspondent for Lucire.
Awfully rouge
So many reds,
so little time
Red lip colour, the beauty
equivalent of fashions little black
dress has so many different
versions, textures and varieties it
can seem overwhelming at first.
We join you in the quest for your
perfect fit. Here are a few of our
faves.
Philosophy Kiss
Me—Red
Sheer hit of berry
colour that lightly tints
and conditions the lips
with a variety of fruit
oils and other moisturizing emollients. A citrusflavoured lip balm that
also smells as wonderful—but never overpowering—as it tastes. See
www.philosophy.com.
Clinique Juicy Apple
Glosswear for Lips
Lip glosses
If you are a girl, like many of us
with a not quiet perfectly symmetrical pout and still want to go
red without looking wonky stick
to glosses which will make your
lips appear fuller.
Lucky Lips Mimosa, Jasmine and Violet Lip Shine by
Lucky Chick
You, like a lucky chick, can have
blissfully kissable lips: the mimosa
jasmine and violet lip shine is
absolutely lush. It’s super-slick,
leaving lips lusciously soft with a
rosy hint of shiny colour us$12.
www.luckychick.com
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Y
ou may think that picking out
the right shade of red requires little luck but it’s actually very easy.
In fact, if done correctly, red lip
colour can make your pearly whites
even whiter and is guaranteed to
make your smile that much more
irresistible.
Start off your red lip colour journey by selecting shades that will complement your skin tone
and colouring.
Gabriela Hernandez, President of Besame
Cosmetics, offers the following advise to
choosing the perfect hue for you:
•
fair and light skin with light hair should
choose a deep, velvet colour towards the
neutral or cool range;
•
medium brown hair with light skin
should pick raspberry or deep reds with blue
undertones.
•
redheads can get away with coral or
bright apple reds both with warm undertones.
•
brunettes with tan or olive skin should
pick warm, plush deep reds.
•
silver-grey hair with light skin usually
best suits pink reds or cool crimsons.
L’Oreal ColourJuice
in Raspberry Smash
Want luscious lips with
lots of shine and sheer
colour? ColourJuice will
quench your lips’ thirst
with its juicy glossy finish
and just enough colour
to make ’em blush.
Red Haute Crème
Brilliance gloss by
MAC
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Reminiscent of the
glitz and glamour
of the 1940s, red
lipstick wear,
once reserved for
special occasions,
is becoming the
everyday lip colour
to sport this season
by Ashlea Tate
SugarBaby cheek eye
and lip tint
In an easy squeezy girly pink
tube, this is safe to
use all over
the face
(but not all
at once) from
lips to eyes
and the apples
of the cheeks.
See www.sug
arbaby.com.
Lip stains
Lip stains are perfect for wearing
either on their own or as a long-lasting base for your gloss. You can use
these to achieve a tiny hint of tint
or a deep sexy stain depending on
how many layers you apply and you
can give cheeks a soft blush when
lightly applied with the fingers.
Benefit Benetint
A sheer ruby tint with a rose fragrance, benetint acts as a base colour of red used alone or underneath
your favourite shiny gloss. Visit www.
benefitcosmetics.com.
Philosophy Supernaturals
The supernatural cheek and
lip tint was a favourite of our
beloved Kevyn Aucoin because
it created a lovely, soft, red color
to lips and cheeks for a natural,
radiant look. The supernatural
lip and cheek tint is a lightweight
gel that gives a long-lasting tint
that won’t rub off—perfect for
a barely there make-up look.
Tastes of pomegranate to keep
you sweet.
Ready to wear
If you are going to wear a red lip colour, always remember: wear the red colour and don’t
let the red wear you.
‘A red lipstick is going to pull the focus’
explains Jane Iredale, president and founder of
Iredale mineral cosmetics.
The trick, according to Iredale, is to keep eye
make-up to a minimum, with no heavy shadows. For example, try a soft all-over shimmer
base shade, liner and mascara.
Pair red lips with black attire since the two
are a classic, dynamic duo.
‘You’ll be amazed how wearing red brightens your face and takes away the sallow look
that black tends to give,’ says Iredale.
If you are more lipstick than gloss or stain
here are some of our favourite fuller coverage
lippies.
Lancôme Juicy Rouge—
Nectar
This mouth-watering shade
is sparkling and fresh with
a big burst of long lasting
colour infused with shimmery
bits! This is ultra bright and
ultra shiny and goes that step
up from wearing a gloss with its
opaque shine and is packaged beautifully
in a holographic tube.
Ramy Red: a truly wearable
rich burgundy infused with
avocado oil and vitamin E. See
www.ramybeautytherapy.com.
By Academy Award-nominated make-up artist
Tina Earnshaw, Clover is a true, rich ruby
red with magnificent staying power. See
www.tinaearnshaw.com.
‘For a long lasting shine apply a clear shiny top coat,
only to the centre of your bottom lip.’ According to
Hernandez, it was Marilyn Monroe’s favourite trick
Red-hot: how to keep your ruby reds lasting longer
Nothing’s worse than fading ruby reds. To
remedy this lip emergency, Jane Iredale offers
some top tips to keep your pout painted for
longer:
• Use powder as a base before applying
lipstick—this will lock in the pigments of the
colour you are using.
• Follow with lip liner, which preferably
matches the colour of your lippy. Fill in the
entire lip and then blot—this will remove the
waxes contained in lipstick which cause the
colour to move but will leave the pigment
behind.
• Apply lipstick with a brush for greater
precision and coverage than straight from the
tube.
Blot again and apply a second coat in the
middle of the lips away from the edges.
‘For a long lasting shine apply a clear shiny
top coat, only to the centre of your bottom
lip.’ According to Hernandez, it was Marilyn
Monroe’s favourite trick. •
opposite page, top left, and right: Imagery from the MAC Red Haute collection.
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Extra
Avon falls in love
with colour
Towards the cure
In 2003, Lucire promoted and contributed to the Avon Walk for
Breast Cancer Research, with one of our team participating in New
York. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we join
with these companies in raising awareness. Sheri Forrest looks at
products where proceeds go to support breast cancer research
E
very three minutes, a woman
is diagnosed with breast cancer
in the us. To promote awareness
and support for a cure, October
has been officially designated
Breast Cancer Awareness month.
A number of companies have
rallied behind this important cause and offer
some exciting new products with some or
all proceeds going to support breast cancer
research.
Since 1993, Avon’s Breast Cancer Crusade has raised millions for cancer research.
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade introduced a
new set of fund-raising walks in 2003 in which
this magazine participated: the Avon Walks
for Breast Cancer. The walks are organized in
several major cities in the us, drawing large
numbers of participants.
This year, the Avon Salon & Spa in Trump
Tower, New York is offering free haircuts and
styling to cancer patients, along with advice
on how to adjust to the impact cancer can
have on their appearance. The Avon Salon &
Spa also offers a special pink robe with the
Breast Cancer Crusade Ribbon embroidered
on the lapel. A portion of the proceeds will
support breast cancer research. Haircuts are
offered every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. with
Joelle, in Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue at
57th Street, New York. Avon Salon & Spa’s
Pink Robe is available for us$125 (call 1 212
755-2866 to order).
Avon has teamed up with Mark, its new
beauty line, to create three additional “pink ribbon” fund-raising products. The Mark Kiss
Kit is a limited edition duo of mints and lip
gloss. The mints are sugar-free, heart-shaped
top: Andrea Jung, Chairman
and CEO of Avon; Oscarnominated actress Salma
Hayek; and Kathleen Walas,
President, Avon Foundation
at a Foundation event in
Anaheim, Calif. on July 22.
far left: Avon’s special
pink robe for Breast Cancer
Awareness Month. left: A
limited-edition nail enamel
from Avon featuring the
Breast Cancer Crusade
Ribbon.
Sheri Forrest is an Irvine, Calif.-based correspondent
for Lucire.
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This fall, Avon Color has been reformulated and repackaged with vibrant, modern
colour and the latest advances in technology.
Each item now incorporates Intuitive
Technology. The formulas and ingredients adjust to your individual chemistry. In
addition, the products come with custom
colour that lets you add and subtract as
inspiration strikes.
Salma Hayek is the new spokesperson
for Avon. She currently features in the new
advertisements for Avon Color’s My Lip
Miracle, a high-tech lipstick which combines with your body’s chemistry to create
a lipstick that is unique.
Some of the other exciting Avon Color
products available in fall will include Perfect Wear Long Lasting Mascara,
Nailwear Nail Enamel, True Color
Eyeshadow and True Color Powder
Blush. All the new products promise longwearing colour.
Avon Color is featuring some special
colours this fall: Real Reds. Red was big on
the fall runways, and Avon offers this classic colour in a range of flattering hues for its
My Lip Miracle (Incredible, Remarkaberry, Super Red, Berry Delight), Glazewear Liquid Lip Color (Ruby Red, Real
Red, Berry Lavish) and Nailwear Nail
Enamel (Fire Engine Red, Cherry Red,
Red Alert, Femme) lines.
Avon’s second annual Let’s Talk
Beauty Tour is providing an opportunity
to test the new Avon Color products before
they became available. The nationwide
tour began on May 15 in Tennessee, and
will run until October 26 in Ohio. A sleek,
streamlined mobile salon on wheels, the
tour exhibit offers free makeovers and
manicures from Avon-certified advisers. In
addition to a section devoted entirely to the
new Avon Color line, there are testers and
product samples available for Avon skin
care favourites such as PlanetSpa, Avon
Anew and Skin-So-Soft.
A “salon” at the back of the exhibit provides a luxurious environment where women
can be pampered and learn about the latest
products and application techniques.
In addition, women can donate us$1 and
sign their name to a Kiss and Commit
card, which is added to the Kiss Collage, a
display decorated with a lipstick-kiss design,
with proceeds going to breast cancer
research. For more information on the tour
and upcoming stops, visit www.youravon.
com/ articles/info_library/letstalktour.html.
My Lip Miracle will launch at the beginning of September. New PerfectWear LongLasting Mascara will become available in
October. Contact 1 800 500-avon, www.
avon.com; in New Zealand, call (0508)
777-007 or visit www.avon.co.nz for the
latest.—Sheri Forrest
and cinnamon-flavoured, and the shiny clear lip
gloss is rosebud-scented. The kit will be available for $6 in October, while supplies last.
Avon has also created a beautiful holiday
ornament. The heart-shaped, blown-glass
ornament has a satin gold-tone finish and a
sheer pink ribbon for hanging. A pink rhinestone ribbon decorates the front, accented
with starburst details. This will also be
available in October and through the holiday
season, for us$7·50.
Finally, Avon has teamed up with six influential celebrities to create Avon Breast Cancer
Crusade Celebrity Nailwear. Each celebrity created their own special shade including:
Salma’s Hope (Salma Hayek), Sharon’s Heart
(Sharon Stone), Leah’s Courage (Leah Remini),
Cybill’s Strength (Cybill Shepherd), Tracee’s
Passion (Tracee Ellis Ross) and Ali’s Faith (Ali
Landry). These colours will be available for
us$3 each through the month of October.
New Balance sportswear (stockists
at www.newbalance.com) has created a
Lace Up for the Cure Collection, which
includes activewear and 12 shoe styles. Each
shoe will feature an embroidered pink ribbon
on the tongue of the shoe. The pink ribbon apparel features 11 pieces including a visor, tank
top and Ts, a fleece jacket and workout pants.
Seat-belt purses are the latest fashion
phenomenon, and now BMW has created a
fashionable pink seat-belt cosmetic bag!
The zipper pull features bmw’s Drive for the
Cure logo. Bmw also offers a invigorating pink
yoga mat. The 24 by 68 in mat is available for
us$18, and the cosmetic bag is us$24; both
can be purchased at www.bmwonline.com or
at bmw dealers across the us.
Bmw’s Ultimate Drive Program has raised
additional funds for cancer research for the
past eight years. For each mile driven in the
Ultimate Drive vehicles, a dollar is contributed
to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation. To sign up for a test drive, call
1-877 4a-drive.
Lenox China has created some special
Gifts of Knowledge. The first item is a ivory china vase with a satin pink ribbon woven
through it. The other item is a pin which can
also be worn as a pendant. It features a single
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clockwise from top
left: B.O.O.B.S., a book
detailing breast cancer
survivors’ experiences.
BMW’s pink seat-belt
cosmetic bag. Special
Fresh Eye Palette for
Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. Go Smile compact.
m.andoni Pink Bow to
Breast Cancer bags.
Tweezerman tweezers
with Breast Cancer
Crusade logo. Sephora
pop-up brush.
rose and is decorated with a pink pearl and a
pink ribbon of china.
Another fun gift idea is the humorously
titled new book B.O.O.B.S.: a Bunch of
Outrageous Breast Cancer Survivors.
This book details the stories of breast cancer
survivors who met at the Wellness Center, a
support programme for women dealing with
and recovering from Breast Cancer. Their humour, courage and inspiration make this book
an inspirational must-read.
Another breast cancer survivor, Lisa Kable,
founded the company Artemis Woman.
She created the Healing Gems skin care line
to bring homeopathic gem therapy to women
in the us. Gem therapy has been practised
in non-western countries for some time. For
more information, call 1 805 565-4122.
Bags for a Cure is a new handbag line
from m.andoni Handbags. The line features
white or black bags adorned with a pink ribbon. For more information, go to www.mandocontinued on p. 115
nia.com.
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Lucire November 2004

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