January 9, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
Skip that visit to the derm to deal with pesky acne and handle it painlessly and easily from no better place than the comfort of your home, or really, wherever you may roam. The small, portable Tanda Zap Acne Spot Treatment Device uses blue light technology (just like what the dermatologist does), combined with sonic vibration and a dash of heat to clear and dramatically fade that angry red focal point on your face in just 24 hours
The three inch device can go wherever you do, and lasts through 1000 treatments, although you will have to replace the AAA batteries after about 50 times used. If you’ve got to get rid of a zit, pronto, would you try the Tanda Zap?
Tanda Zap Acne Spot Treatment Device retails for $49 at fine retailers such as Sephora, Beauty.com, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s. Bergdorf Goodman, and more.
January 8, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
Build your own set of fabulous jewelry with matching essie polish at Baublebar this month! A $50 set gets you a small silver carrying case stuffed with a shade of polish, and three bracelets of your choice. I went with the “Snap Happy Set;” — what will you choose? Layering coordinating bracelets with a great nail hue for a pop of color has never been easier – seriously!
As of this month, essie has created an incredibly cool textured stickers collection inspired by the runway with pre-cured colors that can last up to 10 days. The 12 pattern collection are also easier to remove than other lon-lasting options like gel polish, since you can easily soften them up with a little cuticle oil and peel off when you’re through with them.
The essie sleek stick collection retails for $10.25 — enter your zip code here to find a mass retailer near you that carries the new essie sleek stick designs.
January 7, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
What makes Clinique‘s latest eye product, the Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream, so unique? For starters, it mimics the wrinkle-reducing quotient of a dermatological laser treatment. It’s safe and effective to use around the entire eye area (smile lines – beware!), and in a test, after 12 weeks, smile lines were reduced by 54% — heck, I’ll take that! The product infuses Clinique’s patented technology with natural elements such as proteins, plant extracts, and Vitamins C and E to fight the current signs of around-the-eye aging, as well as prevent future ones from occurring. It properly moisturizes this delicate area, even on parts you’ve been afraid to mess with, such as the eyelids.
Available at Clinique counters nationwide and at Clinique.com, the Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream retails for $43.50, for 15 ml and $63.50 for 30ml.
December 27, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Pulleez Ponytail holders , a snag-free elastic that adds a little dose of fashion accessory to the every day ponytail recently invited me to their trunk show at Henri Bendel to try out the product and get a braid (or ponytail style), courtesy of a stylist from La Voila Beauty.
La Voila Beauty is a new company that some of the best hair stylists, nail techs, and makeup artists from around NYC that will create a professional look for a client right from the convenience of their very own home. Angela from La Voila created a gorgeous braid into a low side chignon for me in under five minutes, which added a great finished touch to my somber all black ensemble that day.
I also picked out the above Pulleez ponytail holder with a flat hardware end for a DIY version of a professional finished look that I can demo at home. Pulleez range in price from about $13 to almost $50, depending on the metal or crystal adornment found on them. Makes a perfect stocking stuffer, or will look just great as an extra add-on gift, dangling from a gift bag of the packaging for a friend or family member.
[A selection of crystal Pulleez ponytail holders]
[A view from underneath the art deco-themed holiday tree at Henri Bendel]
-Julia DiNardo
