Get Ready to See These Colors Everywhere in Spring 2014, Pantone Says
Sept. 5, 2013
New York, New York
At the start of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Pantone releases the colors that are up-and-coming. Ladies, get ready to run around in Radiant Orchid, Hemlock, and Cayenne — just to name a few. This seasons going to be full of fun pairings of delicate pastels with bold brights.
Top Women’s Colors:
- PANTONE 15-3920 Placid Blue
- PANTONE 16-3823 Violet Tulip
- PANTONE 15-6114 Hemlock
- PANTONE 16-0000 Paloma
- PANTONE 15-1225 Sand
- PANTONE 14-0852 Freesia
- PANTONE 18-1651 Cayenne
- PANTONE 17-1360 Celosia Orange
- PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid
- PANTONE 18-3949 Dazzling Blue
Source: Pantone
Americans Get Low Scores for Sun Protection Knowledge
Sept. 5, 2013
USA
Harrs Interactive, a market research firm, surveyed Americans, discovering that not enough realize they must wear sunscreen in all weather. They were also unaware of the dangers of skin cancer or the fact that sun damage is the main cause of skin aging. Make sure to wear sunscreen every single day and reapply often.
Source: Cosmetic Design
Woman Sues Estée Lauder Alleging Misleading Advertising
Sept. 4, 2013
New York, New York
In a case titled Donna Tomasino v. The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc., et al., Tomasino is suing Estée Lauder claiming that the company’s products cannot deliver the claims in their advertising. She brought on the class action lawsuit after purchasing Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex and Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex.
Source: HAPPI
Kirsten Stewart Takes it off for Balenciaga Florabotanica’s New Ad Campaign
Sept. 4, 2013
The gorgeous “Twilight” starlet will be featured in a stunning black and white ad with rainbow vines creeping up her back for Balenciaga Florabonatica. Expect to see these stunning ads — shot by Craig McDean — in October.
Source: Balenciaga
Prepare for Metal Lids, Vibrant Lips, and Matte Skin for Fall/Winter
Sept. 3, 2013
Beauty Press says the upcoming seasons are all about metallic eyes and vampy or bright lips with a matte foundation. Go beyond gold and silver and get creative with metallic colors in plum and turquoise. But stick to eyeshadow or eyeliner — the trend seems to be to do one or the other. You’ll also be seeing a lot of lips slicked in super pigmented hues, think vibrant red and deep wine. Finally, forget the dew and keep you face a matte canvas.
Source: Beauty Press
Avon Releases Gets Colorful in All the Right Ways
Sept. 3, 2012
The personal care classic released a brand new makeup collection with True Color Technology and self-renewing pigments, meaning you can keep your colorful looks bright all day long. With 55 shades of Ultra Color Lipstick, 23 shades of Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss, 14 True Color Eyeshadow Quads, and a ton more, we can wait to try them all!
Source: Avon
Want to Younger, More Elastic Skin? Study Says Try Collagen Supplements
Sept. 3, 2013
A new study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology found that four weeks of taking collagen hydrolsate supplements — specifically Gelita’s Verisol — improved skin elasticity. Researchers say these collagen peptides could improve elasticity by up to 50%.
Source: Cosmetic Design
Proctor & Gamble 70% of the Way to Phthalate- and Triclosan-Free
August 29, 2013
P&G took a pledge to get rid of phthlates and triclosan from their full product line by 2014 and the company is already 70% of the way there. While the company’s spokesman, Dr. Scott Heid, explained that the pthalate DEP that P&G used and triclosan have been found safe in studies, the company is still distancing itself from these out-of-favor inclusions. Other companies like Johnson & Johnson have taken similar pledges.
Source: http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Regulation-Safety/P-G-reaches-milestone-with-efforts-to-wipe-phthalates-from-products?nocount
If You Want To Stay Young, Start the Damage Control from Summer Now, Says Derm
August 28, 2013
Now that we’re past Labor Day and headed into fall, it’s time to start thinking about repairing some of the damage (and potential sun damage) that can age your skin. Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank recommends four types of procedures:
- Photofacials for treating redness, pigmented spots, fine lines, and large pores
- Ulthera for tightening skin, especially on the brow, eyes, jawling, and neck
- Fraxel Restore and Fraxel Repair for skin resurfacing that can be tailored to be more or less aggressive in treating skin.
- V-Beam Laser for a variety of skin issues, including raised and red scars
Source: Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, M.D.
Forget the Boomers — Company Focuses on Babies Instead
August 27, 2013
California
Forgoing the anti-aging boom, Dr. Robin’s for Kids is a line that solves problems for younger and more sensitive consumers. The California company keeps its ingredient list free of potential problem ingredients, that means no plant extracts, no parabens, phthalates, no fragrance, no sulfates. It’s perfect for children and for those with sensitive skin.
Source: HAPPI