How do you go from working the 9-to-5 to pursuing your two creative passions? Ask Lauren Feist. The celebrity makeup artist turned jewelry designer started her professional career in human resources before building a business around her creative talents. Today, she’s a makeup artist specializing in beauty, film and editorial, and has worked with many [...]
Monthly Archives: August 2012
BEAUTY OILS: THE OIL YOU ACTUALLY WANT YOUR SKIN TO MEET
August 28, 2012 – 7:28 am
As someone who contends with sensitive combination skin, the initial notion of slathering oil on my face seems absolutely insane! In the beauty world, the litany of moisturizers, foundations and serums touted as “oil-free” has made an entire generation afraid of using any product containing even a drop of oil for fear of adverse reactions. [...]
Fall Beauty: 4 Things I’m Looking Forward to When The Temps Finally Cool Down
August 24, 2012 – 11:10 am
I love summer just as much as any native Southern Californian. (Go ahead and cue the jokes about yoga, hiking and kale. Bring it!). I mean, what’s not to love? Between the months of May and September, my weekends are packed with awesome LA activities like walking to my local Farmer’s Market, hitting up hotel [...]
Introducing Simi Essentials
August 22, 2012 – 2:30 pm
Simi Essentials may be relatively new to the world of skin care, but here at DermStore we pride ourselves on discovering the latest and greatest in beauty, and we have done just that with this ultra-luxurious spa line. Originated in Miami, Simi Essentials offers high end spa quality skin care products. One of the many [...]
Lip Care
August 21, 2012 – 11:49 am
One of the questions I get most often about caring for one’s face is if it is ok to use an eye contour cream on the lip contour. Indeed, both contours give away our age: the former (eye) through the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, droopy eyelids, and dark circles; the latter (lip) through [...]
In Defense of Lady Gaga’s Fame Perfume
August 17, 2012 – 9:37 am
By Jenna So when I heard about Lady Gaga coming out with a new perfume that would smell like ‘blood, semen and urine’ part of me cringed and part of me squealed with excitement. I’m not someone who is fascinated by Lady Gaga, but I am always curious about a spray-able scent that’s different. Being [...]
Enter To Win An Exclusive DermStore Anniversary Kit From Jurlique
August 16, 2012 – 10:40 am
For over 25 years, Jurlique has been committed to providing the purest, most effective natural skin care using organic and biodynamic ingredients sourced from all over the world, including their 153-acre biodynamic farm in South Australia. This combined with their innovative technologies has led them to master the science of natural skin care to give [...]
Avoid the Back to School Acne Flare-Up
August 15, 2012 – 2:27 pm
Acne tends to flare up in the fall and by the time you go home for Thanksgiving, your face could be a mess. Follow these tips and tricks for an acne-free school year: Avoid a high sugar diet – opt for a low glycemic diet: no white sugar, white potatoes, white flour. Replace these with [...]
Look Twenty Years Younger
August 14, 2012 – 2:29 pm
PROS: Sun exposure is a source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger and healthier bones. CONS: Unprotected exposure to the sun’s UV rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression and skin cancer. The sun causes 90% of all skin cancers. Casual sun exposure with protection can [...]
Enter our Glytone Giveaway for a Chance to Win!
August 14, 2012 – 2:19 pm
With all the acne products on the market, very few can actually deliver on the results they promise, and even fewer can do so without irritating the skin. For many people struggling with acne, getting clear skin at the expense of over-exfoliating or damaging their skin’s natural moisture barrier is worth it. Glytone’s new Anti-Irritating [...]
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