When Jane Scrivner first shared her philosophy for results-driven skincare, you could say I was left feeling inspired. She had a way of systematically breaking down the steps to effective skincare, while sharing the ‘why’, and educating on the importance of understanding the skin’s structure and the role of each step in our skincare routine. …
How do you define Blue Beauty? Blue Beauty is a movement within the beauty industry that is pushing beyond being eco-friendly and sustainable and making an effort to give back in ways that replenish and protect natural resources and our environment. In fact, industry at large is being beckoned to go blue. As a long-time …
This month, it was difficult for me to focus on just one ingredient because I love both the raw Manuka honey and helichrysum, two of the superpower ingredients used to make this month’s Discovery so unique. As we take the time to better understand the benefits of using ingredients directly from nature, the more we’ll …
I’ll admit, when Diane Reade, Modern Minerals Makeup Founder, told me she was creating a hair care line, I was surprised and skeptical. In the time I had known Diane, we never discussed hair care, but there was a magical spark in her voice that made me feel that she was confident in where she …
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’ve dreamt of bringing Max and Me’s Sweet Serenity Mask & Wash to our Beauty Heroes members for over two years; this product is truly scintillating. Easier said than done, though. The complex yet exquisite product blend is made with carefully-sourced, quality ingredients from small producers, and is hand-crafted …
I first discovered DINO Apparel, founded by eco-chic entrepreneur Suzanne Rjinveld, about 10 years ago when I was the spa director at The Carneros Inn. The timeless styles and soft fabrics oozed resort and spa chic. The bonus was that the line was manufactured domestically, in fact, locally in California, with fabric that was as sustainable …