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All posts under ‘Elizabeth Arden’
By Rebecca Perrin | February 8th, 2012 | 2:30 pm
My flaky and dry skin is causing my foundation to look awful. How can fix my face so makeup looks nice again?
No foundation, no matter how hydrating it may be, will look its best when worn over skin suffering from deterioration. To get your skin smooth and primed to retain moisture, try using a buffing tool during the face-washing portion of your regular routine. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | January 19th, 2012 | 2:00 pm
I am plagued by the onset of wrinkles around my eyes. I always wear sunscreen, sleep well, and drink lots of water. What gives?
Not only are your eyes a window to your soul, they’re also the best indicator of the effects that external and environmental factors have on your skin. Because the area surrounding your eyes is so fine and delicate, it’s more vulnerable to the wrath of toxins, free radicals, and sun damage—which, if left undefended, result in crow’s feet and loose skin. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | December 20th, 2011 | 2:00 pm
I recently admitted to a friend that I use the same lotion on my body and face. She looked at me like I was nuts and told me I need to buy a proper face cream. Help?
Just like a book, you can’t judge a cream by its cover—you need to look inside to see which ingredients will heal, protect, and moisturize your skin, and which ingredients are fillers, like fragrance. The overall composition of a cream or lotion and the requirements of your skin determine which product is correct for you, not the area of your body to which it is applied… but I digress. Your skin may have specific problems, like eczema or rosacea, that require the care of an dermatologist. However, there are some things everyone needs from their face cream: an SPF of at least 30, antioxidant protection, and the ability to maximize hydration. One option is to jump-start your current skin-care regime by applying a serum on your face first. Serums are better at penetrating your dermis than creams, and can deliver nutrients and hydration to cells down below—those that need them the most. A serum that is rich in Vitamin C and various antioxidants, like Le Mieux Vita-C Serum ($65, lemieuxcosmetics.com) will not only hydrate and prevent toxins from inhibiting your skin cells, it will brighten your complexion and minimize damage that has already been done. If you’re ready to try a new lotion on your face post-serum, look for one that cites “broad-spectrum” sun protection, like Elizabeth Arden Prevage Day Cream ($160 at department stores) which shields skin from UVA and UVB damage with SPF 30—the minimum level of protection you should be wearing on a daily basis. So long as you’ve covered those three bases—SPF, antioxidant protection, and moisture amplification—you’re on the road to better skin. However, wanting a deeper understanding of your personal skin-care needs sounds like the perfect excuse to for a facial, don’t you think?
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By Rebecca Perrin | August 23rd, 2011 | 2:00 pm
I am meticulous about covering the dark circles under my eyes. Is there something I can do to stop them from appearing in the first place?
You can’t eliminate that pigmentation; it’s the residual effect of enzymes breaking down rogue red blood cells that escape the capillaries surrounding your eye. If you want to stop wearing concealer, you could simply cease its use, but I’d rather you find you a solution that maintains your one-step morning beauty routine and also supports my belief that sometimes wearing more makeup is “more.” Wearing a tinted moisturizer like Pure Finish Mineral Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 by Elizabeth Arden ($38, at Shoppers Drug Mart, the Bay, and Sears) means you’ll get more sun protection and improved skin-evening coverage than concealer can deliver on its own. Plus, added minerals called mica diffuse light as it hits your face, so darkened areas appear brighter instead of “concealed,” and vitamins A, C, and E offer both moisture and anti-oxidant protection from free radicals, which are more damaging to your skin than runaway red blood cells.
In need of an afternoon beauty pick-me-up? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.
By Sarah Daniel | July 27th, 2011 | 3:00 pm
Photography by Carlo Mendoza
Featured from left to right: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream skin protectant ($25, at Shoppers Drug Mart) was used to give skin a sheen in A Single Man. Shu Uemura Essence Absolue nourishing protective oil ($68, shuuemura.com) makes damaged strands “shine like baby hair,” says Cornell. Chapstick ($3, at Shoppers Drug Mart) in “Cherry” is offers’ go-to lip tint.
Almost every season, Hollywood has a way of asserting its influence on the runways, with leading ladies from contemporary and iconic films inspiring makeup and hair at several shows. For Fall 2011 alone, makeup artist Val Garland painted a smoky eye at Sophie Theallet to evoke a modern-day Faye Dunaway in Bonnie and Clyde, while at Dsquared, she channelled Nicole Kidman in Cold Mountain. And Garland wasn’t the only one mining imdb for muses. Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman had Hailee Steinfeld in mind while he weaved what he refers to as “Amish/True Grit braids” at Kenzo.
By FASHION Staff | March 24th, 2011 | 3:38 pm
Photography by John Shearer/Wireimage.
By Gillian Pryor
Celebrity stylist and designer Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman welcome their first son this morning, Skyler Morrison Berman. Congrats to the new family! [People]
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By Jennifer Campbell | March 24th, 2009 | 11:13 am
Not sure we can describe this Lindsay Lohan ad for Fornarina adequately. Really. It’s…*sigh*, we give up. [YouTube, via Jezebel]
Okay, but this would have been good: The Powder & The Glory details the years-long bitter rivalry between beauty giants Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden. Try to catch it next time it’s on PBS. [PBS, via WSJ]
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