Perfume’s 7 Olfactory Families Traditional perfumery classifies fragrances into seven different scent “families”. Each has its own character or personality. It’s similar to the way that vintners categorize different types…
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Of all the skincare and makeup questions I get on social media, dry skin is tops. When you live in a very dry, cold climate (like Canada), keeping skin in a…
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MAC Cosmetics Senior Artist Caitlyn Callahan may work backstage during fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, New York and London, but that doesn’t mean she can’t relate to real customers.…
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Nina’s Foundation Class Pro U.K. Makeup Artist Nina Westbury When it comes to makeup application, there is one question that Nina Westbury and I get more then any other: foundation.…
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Scent Concentrations Wondering what the difference is between eau de toilette and parfum? It’s all based on concentration of essential oils. Here’s the breakdown: Eau de cologne: 1 to 5% concentration Eau…
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Dior’s Top 20: Of the dozens and dozens of fashionable lipstick shades that arrive on Dior counters each year, there is a handful of global favourites. Regardless of climate or country,…
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Beauty 911: makeup that disappears by noon The challenge: make your makeup stay put all day The expert: Eric Antoniotti, Clarins’ International Artistic & Training Director Quick fix: Amp up the…
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Your best new eyeshadow shades (according to this makeup superstar) Bradford Knight may not be a household name yet, but it is likely that you’ve seen his work in People, Essence…
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Most department stores stock anywhere from 500 to 1,200 different shades of gloss – a combination of seasonal, limited-edition and permanent hues. And while nude and crimson rule the runway, pink…
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As vice-president of corporate fragrance development at Aramis & Designer Fragrances in New York City, Trudi Loren has overseen the creation of scents for Michael Kors, Marni, Ermenegildo Zegna and Tommy…
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One of the most common skincare questions I get is what skincare and makeup to use when traveling long distance on a plane. I have so many women that find their…
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Modern bridesmaid makeup: When it comes to bridal makeup, almost every beauty story is about the bride. But what about bridesmaids? I have many twitter followers to tweet me questions about what…
