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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Mastering Makeup Brushes “Quality makeup brushes are worth every penny,” says Dick Page, artistic director for Shiseido The Makeup and a favourite makeup artist of celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones.…
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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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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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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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Visit a department store fragrance counter and you’ll undoubtedly spot the biggest perfume sin. Women and men will pick up a tester bottle, pop off the cap and then sniff the…
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Active Ingredient: The element of a topical agent which has a specific action useful in treatment of a skin disorder. AHA: Alpha-Hydroxy Acid. Used at lower concentration, these acids moisturize and…
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Masking Fragrances: How chemists tame some foul-smelling but incredibly effective ingredients. What do you do when you uncover a skincare ingredient that has remarkable effect on reducing the size and…