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46 lucire november 2004

elcome to the

Lucire Beauty de-

partment. This

part of the magazine is reserved for a quiet moments so you can slip off your heels; put up your feet; and enjoy a lovely glass of your favourite beverage. Perhaps take us into your sanctuary of bubble-bath heaven where we intro-duce you to our glossy, powdered and pampered world. This is the place where beauty is more than something to be hung up. Never taken too seri-ously because, let’s face it, it’s what’s on the inside that really counts! It’s the spot for having fun and a giggle; a re-prieve from the demands of everyday life. We will be introducing you to talented, vibrant people in the beauty industry, some whose names you may not recognize, but defi nitely known by beauty insiders! You will see tons of gor-geous products and treatments from within New Zealand and abroad. Because we know that most can’t afford a personal make-up artist or stylist, we have found some of the top industry players in a variety of fi elds to give you their tips and tricks of the trade in real life (read usable) terms. We want you to be your best: beautiful and gorgeous on the inside and outside. So light your candles, get something to drink, maybe soak in a hot scented tub; and get ready for some fun. Come play with the Lucire beauty editors!

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Re-creation timeThe venueJean Jacques Hair DesignLambton House160 Lambton QuayWellingtonNew ZealandTelephone 64 4 499-9627

This month’s makeover for marketing manager Sarah Dickens took place at L’Oréal Professionnel salon Jean Jacques Hair Design in Wellington, New Zealand, with the genius of Paris-trained Jean Jacques (right). Jack Yan profi les him photographed by Douglas Rimington

Our makeover sub-ject, Sarah Dickens, called him a ‘mind-reader’. It may not be the label Wellington, New Zealand-based salon owner Jean

Jacques would give to himself, but he does believe that women have their own inner beauty which he tries to bring from within. Jean Jacques has had a life-long pas-sion for hair. At age 12, he was offered a job at a salon, which he did after school. He started at polytechnic at 16 and later trained in Paris. In his native Beirut, he had a salon for much of the 1990s. But he did not feel he had travelled. In 1997, he felt it was time for a change and had heard about New Zealand. After a few years, he opened his own business in Wellington, selling his salon in Beirut. Describing the New Zealand style, Jean Jacques says it is ‘more European’. Seven years ago, Beirut styles were more casual but the clientèle more demanding. They had a mentality, recalls

Jean Jacques, ‘that they know more than you. ‘In New Zealand, people are nice and they appreciate you.’ They certainly have. Jean Jacques claims the majority of his clients have come from referrals and despite not speaking much English when arriving in Wellington, managed to translate his customers’ wishes through sign language. When tackling Sarah’s hair style, his pas-sion for working with new clients and creating something novel emerged. ‘I get excited be-cause I want to see the fi nal look. It is not just a job—there is excitement.’ For the season, Jean Jacques predicts hair that is ‘more straight, silky, smooth; more [of-ten] than curly. I can’t see curls coming back.’ He does believe his own style refl ects his personality: ‘I like the easy look. I’m more towards the “casual chic”. I love the fact a client can run her fi ngers through her hair without losing her style.’ He favours a softer look, rather than a spiky one. ‘My average client is over 40 [and likes] elegant, chic and soft.’ His team help cover the spectrum of clients’ demands. Jean Jacques’ long-term partnership with L’Oréal Professionnel keeps the salon updated with the latest colours and techniques. •

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JEAN JACQUES HAIR DESIGN

When asked about my makeover with Lucire and Jean Jacques, one word pops into my head: extraordinary. First, I would like to express my gratitude to the Lucire team, especially to Jack Yan and Nicola Brockie, and to the wonderful Jean Jacques whose talent is unsurpassed. My journey began back in May 2003. My sister had a birthday party at a friend’s place where there was a spa pool. We girls had a great night, pictures were taken and fun was had. I was yet to realize that this night would be a huge turning point in my life. Once the pictures had been developed, I got a short, sharp shock back to the land of reality: I was huge! This is no understatement: it would seem that what had been reflected in the mirror each morning was a warped sense of who I really was. I would tell myself that I wasn’t big at all and it was just the way I was built and carry on. Once a picture had been taken there was no escaping the fact that my weight had gone out of control. The next day, I joined Weight Watchers with my Mum and sister, who had already been members for a few months. It was a daunting day, but a day I knew must happen. I hopped on the scales and almost fell off at the result! I was mortified I had let it get so bad and vowed that from now on, things would be different. Slowly, but surely, the weight started to come off. I found my close support network of friends and family, as well as weekly weigh-ins, were enough to make me stick to the programme. Seventeen kg later, Lucire approached me

and asked if I would be interested in doing a makeover. What better way to celebrate this achievement and really make a new start? Having said this, I was completely beside my-self with nerves and trepidation. Since I was 14, my hair had never changed: I hid behind it in so many respects; it, to me, was my secu-rity blanket—long, blonde, left down to cover my face as much as possible. The day of the makeover arrived and although I was very wary it became apparent I had no need to be. The wonderful team at Lucire and at Jean Jacques Hair Design did everything they could to put me at ease. It felt as if Jean Jacques had read my mind and got to work on my hair. A few hours later, I turned to look at my-self in the mirror. My eyes welled up when I saw the reflection staring back at me: a new woman was here, and she was more self-confident and self-assured than the first. My insides reflected the way I looked, positive, bright, bubbly and happy. It is easy to get caught up in what we should look like, the ideals we see every day. It was Lucire who taught me that to bring the outside in closer to the inside was a true representation of oneself and, once ac-complished, a newfound confidence would emerge that would carry you throughout your life both professional and personally. My advice is: look after yourself, your mind, body and soul, surround yourself with positive people and let nothing get in the way of your dreams.—Sarah Dickens

Sarah’s journey: a turning point

Before After

Getting Sarah’s look

Make-up by Lancôme• Lancôme Mat Finish O3 Shine Control Sheer Pressed Powder• Lancôme Color id Self-Adjusting Colour Weightless make-up (bottom right)• Lancôme Blush Focus in Lanawi (above right)• Lancôme Juicy Rouge in Guanaja lip colour no. 140 (right)• Lancôme Hypnôse mascara

Hair by L’Oréal Professionnel• L’Oréal Professionnel Majirel, between 6·3 + 6·34• Bath: Kérastase Oléo-Relax Hair Bath for Smoothing Dry and Rebellious Hair• Care: Kérastase Oléo-Relax Masque for Optimum Nutrition• Hair cut, layered and textured all over, with the ends thinned, resulting in a long, layered, textured look• Kérastase Brume Nutri-Sculpt Flexible Hold Shine Mist for Dry and Sensitized Hair• Kérastase Lumière Nutri-Sculpt Lu-minizing Film Crème

Bill: nz$298 ($80 cut and blow-wave, $95 foils, $98 permanent colour, $25 treat-ment. Will vary depending on length of hair).



BEAUTY INSIDER

ave you always dreamed of being Gilligan’s Island’s favour-ite redhead, Ginger? Wayne Bilotti, key hairstylist for the daytime hit drama One Life to Live, told Lucire everything you’ll need to know to make

your red look ravishing.

ShadesThere are three levels of red, Bilotti explains, ‘a red–gold base (strawberry blonde) à la ac-tress Kathy Brier (who plays Marcie Walsh); a red–violet base (light auburn), sported by Hillary B. Smith (Nora Buchanan); and the straight, fiery red base that’s Melissa Arch-er’s (Natalie Vega) hair colour of choice.’ For more wow-power, think about highlights. ‘Using lighter tones around the face and darker hues toward the back is a very popular style that will also give your “do” greater dimension,’ said hairstylist guru and ceo of Sexy Hair Con-cepts, Michael O’Rourke.

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ProductsBilotti, who keeps soap opera’s leading red-heads Brier, Smith, and Archer fabulous, knows which products work best for this titian trio. ‘If your hair is professionally treated, Red-ken is great. They have an amazing line of Shades EQ (professional equalizing condi-tioning colour gloss professional demi-perma-nent haircolour),’ Bilotti suggested. If you’re a do-it-yourself girl, Bilotti recommends Sexy Hair Concepts. ‘It leaves a nice shine without having to use a lot of products, which can create some hair problems,’ Bilotti explained. ‘Plus, it has a soy leave-in conditioner—great for hair.’ A long-term conditioner especially for colour-treated hair, glaze, is also a ‘must’ according to Bilotti. Lasting four to five weeks, glaze will lock in your red hue, making the twinkle in your tresses last longer.

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Do you still think that blondes had more fun? Think again! Redheads are not only turning heads, but turning others green with envy by Ashlea Tate and Stevie Wilson

Hillary B. Smith Melissa Archer Kathy Brier

clockwise from top: Famous redheads in The Hours: Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore. Sexy Hair Concepts’ Big Sexy Hair line. Redken Shades EQ for conditioning. Sexy Hair Concepts’ Big Shine Hair Spray.


Red aftermath: maintainingyour maneYou need to think about two things when you colour your hair: everyday care and long-term care.

Everyday careUse a gentle shampoo and wash just the roots. Try not to wash your hair every day. Shampoo-ing more frequently will out your hair. Don’t forget protective products, especially those containing a light silicone protein. ‘This is especially important if you blow-dry or flat-iron your hair on a regular basis, which can take a toll on your hair,’ O’Rourke explained. ‘The right protective products will coat the hair to smooth and seal but won’t weigh hair down,’ O’Rourke said.

Long-term careMaintaining your colour and the overall health of your hair is important. ‘The cuticle gets roughed up in the second to third week,’ O’Rourke explained. To minimize this problem, use a soy and wheat protein which works from the exterior to the interior, like Sexy Hair Concept’s Silky Treatment line. ‘The product will penetrate the cuticle to close it, preventing oxidation, which causes red colour treatment to fade,’ O’Rourke said.

‘Plus, it reseals and remoisturizes the hair, increasing the lifespan of the hair colour.’ If you notice a little fading, touch up roots with a permanent colour and then use a semi-permanent colour for the rest of the hair, which will also help with the appearance of fading. And don’t forget to have your hair trimmed often to prevent split ends and keep your col-our-treated hair looking and feeling its best. •

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top: Wayne Bilotti, One Life to Live’s executive hairstylist Laurie Cacioli and actress Bree Williamson (who plays Jessica Buchanan). group image above: Marc Anthony Hair Care Rich Reds collection. above left: More products from Michael O’Rourke: his Fresh Concepts Vitalitea moisture conditioner. above centre: Fresh Concepts Rejuicinate moisture shampoo. above right: Michael O’Rourke’s Sexy Hair Concepts’ Soy Tri-Wheat leave-in conditioner.

Ashlea Tate is a Los Angeles-based correspondent for Lucire.Stevie Wilson is beauty editor of Lucire.

Don’t forget the cutColour is influencing other parts of hair majorly. In July, Lucire attended the L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy Awards in Auckland, New Zealand (as covered dur-ing August on our web site), where Burnet-ta Haswell of Servilles Mission Bay took home the Supreme Award. Haswell’s principle was the cut and colour had to work with the outfit, approaching hair as part of a complete ensemble. When Lucire covered this, we knew that Haswell would win. Our online editorial page put it down to looking at auras, but for those who prefer a more down-to-earth explana-tion, everything did go right for her: her complete approach, a stunning model and leading photography gave the entry enough extra pizazz to take home the trophy. So it was expected that we kept our eye on Servilles Hair a little more in the remain-der of the third quarter, and now the fourth. The same company is taking its 3 De-grees collection to Italy to showcase it to 1,800 hairdressers from 20 countries. The collection emphasizes ‘a cut within a cut,’ according to the Servilles release, ‘with the colour being the influence for the second cut.’ Servilles is steadily expanding its inter-national education programme and leading the way in hairdressing. The year has also brought Servilles a Global Salon Business award, numerous other hairdressing awards including the Salon Team award and Young Colourist of the Year, as well as being a finalist in the Redken–The Face New Zealand and winning the Schwarzkopf Salon of the year award. Servilles celebrates its 20th year in busi-ness with a New Zealand Runway show on October 22 in Auckland. It promises that ‘it will be a show like no other’. Visit Servilles at www.servilles.co.nz. •

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BEAUTY NOW

n the northern hemisphere, fall is a time of change. With the chang-ing seasons come slightly cooler temperatures (despite the lack of seasonal transition seen in the rest of the country); children going back to school, and impending holidays looming large on the calendar. In the southern half, spring has sprung, also with a lighter temperament. So now is a great time to test drive some new fragrances for yourself and for holiday gift-giving (if you shop that far ahead).

The dilemma is what to buy? What—from the dizzying array of 2004 fragrance launches—to choose? Where to find something that is so unmistakably “you”? There are two ways to go: first, the larger brands (Estée Lauder, Lancôme, Chanel and Elizabeth Arden) have lots of scents to try.

Making scents

IFinding and choosing the right fragrance can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Here’s the best for the changing season by Stevie Wilson

Armani Mania‘The essence of radiance’ is the tag line on this fragrance. Clean packaging echoes the simplicity of the Armani line yet the fragrance underscores the complex design elements. It’s essentially a woody, aromatic floral that is a blend of intense androgynous notes that present a warm yet clean top note blend blossoming into voluptuous, fresh white flowers that intro-duce hints of powder and wood and are supported by a base blend of woods, am-bers, and musks. Rich, lively and definitely for a woman who knows her strengths and isn’t afraid to show them off.

Notes Top: Moroccan laurel, Sicilian green mandarin zest, blackcurrant fruit, pink pepper Heart: magnolia, peony, lily of the valley and Provencal iris. Base: Virginia cedar, creamy sandal-wood, amber, vanilla and white musk.

Very Sexy for Her²Very Sexy for Her² is a provocative fragrance from Victoria’s Secret. This isn’t for the shy ones, but for those who are comfortable in their own skin and not afraid to show it. This is a sensual blend of blackberry, white flowers along with black plum, patchouli and other unusual accords. Great body products, and don’t forget Very Sexy for Him² which blends

quite nicely for a “his and her” coordinat-ing duo. Sleek packaging is done in pink for her, and blue for him!

Notes Top: blackberry, freesia, peony, Casa-blanca lily. Bottom: skin suede, white patchouli,

black plum.

MoschinoMoschino has created super new fragrance that’s sure to turn a lot of heads. Moschino Couture is for the woman with wit, panache and confidence in her abilities and her presence. Vibrant and exuberant, it is a lively fragrance that is both fruity with lush floral blossoms with a dry-down of woods, amber and vanilla that definitely underscore the sexiness of the female!

Notes Top: bergamot, pepper, mandarin. Heart: poppy seeds, jasmine, pomegranate flower and peony. Base: benzoin, vanilla, cedar wood.

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Ralph Lauren Glamourous DaylightThis new fragrance from Ralph Lauren is a lighter version of the original Glam-ourous eau de parfum. The five signature notes include dewy pearl flower, Leona pul-meris, Casablanca lily, exotic Siam wood and Cashmere musk—the perfect scent for daytime glamour.


Christian Dior Pure PoisonThis fragrance is all about ‘the seductress within; where seduction is instinctual, positive yet intense and mysterious’. Echoing previ-ous Poison fragrances, this apple-shaped bottle with an iridescent white swirl flashes vivid colours. It’s a fragrance with an intense opening, then blossoms into rich white floral enhanced with ambers and musk as the base for a vibrant, luminous, seductive scent. This fragrance includes body products, too.

Notes Top: sweet orange, Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian mandarin. Heart: orange flower, jasmine sambac lmr, hydroponic living gardenia. Base: sandalwood, white amber, musk.

Curious by Britney SpearsCurious by Britney Spears is a launch partnering fragrance giant, Elizabeth Arden and pop star Spears in her first foray into the beauty field. Fresh and distinctly feminine, this white floral centred with Louisiana magnolia blends in other white flowers, woods and musks along with a sprinkling of sparkling pink notes and fruit. Cool body products add to the cachet.

Notes Top: Louisiana magnolia, Anjou pear, lotus flower. Heart: tuberose, star jasmine, pink cycla-men. Base: vanilla musk, creamy sandalwood, blonde woods.

PradaPrada fragrance is an entirely new way of wearing Prada. Created by Miuccia Prada marrying the tra-ditional Prada values of tradition and quality with innovation and technology, this subtle fragrance is classically feminine with a modern approach. Rooted in am-ber, the fragrance is definitely a marriage of traditional with mod-ern. Created on four elements: Pure (sandalwood oil); Addictive (patchouli); Precious (Labdanum resin) and Profound (Benzoin from Siam). The fragrance is spicy, redolent of amber and vanilla like scents while giving off a soft woody aroma. The collection includes eau de parfum and spray eau de parfum, bath and body products plus a more intense eau de parfum all packaged in a powder pink box with champagne label with prune logo. Definitely catch this one while you can.

Notes Top: Italian bergamot oil, bitter orange oil, Sicilian mandarin oil, Mimosa absolute. Middle: rose absolute, Schimus Molle absolute (South American pink peppercorns), Indonesian Patchouli oil. Base: labdanum resinoide, Tonka bean absolute, va-nilla absolute, Indian Sandalwood oil, Benzoin resinoide from Siam.

Emanuel UngaroEmanuel Ungaro has done something extraordi-nary. Very different from previous fragrance launches, Apparition creates a new category in fragrance. The concept is about a brief—yet astonishing—trans-formation of a woman; the metamorphosis of an

“ordinary” person into a woman of great magnetism, femininity, and desirable. Flirty and engaging, this fragrance embraces a woman. The opening notes give an exhilarating rush while the heart is tropical, fruity and floral for an utterly feminine feel that is most entrancing. Supported by patchouli for an exotic feel and heliotrope for a more sensual feel, this is a fragrance that has to be expe-rienced. The bottle is a flaçon of glass that has been stamped with 24k gold that has been tinted into gold, violet and green mirror facets on the front creating a shimmering burst of colour. It definitely leaves an impression. The collection includes bath and body products as well.

Notes Top: raspberry liqueur, cayenne pepper. Heart: passionflower, “Double Delight” rose. Base: patchouli, heliotrope.

‘Glamour is in many ways indefinable—it is more of a feeling, an aura. It’s

the way someone moves, styles their clothes,

shares their personality.’Ralph Lauren



BEAUTY NOW

The latest trend is seen in brands taking a popular fra-grance and tweaking them a bit with new notes (ingredi-ents) to make them smell a lit-tle different but keep the fra-grance thematically the same.

FreshFresh is the well known brand of cosmetics, bath and body products. Well known for the Index line, Fresh has launched fragrances based on sugar which is a strong scent in their bath and body line: Sugar, Sugar Blossom and now Lemon Sugar Eau de Parfum. It was predicated on the Lemon SugarBath col-lection that is so popular. This new sweet-tart fragrance has lemon, sugar and a sparkling texture yet has some substance in the dry-down. Its freshness makes it a perfect every-day fragrance. Pack-aging is clean and fits in nicely with the Lemon SugarBath collection products.

Notes Top: Italian lemon, yuzu, mandarin. Heart: lychee flower, orange blos-som, ginger flower. Base: oak moss, caramel, white santal.

Blush Marc JacobsBlush Marc Jacobs is another twist on the fragrance theme. As soft as a blush when one is complimented, a pink hue with the warm sweetness of jasmine in a bottle that, too, is a blush colour yet is more romantic in tone, luminous in feel. Opening with a soft jasmine petal wet with dew, Blush blossoms into creamy star jasmine with silken Japanese honeysuckle grounded with soft musks and woods to create a delicate balance. The pack-aging so gloriously feminine with the pink tint and wonderful curves in the perfume and eau de parfum, but Jacobs continues the collec-tion with both bath and body products. First Blush Marc Jacobs limited edition colour collection includes gloss, mascara, powder and eau de parfum rollerball all neatly pack-aged in a metallic silver bag.

Notes Top: dewy jasmine petals. Heart: star jasmine, Japanese honeysuckle. Base: woods, musk.

Michael Kors Sensual SuedeMichael Kors is known for changing his base fragrance presentation by adding ad-ditional fragrances and notes to create different variations. His newest creation is the Michael Kors Sensual Suede Collection. This hot new line is the same intense tuberose floral with the addition of micronized ultrasuede to give a luxe feeling of being wrapped in suede. Sensual Suede Shimmering Body Pow-der is a luxurious, silky body powder with both a suede and shimmer effect to envelope the body with a glorious fragrance. Sensual Suede Body Moisturizer is a sleek lo-tion that feels like velvet. Sensual Suede Solid Perfume is a soft richly scented solid fragrance in a sleek silver and Lucite compact. One word describes this collection: sexy!

Southern scentsElizabeth Arden Provocative WomanWant to melt your man? Try this sexy new fragrance from Elizabeth Arden. De-signed to appeal to a woman comfortable in her own skin who is impulsive and seduc-tive, and looking for a fragrance to reflect that. If you like oriental scents, you will love Provocative Woman which is structured around exotic and unusual ingredients such as water lotus, ginger, lily, papaya blossom, pink freesia, midnight orchid and red amber. Catherine Zeta-Jones, the inspiration and spokesperson for Elizabeth Arden, calls this scent ‘sensual and seductive’, which indeed it is. With a stunning bottle inspired by the curve of a woman’s back, this new scent is sexy inside and out—a fantastic finishing touch for your sexy new season look and feel.

There are a few more scents we at Lucire wish to point out: those that seem more suited to a southern sensibility for spring by Nicola Brockie


Boutique-type fragrances aren’t necessarily sold in boutiques but are small lines that present a different, more individual vision of a fragrance. From concept to finished product, the boutique or niche fragrance is often more difficult to find, but in the same respect —once an appropriate scent is found—is more unique a fragrance for the person wearing it. It becomes a reflection and signature of the person who has selected it as well as something you won’t smell on everyone.

Comptoir Sud Pacifique Comptoir Sud Pacifique is perfectly suited for a Florida lifestyle. The tropical fragrances are often called an “eaux de voyage”. With the tropical weather and resort lifestyle of Florida, Comptoir Sud Pacifique provides a collection of fragrances that is at the heart of an exotic lifestyle. Wearing one of the fragrances is like taking a vacation. Most known for their exotic vanilla blends (Vanille Abricot, Vanille Ambre, Vanille Coco, Vanille Banane), Comptoir Sud Pacifique has an array of other fragrances that are fragrant trips to tropical spots. Cœur de Vahine (from the Tropical Garden group) is a newer fragrance that is a sparkling, ef-fervescent scent concocted with peach, passion fruit mixed with a little orange and blended with floral notes of jasmine, rose and Tahitian flowers built on a base of vanilla and musk. It transports you to new places where you are carefree and fun-loving: think of it as a modern-day evocation of the Garden of Eden and you won’t be too far off the mark. Rich, heady, sexy and exotic, it’s paradise found in a bottle. Sleek brushed aluminium packaging makes it easy to travel with plus it helps preserve the potency of the fragrance.

Notes Top: orange, bergamot, peach, passionfruit. Heart: cinnamon, rose jasmine, Opuhi flower from Tahiti. Base: sandalwood, vanilla, musk.

Bond No. 9Bond No. 9 New York is a hot specialty brand making beautiful fragrances with a light-hearted touch with serious devotees across the country. The entire theme of the collection is to capture the essence of New York and its neighbourhoods in a fragrance. This collection of 19 fragrances has something for nearly eve-ry neighbourhood including Broadway, Harlem, Noho, Soho and more. The newest is Little Italy, a smooth, zesty fragrance opening with citrus notes that segue into a creamy gelato-like texture with an uplifting feel, yet has a very sensuous texture. If you are a transplanted New Yorker, this is your way of visiting without the expense or travel; if you have never been, think of it as an olfactory trip to the Big Apple.

Notes Top: Clementine, grapefruit, mandarin. Heart: tangerine, jasmine. Base: sheer musk.

Ralph Lauren eau de toiletteThis colorful, floral fragrance from Ralph Lauren captures the energy, spirit and personality of today’s young woman with a gorgeously fruity, floral fra-grance: sparkling green apple leaves, zesty orange mandarin, charismatic pink magnolia, seductive purple freesia and soft blue musk.

Blend: Floral. Notes: apple tree leaves, yellow free-sia, Italian mandarin, Japanese loquat, osmanthus, magnolia, linden blossom flower, purple freesia, boro-nia, musk 2000, white orris. Style: a colourful floral expression.

Lancôme CalypsoA fresh and sparkling summer-time perfume in a limited edition. To truly capture the scents of paradise on earth, it is fresh—like nature in its most pure sense—yet sensual, like an exotic woman. At the source of this original and voluptuous fount of well-being is a cocktail of fruits and flowers from a dreamy paradise—a veritable archipelago of scents to wear. And to contain this magic potion, the Calypso bottle has been bathed in the hues of a setting sun, soaked in turquoise blue and flamboyant orange, it is like an irresistible foretaste of escape post-winter and head-ing into spring.

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BEAUTY FEATURE

Entering a Blue period

he epitome of casual elegance. That’s the message Ralph Lauren has always strived to convey in every aspect of his company. Today, he has captured a calming yet persuasive allure in his line of fragrances, bringing an entirely new feel of beauty to his clients. Lucire recently spoke to Andrea Robinson, president of Ralph Lauren Fragrances. The latest release, Ralph Lauren Blue, has a certain energy and beauty—but is still clearly part of the Ralph Lauren

Fragrances’ range. Robinson began her professional career in the fashion and beauty editorial world before moving to Ralph Lauren, where the fragrance game became her new passion. Robinson explains, ‘When I joined Ralph Lauren, I learned about the development process very quickly. We have an in-house “nose” and work very closely with the fragrance houses.’ There has been plenty of consideration of what the Ralph Lauren brand means from the beginning. Although the fragrance team has a lot of freedom, Ralph Lauren himself works closely with it. His visual cues in his designs are translated into scents. Among that development process is the examination of trends. ‘When we develop a fragrance concept, we spend a lot time researching what is going one around us—culturally. With the launch of Ralph Lauren Blue we discovered certain trends that tied in perfectly with the fragrance concept. ‘First was women’s desire for casual elegance not only in what they wear,

but also through their attitude. Second was the trend toward simplicity, a renewed focus on simple pleasures. But perhaps the most important trend is the need for escapism, the retreat that symbolizes freedom, pleasure and personal time.’ Perhaps that is no surprise to trend-watchers who have found many catwalk collections quite retro-oriented in seasons past and, as indicated in this issue of Lucire, in the next season, too. Both the name and the fragrance emerged at the same time, according to Robinson. She has worked on the development of such Ralph Lauren brands as

Romance, Romance Men, Ralph and Ralph Cool, Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Blue and Polo Ralph Lauren Blue, and Glamourous. Traditionally, the term “blue” meant “down in the dumps”. A forlorn Pablo Picasso depicted people painted in shades of blue to evoke feelings of sadness and alienation. However, in today’s modern and vibrant society, the colour blue represents a sense of calm and easiness in life, a peaceful, renewed self that Picasso did not envision in the early 1900s. Robinson says, ‘Through our research we learned that blue is the most popular colour in the world. It has a very powerful effect and makes us thinks of so many things surrounding us like the blue sky and blue water.’ Through this powerful emotional and psychological observation, Blue works on an essence of olfaction, combined with a purity of spirit, to be trapped in a bottle. As an offshoot of the women’s clothing line of the same name, the colour blue evokes a certain spirit which is strong yet feminine. It is not to be confused with—but, rather, tied into—Ralph Lauren’s men’s line, Blue for women is meant to walk hand-in-hand with the men’s scent. At the same time, it is strong enough to stand on its own. With Blue’s aim at women in the age range of 20 to 49, Ralph Lauren hopes to entice the woman who is ‘modern, confident, self-assured, independent, healthy and casually elegant, with her own sense of style,’ says Robinson. Categorized as a cool fresh floral, ‘Blue is the fragrance of the classic woman of today,’ Robinson states. ’By utilizing some of the earth’s most

tempting and soothing elements—such as lotus flower, pink peony, jasmine, rose de mai, sandalwood, vetiver, mousse de chine and musk—Blue produces a pleasant and memorable bouquet.’ Though scent may be the first of our senses to be alerted, other senses were not neglected in the design and development of the fragrance. A watery, deep blue

bottle with a silver cap represents the beauty of a blue-sky day and the silvery reflection off of sun-kissed waters. White script contrasts with the deep blue colour and the signature monogrammed on the bottle’s lid. The carton follows a similar design philosophy. Blue hopes to attract women’s eyes with the familiarity of the Ralph Lauren logo, inscribed on the cap to add an element of sophistication,’ describes Robinson. It’s taken 18 months to bring this new yet classic fragrance to the ap-preciative hands—and pulse points—of Ralph Lauren’s faithful clientèle. The wait for Blue is over. Relax. •

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What makes Ralph Lauren Blue, the new fragrance, tick? Catherine Rigod finds out from the source: Ralph Lauren Fragrances’ president, Andrea Robinson

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BEAUTY FEATURE

A beautiful lifeGrace Willetts and Stevie Wilson look back at one of the geniuses of make-up, Kevyn Aucoin, who passed before his time in 2002, and interview his successor, Eric Sakas

WIn The Art of Makeup, Aucoin details death threats, beatings and even an arrest for the

“crime” of wearing purple pants. Aucoin moved first to the city of Baton Rouge in search of a more hospitable environment. He finally left Louisiana altogether after being stripped and beaten by a department store security officer

when he was ‘caught’ looking at make-up. Arriving in New York aged 21, Aucoin got his professional break by doing test make-up for models. He was quickly discovered by Vogue and photographer Steven Meisel, with whom he worked closely for nearly a year and a half. Over the next few years Aucoin did 18 covers for Vogue. By 1988, he’d done nine consecu-tive covers and branched out to Cosmopolitan.

Kevyn’s two greatest influences were his mother, Thelma, and Barbra Streisand. From Thelma he gained the strength to follow his dreams and fulfill his great gift. Sadly, she died shortly after her son, in October 2002. From Streisand, he formed the foundation of his vision: that beauty need not be conventional, stereotypical or prefabricated. Aucoin had already learned the power of reinvention from his sisters; Streisand taught him the power of individuality. He credited her with helping him survive his difficult years in Louisiana. As he said in The Art of Makeup, ‘She believed in herself despite the fact that she was uncon-ventional. I saw in her my desire to accept my own individuality.’ He eventually fulfilled his lifelong dream of meeting and working with the famous songstress. William Norwich, who co-authored The Art of Makeup, wrote that Aucoin saw his work with famous faces as allowing him to ‘pledge his life’s work 24 hours a day to the leading ladies who [gave] him so much …’ Eric Sakas, president and creative director of Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, worked with Kevyn on the line as his partner. Sakas produced a touching tribute to Aucoin titled A Beautiful Life and is now a major force behind the Kevyn Aucoin Beauty line in its current incarnation. He sums up the line’s current focus as having a ‘“less is more” philosophy—use as little prod-uct as possible to get the maximum results.’ The product line features the basics touted by Aucoin throughout his career, such as lip glosses, mascara and a blessedly natural skin-enhancing foundation.

above: Kevyn Aucoin powder brush. top right: The Creamy Moist Glow in Liquifuschia. beneath text: The

Sensual Skin Enhancer. below left: The Liquid Cyber Lip in Alurabliss Blue. below right: Kevyn Aucoin Expert Lip

Tint in Principessa.

hen Kevyn Aucoin passed away in 2002 from complications of

a lifelong pituitary condi-tion, he was mourned

not only as one of the great make-up geniuses

of his time, but as someone who brought beauty into the everyday lives of countless women. For years before his death at the age of 40, it had been nearly impossible to book the celebrity make-up artist to such famous faces as Gwyneth Paltrow, Tori Amos and Cher. Aucoin became even more well known through his best-selling books. In Making Faces, The Art of Makeup and Face Forward, he shared many of his make-up secrets, allow-ing readers to experience the transforming magic of make-up—without an appointment! Though his monthly column in Allure neces-sarily ended with his death, his self-named line of beauty products lives on. He was born in Louisiana on Valentine’s Day 1962 and was adopted a month later by Thelma and Isidore Aucoin. The first of four adopted children, the budding make-up artist and his family lived in Lafayette, deep in Cajun country, an unfriendly environment for a young gay man. Aucoin’s intense fascination with make-up began early. He even resorted to shoplifting film and cosmetics which he used to transform his sisters into sirens for home-made model shoots. Thanks to the nurturing and unflagging support of his mother, Thelma, Aucoin’s inter-est survived the often-brutal scrutiny of locals.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Grace Willetts is a correspondent for Lucire. Stevie WIlson is beauty editor.


What sets this line apart from the dozens of recent lines to hit the cosmetics section? Sakas explains, ‘Kevyn had developed the line over the past 10 years. … He only wanted to come out with his line when he felt the products were absolutely perfect. Since he worked with virtually every product in the market over the last 20 years of his ca-reer, he saw there was a need to de-velop his line based on the absence of certain products in the market. He always said that he would never develop a line just to have a product line out there with his name on it (something he could have done many years ago, even before Bobbi Brown).’ Even better, his products are accessible to every woman, and not directed at a specific demographic. ‘He wanted to create something unique and different from what was out there and something that all women of all colour could use and benefit from. His 20 years of expertise is built into the line itself.’ In The Art of Make-up, Kevyn opined, ‘Balance doesn’t mean that everything has to be even. It just means that it all has to work in a certain way. It has to have an edge, it has to be beautiful, and classical on some level too.’ The same is true of his product line. It is not the flashi-est; not the line with the most unusual col-ours or the greatest scientific breakthroughs. Sakas claims, ‘We do not believe in trend colours. We believe (as Kevyn did) that there are no rules when it comes to make-up. A woman should have the choice to wear whatever…whenever she pleases.’ More

high-tech products are now featured, such as Liquid Shimmer Skin Enhancer, which is guaranteed not to budge until you take it off, and

Cream Moist Glow, a blush that contains three different shades so it blends imperceptibly and naturally into the skin, like

a natural flush. The line recently put together a bridal look for NeimanMarcus.com. Says Sakas,

‘Our products are great for brides because [they’re] extremely long-wearing.’

Best sellers include Samilke Expert Lip Tint, White Liquid Shimmer and the original keystone, Volume Mascara. Sakas emphasizes that each product is not just make-up, but a tool for transformation. ‘Kevyn felt that all women could realize their own true beauty if they had the proper tools to do so. This is what led him to develop the line. He also wanted to give back to the women who were

so compassionate to him while growing up. He wanted to give women the tools to empower themselves.’ For those who value Aucoin’s genius for detail and technique, tools such as the professional make-up brushes

and the much-coveted eyelash curler are also available.

As for application tips, Sakas sug-gests, ‘Use fingers or brush [when

applying make-up]. There’s nothing like it since it replicates the skin.’

Kevyn often said, ‘Today I see beauty everywhere I go, in every face I see, in every single soul, and sometimes even

in myself.’ Beauty was his mission as well as his raison d’être. While Aucoin is sorely

missed as an artist and innovator, his legacy and philosophy live on in the line while 21st century technology further complements his vision. •

top left and far left: Elizabeth Hurley and Madonna were among Aucoin’s celebrity clientèle, and appeared in his book Face Forward in 2000. left: Kevyn Aucoin Liquid Patent Lip in Nyalia. right: Aucoin’s books, Making Faces (Little Brown 1999, US$13·97 at Amazon.com via the Lucire Shopping Guide), Face Forward (Little Brown 2000, US$23·06) and The Art of Makeup (Perennial 1996) have become best sellers in their categories. above: This New York cover, published two months after Aucoin’s death, demonstrated how he affected more than just the beauty industry. He was a part of what makes New York tick.

‘Today I see beauty everywhere I go, in every face I see, in every single soul, and sometimes even in myself’Kevyn Aucoin

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magine Michelangelo trying to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel without his brushes—his tools. Impossible, right? The same is true for achieving a truly polished, professional look with your make-up. Sure, it’s easy enough when we are pushed for time to haphazardly slap on some base

here and there, but for a truly fl awless look the right tools are indispensable. When beginning your daily make-up applica-tion, having a perfect canvas—your face—is crucial. Your other products won’t look as good unless your foundation is smooth. The best trick is to invest in some brushes for dif-ferent types of foundation applications. International make-up artist Diana Carreiro has offered her expertise to Lucire. Carreiro, whose credits include Vogue España, Vogue and Marie Claire Nederland, has worked with tons of celebrities including Mira Sorvino, Dennis Quaid, Pete Postlethwaite, Twiggy, Liisa Winkler and Daria Wer-bowy. Diana doesn’t go to any job without her kit and her full complement of brushes. Whether it’s runway or editorial work, brushes make application smoother and less visible. There are a variety of foundation brushes for a variety of foundation types.

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Because there are many great tools on the market it can be-come confusing as to what to include in your at-home make-up kit, least of all how to use them as a pro would to get pro results. Here we spill the beans on some of the best foundation brushes and how to use ’em like a pro. Once you have experienced using a foundation brush to apply your base, you will probably never want to go back to using latex sponges again. The fi nish that these brushes give is gorgeously natural and fl awless. Dab foundation onto the back of your hand and, using your foundation brush, start from the centre of your face using downward motions. It is usually not essential to cover the entire face with base and always ensure that you feather out the product around the jaw line and into the hairline. A hairline clogged up with product or the dreaded “tide mark” around the jaw gives away a shoddy application job. If necessary, blend out around those areas with your fi ngers or a large sponge.

My pick this month is the Pout foundation brush.This brush is the newest addition to my make-up kit and is now one I can’t or won’t leave home without. Not only is this little baby a beautiful girly shade of pink but it’s great to hold and easy to use giving fl awless results. Because the brush is made from synthetic material, it is easily washable and springs back into shape; it will also soak up less product than a natural bris-tled brush, which means less wastage. You can use this brush wet or dry and the tapered end is fantastic for getting right up under the eyes to banish those late-night circles! For more gorgeous products from this range, check out www.pout.co.uk.

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Stevie Wilson is beauty editor of Lucire.

How can one accomplish that fl awless beauty look? Stevie Wilson talks to international make-up artist Diana Carreiro and offers suggestions for the ideal foundation brush—a fundamental in beauty main photograph by Joma García i Gisbert

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Taklon brushAccording to Diana, Taklon (a synthetic bristle) brushes are ‘best for liquids and creams. Choose a brush that has a rounded, tapered tip for ease of application. If you are using a liquid foundation, dispense on to the back of the hand or if very runny, into the palm of your hand. Load brush by swirling and stroking the bristles into the product. Start by applying to the centre of the face, working out and down fading the colour into the hair and jaw lines. Reapply wherever more coverage is needed by “stippling” (small short touches that togeth-er produce an even fi nish with the tip of the brush pushing the product into the skin).’

Lucire tipsMake sure you use the fl at of the brush to blend; use the tip to stipple foundation in to cover red spots, dark spots and hide blemishes. Taklon brushes are available in a variety of prices; the differences are in the ability to fl ex the brush and come back to normal standing position.

Lucire picksCat Cosmetics Taklon brush: catcosmetics.com.I-Iman Taklon brush: shopping.yahoo.com; I-iman.com; Sephora.i.d. Bare Escentuals Taklon brush: www.bareescentuals.com; Ulta stores and ulta.com Select Sephora stores.Ulta Taklon brush: Ulta stores, ulta.com. Japonesque Taklon brush: Ulta stores; ulta.com; Naimies.com; shopping.yahoo.com.

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Make sure you use the fl at of the brush to blend; use the tip to stipple foundation in to cover red spots, dark spots and hide blemishes.

Taklon brushes are available in a variety of prices; the differences are in the ability to fl ex the brush and come back to normal standing

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Kabuki brushMaybe you are using a powder or loose min-eral foundation where Taklon isn’t the brush du jour. Diana Carreiro suggests using a Kabuki brush for a powder foundation in a pressed or loose format. ‘A Kabuki brush is ideal when opaque foun-dation coverage is needed. A good brush will have dense bristles with a well rounded dome. ‘Dip brush into powder, and then tap off excess. Apply foundation in a circular motion starting in the middle of the face, blending outward.’ Here’s an important tip from Diana: ‘If you are using a pressed foundation, do not swirl the brush around in the com-pact. Swirling will glaze the product and ruin the bristles. Always load by tapping into the pressed powder.’

Lucire tipsLess is more. Make sure you tap off excess to not overwhelm your face with product. Also blend, blend, blend by brushing back and forth and swirling the brush around to get excess off but also to create a smooth fi nish.

Lucire picksi.d. Bare Escentuals Kabuki brush (right): www.bareescentuals.com; Ulta stores. Colorescience Mineral Foundation brush: www.colorescience.com for stores near you.

Natural hair brush‘Natural hair foundation brushes are best for mineral, loose and compact foundations. Usually used for skin that is very sensitive and when a medium to sheer foundation fi nish is required. Choose a brush with a well rounded profi le with medium to low density.’

Lucire tipsMake sure you wash this one carefully and that it’s completely dry before using it. Tap off excess before applying to get an even applica-tion of powder.

Lucire picksJaponesque natural hair foundation brush: www.follica.com

Brush 411Diana Carreiro provides these words of wisdom. On selecting brushes: ‘How much to spend: a good rule of thumb is buying the best you can reasonably afford. Remember that many make-up artists purchase their brushes in art supply stores where prices are often one-third of the make-up industry’s and are often just as good or better.

‘Also, the denser the bristle, the

more opaque the coverage’ of the founda-tion product. Choose

carefully and ask questions at the counter to determine if this is the right

brush for the coverage you want

or need. ‘All make-up brushes should be washed at least once a month in a gentle shampoo

(either brush cleanser from your favourite counter or

baby shampoo) and allowed to dry fl at. Do not stand to dry as this will ruin the adhesive and handle.’ Lay them across a box or the edge of sink so that the bristles hang over the edge and can air-dry. ‘Always fi nish foundation appli-cation by brushing downward so that tiny facial hair lies fl at.’ This is a great tip because it’s how you get that smooth fi nish.

Lucire thanks Diana Carreiro (theartist grouplimited.com, womancompany.com) for her expertise in this fi rst segment on cosmetic brushes and her great tips on how to select and use the various brushes.

Next month: powder brushes.

Cat Cosmetics Taklon brush

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BEAUTY INSIDER

ikely the biggest myth about acne is that it is a teenager’s problem. This all-too-common

skin irritation continues to baffle many peo-ple well beyond the legal drinking age. Acne breakouts are caused by a combina-tion of skin issues, viz. excess oil secreted by

the sebaceous glands and build-up of dead skin cells that clog pores, trapping oil in the follicle. Trapped along with the excess oil are bacteria, which feed on the oil, generating waste products which irritate the skin. Oilier skin types are prone to acne break-

outs because they provide more food for the bacteria. Hormonal changes can also increase oil production, triggering breakouts. The bot-tom line: excellent skin care and hygiene are vitally important to remove the excess oils and bacteria that are associated with acne. The best approach for controlling this irritat-ing skin problem is to follow a strict skin care

Cleansers

Dermalogica Anti-Bac Skin Washus$26·50 for 8 oz (www.dermalogica.com)

• A fresh and effective gel cleanser, which feels like it really works and does work.

• Deep cleans the skin of excess oils but is non-drying and calming so it works well on inflamed skin conditions.

• Triclosan helps inhibit bacteria on the skin’s surface as Salicylic acid dissolves dead skin debris making it ideal for blemish prone skin.

• Fragrance-free.

Zia Aloe & Citrus Washus$18·95 for 6 oz (www.zianatural.com)

• Lightly lathering, non-oily cleanser that gives you a “squeaky clean” feeling without stripping your skin.

• Soap-free and does not contain harsh detergents (such as sodium lauryl sulfate) to provide cleans-ing that’s as gentle as it is thorough. Citrus extracts gently dissolve pore-clogging oil for a clearer complexion.

• Aloe and vitamins C & E fight cell damage and pro-mote healing of blemishes.

regimen including thorough cleansing with bacteria-controlling cleansers and lukewarm (never hot) water. Follow-up by applying a moisturizer that is oil-free or contains skin-compatible oils—like sweet almond, apricot kernel or avocado oils—that will penetrate and nourish the skin, helping balance oil produc-tion rather then sitting on top of the skin and clogging pores, which would aggravate acne. Exfoliation is another vital element of a skin care regimen that will help combat extra oili-ness and prevent clogged pores. This often

forgotten step is critical as it removes dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, immediately refreshing the appearance of skin and stimulat-ing new cell growth. ‘If exfoliation is done gently (i.e. with alpha hydroxy acid (aha) products and not harsh abrasives), then it will not harm acne prone skin. In fact, exfoliation may enhance the penetration

L of acne medication into the skin making them more effective,’ explained Dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, md, Director of the Skin of Color Center at St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center. She recommends looking for facial exfoliators with ahas, lactic acid, and fruit acids or ones with very small, minimally abrasive particles. Most importantly, she advises that you should let you skin be your guide. If you are dry or irritated you should scale back exfoliation. For existing breakouts there are a number of spot treatments available to help conceal and heal blemishes. Look for formulas with ingredients that fight bacteria and also offer skin-soothing and therapeutic properties. Skin problems such as rosacea and eczema can be treated but must be treated differently than acne. For these extreme skin problems it is best to consult a dermatologist before selecting a skin care regimen. On this spread is a compilation of the lat-est effective treatments for acne-prone skin. Should over-the-counter products not prove successful or cause irritation, visit a dermatolo-gist for an evaluation. •

Poring detailsIt’s not often discussed, but acne breakouts can be su\ered by some regardless of age. Bettijo B. Hirschi discusses solutionsBased in Alexandria, Va., Bettijo B. Hirschi is founder of Bath by Bettijo.

The best approach for controlling this irritating skin problem is to follow a strict skin care regimen

including thorough cleansing

Christy Carlson Romano is the spokesperson for the American Counseling Association’s Healthy Skin, Healthy Outlook campaign. For more information log on to www.counseling.org.

Jurlique Foaming Facial Cleanser• Cleanser with tea tree oil, lavender and herbal antioxidants.• Non-drying for acne-prone skin.


MoisturizersMario Badescu SkincareOil-Free Moisturizer SPF 17us$22 for 2 oz (www.marioba-descu.com)• Lightweight daily moisturizer.• Protects from sun’s harm-ful uva and uvb rays while it hydrates and softens skin.• An ideal moisturizer for people with oily, acne-prone skin as the primary ingredient is water.• Paba-free.

Kiehl’s Blue Herbal Moisturizerus$22 for 8 oz (www.kiehls.com)• This oil-free moisturizer is medicated with salicylic acid to help clear blackheads, whiteheads and acne blemishes. • Made with ginger root and cinnamon bark extracts, this serum absorbs quickly, penetrating pores to balance oil secretion helping to prevent formation of new acne blemishes. • The formula is dermatologist-tested to minimize allergy risk.• Kiehl’s is a ‘Brand with a Conscience’ win-ner at the Medinge Group, 2004.

Eucerin Clear Skin Formula Skin Renewal SPF 15 Day Lotionus$10·29• This oil-free moistur-izer is specially formulated with lactic acid, a gentler aha/bha to effectively unclog pores, so it works continuously to help keep skin blemish free.• The non-irritating formula is safe for use on sensi-tive skin and has uva/uvb protection.

Exfoliants and masks

DERMedPumpkin Exfoliating Creamus$64 for 1 oz (for store locations call 1 866 433-7633 ext. 100) Pumpkins aren’t just for pies, they are incorporated into this mask from Institut DERMed to heal acne breakouts and correct skin discolorations. This retinol peel cream for-mulated from Pumpkin extract combines a triple action enzyme with alpha hydroxy acids to control oil and stimulate new cell growth. A non-abrasive exfoliator, the cream nourishes skin with antioxidants while removing dead cell debris and abnormal pigment cell clusters, revealing brightly-pol-ished and smooth skin.

MDSkincareAlpha-Beta Peel Home Facial Systemus$68 for 30 applications (visit www.mdskincare.com) This unique at-home exfoliation system consists of two easy steps involving read-to-use pads loaded with a precisely calibrated blend of five alpha and beta hydroxy acids. First, a blend of multiple alpha hydroxy acids, mostly de-rived from fruits, is applied with the exfoliating Step 1 pad. Next the Step 2 neutralizer pad is applied delivering a combination of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E and sooth-ing green tea extract to neutralize the acids in Step 1, caus-ing a contraction of collagen that instantly results in firmer, more toned skin.

DDF Sulfur Therapeutic Maskus$34 for 4 oz (www.ddfskincare.com)• A therapeutic medicated mask to help manage oily skin and clogged pores.• Combining the anti-inflamma-tory properties of Sulfur with Aloe Vera, purifying clays and aromatic extracts.• This mask reduces the severity of acne blemishes and allows the skin to heal. • Frequent use also helps prevent new acne breakouts.

Exuviance Rejuvenating Treatment Masqueus$16·50 for 2·5 oz (www.neos-trata.com) A deep cleansing home peel masque that helps unclog pores, evens skin tone and smoothes skin. Contains an exclusive blend of alpha and polyhydroxys to moistur-ize, hydrate and rejuvenate.• Using fingertips, apply an even layer over cleansed face and neck avoiding eye area.• Enjoy the delicious apple–citrus scent as the mask dries completely for 15–20 minutes. Gently peel off or rinse off with water. • Use once a week.

Jurlique Deep Penetrating Cream MaskFirming and nourishing as well as calming, this mask is perfect if your skin is looking tired.• Tip: use before special occasions as a “beauty flash” treatment.

Jurlique Moor Puri-fying Mask• Deep cleansing, excellent for oily and acne-prone skin.



Spot Treatments and Concealers

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This month we discovered the Pure Focus range from Lancôme, specifically formulated to target the causes of problem, oily skin that can seriously inhibit the confidence and self esteem of those affected. This system works not only on the visible effects on the skins surface but reaches deep down to the root of the sebaceous gland to absorb excess sebum at its source. The products are composed of a special selection of powders specifically chosen for their sebum absorbing qualities as well as a cocktail of sebum-regulating bacterial static, ant oxidising and soothing ingredients such as cinnamon, vitamin E, alpha bisabolol and salyclic capriloyl acid. In creating this line, Lancôme is offering a change of life a boost of confidence by quite simply providing a change of skin. Pure Focus will leave you with thoroughly cleansed but not stripped skin, which is lastingly mattified, refined and powdery, smooth, even close up.

Real-life review, by Anne-Marie EvansAs a sufferer of oily skin I know how difficult it is to find a product which will make my skin feel really clean without leaving it tight and shiny—and only hours later to have an oil slick appear, making it difficult to keep my make-up on and to feel really polished. I trialled the Pure Focus range for four weeks using the cleanser, moisturizing lotion and mattifying gel. The cleanser has tiny micro particles which feel as though they are slightly exfoliating the face without being scratchy and smells very clean and fresh, my face felt exceptionally clean after using it. The moisturizer hydrated my face with-

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Yon-KaEmulsion Pureus$36 for 1·7 oz (for store loca-tions call 1 800 391-5333)• A specialized treatment liquid for healing and soothing acne blemishes.• This intensive multi-action formula heals, rejuvenates, normalizes sebaceous glands and has antiseptic, anti-in-flammatory and astringent qualities. • Containing multiple es-sential oils, including Thyme, Lavender and Cypress, this also regulates the lymphatic circulation, which is essential for correcting breakouts. • Originally developed for use in hospitals for its healing and cauterizing properties.• Aside from treating acne, Emulsion Pure can also be used to sooth irritations of superficial burns, insect bites, and after depilation.• Improves coloring and skin firmness and may be applied to the whole body if needed.

Dermacia, Inc.LycoGel Concealerus$35 for 6 ml (www.lycogel.com)• Medicated concealer that provides full coverage as it heals as it hides. • Unique formula containing live yeast cell derivatives—a known tissue respiratory factor that facilitates oxygen, allowing the skin to breathe, mak-ing it ideal for use on irritated skin types (i.e.

rosacea or acne). • Encourages moisture and oxygen into the treated zones, assisting in the recovery process while creating the illusion of perfect skin.• Contains uva and uvb.

Clinique Acne Solutions Con-cealing Stickus$13·50 (at Clinique counters or at www.clinique.com)• More then just a cover-up; soft enough to apply gently and smoothly to blemished skin, minimizing the ap-pearance of surface imperfections, but stays put throughout the day.• Unique Ultracolor Soft Focus tech-nology deflects light to cosmetically minimize the appearance of blemishes.

• Spiked with several acne-fighting ingredients such as Salicylic acid, sucrose and caffeine, which work to-

gether to reduce redness, irritation and eliminate excess oil, prevent-ing future blemishes.

Philosophy Hope in a Bottle• Topical treatment for congested skin, helping to prevent development of new acne blemishes.• Penetrates deep into the pores to clear most acne blemishes.

out leaving any residue and even without the mattifying gel left me shine-free, which I have never encountered before with other moistur-izers I have tried, my foundation went on really well and seemed to stay put much longer than usual. The mattifying powder gel is really light and non greasy and is a fantastic way to keep shine at bay. I just patted it on and my skin was instantly smooth and quite powdery—a novelty for someone with oily skin! I carry this around with me all the time now. After four weeks my skin seemed totally different and much more liveable. As a result of using these products, I had more confidence because I wasn’t constantly worrying whether people were staring at my skin when they were talking to me. I will definitely keep using these products.

Pure Focus T-zone instant matifying powder gel nz$60For forehead, nose and chinOil-free soft texture which transforms into a powdery gel when applied directly to skin, under or over make-up.

Deep purifying cleansing gel nz$57A translucent gel with smooth foam contain-ing gentle micro beads with mild exfoliating properties to cleanse and purify deep down and clear away all impurities. Skin is purified deep down.

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strappy sandal and champagne flute-holding shape for spring and summer. Take the phone off the hook, turn on your most relaxing cd and light your aroma-therapy—it’s tune-out time.

PrepThe single most important step in nail care is to keep your cuticles pushed back on a regular basis; this will open up the cuticle, promoting new growth and stronger nails. It also makes painting nails much easier if your cuticles are in great shape. Use a few drops of cuticle oil on to each nail and push gently back with an orange-wood stick (no impro-vising here with any scary-looking metal objects, please!). Try Solar Oil by Crea-tive (right).

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t’s the night of your dream date and everything is set. Little black dress, check. Glitzy little evening bag, check. Sexy shoes, check. Everything is good to go, you are immaculately groomed with your hair sparkling, your bling blinging and skin glowing, but with all your prep and mirror poses you may have overlooked the very

detail that can make or break gorgeous groom-ing—hands and feet! These four hard little workers do so much for us, all day, every day. It’s no wonder they can start to look a little frazzled as they are dunked in hot and cold water and chemicals. Nails are assaulted by keyboards and tab tops, tootsies are squished into our stilettos and smothered in socks, lurking beneath our foot-wear ignored and neglected, often for months on end. You can just hear them crying out to be loved! Girls, it’s time to pay it forward and start investing in our extremities. For such small body parts, our hands and feet can say so much. Perfectly groomed hands and nails are an extension of you and how you treat you! They are also the perfect

accessory and finishing touch, taking your overall look to new levels. Having fabulous feet and toenails is like having a Brazilian and wearing expensive lingerie; only you know what lies beneath, making you feel oh-so-sexy, indulgent and special. This, my darlings, is the essence of good grooming, doing things just for you and taking care of the tiniest details to pull your look together completely for signed, sealed and delivered glam. So where do we start? Either get a standing monthly appointment with your nearest and dearest professional manicurist (get a recom-mendation from a friend to find a great one!). Or have a little fun at home, get your girls together for a giggle and some grooming, or even do it alone for a much needed recharge and some you time. If you are willing to put in the hour’s work (at least) once a month you will reap the rewards sooner than you can say, ‘Little piggy went to market’. This month, we hung out with Sarah Priddy at Sarah Priddy Nails in Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand to get the inside scoop on how best to get our fingers and toes out of hibernation post-winter and back into

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You’ve got nailOur hands and feet are often ignored but a manicure or pedicure could be just the reward for these unsung heroes. Sarah Priddy and Nicola Brockie provide their tips on nail care photographed by Douglas Rimington and Joma García i Gisbert


Sarah PriddyWe chat to our co-conspirator of this article, manicurist Sarah Priddy, of Sarah Priddy Nails in Auckland, New Zealand

How did you get started in your career?By natural progression and by listening to other women. I have always kept my own hands looking immaculate and have always received compliments about them. So, it was through a want of helping other women to have beautiful looking hands and feet in a private, modern, relaxing space with 100 per cent natural treatments that Sarah Priddy Nails was created.

What do you find as the most fulfilling aspect of your job?The end result! If you can avoid it, you don’t need to throw artificial product onto your nails to get them look-ing amazing. With intensive skin treatments and nurtur-ing nail maintenance, anyone can walk out of my studio with gorgeous hands and feet. I love that I can promise people that.

Define beauty in three words.Manicures, pedicures and smiles!

What are your ‘can’t live without’ beauty essentials?Christina Fitzgerald Polishes (which you can purchase at my studio), the Living Nature skin care range, Nurture Oil Cuticle Oil, Orangewood cuticle stick, file, Living Nature Hand Soap and plenty of milk for strong healthy nails!

Describe a typical day at the office.Because my business is still young and I am putting my energy into growing a larger client base, the dynamics of each day can be quite different. While the systems of my manicure and pedicure treatments remain largely the same, it’s my clients that make the day different and great fun!

What will people be seeking this season?Shorter, easier to manage nails splashed with vibrant cor-als and pinks as the perfect accessory to all the beautiful colours and patterns of the new summer fashion ranges.

Closing thoughts?It is my personal mission to help women see manicures and pedicures as an essential part of their beauty régime, not a luxury. Your nails say so much about your personal-ity and how you take care of yourself, plus they are the easiest most cost-effective accessory a girl could ask for! Due to popular demand, I will be offering acrylic nails in the very near future. Of course, I will always be an advocate for healthy, natural nails first.

Getting into shapeOne size does not fit all where nail shape is concerned. Sarah Priddy recommends only letting the free edge of the nail extend just a couple of millimetres beyond the fingertip at most, to reduce the likelihood of breakages and to minimize maintenance time. A general rule of thumb for shaping nails is to use your cuticle shape as a guide—mirroring its shape on the tip of your nail. If, however, you have a wonky cuticle or just want to try something new, Sarah Priddy offers the following basic guidelines to nail shape versus hand and finger size. Average hands and nails: average-sized hands and nails usually suit a squared-off nail shape which will create a strong nail and a clean look. Short, strong fingers and hands: try a squoval shaped nail (squared off oval) which will elongate the finger. Very small delicate hands: usually suits an almond-shaped nail. Never file nails when they have been wet, as they are more prone to breaking and damage (just like hair). It is also important not to saw back and forth along the nail when filing but from the outer edge to the centre avoiding filing down too deeply into the corners which may leave you open to infection.

ExfoliateThere are so many gorgeous scrubs

out there on the market but if you are pampering at home and want a natural fix Sarah Priddy recom-

mends a mixture of manuka honey and sugar heated for 20 seconds in the microwave (test heat before applying). Massage this potion or

scrub of your choice into your hands and feet and wrap in cling film and a warm clean towel. Relax for 10 min-utes and rinse. You will be suprised how much of this gorgeous mixture

will be absorbed by your thirsty hands and feet.

above: Crabtree & Evelyn La source revitalizing foot smoother.

this image: The Gingerbread Man Body Scrub by Philosophy.

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HydrateIf you have just used your manuka honey concoction you will already be ultra hydrated however for an extra indulgence drop a little cuticle oil on to each nail and massage in. Next apply lashings of rich foot–hand cream and give yourself a nice rub down concentrating on your fingers and toes, rotating them as you go. Tip: for a refreshing foot cream without spending megabucks, try adding a few drops of essential peppermint oil to your regular hand or body cream—cooling and delicious!

Paint jobBe sure that all residue is removed from nails before painting: use a swipe of polish remover to remove all traces of oil and residue. Separate your little piggies with rolled up cotton wipes or a toe separator and apply your base coat. This will provide a nice base for your coloured polish to adhere to and will prevent staining of the nail if you are using a dark polish. Work from the middle outwards and allow a minute or two between coats to prevent “dragging” your polish and ruining your paint job. If you slip up and paint everywhere but the nail, don’t panic: dip a cotton tip in polish remover and clean up where you have over-painted. Once your colour polish has had a minute or two, paint on a clear topcoat which will set your nails hard and prevent chipping. Avoid the cuticle—varnish stained skin screams trashy! If there is no such thing as spare time in your life and five minutes is all you have—you are best to avoid vampish reds and darker hues, instead try a very light polish as these tend to dry faster than their darker counterparts and are more forgiving on slip-ups. Try Christina Fitzgerald’s Barney or French Vanilla by Clinique. •

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Weleda Sea Buck-thorn Hand Cream. Another one of our favourites, packed full of natural goodies—a real treat.

We love Dermalogica Multivitamin hand treatment. This treat in a tube will repair your skin and strengthen nails. Includes spf 15 and filled with healing and soothing ingredi-ents such as algæ extract, sweet almond oil, vitamins E and C, licorice extract and gingko biloba. Like invisible gloves for the hands and feet.

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Australian Bush Botancials soothing foot cream—peach blossom, tea tree and river mint (slip cotton socks on after this foot treat for smoother tootsies).

Pevonia multi-ac-tive foot cream: thick and rich, smells fresh, promotes exfolia-tion with ahas and keeps feet bacteria-free. Packed with lush ingredients such as mandarin orange oil and tea tree.

Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy. Especially formulated with shea butter, which will soothe and protect your hands.

above left: Christina Fitzgerald Barney. above right: Clinique Glosswear nail enamel in French Vanilla.Nicola Brockie is editor-in-chief of Lucire.

Sarah Priddy Nails can be found at the Quest, 31–9 Davis Crescent, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand. Telephone 64 9 522-2078, cellphone 64 21 500-621.

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Awfully rouge

Reminiscent of the glitz and glamour of the 1940s, red lipstick wear, once reserved for special occasions, is becoming the everyday lip colour to sport this season by Ashlea Tate

Ashlea Tate is a Los Angeles-based correspondent for Lucire.

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ou may think that picking out the right shade of red requires lit-

tle luck but it’s actually very easy. In fact, if done correctly, red lip

colour can make your pearly whites even whiter and is guaranteed to

make your smile that much more irresistible.

Start off your red lip colour journey by select-ing shades that will complement your skin tone and colouring. Gabriela Hernandez, President of Besame Cosmetics, offers the following advise to choosing the perfect hue for you: • fair and light skin with light hair should choose a deep, velvet colour towards the neutral or cool range; • medium brown hair with light skin should pick raspberry or deep reds with blue undertones. • redheads can get away with coral or bright apple reds both with warm undertones. • brunettes with tan or olive skin should pick warm, plush deep reds. • silver-grey hair with light skin usually best suits pink reds or cool crimsons.

So many reds, so little timeRed lip colour, the beauty equivalent of fashions little black dress has so many different versions, textures and varieties it can seem overwhelming at first. We join you in the quest for your perfect fit. Here are a few of our faves.

Lip glossesIf you are a girl, like many of us with a not quiet perfectly sym-metrical pout and still want to go red without looking wonky stick to glosses which will make your lips appear fuller.

L’Oreal ColourJuice in Raspberry SmashWant luscious lips with lots of shine and sheer

colour? ColourJuice will quench your lips’ thirst

with its juicy glossy finish and just enough colour

to make ’em blush.

Lucky Lips Mimosa, Jas-mine and Violet Lip Shine by

Lucky ChickYou, like a lucky chick, can have

blissfully kissable lips: the mimosa jasmine and violet lip shine is

absolutely lush. It’s super-slick, leaving lips lusciously soft with a rosy hint of shiny colour us$12.

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Philosophy Kiss Me—RedSheer hit of berry colour that lightly tints and conditions the lips with a variety of fruit oils and other moistur-izing emollients. A citrus-flavoured lip balm that also smells as wonder-ful—but never overpow-ering—as it tastes. See www.philosophy.com.

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Lip stainsLip stains are perfect for wearing either on their own or as a long-last-ing base for your gloss. You can use these to achieve a tiny hint of tint or a deep sexy stain depending on how many layers you apply and you can give cheeks a soft blush when lightly applied with the fingers.

Benefit BenetintA sheer ruby tint with a rose fra-grance, benetint acts as a base col-our of red used alone or underneath your favourite shiny gloss. Visit www.benefitcosmetics.com.

SugarBaby cheek eye and lip tintIn an easy squeezy girly pink

tube, this is safe to use all over the face (but not all at once) from

lips to eyes and the apples of the cheeks. See www.sug arbaby.com.

Philosophy SupernaturalsThe supernatural cheek and lip tint was a favourite of our

beloved Kevyn Aucoin because it created a lovely, soft, red color to lips and cheeks for a natural, radiant look. The supernatural

lip and cheek tint is a lightweight gel that gives a long-lasting tint that won’t rub off—perfect for a barely there make-up look.

Tastes of pomegranate to keep you sweet.

Ready to wearIf you are going to wear a red lip colour, al-ways remember: wear the red colour and don’t let the red wear you. ‘A red lipstick is going to pull the focus’ explains Jane Iredale, president and founder of Iredale mineral cosmetics. The trick, according to Iredale, is to keep eye make-up to a minimum, with no heavy shad-ows. For example, try a soft all-over shimmer base shade, liner and mascara. Pair red lips with black attire since the two are a classic, dynamic duo. ‘You’ll be amazed how wearing red bright-ens your face and takes away the sallow look that black tends to give,’ says Iredale. If you are more lipstick than gloss or stain here are some of our favourite fuller coverage lippies.

Lancôme Juicy Rouge—NectarThis mouth-watering shade is sparkling and fresh with a big burst of long lasting colour infused with shimmery bits! This is ultra bright and ultra shiny and goes that step up from wearing a gloss with its opaque shine and is packaged beautifully in a holographic tube.

Nothing’s worse than fading ruby reds. To remedy this lip emergency, Jane Iredale offers some top tips to keep your pout painted for longer: • Use powder as a base before applying lipstick—this will lock in the pigments of the colour you are using. • Follow with lip liner, which preferably matches the colour of your lippy. Fill in the entire lip and then blot—this will remove the waxes contained in lipstick which cause the

By Academy Award-nominated make-up artist Tina Earnshaw, Clover is a true, rich ruby red with magnificent staying power. See www.tinaearnshaw.com.

Ramy Red: a truly wearable rich burgundy infused with avocado oil and vitamin E. See www.ramybeautytherapy.com.

colour to move but will leave the pigment behind. • Apply lipstick with a brush for greater precision and coverage than straight from the tube. Blot again and apply a second coat in the middle of the lips away from the edges. ‘For a long lasting shine apply a clear shiny top coat, only to the centre of your bottom lip.’ According to Hernandez, it was Marilyn Monroe’s favourite trick. •

‘For a long lasting shine apply a clear shiny top coat, only to the centre of your bottom lip.’ According to Hernandez, it was Marilyn Monroe’s favourite trick

Red-hot: how to keep your ruby reds lasting longer

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top: Andrea Jung, Chairman and CEO of Avon; Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek; and Kathleen Walas, President, Avon Foundation at a Foundation event in Anaheim, Calif. on July 22. far left: Avon’s special pink robe for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. left: A limited-edition nail enamel from Avon featuring the Breast Cancer Crusade Ribbon.

very three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the us. To promote awareness and support for a cure, October has been officially designated Breast Cancer Awareness month. A number of companies have

rallied behind this important cause and offer some exciting new products with some or all proceeds going to support breast cancer research. Since 1993, Avon’s Breast Cancer Cru-sade has raised millions for cancer research. The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade introduced a new set of fund-raising walks in 2003 in which this magazine participated: the Avon Walks for Breast Cancer. The walks are organized in several major cities in the us, drawing large numbers of participants.

This year, the Avon Salon & Spa in Trump Tower, New York is offering free haircuts and styling to cancer patients, along with advice on how to adjust to the impact cancer can have on their appearance. The Avon Salon & Spa also offers a special pink robe with the Breast Cancer Crusade Ribbon embroidered on the lapel. A portion of the proceeds will support breast cancer research. Haircuts are offered every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. with Joelle, in Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street, New York. Avon Salon & Spa’s Pink Robe is available for us$125 (call 1 212 755-2866 to order). Avon has teamed up with Mark, its new beauty line, to create three additional “pink rib-bon” fund-raising products. The Mark Kiss Kit is a limited edition duo of mints and lip gloss. The mints are sugar-free, heart-shaped

Avon falls in love with colour

This fall, Avon Color has been reformu-lated and repackaged with vibrant, modern colour and the latest advances in technology. Each item now incorporates Intuitive Technology. The formulas and ingredi-ents adjust to your individual chemistry. In addition, the products come with custom colour that lets you add and subtract as inspiration strikes. Salma Hayek is the new spokesperson for Avon. She currently features in the new advertisements for Avon Color’s My Lip Miracle, a high-tech lipstick which com-bines with your body’s chemistry to create a lipstick that is unique. Some of the other exciting Avon Color products available in fall will include Per-fect Wear Long Lasting Mascara, Nailwear Nail Enamel, True Color Eyeshadow and True Color Powder Blush. All the new products promise long-wearing colour. Avon Color is featuring some special colours this fall: Real Reds. Red was big on the fall runways, and Avon offers this clas-sic colour in a range of flattering hues for its My Lip Miracle (Incredible, Remarka-berry, Super Red, Berry Delight), Glaze-wear Liquid Lip Color (Ruby Red, Real Red, Berry Lavish) and Nailwear Nail Enamel (Fire Engine Red, Cherry Red, Red Alert, Femme) lines. Avon’s second annual Let’s Talk Beauty Tour is providing an opportunity to test the new Avon Color products before they became available. The nationwide tour began on May 15 in Tennessee, and will run until October 26 in Ohio. A sleek, streamlined mobile salon on wheels, the tour exhibit offers free makeovers and manicures from Avon-certified advisers. In addition to a section devoted entirely to the new Avon Color line, there are testers and product samples available for Avon skin care favourites such as PlanetSpa, Avon Anew and Skin-So-Soft. A “salon” at the back of the exhibit pro-vides a luxurious environment where women can be pampered and learn about the latest products and application techniques. In addition, women can donate us$1 and sign their name to a Kiss and Commit card, which is added to the Kiss Collage, a display decorated with a lipstick-kiss design, with proceeds going to breast cancer research. For more information on the tour and upcoming stops, visit www.youravon.com/ articles/info_library/letstalktour.html. My Lip Miracle will launch at the begin-ning of September. New PerfectWear Long-Lasting Mascara will become available in October. Contact 1 800 500-avon, www.avon.com; in New Zealand, call (0508) 777-007 or visit www.avon.co.nz for the latest.—Sheri Forrest

Towards the cure

EIn 2003, Lucire promoted and contributed to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Research, with one of our team participating in New York. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we join with these companies in raising awareness. Sheri Forrest looks at products where proceeds go to support breast cancer research

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Sheri Forrest is an Irvine, Calif.-based correspondent for Lucire.

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and cinnamon-flavoured, and the shiny clear lip gloss is rosebud-scented. The kit will be avail-able for $6 in October, while supplies last. Avon has also created a beautiful holiday ornament. The heart-shaped, blown-glass ornament has a satin gold-tone finish and a sheer pink ribbon for hanging. A pink rhine-stone ribbon decorates the front, accented with starburst details. This will also be available in October and through the holiday season, for us$7·50. Finally, Avon has teamed up with six influen-tial celebrities to create Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Celebrity Nailwear. Each celeb-rity created their own special shade including: Salma’s Hope (Salma Hayek), Sharon’s Heart (Sharon Stone), Leah’s Courage (Leah Remini), Cybill’s Strength (Cybill Shepherd), Tracee’s Passion (Tracee Ellis Ross) and Ali’s Faith (Ali Landry). These colours will be available for us$3 each through the month of October. New Balance sportswear (stockists at www.newbalance.com) has created a Lace Up for the Cure Collection, which includes activewear and 12 shoe styles. Each shoe will feature an embroidered pink ribbon on the tongue of the shoe. The pink ribbon ap-parel features 11 pieces including a visor, tank top and Ts, a fleece jacket and workout pants. Seat-belt purses are the latest fashion phenomenon, and now BMW has created a fashionable pink seat-belt cosmetic bag! The zipper pull features bmw’s Drive for the Cure logo. Bmw also offers a invigorating pink yoga mat. The 24 by 68 in mat is available for us$18, and the cosmetic bag is us$24; both can be purchased at www.bmwonline.com or at bmw dealers across the us. Bmw’s Ultimate Drive Program has raised additional funds for cancer research for the past eight years. For each mile driven in the Ultimate Drive vehicles, a dollar is contributed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. To sign up for a test drive, call 1-877 4a-drive. Lenox China has created some special Gifts of Knowledge. The first item is a ivo-ry china vase with a satin pink ribbon woven through it. The other item is a pin which can also be worn as a pendant. It features a single

rose and is decorated with a pink pearl and a pink ribbon of china. Another fun gift idea is the humorously titled new book B.O.O.B.S.: a Bunch of Outrageous Breast Cancer Survivors. This book details the stories of breast cancer survivors who met at the Wellness Center, a support programme for women dealing with

and recovering from Breast Cancer. Their hu-mour, courage and inspiration make this book an inspirational must-read. Another breast cancer survivor, Lisa Kable, founded the company Artemis Woman. She created the Healing Gems skin care line to bring homeopathic gem therapy to women in the us. Gem therapy has been practised in non-western countries for some time. For more information, call 1 805 565-4122. Bags for a Cure is a new handbag line from m.andoni Handbags. The line features white or black bags adorned with a pink rib-bon. For more information, go to www.mando-nia.com.

clockwise from top left: B.O.O.B.S., a book detailing breast cancer survivors’ experiences. BMW’s pink seat-belt cosmetic bag. Special Fresh Eye Palette for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Go Smile compact. m.andoni Pink Bow to Breast Cancer bags. Tweezerman tweezers with Breast Cancer Crusade logo. Sephora

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