Beauty | Luxe Life NYC

Valentine’s Day Picks From The One And Only Fragrance Foundation!

February 7, 2023

I recently requested a selection of the Fragrance Foundation’s “greatest hits” and got a mix of award winners for 2022 and likely nominees for the 2023 Fragrance Foundation Awards in NYC. Some I am familiar with and some are new to me. (By the way, the nominee luncheon is super fun and one of the big social events of the…read more

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Valentine’s Day Prestige Brand Fragrance Picks From Coty!

February 6, 2023

We asked Coty to send some of their top Valentine’s Day fragrance picks for 2023 and they really picked some winners. I could not agree more on these choices in men and women’s fragrances—all of them smell modern and fresh and are long-lasting. In my book, the duration that a scent lasts is “key” because many fragrances only last for…read more

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CEW’s Beauty Bazaar: Interactive Beauty At It’s Finest (And Most Fun)!

September 16, 2022

CEW always holds great events that entice beauty fans, executives and media alike. The Beauty Bazaar that I attended recently included booths from CVS, Spa Chicks and Johnson & Johnson--as well as a phenomenal gift bag that was chock full to the brim with the latest items from brands like YSL, Olay, Rimmel, Coola, Too Faced, L'Occitane and more. My…read more

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Summer 2022 Beauty Guide: A Few New (And Old) Favorites!

June 30, 2022

Everyone needs a simplified and speedy program for great skin and makeup during the summer months--and not only should these items be sweatproof but they should feel good on your skin. Here are a few recent discoveries and one old classic that I cannot live without (it's the superstar/workhorse of any skincare routine)! Kiehl's put together a set of four…read more

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Three Good Reasons to Invest in Luxury Skincare Products

June 28, 2022

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It’s also the part of our body that we see most. That’s why it’s so important to take care of it and invest in quality skincare products. According to dermatologists, a healthy diet and lifestyle can help maintain healthy skin, but they also recommend investing in good quality skincare products that…read more

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The Fabulous Makeup Show NYC Is Back This Weekend And Runs Through Monday, May 2, 2022!

April 29, 2022

Once a year, the Makeup Show NYC brings you some of the most influential artists and brands in the beauty industry in a big blowout where you can catch up on the latest trends and products (plus mix and mingle with the A List of the industry). Two of the superstar makeup artists who appear at the workshop but also…read more

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Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Of Fragrance!

December 10, 2021

I decided to put together my six favorite fragrances for holiday gifting including the perfect ones for the men in your life and the best choices if you are on a budget (as you know, the mass market stores and drugstores have really diversified their fragrance selections in the past few years)! An 100 ml bottle of scent can easily…read more

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The Only Place To Be This Weekend (11/6-11/7): The Makeup Show At The Metropolitan Pavilion!

November 6, 2021

I am possibly The Makeup Show's biggest fan. While this "beauty insider" expo is held in several major cities each year, the NYC one has the largest selection of brands with their rapid beauty maniac followers just itching to get those "industry discounts" out on the floor. Whether you are a makeup artist who just have your favorite beauty brands,…read more

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Kiehl’s Top 6 Back To School Skincare Picks!

August 16, 2021

Everyone loves Kiehl’s and a new generation is discovering them right now! There are hundreds of great items to choose from and they are all made from as many naturally derived ingredients as possible! Want to know why I picked these six products pictured below for back to school and/or care packages? Read on! Just because it is time for…read more

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Kiehl’s Ferulic Brew: An Innovative Yet Natural Product For All Skin Types!

July 1, 2021

Last week, Kiehl’s held an online press event to officially launch their new Ferulic Brew Rejuvenating Facial Essence with Naturally Derived Lactic Acid, a unique treatment that is phyto-brewed for over 120 hours and enhanced with natural ferulic acid to help achieve glowing skin. A screenshot featuring the lovely Dr. Michelle Henry from Kiehl’s virtual press launch for Ferulic Brew.…read more

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The Makeup Show Safely Together Event: The Only Place For NYC Beauty Buffs To Be This Sunday!

June 3, 2021

I have so many fond memories of The Beauty Show when it has come to The Big Apple and it will be back in full force this November 6th and 7th at its usual spot, The Metropolitan Pavilion. But they have a special one day mini event called The Makeup Show Safely Together coming this Sunday June 6th at 10…read more

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VI Derm Beauty: Get Game Changing Results No Matter What Your Age Or Skin Type!

September 22, 2020

I was lucky enough to be invited to an online press event with Marya Khalil, CEO of VI Derm Peel and VI Derm beauty. I had always heard great things about this Miami-based line and have several influencer friends who use it. VI Derm Peel was invented 15 years ago by her dad Abdala Khalil, an emergency room doctor who…read more

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The Future Of Beauty Is Sustainability

October 9, 2019

(Image credit: Pop Sugar) Eco-friendly products are all the rage nowadays, especially as more people are looking to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. The beauty industry is no different. The demand for make-up isn’t going to go away any time soon, with many using their blushes and eyeshadows as an avenue for self-expression. Since demand is likely to stay, brands have…read more

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The Ulta Beauty Holiday 2019 Press Preview: Give, Gather, Glow!

August 19, 2019

Every so often I am totally blown away by a press preview and Ulta Beauty has become legendary for pulling out all the stops at the annual holiday press preview. It's the ultimate atmosphere for checking out all the great gift sets that will be coming out for the holidays and well as individual beauty products not yet in stores.…read more

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Nutrafol’s Scalp Treatment Preview: Blowouts, Breakfast & More!

August 1, 2019

I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Nutrafol's Scalp Treatment, which is an all-natural serum with the active ingredients of Moringa Leaf Extract and Sea Buckthorn Fruit to help regrow hair. Press guests were each treated to a scalp and consultation with a natural medicine doctor, a shampoo, a scalp massage with the new Scalp Treatment…read more

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Temptu: A Visit To Their Chelsea Showroom For Makeovers & More!

July 25, 2019

I felt fortunate to be able to visit the Temptu New York showroom yesterday. The occasion was the launch of their first ever mascara, Built To Lash and to get makeup using the famous Temptu airbrush system and headshots. I am still using a cartoon/avatar headshot on my linkedin.com page, so I am certainly due for a professional one to…read more

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Obagi’s Skinclusion Campaign: Celebrating Diversity And Beautiful Skin

May 17, 2019

I was thrilled to be able to attend the recent Obagi Skinclusion event at Lightbox Studios in the Garment District. A lunch time panel was held to discuss the acceptance of diversity in the beauty business as well as society as a whole and guests were urged to take surveys online to discover their own biases before before attending. Questions…read more

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Good Science Beauty: The Magic In Their Products Is Actually Pure Science!

May 10, 2019

I fell in love with Good Science Beauty (which I was unfamiliar with prior) when I attended the recent Beauty Squared show in Tribeca--I loved the samples that I received there so I was thrilled to be invited to their recent press breakfast in their Kips Bay offices. The founder was in attendance not to mention that one of their…read more

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Alma Lasers Debuts The BeautiFill Fat Transfer System With A Beautiful Breakfast At The Modern

May 8, 2019

I had a lot of fun learning about Alma Laser, Inc.'s new procedure called BeautiFill that gives age-reducing results almost immediately. This is the first laser-based fat transfer system for complete aesthetic contouring. Patients getting this procedure have fat removed from a part of the body (usually the stomach) very gently through a small canula and it is much more…read more

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It Cosmetics: Putting Confidence In A Bottle!

February 28, 2019

I love It Cosmetics launch events. They are easily the most creative events for media who have grown tired of the typical cocktail party launches. Since the products are pink, they tend to have pink drinks and food (especially pink cupcakes featuring their fun logo), but they always set up vignettes that test the creativity of party guests. At the…read more

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The Latest On Lasers: A Cutera Press Event With Dr. Neil Sadick

February 25, 2019

Last Friday's Cutera-sponsored press breakfast for three dozen beauty and health journalists at Park Avenue dermatologist Dr. Neil Sadick's office was an interesting one. Dr. Sadick did a Q&A on the latest Cutera laser treatments Pico Genesis and TruSculpt ID moderated by his journalist daughter Sydney Sadick.Cutera's Pico Genesis is considered the current state of the art laser system for…read more

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All About Altreno: The Launch Of The New Game Changing Acne Treatment At The Harvard Club

January 12, 2019

Contrary to what you might think, not that many prescription acne products are introduced each year so the recent launch of Altreno Lotion from Ortho Dermatologics was a very big deal--especially since it is aimed at women. (Four times as many women suffer from acne then men!) This elegant, silky feeling tretinoin lotion spreads smoothly and can be worked into…read more

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Oasis Day Spa’s 20th Anniversary Party: Yes, I’ll Have A Massage!

September 28, 2018

I was thrilled to be invited to the 20th anniversary party for Oasis Day Spa on the lower level of One Park Avenue. It regularly pops up on the various media lists of Top 20 Best Spas In NYC and for good reason--they are like an oasis in the middle of a busy neighborhood and are actually found in a…read more

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The Best Part Of New York Fashion Week: Getting Glammed At Caravan Stylist Studio!

September 13, 2018

Forget the NYFW shows—they have became pretty unpredictable and I am so tired of getting “standing room” all the time! I do not think that Fashion Week will ever become what it once was when all the shows were under one roof at Bryant Park or Lincoln Center. These days you have to wear hiking boots instead of high heels…read more

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L’Occitane’s New Concept Store: An Oasis On Fifth Avenue!

August 22, 2018

I was thrilled to be able to preview the new L’Occitane store that just opened up at 555 Fifth Avenue at 46th Street, right next to Barnes & Noble. The store is uncluttered, simple and like a breath of fresh air. You literally feel like you are breathing fresh air when you stop at their little “bicyling in Provence” display.…read more

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Going For The Gold At SkinSpoke: Experiencing A 24 Karat Gold Ultra Therapy Facial!

August 12, 2018

Last week, I was fortunate enough to be able to try the 24 Karat Gold Ultra Therapy Facial by one of New York City’s most trusted estheticians, Carol Chan. At SkinSpoke, her new West Village spa, Carol is responsible for the luminous skin you see on actresses like Christine Evangelista and models like Hannah Donker, both who adore the 24K…read more