Beauty

The holiday season is the perfect time to elevate your makeup looks, as you’ll be attending gatherings and might even be planning an end-of-the-year trip. Moreover, there are tons of chic holiday makeup trends you can try, such as the holiday disco characterized by sparkly and shimmery lids and cabernet eyes, which perfectly incorporate the seasonal colors red and burgundy into your…read more

I adore the Makeup Show and have gone for about 10 years now! From visionary packaging specialists and contract manufacturing experts, to ingredient, turnkey service, and accessory providers, the international lineup of new exhibitors is poised to fuel your imagination and guide you through every step of your product development journey.  Join famous beauty brands and makeup artists like the legendary James Vincent (pictured above) and Danessa Myricks for an unique…read more

Here is the best in fragrance, food, fashion and beauty Mother's Day gifts priced at $19.99 and up...they are sure to please even the most discerning mom! Mix and match two or three if you'd like for extra fun surprises! Initio's Atomic Rose is the revolutionary fragrance company's most popular scent and it is quite pricey for the full 3.3…read more

I was lucky enough to do a press “shopalong” at the wonderful, user friendly Bath And Body Works store on the SW corner of 23rd Street and Park Avenue South. It was truly a “winter wonderland” experience and I was thrilled to pick out the top four or five items that work as everything from stocking stuffers to holiday dinner…read more

I recently went to the Naturopathica Spa in Chelsea at 127 West 26th Street to get one of their amazing Defy Messages and to peruse their many holistic skincare products and even check out their signature scents. They have fabulous 30-min Holistic Facial appointments if you only have a little time in your day for a spa sessions but why…read more

I was so excited to attend the recent Be Chic Be Glam event in Ulta Beauty Herald Square that celebrated the partnership with BCBGMAXAZRIA and Nick Stenson Beauty (which recently launched remarkable all-natural luxury hair products). Every guest got styled both hair-wise and fashion-wise and I want to thank my stylist Shqipe Gocaj—who freelances at many of NYC’s biggest fashion…read more

If your mom is a beauty and fragrance fanatic, here are some of the latest and greatest that appeal to all tastes and styles. No brand of fragrance celebrates NYC more than Bond No. 9--and yes, their flagship store is indeed at 9 Bond Street! Their latest scent, the fruity floral NYC Flowers is a unique combo of Anjou Pear,…read more

I am a longtime attendee of The Makeup Show so I am very excited about it coming to Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavillion at 100 West 18th Street this Sunday and Monday. There are not only great classes but guests get access to pro discounts at brands such as Alcone Company, Lumify, Nudestix, B3, Danessa Myricks Beauty, ESUM Beauty, Make Up For…read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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