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June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Bath & Body Collection

The new June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Collection was inspired by a recent trip to Singapore, where the orchid extract is revered for its anti-oxidant and reparative properties.  This new collection includes four products to help keep skin hydrated, glowing and beautiful.  I adore the June Jacobs Spa line and would recommend any of these products to keep for yourself or to give as a gift.

The June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Collection includes:

Vanda Orchid Body Balm - The June Jacobs body balms are amazing, containing ingredients like shea butter, nourishing oils, aromatic healing botanicals and anti-oxidants.  This Body Balm is like a treatment for your skin.  What I love is that the delicate orchid fragrance, combined with body moisturizer, delivers benefits all day.  A great product for year round use. $60

Vanda Orchid Mist - This intoxicating toner mists the skin with an infusion of orchid extract to moisturize the skin.  Essential oils and minerals to help protect against free radical damage and protect from environmental toxins. Your skin feels refreshed; the light fragrance is like aromatherapy.  $48

Vanda Orchid Shower Gel - This rich shower gel nourishes, while scenting your skin with orchid extracts.  Leaves your skin feeling moisturized, soft and revitalized.  Perfect to use as the first step in fragrance layering.  $35

Vanda Orchid Dry Oil Body Spray - In the summer, I often abandon heavier body cremes and switch to dry oil sprays.  The Vanda Orchid Dry Oil Body Spray replenishes lost moisture and conditions and soothes dry skin.  Love this one!  $45

The June Jacobs Vanda Orchid Collection is formulated free of parabens, preservatives, petrochemicals, synthetic dyes, sulfates or fragrance and is idea for all skin types.  You can find the Collection at www.junejacobs.com, www.skinstore.com and prestige spas nationwide.

Prescriptives All You Need+ For Eyes: Get this one!

Prescriptives All You Need+ For Eyes is an eye cream that proves you don't need to buy an expensive product for it to work effectively.  All You Need+ For Eyes is the perfect combination of a great formula and technology, but that's what Prescriptives is known for, right?

It's hard to find an anti-aging eye cream that works for the most common problems of dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles and puffiness/bags--and provides the moisture you need.  This light pink gel-formula contains vitamins, plant extracts, peptides and other time-released ingredients that work together to keep the eye area hydrated, smooth and radiant.  You apply twice daily, morning and night.

I noticed that my concealer went on more easily and was less noticeable--because the area under my eyes was well-hydrated and smooth.  Dark under-eye circles had improved, although for me, that's a work in progress.  The overall eye area just looked better. If you're looking for a new eye cream, Prescriptives All You Need+ For Eyes is worth considering.

Prescriptives All You Need+ For Eyes retails at $29.50 and is available at all Prescriptives counters, at www.prescriptives.com and Beauty.com.

Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection - Summer 2009

The new Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection is makeup for summer that is naturally beautiful and easy.  It's all about flushed cheeks, sheer-colored lips and clean, defined eyes.  I know during the heat and humidity, fussing with makeup is not something I want to do; it's all about simplicity. 

Bobbi's new Limited-Edition Sheer Color Cheek Tint gives cheeks a sheer tint of natural color.  The translucent formula is lightweight and blends easily into skin.  You just swivel up, apply to cheeks, blend and go! Sheer Color Cheek Tint is available in six shades.  My favorite?  The Sheer Pink; it's perfect for a tanned face.  $22.00

Sheer Color Lip Gloss is like taking a lip stain and a gloss and combining them.  Sheer Color Lip Gloss has a see-through finish and comes in four sheer shades.  My pick is the Marina Pink, which is shown on the model (above).   $20.00

Perfectly Defined Mascara also has a unique waterproof formula that dries quickly, stays on lashes without flaking or smudging and can be removed with warm water.  In my use, it really opens up the eyes.  I've found it to be a workable, buildable mascara that is my new favorite.  $24.00

Bobbi Brown Nautical Collection is available at all Bobbi Brown Counters and at www.bobbibrown.com.

Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick

Lipstick enters into a new era with new Rouge G de Guerlain. Comparable to a work of luxury jewelry, Rouge G de Guerlain was developed from Olivier Échaudemaison’s desire to capture the quintessence of luxury in an object dedicated to the lips.

Inspired by the most precious element in jewelry--a bar of gold--the Rouge G lipstick case is shaped horizontally.  It's the most sensual lipstick case I've ever seen.  It feels substantial in the hand, opening up to a mirror and the lipstick; closing with a heavy click.  It's as much an accessory to take out of your purse as a cosmetic; "cosmetic jewelry"!

The Rouge G lipstick comes in 25 shades and key ingredients were selected to create the five essential criteria that define excessively perfect lips: the ultimate radiance of colour, immediate definition of the lips, an absolute smoothing of their surface, a plumping effect and extreme comfort. 

Guerlain Rouge G lipstick retails at $45 and is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. 

Beauty Bylines Interview: Meet Jennifer Walsh of Behind the Brand Media

Jennifer Walsh holds many titles in the world of beauty: entrepreneur, makeup artist, CEO, beauty writer, stylist, TV beauty expert and brand builder.  Whew!  When I was developing the concept for Beauty Bylines, my goal was to introduce you to some of the people that make or shape beauty news or are connected to the beauty industry.  In Jennifer Walsh, you get the total package.  I'm very honored to introduce you to her!

Beauty411:  Have you always been interested in beauty and makeup?

Jennifer:  Not always. However, my mother was a make-up artist in NYC while I was growing up so I was always surrounded by the industry.  I really didn’t really begin my love affair with beauty until my college days.

Beauty411:  When and how did you decide to start turn your passion for beauty into something more?

Jennifer:  After college I tried my hand at a few different jobs – financial, real estate, etc but I began doing make-up for movies ,TV ,runway, concerts and photo shoots a year or 2 after college. I knew that I didn’t have much experience so I would offer my services for FREE! That way, I could build my book of work, build my experience, and build relationships (all the while I had other jobs). People would “hire” me all of the time because I would come on set excited to help, I was eager to learn and I was free. I have had the opportunity to work on A list celebs, athletes, top models, pop stars ~ you name it, I’ve done it!