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Product Review: mybody Skincare and Chemical Peel
Hey Rosés,
A few weeks ago I attended the launch party for mybody’s newest product, NECK-CESSITY at Dr. Pearlman’s. This at home anti-aging treatment works to revitalize dark spots and signs of aging specifically on your neck and décolletage. It minimizes the appearance of wrinkles and creasing, while also smoothing uneven textures and firming skin. Launched in April 2012 it is now available through select dermatologists and skincare professionals featured on the website.
L to R: Founders Therese Clark, David Watson, Christine Watson
mybody was founded by makeup artist Therese Clark, Harrods executive Christine Watson, and skincare pioneer David Watson (co-founder of Philosophy, so you know it’s good stuff!). They have a full collection of products that can be mixed and match to create a customized regimen to treat acne, sensitive skin and anti-aging. These hidden treasures are dispensed by skincare professionals only, but you can find authorized retailers on their website www.lovemybody.com
While at the party I had my first chemical peel ever! The “myProbiotic Peel” is a trademarked non-invasive chemical peel that essentially tricks the body into thinking it’s injured so it will produce natural wound healing defense peptides. As someone whose face has fallen off from many products, I was certainly hesitant, but this peel was even gentle enough for my eczema and reaction-prone skin. It did not burn, sting or leave any redness or peeling that day, or the next, or even the day after next! In fact, its nickname is “The Lunchtime Peel” because you can literally get it done in 15 minutes then go back to work, no hiding and no intensive recovery time needed.
Along with the myProbiotic peel and NECK-CESSITY is the full collection of paraben-free cruelty free at home treatments. Below, my review is for the sensitive skin line, which I highly recommend for all seasons, skin types and ages.
Step 1: Clean Routine Revitalizing Foaming Cleanser
Champagne Rating: 5 out of 5 bottles!
First of all, I appreciate when a large collection has clearly labeled the steps in order (and time of day) and named the products for what they actually do! This creamy cleanser serves as a makeup remover, cleanser and toner all in one, even removing eye makeup and foundation.
Step 2: Beat the Rush – Anti-Redness Treatment
Champagne Rating: 4 out of 5 bottles
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Rosacea and acne sufferers rejoice! A hydrocortisone free (reduces risk of irritation) serum that soothes inflammation from blemishes, sunburn, and heat rash. It also reduces redness and the appearance of rosacea triggered flushing and blotchiness. This will be my go-to during summer’s unforgiving heat blasts.
Step 3: Safety Blanket – Gentle Hydrating Lotion
Champagne Rating: 5 out of 5 bottles!
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One pump of this cross between a light cream and rich lotion will actually wrap your face in a calming blanket. It was a great layer of protection without being too heavy, and did not irritate when directly applied to my eczema. I would recommend full application at night, and a lighter pump or spot treatments for daytime use.
Step 4: Protect & Serve – Tinted SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Champagne Rating: 3 out of 5 bottles
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This oil-free silicone based moisturizer is lightweight and non-reactive for all skin types. The tint only comes in one color, which left a gray shadow on my face. I was able to use it as a primer but had to layer on warm-toned powder to even my skin out.
All products are distributed by physicians and skincare specialists, you can can easily locate participating partners through their physician: www.lovemybody.com/physician
Taste the beautiful life ~ Alicia
*All images via mybody
*Ingredients not available at time of post
Posted in Face, PRODUCT REVIEWS
Tagged acne, anti-aging, anti-redness, at home treatment, chemical peel, christine watson, cleanser, cruelty free, david watson, decolletage, dermatology, dr pearlman, face, harrods, lotion, lunchtime peel, mybody, myprobiotic peel, neck, neckcessity, oil free, paraben free, philosophy, redness, rosacea, sensitive skin, serum, skincare, spf 30, summer, sunscreen, therese clark, tinted moisturizer, wrinkles
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OCC Makeup Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
Hey Rosés,
Model Phylicia Jones showcases the new Garden Party collection
Last Friday, I attended the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Spring/Summer 2012 collection launch party at their studio in the Lower East Side. This vegan and cruelty-free brand revealed a new flower and fruit inspired highly pigmented collection called “The Garden Party.” It includes 6 new lip tars, 6 new loose eye shadows, and 6 new nail polishes. The color spectrum ranges from pink florals, leafy greens, and citrus oranges.
My new spring favorites (L to R):
Demure (berry-toned fuschia), Pennyroyal (darkest peach neutral), Memento (plum-toned pink)
Lip Tar is OCC’s infamous best selling liquid lipstick, pretty much magic in a tube! The ultra-saturated lip color has the longevity of a lipstick and moisture of a lip gloss. With just a small bead-size squeeze, you can wear as is for a lightweight opaque look, or blend with other colors to create a customized hue. The all-natural formula is great for sensitive skin, and even hours later and after eating it maintains moisture and color with soothing peppermint oil, vitamin E, and hemp oil.
Check out the new “Garden Party” collection and pics from the event:
The collection: S/S 2012 The Garden Party
New Lip Tar fomThe Garden Party collection: Ophelia and Digitalis

BabyCakes NYC vegan cupcakes to match OCC’s vegan makeup!
Believe the hype and have your own Garden Party this spring! Stop by the store to try before you buy, even though every color is great and can be mixed to perfection…
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
174 Ludlow Street
New York, NY
www.occmakeup.com
What is your favorite OCC lip tar color?
Taste the beautiful life ~ Alicia
Posted in Face
Tagged all natural, babycakes nyc, beauty, cruelty free, cupcakes, demure, events, eye shadow, foundation, garden party, green, launch party, lip gloss, lip tar, lipstick, loose powder, makeup, makeup brushes, memento, nail polish, obsessive compulsive cosmetics, occ makeup, orange, pennyroyal, peppermint oil, pink, sensitive skin, store, vegan
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Cruel Intentions: Is Your Make-Up Cruelty Free?
Hey Rosés,
Image via CBS 2
On Monday night, after watching the color-blocking queen June Ambrose’s show Styled by June, I watched a cosmetics exposé on the CBS 2 New York 11 o’clock news. Asa Aarons of the investigative news series “Ask Asa” did a consumer report on the beauty industry and if cosmetics are truthfully labeling their products “cruelty free.” Below is a summary of his findings, what products are actually cruelty free, and how to differentiate.
Cruelty free refers to the practice of not testing cosmetic products or ingredients on animals. Asa revealed that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the cosmetics industry’s regulatory agency, has no legal definition for the term “cruelty free.” In essence, cosmetics companies have free will to say they don’t do animal testing.
So how do you know if your products are really cruelty free? Simple answer: you don’t know. Due to public outcry, scientific advances, and better knowledge of ingredients most companies no longer test on animals. But some companies still use animals to test outside components that will ultimately contribute to the ingredients in a product – these can still be labeled cruelty free.
To ensure you are using cruelty free products, look for the bunny logos above. Advocacy groups that have taken major strides to tighten the definitions and regulations on animal cruelty include People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (Leaping Bunny). These groups certify products as cruelty free with their bunny logo, stamping approval.
PETA has a search tool to look up almost every consumer product and brand’s status on cruelty free. Below are a few interesting finds:
Companies That Don’t Test on Animals
Cosmetics
AHAVA
LUSH Cosmetics
Yes to Carrots
Hair Care
Mixed Chicks
Organix Hair
Paul Mitchell Systems
Condoms/Lubricants
(yup, even these!)
Aurora’s Closet
BioFilm
Bronzo Sensuale
What are your favorite certified cruelty free products?
Taste the beautiful life ~ Alicia
Posted in Body, Face, Hair
Tagged ahava, animals, asa aarons, ask asa, aurora's closet, biofilm, bronzo senuale, bunny logo, cbs, cosmetics, cruelty free, fda, leaping bunny, lush cosmetics, make up, mixed chicks, organix hair, PETA, product search, pual mitchell, testing, vegan, yes to carrots
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