Drum roll……  Kate Bosworth……Amazing Look!

Makeup Artist Kelsey Deenihan for Votre Vu created the look of Kate Bosworth for her press events at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

For the premiere of “Black Rock” at the Sundance Film Festival I prepped Kate’s face by using a combination of different Votre Vu products to create the perfect canvas ready for the makeup application. Guess What??? I have a list of the products used below!

I started off by massaging “ATTENTIVE Creme de Jour for Sensitive Skin” all over the face and neck. This cream is great because it calms the skin and replenishes moisture – especially in these weather conditions.

To keep the under-eyes moisturized, I lightly smoothed into the skin “Tout le Monde Antioxidant Eye Gelee.”

Next I applied Votre Vu Sensational Eyes Eye Primer in Medium on lids for a perfect way to keep eye shadow on all day – the perfect base.

To finish prepping the face for makeup I dabbed a drop of the “Attentive Serum Delicat Pour Le Visage” into the skin and massaged starting at the center of the face and moving outward.
Kate has amazing skin so she really doesn’t need a heavy foundation. To set the foundation I dusted on Votre Vu Mineral Powder in Light all over the face.

For the premiere I wanted Kate’s makeup to be fresh and natural but with a bold classic red lip. The perfect base for the lipstick is the Votre Vu Champagne Kisses Lip Treatment. I didn’t line Kate’s lips so the Champagne Kisses pulled double duty by moisturizing and preventing the lipstick from bleeding out.  

Today with Kate we started off by prepping the face similar as I did last evening. Kate was doing a full day of press for her movie “Black Rock” here at Sundance so we needed the skin to be extremely hydrated to prevent the makeup from looking heavy…especially in this freezing dry air.  

“I started off by massaging “ATTENTIVE Creme de Jour for Sensitive Skin” all over the face and neck. This cream is great because it calms the skin and replenishes moisture – especially in these weather conditions.
To keep the under-eyes moisturized, I lightly smoothed into the skin “Tout Le Monde Antioxidant Eye Gelee.”

Next I applied Votre Vu Sensational Eyes Eye Primer in Medium on lids for a perfect way to keep eye shadow on all day – the perfect base.

To finish prepping the face for makeup I dabbed a drop of the “Attentive Serum Delicat Pour Le Visage” into the skin and massaged starting at the center of the face and moving outward.”
To make sure Kate’s lips were moisturized and smooth I applied the Champagne Kisses lip treatment. This prevented the elements from really chapping the lips.

For more information on these products please visit www.VotreVu.com

Winter Skin Can look dull, flakey and dry while feeling tight, itchyand thirsty! Lower humidity levels, extreme cold and varying indoor and outdoor environments cause damage to skin’s protective outer layer and trigger these sensations in skin.

A few skin – saving tips can ensure you make it safely through the chillest season.

• Ditch the Foam

Foaming cleansers can dry out skin. Switch to a cream to replenish lipids and soothe sensitivity. We like: Ultra Calming Cleanser

• Layer It On

Spritz a hydrating, alcohol – free toner over skin after cleansing and throughout the day to reduce the tightness. We like:  Multi-Active Toner, Antioxidant Hydra – Mist or Ultra Calming Mist.

• Take That Extra Step

Whether a pre – moisturizer treatment  or a masque treatment performed 2 to 3 times a week, this step could be the skin saver that gets you through. We like: UltraCalming Serum Concentrate and Skin Hydrating Masque.

For more information on Dermalogica products mentioned here or to see Dermalogica’s entire collection please visit www.Dermalogica.com

who we are
Experience makeup that does more. Colorescience Pro’s high-performance cosmetics were created to remedy and camouflage specific skin concerns and protect skin from the damaging effects of the sun and environment.  Our dermatologist recommended formulations blend and layer together to achieve an instant and easy flawless face.

what we do
Colorescience Pro is the premier luxury aesthetic makeup line in the medical and resort spa channel, differentiating our products from other makeup lines through high quality, efficacious ingredients, luxury colores and formulations, and convenience and simplicity of use. With every product we strive to make a difference in the diminution of skin cancer and skin conditions. Together with our partners we will be instrumental in the growth of the medical aesthetic market within the cosmetic and sunscreen categories.why we do it
Everyone at Colorescience Pro believes that what you put on your face matters. The makeup we create absolutely has to be good for your health, good for the world, and it must make you look and feel better. Even more than that, our makeup should make you look

• Here is one of my most current love’s from Color Science.  It’s perfect to throw in a beach bag, or your purse for sun protection as well as a hint of color.

Sunforgettable Mineral Powder Sun Protection SPF 30
Sun protection is the fundamental step in keeping skin healthy and beautiful. Sunforgettable’s highly refined minerals shield skin from the damaging effects of the sun and environment, helping to defend against the signs of aging.

• The shade I currently use is almost clear tan.

For more information on Color Science and Color Science Pro, please visit www.colorescience.com

Or for beauty questions of comments please email: flatoutfabulous@cox.net

Wondering why or why not you have that summer glow? Who comes to my mind when I think beautiful summer skin? Scarlett Johansson , Cameron Diaz, Ali Larter… These women have skin I would kill for!

 Here are some great tips for keeping or getting that perfect glow for this summer and into winter from Dr. David E. Bank, founder and director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, NY and President of the New York State Society for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

REMOVE DEAD SKIN CELLS – The sand at the beach and regular shaving during the summer acts as a natural exfoliation for the body.

• Professional Treatment: Requiring no anesthetic, microdermabrasion uses light abrasion to remove dead skin cells on the epidermis thereby revealing younger, smoother skin.
• At home: To preserve smooth and dewy skin, opt for an at-home gentle exfoliation with salicylic acid twice a week to slough off dead skin.

Scarlett Johansson

  PREVENT SUDDEN ACNE BREAKOUT – The sun acts as drying agent and a tan helps camouflage pimples. However, too much sun can potentially backfire as ultraviolet lights stimulate sebaceous glands, which causes the skin to thicken up.

• In-Office Treatment: Glycolic acid peels and fruit acid peels keep pores from being blocked up and help treat pimples that have already formed.
• At home: A daily cleanser with salicylic acid can help to remove excess skin cells and is a great anti-acne treatment.

Cameron Diaz

  REDUCE STRESS AND WRINKLES – Your summer glow is partially attributed to a relaxed state of mind. Stress causes wrinkles as people are more likely to make cringing facial expressions during this emotional state. 

• In-Office Treatment: To simultaneously treat acne and wrinkles, consider Botox which is clinically proven to prevent acne by minimizing oil production of the sebaceous glands.
• At home: In addition to finding ways to help reduce stress like regular exercise, also opt for an anti-aging treatment that contains retinol or vitamin C.

Ali Larter

  ZAP DARK SPOTS – Over exposure to sun in the summer can cause sun spots in the fall.  

• In-Office Treatment: Consider a few sessions of fractional laser treatment to help breakup pigment from deep under the skin.
• At home: Products with soy and vitamin C can help even out your complexion and also neutralize free radical damage caused by the sun.

  EXTENDING YOUR TAN – Moderate tanning with sunscreen will give that glowing tan worthy of envy.

• At home: Look for a tan extending product or gradual self-tanner. The main ingredient in these products is DHA, which is derived from sugar cane and binds with the amino acids in the superficial layer of the skin, thus preserving the tan.

For questions or comments please email flatoutfabulous@cox.net.

With Sothys, live the absolute

beauty experience.

Busy women don’t always have time for a trip to the spa, but that doesn’t mean they can’t escape and indulge in the ultimate beauty regimen in the privacy of their home. A leader in the professional spa industry for over 60 years, Sothys offers effective professional-drade products for at-home use that are tailored to individual skincare needs. For the sultimate facial experience at home, indulge with a choice of one of four Anti-Age Serums, depending on skin’s needs.

• My favorite two products are Sothys Active-Countour creme anti-rides age-defying cream for the eyes.
• Sothys Serum Revitalisant premieres ride First wrinkles revitalizing serum Grade 1.

The privileged partner of beauty salons and spas for 60 years.

Sothys, a world of extremely refined emotions and sensuality, a legendary name that

represents excellence and prestige in beauty salons and spas all over the world.

Innovation.

A unique scientific dogma based on effectiveness, safety, naturalness and pleasure. An ability to innovate,

making the most of the latest cosmetic breakthroughs.

Nature.

Sothys, or harmony with nature: the Jardins Sothys™ (“Sothys Gardens”) in their

preserved setting represent a natural laboratory dedicated to the exploration of the plant

world and its prodigious active ingredients.

Quality.

The manufacturing of Sothys products is subject to the most rigorous quality standards applied in the

pharmaceutical industry.

Family.

Sothys is a family business that has inherited a long tradition of quality and excellence,

based on human values and French production.

For more information on Sothys Paris please visit www.sothys-usa.com

Chris Benz’s Limited-Edition Lancôme Totes!

As if we need additional reasons to our expand our summer makeup supply, Chris Benz and Lancôme are giving us even more incentive. Starting tomorrow, June 14th, $60 spent on Lancôme products at Saks Fifth Avenue will get you a limited-edition, Chris Benz-designed tote bag packed with staples like Définicils Precious Cells Mascara and Juicy Tubes (a $119 value, to be exact.) Even better, the promotion is both in-stores and online through June 25th. “I love a great canvas tote in the summer,” Benz told InStyle exclusively. “I sketched my ideal summer scene—beach-side with a sunhat. I think it’s a terrific accessory.” Click “See the Photos” to get a closer look at the tote and a preview of Lancôme’s summer collection.

Chanel Glossimer

Shade for Fair Skin Lip Liner

Dior DiorShow Mascara

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

smile & kiss

2 x 3ml / 2 x 0.1 fl.oz | Ref. : 830

Discover the French secret to a kissable smile! Handy double-sided applicator makes it easy to keep teeth sparkling and lips glittering and looking their best. Ultraportable to touch up your ivories and freshen tired lips anytime, anywhere. The all-natural solution to a dazzling smile.

Dry, thin, lifeless lips?
Bring back the color, bring back the life! Nourish tired, withered lips with this natural formula of peptides, marine collagen, plant extracts, and essential oils of cinnamon and ginger. Instantly rehydrate and repair dry lips, reduce lines and lip creases, and revive the natural color and beauty of your lips.

Afraid to flash a smile?
Never again! Whiten yellowed teeth and chase stains instantly with this non-abrasive gel enriched with the safe, effective hydrogen peroxide formula approved by dental professionals around the world. Also contains essential oils of mint and lemon for an immediate sensation of freshness.

Application :
Smile (lips):
Apply daily onto clean lips as and when needed for intense moisturization.

Kiss (teeth):
Apply daily morning and night after brushing your teeth.

for more information on this product, please visit www.Talika.com

Jump-start your natural-looking color in just one day!

• With the exclusive Glow Perfecting^® Complex, Jergens^® natural glow express Body Moisturizer provides natural-looking summer color faster than ever before! Jumpstart your color within 1 day and get more than a full shade of color in 3 days.

• Proprietary blend of skin tone-specific color enhancers
• Contains anti-oxidants
• Designed for Fair to Medium and Medium to Tan skin tones

I was so excited to get this product. I’m leaving to Hawaii in under two weeks and really needed to jump start some color… I put this on and was impressed how natural it looked. Fool proof application and people are already asking me where I just returned from… Can’t wait to use this on vacation… For more information on Jergens and where you can pick up your own bottle visit www.jergens.com

STRAIGHT FROM THE LAB NEW “EYE-TECH” TREATMENT FOR DAZZLING EYES

3LAB INTRODUCES SUPER EYE TREATMENT WITH CLINICALLY PROVEN RESULTS

Youthful eyes are instantly achievable with 3LAB’s breakthrough technology in the new Super Eye Treatment.  Harnessing the power of stem cells and bio-engineered growth hormones along with other age-defying ingredients, this unique product combines skin care benefits with camouflaging properties to both treat and illuminate the delicate area around the eyes. One super solution to all your eye area concerns.
“My passion is to create the best, most advanced skin care products available that truly deliver immediately visible, measurable, and long-lasting results, while maintaining the natural beauty and health of the skin” commented Erica Chung, Co-Founder and Creator of 3LAB.   “I was compelled to develop Super Eye Treatment because we discovered these cutting-edge technologies that could be effectively combined into one novel product that instantly tightens and brightens the eye area.

Super Eye Treatment is unlike any other product currently on the market.  It is designed to smooth and refine wrinkles, tighten under-eye sagging, reduce puffiness, and brighten dark circles.
Backed by a research team that identifies and develops the newest, most innovative ingredients and technologies, this powerful, yet gentle and luxurious treatment is packed with 3LAB’s own proprietary “Promatryx Complex” that includes a unique blend of stem cells and bio-engineered growth hormones.  These groundbreaking ingredients, along with other clinically proven anti-aging ingredients such as peptide blends, natural plant extracts and anti-oxidant filled platinum powder, ensure visible, instant and long-lasting results.  Clinical studies show that 96% of people tested noticed a marked improvement in the skin around the eye area.

Key Features and Benefits include:

• Apple Stem Cell Technology derived from the stem cells of a rare variety Swiss apple, protects and stimulates stem cells, rejuvenates the skin and prevents chronic aging.
• Grape, Acai Berry, Chrysanthemum Flower, and Sunflower Root stem cells protect against UV damage.
• NanoClair GY, a bio-engineered growth hormone, works as a “hormone replacement therapy” for the skin.
• A unique blend of Ash Tree Bark and Vitamin B3 decreases under-eye bags and dark circles and tones eye contour.
• A combination of peptides including Wheat and Matrixyl 3000 provide short and long-term lifting and firming of the skin around the eyes.
• A synergistic complex of bamboo, pea extract, and glucosamine increases the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to firm and plump the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
• An anti-oxidant complex that promotes cell turnover and natural healing.  Included in the complex is Platinum Powder, which delivers a light scattering effect to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and illuminate the eye area.

Super Eye Treatment is available exclusively at Barney’s.   The suggested retail price is $350.  It should be applied daily after cleansing all around the eye area including under the eyes and along the orbital bone.

 
About 3LAB
3 LAB combines the most innovative technology and advanced ingredients available with elegant, efficacious formulations to deliver highly effective, high-end skincare products that improve the health and beauty of the skin while reversing skin damage and combating the signs of aging.  Erica Chung, Co-Founder and Creator of the brand, was on a quest to create the “Perfect Product” and it was her passion and commitment that led to the creation of 3LAB.
The company was the first to introduce bio-engineered growth hormones and apple stem cell technology. This unique skin care line boasts a list of celebrity followers and is loved by skin care experts and makeup artists as well.   The products are available at prestige department stores and specialty boutiques across the country and internationally.

About:

Talika produces quality skin treatment products that have satisfied the beauty demands of the modern woman for over 50 years. Known as the “eye specialist,” Talika’s philosophy is one of total respect for natural plant based ingredients … the source of the purest and most efficacious treatments that nature can offer.

Talika research laboratories are dedicated to developing unique products that are simple to use, and made from natural, active plant ingredients that produce visible results.

Instant Beauty, This gel serum, with its light and delicate texture, gives you a radiant complexion in an instant.

Easy to apply, this semi transparent gel melts into the skin in a few seconds, leaving a feeling of freshness.
The skin texture is noticeably tighter and smoother. Signs of fatigue fade.

Application :
Instant Beauty can be applied anytime you feel your complexion in dull or tired looking. Its gentle formulation allows multiple uses per day. As a deep treatment, use every morning after cleansing your face and neck before applying your usual facial care product.
A daily application will help the skin keep a fresh and healthy look.

Ingredients :

Retail: $53.00

For more information on this product and more products from Talika Paris please visit www.talika.com

Marc Edward Skincare is proud to be the winner of the “Best Facial in Los Angeles That Works” for 2010. We’re listed in the LA Skinny Black Book to Beauty, brought to you by smartwater®.

Voted Best Facial in Los Angeles – VitalJuice 2010!

“Good looks are nice, but it’s what’s inside that counts–especially when it comes to cosmetics. Beauty products go more than skin-deep, so we want ours to be low- or no-toxin and to work as well as, or better than, their chemical counterparts. That’s a tall order, and we tested and rejected a lot of items before selecting a truly excellent few.”

ALL ABOUT MARC EDWARD!

Voted best facialist in Los Angeles! Marc Edward’s years of knowledge and experience working with numerous Beverly Hills med spas, dermatologists and plastic surgeons ensure your face is in the right hands for the best facial treatments available today.

Marc uses only top-of-the-line professional skincare products and the most up-to-date skincare equipment at his clinic. Marc has been experienced in esthetic skincare since 1998. His treatment experience includes Hydrafacial, Silkpeel, and Dermasweep; both crystal and crystal-free microdermabrasion, blue and red LED light therapy, ultrasonic exfoliation and penetration, microcurrent lift, intraceuticals, oxygen therapy, and Clarisonic cleansing; lactic peels, glycolic peels, salicylic peels, TCA peels, VI peels, and Cosmelan peels; electrostatic facial massage, facial lymphatic drainage, galvanic and Tesla current and specialized facial mask techniques.

Marc Edwards’ facials have been featured in numerous Oscar Award and Grammy Award gift bags. He has close to 2,000 celebrity and non-celebrity clients and he has performed nearly 35,000 facials during his career. Marc has taken over 100 advanced skincare courses including 3 at the University of Southern California on cosmetic skincare ingredients. Marc’s hobbies include running with his dog Sampson, doing yoga and shopping. He also loves giving great facials.

For TV or magazine interviews, quotes, personal appearances and public speaking events, press releases and inquiries or for private esthetics and skincare education and to learn more about his new skincare product collection, please contact Marc Edward Skincare directly by email at marc@marcedwardskincare.com. We can also be reached by phone at (213)705-8899.

Picture of seating area.

Picture of treatment room ( one of two )

Picture of complimentary tea and water station where customers can enjoy a bottle of cold water or a glass of hot tea.

marc offers a large selection of skin care product’s.. marc has created his own line of luxury products for every skin type that can be purchased online at www.marcedwardskincare.com .  marc also carries the following brands: Dermalogica, Clarsonic, Vi Peel, Skincueticals, Only Your Skin Care, Juice Beauty Organics.

• If you live in the Los Angeles area and would like the opportunity to win a $250 facial treatment, please go to http://www.marcedwardskincare.com/store/analysis.php     complete the skin analysis portion of the page and submit your information. You will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 gift certificate for a facial treatment.  If you live outside of the Los Angeles area you can still participate to win an $150 antioxident cream by marc edwards.