Sephora Vancouver: Finally Opens to the Public on July 10

The cosmetics giant superstore Sephora opens its doors for the first time on the West Coast of Canada, in Vancouver and Coquitlam on July 10 and finally the wait is over. Cosmetics fans from Western Canada have...

Nuggets of News Cause Blogger to Pause

Surfing through the morning news headlines, I found some nuggets of news that caused me to pause for a moment and thought they might have a similar effect on you: NO CHRYSLER DEALERS LEFT IN DETROIT:  Last week, Lochmoor Chrysler Jeep on Detroit’s East Side stopped...

Toxic 12 List: A Dozen Dangerous Makeup Ingredients to Avoid

The Toxic 12 List is a buzz phrase that keeps popping up in healthy living circles but nobody is really sure what the term means.  While it clearly relates to 12 toxic things, to the casual observer the items in question remain unclear.  Time to clear up the...

Scarlett Johansson Dolce & Gabbana Cosmetics Ad

Here are some new shots of Scarlett Johansson’s Dolce & Gabanna campaign.Is pretty nice, better than I expected,somehow it looks more like a lingerie ad if it weren't for the lipstick next to the company logo.I like the middle shot the best, her boobs look beautiful,...

50 Cent To Launch Beauty Line for Men

Rapper 50 Cent will launch a range of grooming products for men in the near future, the latest of a series of deals he has embarked upon.  50 Cent is also developing a clothing line, releasing a beverage in...

VOV Liquid Eyeliner Recalled

Healthy Canadians has issued a warning about VOV Eye-liner sold in SaSa Stores in BC, Canada  due to high bacterial counts.  All colors are included in the warning. One of the identified bacterial types is Klebsiella pneumoniae which can cause microbial keratitis in...

Stila and Mattel Team Up for Barbie Cosmetics Line

For her 50th anniversary, Barbie is not only getting a brand new pair of Christian Louboutin pumps and a fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but her very own cosmetics line. Stila and Mattel are teaming up...

Celine Cousteau: Natural Woman

Pretty neat to see someone from such a famous family strike out on her own. It can't be easy living underneath such a giant shadow."The granddaughter of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau is making her own...

Small science - big questions! -nanotechnology toxins

The Royal Society of London has stated that nanotechnology chemicals should be defined as new chemicals, because they cannot be compared with the chemicals they are derived from. Nanotechnology toxins are abundant in Personal Care products, which is largely an unregulated...

Lush cosmetics backing Sea Shepherd 'eco-pirates' over shark-finning

Cosmetics company Lush has teamed up with Sea Shepherd, a controversial eco warrior group in a campaign to save the sharks from extinction.Lush is handing out leaflets in their UK stores, showing videos and having...

U.S. exports cigarettes, bras, bull semen to Iran

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. exports to Iran -- including brassieres, bull semen, cosmetics and possibly even weapons -- grew more than tenfold during President Bush's years in office even as he accused Iran of nuclear ambitions and helping terrorists. ...

Fashion pirates find gold in stylish fakes

To good to be true... only for people who want to look "haute couture" " When stylish, metropolitan women stroll along with a Louis Vuitton Pleaty bag, they exude an air of high class, impeccable taste and...

First Gov For Consumers

" Ever wondered what you should do if you are a victim of identity fraud? what your savings bonds are worth? Where you could get tax forms? Here is the pick of the week a federal website that is meticulously organized by topic (Money, Food, Children, Health, Technology, Your...

Antiaging Secrets: Toners vs. Astringents

"Antiaging Secrets: Toners vs. AstringentsCategory Natural Skin Care Articles | edit this Why don't young people have wrinkles? Mostly because they have more facial fat, no sun damage, and gravity hasn't taken its toll. As we age, laugh lines appear around the mouth and...

Beauty Basics - Eight Tips For Naturally Beautiful Skin

"Not sure what to look for when choosing cosmetics? Need some advice on taking care of your skin? Here are eight tips to help your skin look and feel its best."

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