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Entries with keyword "beauty" 23 result(s) displayed (26 - 48 of 48)
Aesop
(17 October 2007) - For the entire month of October, cosmetic retailer Aesop transformed their signature space in Fitzroy, Melbourne into a book store containing nothing but hundreds of copies of "Seventeen Poisoned Englishmen." The store looks amazing, and not only do we love such a quirky statement but we've got the word on how and why. Why was Gabriel Garcia Marquez chosen as the featured author? There are...
Daub & Bauble Home and Body Products
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Aesop
(13 July 2007) - We've always been a fan of the Australian skincare company Aesop. Firstly, because their products are made from good, healthy ingredients rather than nasty petroleum derivatives, and secondly, because they keep it real in their marketing messages, preferring not to subscribe to mainstream cosmetic practices and claims of anti-aging. The new starter pack for men quotes Albert Einstein on the box, "A man should...
Salaryman Services
(23 May 2007) - When you're a salaryman (Japanese white–collar worker), time is precious. You've got to look your best. Always. So, in between meetings with clients, busy business men head over to Menza where they can pay ¥500 (around $4) to have their suit pressed in ten minutes, ¥1,000 ($8) gets eye brows trimmed or shell out ¥300 ($2) to have staffers with pom–poms cheer while salarymen chug...
Jack Black: SPF 20 Face Moisturizer
(15 March 2007) - A good facial lotion with sunscreen is important, especially with the spring season just around the corner. The Jack Black Double Duty Face Moisturizer with SPF 20 is lightweight on the face and made with natural ingredients and anti-oxidants. Blue algae extract supplies the moisturizer with vitamin E, while sea parsley acts as an anti-irritant and contains vitamins A and C. The bottle features...
Axis Shavers
(15 February 2007) - The debut line of Axis Shavers promises a new generation of shaving for men used to inferior old-fashioned tools. Using their own "Axis Flex" technology, both rotary and foil versions are designed to bend to the contours of a face for a "super smooth shave" or "the closest shave yet" and feature an ergonomic design in a candy-colored palette. Most of the 15 models...
Pkoh NYC Silicone Travel Bottle
(07 February 2007) - Timely and clever, Brooklyn design firm Pkoh NYC's new silicone travel bottle solves the problem of containers that are tough to use and leak-prone, while keeping the design to a size that meets the new security regulations for carry-on liquids. Made from pliable translucent silicone, the bulb shape is easy to squeeze and seals securely with an O-ring. A wide mouth makes for easy...
Skin MD
(03 January 2007) - Not all lotions are created equal. There are those that create a surface barrier, sealing moisture in, and others that use ingredients (called humectants) to attract moisture from the air. Skin MD, a new natural formulation of plant extracts and emollients does both and does it better. Using a new humectant that's six times more effective than the glycerin most often found in standard...
Sharps Killer Shave Set
(12 December 2006) - You will be forgiven for anything if you have a clean shave. Late for work? As long as there’s no hair on your face, it’s okay. Murder someone? A clean shave will get your sentence reduced by at least 12 months (unless you're Saddam Hussein). So given the importance of a clean shave, I highly recommend Sharps’ line of shaving products. One of the...
McBride Beauty
(06 December 2006) - Winifred Burkeman started to sell her handmade beauty products after all her friends kept asking what she used on her flawless skin. Named after her mother, her two year-old line of products, McBride Beauty, uses the same natural blend of ingredients that her mother had made years before to keep her sensitive skin healthy. Winifred makes the essential oil-based face and body natural beauty...
Sprayology
(16 October 2006) - Spritzed under the tongue, Sprayology, a new oral supplement spray, promotes beauty and wellness from within by delivering vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. Bypassing the digestive tract, stomach and the standard metabolic process that interfere with tablets, liquids, and capsules, it's a more effective way to get your daily dose and the convienent slim design makes them perfect for on-the-go relief. Four...
Deva Hair Products
(26 July 2006) - With cult status among the curly-locked for gentle cleansing and conditioning that keeps natural waviness intact without frizz, Deva recently released a line that caters to other hair types as well. DevaCare, as the line's called, contains Vitamin C and Orange peel extract to retain moisture, and UV-inhibitors, making it an ideal summer choice for people with damaged hair. But the real innovation is...
L'Appartement 217
(20 April 2006) - Treatments at the first organic spa in Paris, L’Appartement 217, are so intricate they seem like they might be answers to eternal youth. Proprietor Stéphane Jaulin studied the biology of epidermal rejuvenation, arriving at the perfect menu of revivifying regimens. He offers them in a Parisian apartment space designed under the watchful eye of a Feng Shui master. Revered Dr. Hauschka’s treatments by Wala...
Inara Organics Babussu Lip Balm
(11 April 2006) - Not all lip balms are created equal. Inara Organics Babussu lip balm is a superior solution for a soft smooth lips with a commitment to quality, environmentalism, and good design. Instead of a lint-attracting tube, Inara is packaged in a wafer-thin rectangular metal box with door that slides back. When ready to dab, the balm is soft but not soupy, transforming reptile skin into...
Miss A Kit
(29 March 2006) - Based in Sydney, The Useful Chick Stuff Company makes products "for when the gods of fashion decide that today is not going to be your day." The Miss A kit is basically a pink Swiss Army Knife optimized for the girl on the go—it has a flashlight, keychain, needle and thread, safety pin, corkscrew, mirror, tweezers, perfume bottle, bottle opener, screwdriver, scissors, ruler, nail...
Fructodent Toothpaste
(28 March 2006) - More exotic flavored toothpaste hits the shelves with Fructodent's recent arrival at CVS, Walgreens and Albertson's. This Italian import comes in ten flavors (including Green Apple, Orange and Lemon, Mint and Chocolate, Mint and Strawberry, Eucalyptus, Aniseed and Licorice, Lemon and Sage, and Vanilla) and has a funky, flexible plastic bottle that feeds the toothpaste out of the bottom. The various flavors include Vitamin...
(MALIN + GOETZ) Synthesized Lotus
(16 March 2006) - I don't usually wear a scent—they typically give me a headache or make me sneeze. A couple months back I dropped in on our friends at (MALIN + GOETZ) and they gave me a preview of their new pair of unisex scents, Synthesized Lotus Root and Rum Tonic. Lotus Root, or Sophisticated Hippie as I've been calling it, really stuck in my head. Combining...
Malin+Goetz Video Installation
(07 February 2006) - Malin+Goetz store between 5pm and 2am this evening. The shampoo and body product store is running videos of male and female models indulging in Malin+Goetz products while in the shower. (Sans towel). The display will certainly shock some, bemuse others, and titillitate a few. But that's a time-tested strategy behind PR gurus Gorilla Kingdom who designed and produced the project. New videos will be added...
(MALIN+GOETZ) Travel Kit
(03 June 2005) - I've been a fan of (MALIN+GOETZ) since they launched a year and a half ago; their body cleanser was a no brainer replacement for the Kiehl's I had grown tired of. Their soaps and moisturizers synthesize natural botanical ingredients with an advanced performance technology. And the packaging, designed by 2x4, is a great modern-minimal interpretation of old fashioned chemist labels. Just in time for...
Pacific Shaving Oil
(21 April 2005) - This may seem a bit off-topic, but trust me, it's good. I hate shaving. I only do it once a week-- it's uncomfortable, time consuming and if done frequently the resulting irritation is rather unattractive. Enter Pacific Shaving Oil. Several drops of this magic potion is way more effective than anything I've used before. I get a quick, smooth shave and the bottle is...
Marc Newson Hair Dryer
(21 June 2004) - Looking like it's from the set of Barbarella, this Marc Newson designed hair dryer is pretty fab. Thank goodness basic consumer products are starting to look good! $22.99 at Amazon ...
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