A Beauty Secret from Paris

Generally, when we think of establishing a proper skincare routine our minds turn to thoughts of which facial moisturizer, eye cream, and serum are best to use on our skin during the day and at night. But, what about our bodies? American women, especially, tend to overlook the importance of maintaining healthy, radiant skin all over, particularly in the winter time. It is possible that with our fast-paced, high-stress lifestyles, many of us get too busy to focus on the skin that others won't see. Or perhaps, we fall prey to the fallacy that aging only affects the skin on the face. Whatever the case may be, it is interesting to think about the cultural differences that exist in the way American women and European women treat their skin. French women, for example, tend to be more conscious of their skin in its entirety, and treat it all year round.

One product that has been popular among French women is LIERAC Paris' Bust Lift Crème Modelage. This potent cream not only helps to restructure the shape of the bust, but also works to diminish brown spots around the décolleté area, resulting in an overall more youthful appearance.

Let's take a look at the ingredients in this product that make it so effective:

Hazelnut - Oligopeptides with in the hazelnut have potent anti-slackening properties. They work to promote collagen synthesis, stimulating the growth of fibroblasts and collagen for smoother, firmer skin.

Japanese Mandarin - The extract of the Japanese Mandarin targets brown spots, helping to brighten and clarify skin pigmentation. Its properties are extremely hydrating and moisturizing as well.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) - Found naturally in citrus fruits and sugar cane, AHAs moisturize, exfoliate, even out and renew skin tone, and help fight wrinkles. They help treat photo-damage and hyperpigmentation at the medical level.

LIERAC Paris Bust Lift Crème Modelage

Bust Lift Crème Modelage can be found in select Derma Skin centers, CVS/pharmacy locations, and Duane Reade Look Boutiques in NYC.

Weigh in: Do you regularly focus on treating the skin on your body? If so, what is your daily regimen?

Large Pores: Can You Blame the City?

One of the issues brought up at the LIERAC/NewBeauty panel event a few months ago was that of enlarged pores...and what to do about them! An attendee wanted to know if she could attribute the increase in her pore size to the polluted air of NYC. The bottom line? Dr. Goldberg says it's not the case. So, what can we do to shrink the size of our pores?

The experts weighed in, and the concensus was that a proper skincare routine, including, regular exfoliation, is key. Catherine Raubiet explained that there are two main types of exfoliation that can help the complexion - mechanical and chemical. Mechanical exfoliation includes small beads or crystals and the actual rubbing of the skin with our fingers. Chemical exfoliation, on the other hand, uses acids (such as glycolic acid) to peel away the layers of dead skin cells. Dr. Goldberg added, as well, that there are now lasers available that directly act to shrink the oil glands, thereby making pores appear smaller.

Watch the discussion below!

Weigh in: do you exfoliate regularly?

5 Steps to a Royal Glow: Get Kate Middleton's Skin Now!

Photo Credit: Daily Mail

It's official: Prince William and Kate Middleton are soon to be husband and wife (on April 29th!). This exciting news has us thinking about Kate's fresh-faced beauty and how her healthy glow could be achieved by us all. Want to know how we think you could get her flawless complexion? Read on!

1. Use High Peel Concentrate to help gently peel away dead skin cells. The formula uses time-released Hydroxy-Acids that help to fight damage while leaving the skin healthy, hydrated, and smooth.

2. Moisturize with Crème Mésolift Anti-Aging Radiance Cream. Rich in vitamins A, C, E, B5, and B6, minerals, Hyaluronic Acid, and citrus AHAs, this product helps to boost the radiance of the complexion, energizing, smoothing and toning the skin.

3. Exfoliate with Micro-Abrasion Exfoliating Smoothing Cream. Micro-Abrasion uses alumina crystals to exfoliate the skin deep-down, removing dead cell debris and aiding in cell turnover.

4. Treat your lips and the surrounding area with Cohérence Lèvres Age-Defense Lip Cream. This lip treatment is formulated with ASC III Collagen Accelerating Vectors that stimulate collagen production, filling in lines or wrinkles.

5. Make sure to get enough sleep each night and stay hydrated throughout the day. At night, while we're sleeping, our skin experiences the greatest degree of cell turnover, which helps to keep our complexions looking fresh. Make sure to listen when you're told to get your "beauty sleep!" It is also important to drink lots of water throughout the day. When we drink water, we work to ward off any surface dehydration, which could leave the skin looking dull.

Weigh in: what do you think of Kate's effortless beauty?

We can't wait to see which designer's dress she wears on the big day! Regardless, she'll look great, no doubt!

Dr. Goldberg Answers: "Which Facial Is Right for Me?"

With all different types of facials around these days, it is sometimes hard to determine which one is right for an individual's particular needs. Lucky for those in attendance at last month's LIERAC/NewBeauty panel event, one audience member asked dermatologist Dr. David Goldberg to clarify the differences between two main types of facials - photofacials and fractional facials.

So, you might ask yourself, which facial is right for me?

Dr. Goldberg explained that photofacials use an intense pulsed light source to help treat brown spots, redness, and brighten overall skin complexion. Fractional facials, on the other hand, use lasers that are meant to specifically target wrinkles (reduce their appearance).

Watch Dr. Goldberg talk facials in the video below!

Hope you enjoyed!

3 Steps to Flawless, NY Fashion Week Skin!

It's hard to believe that a new season of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is quickly approaching (the first day of shows at the NEW location at Lincoln center is Thursday, September 10!). I don't know about you, but we're super excited to see what's in store!

We all know that flawless makeup starts with a smooth canvas. Flipping through all of the September issues here in the office, we're really inspired by some of our favorite makeup artists including Francois Nars, Matin, Gucci Westman, and Michelle Phan.

We've gotten to thinking about how we would create a soft, smooth canvas. Here are some tips for creating gorgeous, glowing skin!

1. Cleanse the skin with Eau de Soin Cleansing Water formulated with Chamomile, to help soothe, relieve itching, purify and refresh, and extracts from the Lily, to heal, soothe, and provide anti-inflammatory action.

2. Apply Masque Velours. And do you know what's great about this product?! You don't need to rinse it off! Simply use tissue to blot the skin and remove excess product.

3. If additional moisture is needed, apply Hydra-Chrono Comfort Cream or Hydra-Chrono Extreme Balm.

Et voila!! A moist, dewy face is yours, ready for a flawless makeup application.

We're also very excited for our sister brand, PHYTO hair care, who will be backstage creating the looks for some amazing designers including Costello Tagliapietra, Mik Cire, Odd Molly, and 3.1 Phillip Lim! We'll be posting backstage photos soon so be sure to come back to check them out!

What designers are you excited to see on the runway?

Sneak Peek! Behind-the-Scenes Look At NEW! LIERAC Paris High Peel

Extra, extra, read all about it (well, maybe not all)! Here's a little sneak peek into one of our NEW products, High Peel, set to launch in October 2010.

Do you love Comfort Peel 2-in-1 daily moisturizer and gentle peel? If so, you are going to love the NEW High Peel! Want to know why? Well, read on for some really cool facts about the upcoming release!

What's special about High Peel?

--It contains a highly concentrated formula of time-released Hydroxy Acids (Salicylic and Glycolic) that helps to exfoliate, resurface the skin and reduce visible signs of aging like dark spots (maybe too much time at the beach?!) and wrinkles

--While fighting wrinkles, it also works to moisturize and soften the skin (with Urea), giving you a healthier-looking complexion

--It is safe to use between (or in lieu of) doctor visits

Be sure to stay tuned for more!

On Trend With Diopti Démaq

One of the biggest beauty trends right now surrounds lashes. We all want fuller, longer sets and there has been a movement towards trying to improve upon that with which we've been born. Many products are currently on the market that promise to help your lashes grow longer and thicker (think LiLash, Rapid Lash, etc.) and most are specific treatments that are applied to the upper lashline like a liquid eyeliner.

There has even been a push towards improved mascara formulas (with the ability to both lengthen and volumize) as well as technology not previous seen on the market. As an example, many brands, such as Lancome and even Maybelline, now offer mascaras with oscillating wands to help coat lashes more uniformly, allowing the applicator to really act at the base of the lashes, giving them a boost.

In keeping with the lash trend, LIERAC Paris has introduced Diopti Démaq, a "double duty" product that works to remove all traces of eye makeup while working to strengthen and soften lashes. The formula, replete with Keratin and Vitamin B5, also keeps lashes from being lost. Pretty cool, no?

So, what do you all think about the lash craze? Are you on board with it? Have you tried any lash enhancing products? Share!

LIERAC Paris Joined Forces With QVC To Celebrate Super Saturday 13 In Support Of OCRF

This past Saturday, July 31st, in the Hamptons, QVC held its annual Super Saturday bash, a huge televised sales event in which big name products are offered for very discounted prices. Every year, all net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), to help raise awareness and increase funding available for further research on the disease. The event was hosted by Kelly Ripa and Kim Kardashian. Other guests in attendance included Christie Brinkley and Gayle King.


This year, LIERAC Paris participated in the special day, offering both the Cohérence Age- Defense Firming Day Cream and the Age-Defense Firming Night Cream at half off ($30 as opposed to the regular price of $60). The Night Cream sold out within minutes, but the Day Cream is still available for purchase through the QVC website. LIERAC's own Jacqueline Flam-Stokes did a fabulous job representing the brand on-air.

Jacqueline Flam-Stokes presenting Cohérence on-air at Super Saturday

A little bit about the products featured:


Cohérence Age-Defense Firming Day Cream:

Designed to help firm skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Formulated with ASC III Collagen Accelerating Vectors to stimulate the synthesis of Collagen III, as well as vitamins (C, B5, B6, E), the cream leaves skin feeling firmer, more liftedm and optimally hydrated.


Cohérence Age-Defense Firming Night Cream:

A complement to the Day Cream, the Night Cream contains the same ASC Collagen III Collagen Accelerating Vectors and combination of vitamins, with the addition of potassium and magnesium which act as "wrinkle relaxers," preventing "pillow creases" in the skin. Skin is left smoother and more moisturized.

This event benefitted a great cause and LIERAC Paris was honored to be involved! Did you participate in any Super Saturday deals?

Heatwave Shaves With LIERAC Homme And SPIFF

Yesterday, to ring in the launch of the LIERAC Homme line, the brand held an event at the Duane Reade Look Boutique location at 51st Street (between 5th and 6th Ave.) in NYC. The event was designed to introduce the new products (which include a shave gel, an anti-puffiness eye cream, and a wrinkle repair cream). The launch was a great success! DJ Super Jaimie spun all afternoon long (the event lasted from noon-7 PM) and our sponsors, SPIFF NYC and Muscle Milk, provided straight razor shaves and shoe shines and refreshments respectively. We couldn't have done it without them! Despite the heatwave in NYC, the turnout was great!

All of the brand's representatives wore T-shirts in the LIERAC Homme signature brown color with the slogan "High Performance Skincare For Men" on the back.

Postcards were handed out on the street which entitled the first 250 recipients to pick up a FREE mini-sized shave gel.

A customer gets a shave

Shoe shine!

Thanks to everyone who participated and made this event a success! Special thanks to New York Magazine for listing the launch in their "Events and Sales" section, http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/07/tomorrows_events_and_sales_up_4.html

Stay tuned for future happenings!