BY SHAWN TOWNE Have you noticed the term “clean beauty” has become the new buzz word in makeup? These two words are so much more than a catch phrase. They represent an evolution that has taken place in our industry which encompasses ingredients, manufacturing, testing and a world of other elements. Its standards require brands …
Photograph: iStock What are your fitness goals for the new year? If you’re feeling slightly daunted about achieving a new you, then the smart upgrades recommended by leading fitness experts will set you off in the right direction. What matters, they say, is that mind and body are primed for the challenge and that your …
BY CHELSEA SIMMONS Written by Ashley P. When I was first invited to participate in the Contour Challenge using the GreatShape Contour Kits, I was excited! However, I quickly found myself finding excuses to put it off. I soon realized that I was procrastinating because I was intimidated! When I think of contour, I think …
BY SHAWN TOWNE Meet Skin Accumax®, a nutritional supplement designed for acne-prone skin and made with a patented formula of powerful skin ingredients. When jane iredale launched Skin Accumax® in 2014, there were quite a few Iredale employees who were reluctant to embrace it. I was one of them. Perhaps it was because, historically, many …
No matter what style of yoga you’re into, the downward dog is likely to be a feature, so it’s an important pose to perfect. ‘It can be challenging until you have mastered engaging your core, as many people feel it in the upper body and wrists,’ says yoga instructor Libby Limon. ‘It can also be …
BY SHAWN TOWNE You may have noticed the Hyaluronic Acid sensation that’s been happening in the cosmetics industry. Now, more than ever, almost every makeup and skincare brand you can find is embracing this sensational ingredient. Whether it be for foundations, moisturizers, serums or lip products, HA is the “it” ingredient to use. At jane …
Image: iStock You’ve probably seen a free outdoor gym in one of your nearby parks, but are you making the most of yours? PT Luisa Valenti, founder of the Your Body Programme provides the ultimate outdoor gym circuit, whatever your level. THE CIRCUIT First do the warm-up, then perform the set of 8 exercises, doing …
BY CHELSEA SIMMONS Learning how to properly apply liquid foundation is almost as important as finding the right shade and formula for your skin tone and type. If you apply too much foundation, you may end up with a cakey finish, and if you apply too little the finish could end up sheer. There’s also …
BY EMMA ROBERTS Unbelievably, it’s that time of year again! New year, new you, new ads from weight loss companies, new impossible-to-follow wellness routines… If you’re anything like me, you want to use the new year to refresh your routine while still being realistic; I actually want to stick to my New Year’s resolutions! So, …
BY SHAWN TOWNE The holidays are over, the ground is starting to thaw, and it looks like there’s some warmth on the horizon. This can be an exciting time for many as we put away heavy coats and sweaters to make room for lighter fabrics and pastel tones. There’s nothing better than that first warm …
