Perfumes and Colognes Magazine, Perfume Reviews and Online Community—Fragrantica.com The Cosmetics Racket: Why the Beauty Industry Can Get Away with Charging a Fortune for Makeup | Reproductive Justice September 10, 2010 | Like this article? Join our email list: Stay up to date with the latest headlines via email. Worth $50 billion in the U.S. alone, with Asia a close second and gaining speed, the $170 billion beauty industry conspires to convince women that our fates depend on our looks which depend on what we spend. In this equation, ugliness -- as society sees it -- can be remedied like a disease, if you just spend enough. But is a MAC Haute & Naughty Lash mascara really worth $18? No -- we're just being bamboozled by huge markups, says cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski, one of the minds behind BeautyBrains.com, a site that answers users' questions about science and cosmetics. "Some skin-care products you can buy in Sephora cost about $2 to make, but then are on sale for $300. "Essentially, the price of cosmetics is related to the image of the brand," Romanowski says. "Sometimes they will have expensive packaging, which adds to the price. Would Cindy Crawford lie? Science, again.
Beautyheaven - Reviews. News. How-Tos The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss “Everyone’s looking for rules to follow, and the sooner you realize there aren’t any, the better art can be.”– Jerrod Carmichael Jerrod Carmichael is pushing the boundaries of comedy with his groundbreaking work in stand-up, television, and film. Now just 29 years old, what this driven North Carolina native has accomplished is mind-boggling, and 2017 is going to be his biggest year yet. Jerrod stars in the hit NBC series The Carmichael Show, which he also writes and executive produces. The third season of the show premieres in 2017. In March of 2017, Jerrod will star in his second stand-up comedy special on HBO, directed by Bo Burnham. Love at the Store is the funniest standup special I’ve seen in many years, and it’s the reason I reached out to Jerrod. In the summer of 2016, Jerrod reprised his role as ‘Garf’ in the Universal comedy sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising opposite Seth Rogen and Zac Efron. Please enjoy my wide-ranging conversation with Jerrod Carmichael!
Musings of a Muse | Notions and Potions from a Beauty Junkie Perfume Blog and Fragrance Reviews: Bois de Jasmin Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Proliferation Continues Natural & Organic Cosmetic Standards Proliferation Continues The Cosmos certification scheme has finally been introduced in Europe. The result of over 8 years of discussions, Cosmos has been prepared by harmonising the leading natural and organic cosmetic standards in Europe. The first certified products are expected this year, but no common Cosmos logo is planned. Organic Monitor research finds that although the adoption rate of natural & organic cosmetic standards is the highest in Europe, the region is also the most fragmented in terms of seals and logos. The Natrue standard, launched in 2008 with the backing of leading natural cosmetic brands, has been successful in providing a uniform labelling scheme. Organic Monitor finds the Ecocert standard has most international coverage. With the large number of licensees and certified products of Ecocert and its fellow Cosmos partners, Cosmos has the potential to become a de facto global standard.
7 Best Haircuts for Curly Hair We know -- you've pressed, chemically straightened, and probably even begged your curly hair to please, for the love of all that is right in the world, just cooperate. And when it doesn't, you curse it -- and all those straight-haired girls who don't know how easy they have it. But what if we told you it's time to stand up and be proud of your coarse, sometimes unruly mane? Before you start cursing us, here's the good part. See the 7 best curly haircuts now. Cutting curly hair is tricky business. Most curly-haired girls live in fear of their hair exploding into a frizzy mess. • Use a moisturizing conditioner when showering. • Look for products that have olive oil, coconut oil, and other hydrating ingredients in them. • Apply product when hair is damp, right out of the shower, so that the product can dry with the hair and help neutralize the curls, says Stephens. Now that you know how to prep your curly hair, here's how to find the perfect cut and style for you.
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