The digital make-up snapshot

 Instant make-up… without make-up! Panasonic and Kanebo invent the digital make-up snapshot Latest innovation from Japan A new photo retouch function invented by Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo Cosmetics in partnership with Panasonic creates the illusion of make-up on photos. Actually, Panasonic’s Lumix digital cameras have been upgraded with a further evolution of the portrait retouch … Read more

Monica Lipstick Collection: the new lips of Dolce & Gabbana

The new lips of Dolce & Gabbana makeup collection She likes herself and knows she is liked. This is the Dolce&Gabbana women, as described by its creators. A cosmopolitan woman who has toured the world but who doesn’t forget her roots. Model, mother, actress, muse and above all woman, the new face of Dolce&Gabbana Make … Read more

The power of digital: L’Oréal is ramping up its presence in social networks

L’Oréal eyes digital media to connect closer to consumers Speaking on a conference call regarding L’Oreal Group’s fourth quarter results, managing director of Strategic Marketing Marc Menesguen announced that based on positive results in 2011, the company will look to invest further in digital media. Beauty is one of the most discussed topics on social … Read more

Lead in Lipsticks

Poison Kiss: Hundreds of Lipsticks Contaminated With Lead, Reports New FDA Study Lipstick is a product used by millions of women of childbearing age who are unaware that they may be building up their blood lead levels each time they apply lipstick. A new analysis of lead in lipstick conducted by the U.S. Food and … Read more

Cosmetic tourism: do your homework before getting swept up in the fantasy

Buyer beware: the ugly face of cosmetic tourism Cosmetic tourism? Yes. But do your homework before getting swept up in the fantasy According to “Booming Medical Tourism in India” report on Reportlinker, the heart surgery centers in India offer treatment at a significantly lesser prices compared to North America and Europe. Superior quality of dental … Read more

Beauty Products and Cancer: Know the Facts about Hair Dye, Hair Straightening, Nail Products, Lipstick

Lead and lead products are “reasonably anticipated to be human carcinogens.” It’s time to break down some beauty-related cancer fact and fiction. With all the news coverage out there claiming this product or that product may cause cancer, it sometimes may be hard to figure out what’s safe, what’s hazardous, and what’s plain, old sensationalized. … Read more