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​KINSTYLE, INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION

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Presenting KINSTYLE held on 3th and 4th June in the very near environment and identifying KIN Cosmetics although most peculiar to the occasion. The brand brought together national and international platform partners, VIP customers, partners and friends at a popular hotel in the Costa Brava which was the starting point of what was undoubtedly an unforgettable evening.

The first highlight of the presentation was the arrival at KIN Cosmetics central facilities located in the coastal town of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Behind the doors of the company, beyond the area of R & D, manufacturing, packaging and offices, a wild landscape was hiding framing a walkway of the most original in an oscillating environment between the natural and the industry. And in the center, the finishing touch of the hand of the technical and artistic team Cre • Art with the Catalan designer Jordi Dalmau, our brand ambassador. They were responsible for a creative staging where, with KINSTYLE products, artistic structures, hairstyles high volume combined with brocade and headgear made ​​in a framework of elegance and good taste are formed. A dynamic presentation after the end, we all moved to a new point on the Costa Brava.

In Platja d’Aro on the Costa Bellini space in an environment Chill Out under the stars, we expected a cocktail dinner conjugated to an extensive menu of cocktails based and designed to the active ingredients associated with each one of the products in the new line of styling.

Throughout the night, many surprises happened: A singer with lavish live voice, a curious magician and of course, a creative contest. The brand challenge those daring to show to the public in a collaborative dressing table PAHI brand, best gifts under a clear premise: CREATE ONLY WITH KINSTYLE. Only with their hands, the products and materials that could carry participants let fly their imagination creating the most amazing styles. The jury, made ​​up of a very different choice of attending at the event, was responsible for naming the winners a full set of products KINSTYLE for their business away.

The party continued until the late hours of the morning between laughing and fun, in an environment of friends, in an exciting global event brand and his closest associates.

U.S. prestige eye makeup market grew 9 per cent in 2013

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Sales of prestige eye makeup products in the US grew 9 per cent, to US$ 1.1 billion in the twelve months ending December 2013, compared to the same time period last year, the The NPD Group reports.

While fragrance sales remained flat last year, skincare and makeup were the main contributors of the U.S. prestige beauty market growth, revealedThe NPD Group. Eye makeup products, in particular, benefited from consumers’ growing interest in less traditional items.

In a dynamic U.S. prestige beauty market [1] that grew by 5 per cent in 2013, makeup experienced healthy gains of 7 per cent, with sales of prestige eye products reaching US$ 1.1 billion (+9% compared to 2012).

Long wear claims drove sales

“US consumers are embracing the art of eye makeup with the addition of products that go beyond the usual staples to their beauty tool boxes,” said Karen Grant, vice president and senior global industry analyst, The NPD Group Inc. “Today, less traditional items are emerging in importance. Eye brow products are leading growth and, in the larger segments within eye, enhanced benefits are the aspects fuelling increases.”

For instance, multi-benefit (+9%), volumizing (+11%), and long wear (+18%) products helped to drive the 2013 dollar sales growth in prestige mascara. Primarily, eyeliner growth came from pencils (+7%), long wear (+11%), and waterproof options (+10%). “Long wear is a theme that carried throughout eye makeup, showing sales growth in the eye brow products (+21%), and shadow (+9%) as well,” highlighted the market research firm.

Price increases

In general, the average selling price of prestige eye makeup was 3 per cent higher in the 12 months ending December 2013 than it was in the prior year. Eye shadow (+6%), brow (+4%), and liner (+3%) products experienced the largest increases in average selling price. With the exception of mascara, long wear products are garnering higher average selling prices than their counterparts in all segments.

“Definition that lasts is important to today’s beauty consumer, looking to enhance their eyes with minimal repeat application, and they are willing to pay more to get it,” added Karen Grant. “It has long been said that ’our eyes have the ability to make a statement without saying a word’ – eye defining makeup just turns up the volume.”

BEST ANTI-ACNE PRODUCTS

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In order to make the Best Products list, anti-acne products must be able to truly make a difference in breakouts by:

  • Disinfecting to kill acne-causing bacteria
  • Exfolating the skin’s surface and inside the pore
  • Not containing needless irritants like alcohol or menthol
  • Not triggering excess oil production
  • Working to absorb excess oil

For killing acne-causing bacteria, benzoyl peroxide is considered the most effective topical treatment. Generally, benzoyl peroxide products come in concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, and 10%. As a general rule, it’s best to start with a lower concentration to see if that works for you. If not, you can then try the next higher concentration.

If you find that the higher concentrations of benzoyl peroxide don’t work, then it may be time for you to consult a dermatologist for a prescription topical disinfectant and/or for other topical acne treatments (e.g., Retin-A, Avita, Tazorac, or generic versions of these [active ingredient tretinoin, and, in the case of Tazorac, tazarotene]). Differin (adapalene) is also a very good prescription option.

For exfoliating inside the pore lining and helping with blackheads, BHA (salicylic acid) is preferred over AHAs (such as glycolic acid) because BHA is better at cutting through the oil inside the pore. Penetrating the pore is necessary to exfoliate the pore lining. However, some people (including those allergic to aspirin) can’t use BHA, so an AHA is the next option to consider. If that describes you, please refer to the list of Best AHA Exfoliants elsewhere on this site.

For absorbing excess oil, use gentle, non-drying cleanser and, when needed, mattifying products or absorbent masks. Oil-blotting papers are also an excellent way to keep facial shine in check when you’re away from home.

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Can cosmetics change the acid balance of your skin? The Beauty Brains

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Do you know how cosmetics can change the acid balance of your skin? Then you should listen to this episode! Plus this week we begin a brand new feature: a game called Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t.

Click below to play Episode 22 or click “download” to save the MP3 file to your computer.

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Beauty Science or Bull Sh*t
In this new game, I give Perry 3 beauty science news stories and he has to tell the real from the fake. You can play along at home – just hit the pause button before I give the answer and see if you can outsmart Perry. Here are this week’s headlines, can you tell which one is TRUE?

1. Researchers have developed a vegetable alternative to petroleum based aerosol propellants.
2. Researchers have created the first detailed 3D model of curly hair.
3. Researchers have increased skin lotion stability with oil droplets shaped like hamburger buns.

Question of the week: Does the skin’s acid mantle affect how AHA products work?
BrainyBimbo asks…I’ve been told hydroxy acid products have to be in a certain pH range to work. But I’ve used products that were NOT in that range and they seemed to work for me. Is it possible that my personal skin acid mantle changed the pH of the products so they would work? Continue reading →