Ask an Aesthie: Joseph

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We often call our aesthies our besties, and it’s due time that we caught up with one of our favorites. Meet Joseph Perez from our Fillmore boutique in San Francisco! Joseph is one of our most seasoned brow-shaping magicians—and we’re letting you in on his secrets. AbracadaBROW!

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Let’s get right into the good stuff! What’s your fave beauty trend this winter?

My favorite trend this winter is the statement brow! Full, lush, over-dramatized frames above neutral eyes and face. I also love that bling brow showed up right on time as this look walked the fashion runways.

Love bling brow! What’s your favorite bling look?

My personal favorite bling brow look is big time bling. I love a little drama!

So, how do you decide what kind of brows look best on someone? There are so many different faces and brows. 

Deciding what type of brows look best on an individual is actually quite easy but definitely personal! Here at Benefit, we map brows using the brow bone as a guide while also considering the tone and density of one’s hair. The brows should compliment the overall appearance of ones total look.

Easy for you! What’s the best part of being a Benefit brow magician?

The best part of working for Benefit is knowing that I get to laugh and play all day, all the way. We have a little thing for laughter here at Benefit 😉

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We know you’re a makeup and skincare expert too—any advice for how to get the most from our products?

Prep! Prep! Hooray! Makeup should ‘marry’ the skin—it will always show up best when prepped with products like moisture prep, ultra radiance, total moisture, triple performing facial emulsion.

Some of us are struggling with the winter weather. Tell us your best tip for keeping skin smooth & soft during the drier months!

I can’t stress how important it is to keep your skin hydrated. My favorite product and an absolute must-have is our instant comeback serum. Use alone for immediate recovery or combine with total moisture for ongoing maintenance. We are very lucky to have these amazing formulas within arms reach here at Benefit!

What’s your ultimate Benefit beauty cocktail?

My favorite Benefit recipe combines girl meets pearl with instant comeback. Mix the two products together and sweep up on the cheekbones toward the eye. This translucent hydrating highlight gives a youthful glow and it works on all skin tones, too!

We know we are spoiled to live here, but tell us—how does San Francisco inspire you?

I am inspired everyday in San Francisco because we live in such a beautiful, world-class city. People are constantly coming through, and I think we have a responsibility to inspire them and create fond memories of SF. I want to make sure that visitors always feel that they have left their hearts in San Francisco.

Any final words of wisdom that you’d like share?

My final advice is you wouldn’t cut your own hair, so leave brows to the experts. Stop by Benefit and let us wow your brows!

If you couldn’t tell, he’s one of our favorite Benebeaus! Next time you’re in San Francisco, be sure to stop by our Fillmore boutique & be inspired by Joseph!

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My Post-Pregnancy Hair Loss

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I was going to do a written post on my postpartum hair loss, but actually you can see the sparse patches better on video, so a video it is. I’m thoughtful that way.

And look I know that my hair loss isn’t drastic – not by any means – but so many people have expressed an interest when I’ve mentioned it in passing that it seemed unsporting not to address it. And there is quite a lot of balding going on around the hairline, with annoying short bits that are growing back through, so if it makes a few people feel better about things then I’m happy.

I’ve just outlined a few little changes that I’ve made to my haircare regime (some are very practical, like not tying my hair up so much) and the products I’m relying on to give my roots a bit of a boost and my ends a bit of a moisture treat. All of the products are listed below the video screen – if you have any tips, or just want to tell other people about your own experience then please do leave a comment.

I’ll be back with a second video once I’ve tried out some miraculous hair-growth products. Any suggestions for things that actually work?

Products Mentioned:

Christophe Robin Rose Shampoo + Conditioner: http://bit.ly/1nRGSVj

OGX Argan Shampoo and Conditioner: http://bit.ly/1Se6pVr

Wet Brush: http://goo.gl/IWBtcJ

Tangle Teezer: http://goo.gl/n1bEj8

Phyto 9 Cream: http://bit.ly/1PlxfIw

Colab Dry Shampoo Sheer & Invisible – please see stockists here. I am a founder of and spokesmodel for the Colab brand.

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Ecologic cosmetics

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Linda Nicolau, founder of Ecologic by Linda Nicolau S.L. (1993), Ecologic Natural Spa and Ecologic Cosmetics, started her career in the beauty world and spas over 30 years ago.

After working for a tour operator in the world of tourism and collaborating in the design and management of a hotel in Spain, Linda Nicolau – born in Great Britain – returned to the United Kingdom where, having trained and begun her career in beauty therapies, was invited by Max Factor to form part of their sales team. She would later accept the role of executive in the Estée Lauder group and after training in the Harrods department stores in London, became the executive responsible for the south of England and Wales within the business. Eventually, Linda returned to Spain and opened her first beauty salon, Salón Venus, on the island of Mallorca. This small day spa soon became successful and within a short time became well known among the elite of Palma. After accepting a very tempting offer for the sale of her business, Linda founded her own cosmetic import company, Belleza Moderna S.A. As owner and manager of the business, she distributed well known cosmetics and fragrances such as Ultra-Glow, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, La Perla, Heathcote & Ivory…selling to important perfume shops and department stores all over Spain, including El Corte Inglés.

Caring for your Beauty, Caring for our World

The Ecologic Cosmetics by Linda Nicolau brand consists of natural facial and body products. These are manufactured combining traditional techniques with state-of-the-art technology and high quality, carefully selected ingredients which provide the skin withprogressive, lasting and effective results. The product packaging, which is sustainable and ecological is designed using PET recycled plastic bottles, glass pots, recycled and reusable outer carton containers printed with vegetable based ink, etc. It is labeled in English, Spanish, French and German.

REUSE & RECYCLE

Here are some practical ideas to reuse the packaging of Ecologic Cosmetics’ creams and facial treatments. Created to protect its content from the sunlight and manufactured in recycled carton and paper, our “tube-shaped” boxes can be turned into atractive vintage-style containers for our bathroom. All you have to do is remove the the label and, voilà!

Due to her passion for the world of beauty and her interest in the environment, Linda decided to create her own brand of natural, high quality cosmetics. The range cares for nature and ecology, and avoids unnecessary wastage in packaging. After many years of research and development with specialist chemists, the brand Ecologic Cosmetics by Linda Nicolau was born; an effective, environmentally friendly and sophisticated natural cosmetic line that currently consists of over 30 references.

In September 2003, Linda and her daughter, Alexandra, opened an exclusive, luxury Spa in Mallorca, Spain, as a showroom for their Ecologic Natural Spa franchise. Since then they have collaborated and launched many Spas and carried out training programmes for therapists and beauticians all over Spain and Andorra. At present, they manage 17 spas throughout Spain and have launched the Ecologic Cosmetics, Beauty & Lifestyle Store franchise.