Polyethylene beads are being scrutinized across the country for not being biodegradable and being made from non-renewable petrochemical sources. Unilever’s St. Ives Even & Bright Pink Lemon & Mandarin Orange Scrub takes advantage of two hot trends in the cosmetic industry by using natural exfoliants in the “brightening” category. This column…
I am always skeptical when a brand claims to have “the only” product in its category, and Bliss’ Multi-‘Face’-eted All-in-One Anti-Aging Clay Mask does just that, claiming to be “the only flexible clay mask that helps correct all six visible signs of aging.” The mask claims to be “spa-powered with…
Does your anti-aging serum have “super powers?” Launched in May 2014, Pacifica Beauty’s Sea Change Future Youth Serum is designed for both day and night use with “supernaturally effective ingredients for the best youthful, bright skin.” It claims to change the appearance of skin by visibly firming, lifting, hydrating and brightening skin…
Finish cosmetic manufacturer Lumene launched the Complete Rewind Recovery series of products using its proprietary anti-glycation technology, which inhibits glucose from reacting with the skin’s structural proteins (collagen and elastin) to prevent signs of aging. The line also includes Arctic Sea Buckthorn and a peptide component to reduce wrinkles and…
