4) Why do consumers spend hundreds of dollars on skin care products only to wash their faces with contaminated tap water? That question inspired Dr. Ginger Lai to develop the GINGI Purified Water Beautification System. The patented GINGI Facial Water Filter fits on most bathroom sink faucets and removes chlorine, heavy metals, odors, and other impurities from basin faucet water. Each filter cleans 8,000 gallons of water ($70). (www.gingiskincare.com or call 800-823-9923)
5) Just place Gingi Collagen Mask Sheets on your face for a restful 30 minutes, and replenish your body’s most abundant protein, Collagen. Create more youthful-looking skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines, and minimizing pores. These disposable sheets come in a box of six ($42.00). (These and other GINGI products are available at www.gingiskincare.com or 800-823-9923)
6) If it’s fun you’re looking for, then the Pia Leopard Bronzing Puff and Isabel Sparkle Puff ($9.95) are for you. Containing shimmer powder inside for easy application, either will add just the right accent to a festive ensemble. (Check out www.miloproducts.com )
7) Japan’s legendary make-up artist Shu Uemura is a famed believer in vivid color and bold makeup expressions around the eyes. Some of Uemura’s first signature makeup looks were created by drawing bold patterns around the eyes and creating illusions to make the eyes appear larger. Today, Shu Uemura offers his own full range of eye makeup, with eye shadows created from finely-milled pressed powders in vivid tones that apply sheer and may be layered for intensity. Shown here are the fabulous Purple, Iridescent Gray, Pearl Blue, Matte Pink, Matte Purple and Pearl White ($18). (For retail locations, go to www.shuuemura-usa.com and/or check out www.shu-uemura.jp.co )
8) Experience the rich poetic beauty of the warmth hiding within a winter forest with Shu Uemura’s CRISTAUX, a limited edition make-up collection in warm, rich earthy tones with glimpses of subtle shimmer. Don’t miss his dazzling shades for the nails-Gloaming, an iridescent twilight purple, like a reflection of pearls twinkling in the dark. Actic Light, an icy, white pearl with hints of pink and purple iridescence. And Dawn iridescent nail color in a sky-kissed rose color, like the pink sky at dawn. ($16) ( www.shuuemura-usa.com )
