Author Archives: Anita Rivas

Repairing and Calming the skin w/ Talika

I love this magical Vital Oil by Talika – it’s an intensive  100% plant-based concentrate for severe  dry skin. I test skincare on a weekly basis and sometimes I need extra hydration, I tend to get excited when testing new skincare products and over do it from time to time. Vital Oil aids in the fight against wrinkles,Continue reading “Repairing and Calming the skin w/ Talika”

Beauty Profile w/ Marie-Laure Fournier of Fournier Communications

Born and raised in Paris, Marie-Laure at the tender age of  19 moved to New York  City to attend college.  After College Marie-Laure hosted a French Radio show geared towards Francophiles of America.  Falling in love with the big apple Marie-Laure never left New York  and started Fournier Communications in 1999. Fournier Communications is aContinue reading “Beauty Profile w/ Marie-Laure Fournier of Fournier Communications”

Signature Moisture Mask by Oribe

I love hair masks – I tend to use them on a daily basis because my hair is often dry and parched. Oribe’s Signature Moisture Mask transformed my dry hair without weighing it down.  My hair was soft, smooth and hydrated. I loved the incredible shine and fullness that gave me another great hair day.Continue reading “Signature Moisture Mask by Oribe”

Holiday gift ideas w/ First Aid Beauty

Courtesy of First Aid Beauty First Aid Beauty creates the ultimate travel companion, where was this amazing kit on my trip to Rome last year?  The Holiday Essentials kit is filled with:  A Face Cleanser, Daily Face Cream, Gentle Body Wash and their famous Body Moisturizer.  These travel goodies are packed with hydrating and soothing propertiesContinue reading “Holiday gift ideas w/ First Aid Beauty”

Luxurious Lip Polish by Arbonne Cosmetics

Arbonne Cosmetics created a unique Optlight Technology that works by light diffusing and creating a soft focus effect.  The ingredients  in their makeup allow the skin to breathe, and give that light-as-air feeling. I’m not one to fall head-over heels for lip gloss, it’s usually too sticky, shiny and hard to apply. Lip Polish byContinue reading “Luxurious Lip Polish by Arbonne Cosmetics”

The Flame burns bright w/ Topshop

I love new makeup innovations, TopShop created a unique lipstick that resembles a chubby pencil.  The pencil was easy to use, I simply defined my lips and filled in with the gorgeous color. Call me old-fashioned, but when wearing Red Lipstick I prefer a matching lip pencil. I usually run around the cosmetic department searching endlesslyContinue reading “The Flame burns bright w/ Topshop”

New Soothing Makeup Remover by Klorane

I’m always talking about makeup, the removal of makeup is as important as the application of makeup.  Klorane recently came out with a Cornflower Water Makeup Remover for sensitive skin. I loved the smell of the French-grown cornflower, it was immediately soothing and calming.  I suffer from eye allergies and now that its public knowledge that I’m aContinue reading “New Soothing Makeup Remover by Klorane”

Getting that Picture Perfect Pout with Cargo Cosmetics

Cargo Blu_Ray High Definition Gloss provides high shine without the shimmer, giving a refined lip without that sticky feeling most lip glosses give. I loved the lip plumping effect, my lips were smooth, full and pretty. The Timestrip* technology alerts us when it’s time to get a new lip gloss so don’t be afraid toContinue reading “Getting that Picture Perfect Pout with Cargo Cosmetics”

Holiday hostess gift ideas w/ ILLUME

This holiday season we’re going to get invited to several holiday parties, and we can’t show up empty-handed.  As a hostess, receiving candles is a welcomed gift. ILLUME creates several candles that come in a variety of scents:  I especially like their Modern Naturals Collection. There’s Citron Basil, Earth Rose, Persimmon & Spice, Quince Cypress and WhiteContinue reading “Holiday hostess gift ideas w/ ILLUME”