Jing Ai Cosmetics Line Debuts at Henri Bendel

Jing Ai is pleased to announce that her brand new collection of eco-gorgeous cosmetics, which make it's debut today at an exclusive trunk show at the ultra-luxe specialty store Henri Bendel located at 712 Fifth Avenue in New York February 27th thru March 4th! 


Jing Ai, which means pure love in Mandarin Chinese, is a luxurious, eco-friendly cosmetics collection that combines healthy-yet-gorgeous makeup with the sustainable packaging that eco-conscious consumers desire.


For those who look out for their health and environment, the entire line is cruelty, paraben, petrochemical and gluten free; in addition, the collection is packaged in gorgeous tubes, compacts and boxes that are recyclable, biodegradable or both. 

With barely-there lip glosses, a sexy black mascara (with Jing Ai’s unique paintbrush applicator), elegant bronzer duos (comes with Jing Ai’s sweet, hidden “bonus” of Wild Flower Seed Paper), a silky automatic lip pencil, a glide-on automatic eye pencil, and a truly fabulous creamy concealer for eyes and face, this collection is perfect for a natural beauty look.

Back to the looking out for health part, Jing Ai donates 5% of proceeds to breast cancer charities! 


The line can be seen on the company’s website:www.jingaiskin.com

Milan Fashion Week: Prada Fall 2012 Beauty

Redken Creative Consultant Guido created a look that stole the Prada Fall 2012 show in Milan, making all of the models into what he called “Virtual Princesses.” The futuristic, other-worldly, two-toned look provided the perfect contrast to Miuccia Prada’s restrained yet lavish collection.


“All hair is away from the face – there’s no emotion and all of the personality is taken away. I envisioned the way a ‘virtual girl’ is drawn in a cartoon. Then I added these different colored extensions – white, red and black, which adds to the synthetic feeling of the hair. I used colors which looked most dramatic against each of the models’ real hair. The different colors give you that pop of fakeness so we’re not talking about reality. Like a futuristic princess.”
–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Redken Products:
thickening lotion 06 all-over body builder
hardwear 16 super-strength gel
iron silk 07 ultra straightening spray
forceful 23 super-strength finishing spray
                                                        
Get the Look:
Layer thickening lotion 06 and hardwear 16 on the top portion of the hair when wet and brush straight back.
Blow-dry hair straight, continuing to brush straight back.
Apply iron silk 07 from the mid-shaft to ends of the hair to protect hair from heat iron and then use a straightening iron to give it a crisp, extremely straight look.
Finish with forceful 23 to keep the style in place and looking extra sleek.

Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin Team Up For MAC

Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are teaming up to promote MAC Viva Glam and have started a new campaign to bring HIV/AIDS awareness to Latin America. 

Martin is the inspiration behind a new VIVA GLAM Lip Conditioner and Minaj has released a VIVA GLAM Nicki pink lipstick. 

"Kids are being infected with HIV and AIDS," Martin said in the interview with GMA, "Some people think that this is an issue of the 80's and now we are still dealing with this issue. The fact that it's a disease that doesn't discriminate: men, women and children are being affected by this virus. Let's talk about it. I want to be part of this."

This cause really hits home for Ms. Minaj. Born in Trinidad, her uncle died of an AIDS-related illness.

"This is something that is killing a lot of, especially black women, young black women. And so for me, that is why it hits home," said Minaj, "I have such a young fan base. I want them to start now, you know, protecting themselves. I want to start now being smart. I want them to abstain because I love them so much. I don't want them to ruin their lives."

So how will this campaign help?  100 percent of the proceeds from the purchase of the items will go directly to support activities raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in Latin America