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Beauty, Relationships »

December 29, 2010 | 2 Comments
Toni Ko: What It Takes to Build a Powerhouse Brand in the Beauty Industry

As the go-to makeup brand for ladies who want to look fabulous and trendy without breaking the bank, NYX Cosmetics has grown to become a major cosmetic powerhouse, with over 10,000 beauty supply stores in the U.S. and a presence in over 40 international markets. We caught up with its founder, CEO and creative director, Toni Ko, who started the brand in her mid-20s in 1999 with the strong belief that looking fabulous means never compromising affordability.

Beauty, Travel »

June 27, 2010 | No Comments
Pint-Sized Beauty Necessities

Remember when packing for a trip required purchasing and labeling those (not-so-cute) plastic bottles to stash your favorite beauty necessities? Thanks to mini versions of today’s must-have beauty products, we can forgo the time-consuming and unsightly plastic bottle routine. Here are a few of my favorite travel-size products that will make you look and feel fresh and fabulous—on and off the plane.
Fresh Fabulous Hair in Seconds
Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser To Go, $10
This product allows you to clean your hair without water by gently and instantly ridding your hair of impurities, …

Beauty, College »

April 4, 2010 | No Comments
Beauty on a Budget: Our Picks for Both Sexes

After splurging on college necessities such as textbooks, a laptop, and food, we often find ourselves in a rut when it comes to shopping for affordable personal care items. Mochi’s Beauty Director Destynee Powell offers a college-friendly approach to affordable makeup, hair and skin care products for both girls and guys. Check out her picks below to start shopping and saving.

Beauty, Body, Winter »

January 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
This Season’s Best of the Best

Mochi Beauty Director Destynee Powell picks this season’s must-haves, including haircare, skin care, fragrance and makeup.

Beauty, Winter »

January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Banish the Winter Beauty Blues

Our tried-and-true solutions to help you alleviate five winter beauty concerns.

Beauty, Features, Green »

August 30, 2009 | 1 Comment

You might say Danny Seo was born to be ‘green’ — as fate would have it, his birthday falls on Earth Day. Coincidence? Maybe, but at the age of 12, Danny started what has become one of the largest teenage environmental nonprofits. By age 18, he wrote an autobiography, which details his unique ideas for green living and won the hearts of the public. Since then, Danny has become one of the most sought after green lifestyle consultants, but he didn’t stop there. …

Beauty, Technology »

March 30, 2009 | No Comments

Why use a hand towel to wash your face when a device can buff away dead skin cells in seconds? Why use a wrinkle cream when you can use a wrinkle-zapping device that will minimize the appearance of fine lines in a matter of minutes? And waxing—would you go through the hassle of pain and discomfort if you could have a pain-free, heat-infused hair-removal device? I think not.
Beauty gadgets and gizmos galore are replacing our basic, daily beauty routine more than ever—and …

Beauty »

January 10, 2009 | No Comments

Summer may be long gone, along with the hours spent lounging in the sun, swimming in the pool, or primping for parties, but there’s one remnant of the sunshine that may still be around: split ends, discoloration, and perpetual frizz.

Beauty »

August 9, 2008 | No Comments

Beauty Director Destynee Powell shares her favorite products for the upcoming fall.