Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Antonio Sabato Jr.

He may have made his name famous in the US, but Antonio Sabato Jr.'s Latin heritage
gives him one of the best tressed-profiles in show biz! To get this look:

On Skin:
Our uomo has a smooth set of cheeks. Try The Art of Shaving’s 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave Kit to guarantee optimal shaving results while relieving and preventing ingrown hairs, razor burn, tough beard and sensitive skin.
Includes Pre-Shave Oil, Shaving Cream, After-Shave Balm, and a Pure Badger Shaving Brush.

Your acting partner will thank you!

On Hair:
Try something a little sophisticated, with a funky edge. Warm a small amount of John Masters – Bourbon Vanilla & Tangerine Hair Texturizer and run hands through hair from the roots and up to the ends. This texturizer is perfect for shaping hair into any style desired, from spiky to smooth; use to flatten big hair.

On Body:
Even by looking at his photograph we know that Antonio smells good! Try Anthony Logistics – Strenth Men’s Cologne. It’s the perfect prescription for today’s
sophisticated bad boy.

Into Sports? Try Vitaman’s Desert Muscle Rub, a must-have for pre and post sports activity. This rub gives deep penetration relief from muscle aches and pains, and sore joints.

Pro-Tip

As you come to the outer corner, flick your wrist slightly but confidently toward your temple. It’s better to make a longer extended liner - you can always remove the tip with a q-tip after. The key is more about placement of wing, rather than the length.

Pro-Tip

Always prep clean skin with a moisturizer for your skin type – allow to set at least 15 minutes before applying makeup.

Monica Bellucci

Famous for her long dark waves, perfect pout and heavily lined eyes, Monica Bellucci is as stunning on screen as she is on the street. Her cat-eyed look is wearable for both dressy days and exotic evenings. To get this look:

On Hair:

Luxurious locks make everyone feel like a Boticelli. Begin with freshly cleansed and conditioned hair - we love John Master’s Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo and Neroli Detangler. While hair is still damp, spray John Masters - Deep Scalp Follicle Treatment & Volumizer onto roots. Next, warm a small amount of Hamadi Beauty Shea Leave-In Conditioner into your palms, then work into hair beginning at the ends.

When your whole head has been lightly texturized, section hair into small bunches and
lightly wrap each section around a few fingers, rolling to the crown of the head. Clip or pin sections and allow to air dry. Unroll and tousle.

On Skin:
Warmly kissed skin is a must for this look, to balance the bold eyes. On fair skin, apply Nvey - Organic Powder Blush in Warm Pink; medium to darker olive tones can try Nvey - Organic Powder Blush in Rusty Bronze. For both skin tones, Nvey’s Organic Compact Powder bronzer will highlight areas where the skin would normally hit, so smooth some onto the brow and cheekbones, and the tips of nose and chin. Don’t forget your collarbone!

On Eyes:
The perfect cat eye can be tough to apply, but not with Nvey’s Organic Cake Eyeliner (*brush not included).

To apply: Open your eyes! This look is best achieved when eyes are open. Keeping the brows relaxed (trust us on this one!), starting with the inner corner of your eye barely touch the brush to your lashline, slowly lining toward the outer corner of your eye. Keep the line as close to the lashes as possible—you can add more liner if wanted but it’s best to start small!

Finish with 2-3 coats of Nvey - Organic Moisturizing Mascara.

On Lips:
A nude lip with a heavy eye will keep this look balanced, and can help lips look fuller! Try Nvey - Organic Lip Lustre in Amour Rose, a sheer baby pink shimmer.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Olives & Grapes

Olives & grapes – and therefore their products for consumption: oil and wine – contain naturally
occurring polyphenols, which are known to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticoagulant actions. A recent study indicated that drinking just one glass of red wine per day, high in polyphenols, could even help to reverse dementia (hello, Barolo!) !

Additionally, polyphenols may also prevent against some cancers and bone loss. It’s no wonder that a diet rich in olives and wine is
considered to be a dieter’s dream!

Skincare products abundant in olives, grapes and grapeseed oil can benefit our skin health in the same way. Uneven, blotchy surface areas have you running for cover?


Unveil your radiance with a smooth, soothing serum or lotion, packed with anti-inflammatory extracts of olives and grapes. We may not all be born to Roman parents of high-cheekboned lineage, but we canstill do as the Romans do: by incorporating therapeutic products into our daily skincare regime, the results may be famously gorgeous!

Green Is Sexy


At upurea, we've been searching high and low for the sexiest alternative to conventional cosmetics. Finally we’ve found it – gorgeous makeup that’s good for your skin! Introducing NVEY ECO (pronounced na-vay) Cosmetics, NEW! from Australia.

NVEY ECO explodes the myth that going green reduces the performance and application of make-up, with the development of unique production methods that deliver long lasting color and high performance. Created by a team with over 46 years of beauty industry experience, and 6 years in the making, NVEY
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