Carine Vinett is the creator of The Best Friend – a new game-changing product that helps women zip up the back of their dress without the help of others. It’s revolutionizing how women get dressed and is quickly taking the world by storm. She’s the CEO (Chic Executive Officer) and Founder of ChicShop – a company dedicated to creating products…
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Help My Sensitive Skin!
Even after having two, I can still say my skin is as sensitive as a baby’s. For many years, my skin couldn’t tolerate lots of things – most new makeup and skincare products, various sunscreens, pillowcases, and even hotel towels! When it comes down to it, for people who have sensitive skin (as well as rosacea, eczema, and other skin concerns) it’s usually fragrance that is…
Read MoreYou Say Hydration, I Say Moisturization
We believe a good product can do (and should) do both! There’s a lot of talk lately about the difference between hydration vs. moisturization, so we thought we’d gather all the info for you, right here: Hydration means replenishing water molecules within the multiple levels of the skin. Water is essential to skin – in fact, your skin is made up of 64% water, and can’t function without it. If your skin is dehydrated and…
Read MoreBeauty, Optimism and Care
Meet Ricardo Quintero, Co-Founder of Care® Skincare. Ricardo Quintero has been an inspiring and innovative leader throughout his career at some of the most well-known companies of our time: Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, The Estée Lauder Companies and most recently as President of Movado Group Inc. I first met Ricardo when I was just starting out in the beauty…
Read MoreWorthy Threads Interview!
(Photos courtesy of Worthy Threads, by Jenny Lynn Photography). We love style and substance. Since launching in 2017, Worthy Threads children’s clothes have been featured in Parents Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire and The Today Show. They recently added adult pieces on one of my go-to sites – Shopbop, and are continuing to grow both their adult and children’s lines.Their tie dye garments (sweatshirts, t-shirts and…
Read MoreBeauty Decluttering 101
Get ready for the ultimate skincare and cosmetics decluttering workout! Sometimes these personal care items are the last ones we think of when we’re on an organizing spree, but in many ways they are the most important. Creams, serums, eyeshadows, foundations, brushes – all of these touch our skin, and all of them have a specific shelf life. So put on your yoga pants, and get an exercise playlist ready!…
Read MoreRecipes for Daily Nourishment
First we eat, then we do everything else.” – M. F. K. Fisher A recipe is a wonderful thing. Someone today, yesterday, fifty years ago – a thousand years ago – cared about the food going onto your table. Creating a lasting record of how to make a meal is really a labor of love. Some recipes are elaborate and festive – a…
Read MorePower Up with Vitamin C!
Last winter, I was constantly getting sick from the kids – picking up their coughs and sneezes as often as I picked up their laundry. I scheduled a visit with my doctor to do routine bloodwork and to see if there was any medication or precaution I could use to better maintain my health. When we met for our consultation, he simply told me this – Vitamin C was my best…
Read MoreSkincare Confessions! Hear from Laurel, 56.
Welcome to our new Blog Series – Skincare Confessions. It’s like a peek into your bestie’s makeup bag, or a one-on-one beauty talk with a trusted friend. We’ve asked our customers, co-workers, acquaintances and family for their honest thoughts and feelings on skincare and cosmetics: tips, woes, loves, daily routines and must-have products. Get ready to be inspired! This post is from Laurel – our customer and the co-owner of a bakery and…
Read MoreHyaluronic Acid + Moisturizer Myths
Never has my skin taken so well to an ingredient. The word “acid” seems alarming at first, but I love what Hyaluronic Acid does for my face and the health of my skin. As you may have read or heard, Hyaluronic Acid (which looks like a pure, clear jelly) is a molecule that can hold up to 1,000x its weight in…
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