Halloween Beauty Science
Happy Halloween everyone!
In honor of this spooky holiday, we’re going to tell you about a demonstration of a scientific principle that not only make for a good Halloween trick, but it also has application in beauty science.
Water to blood
The trick is to change the color of water to red and then back again to colorless. You can learn everything you need to know to do this trick yourself About.com, but here’s the quick explanation of how it works.
Certain compounds act as pH indicators which means they change color depending on the pH. For example, phenolphthalein turns red at a certain pH range. So, if you take two glasses of water with the right pH and add Phenolphthalein to one, you can pour them back and forth and turn the water from clear to red and red to clear again. Cool huh?
Smashing color change
It also so happens that some color changing cosmetics use this same pH reaction. For example, Smashbox Oglow blush turns red by using this same principle. It’s Boo-tiful science!
Think Pink: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has almost come to an end, but the fight for breast cancer will not stop. You can still support this incredibly worthwhile cause by grabbing up a bottle of Clinique’s iconic product, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion.
The special limited-edition, jumbo-sized bottle is equipped with a pump for convenience and features a collectible Clinique Charm Bracelet featuring a pink ribbon and “C” charm! $10 per Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion sold during the month of October will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Clinique
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Available at select Clinique counters across North America
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Get The Look: Kristin Cavallari
It’s all about the face value. Don’t have time or money to get your hair and makeup done by professionals? Here are some beauty tips to get Kristin Cavallari’s look:
FACE
Not all of us live in the Hollywood Hills so we shall have to just make do with faux tans this winter. Start with Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer, which gradually creates natural-looking streak-free colour with a subtle skin darkening complex. To add a touch of bronze shimmer like Cavallari is sporting here, dust yourself with Esteé Lauder Bronze Goddess Soft Duo Bronzer.
EYES
Cavallari’s smokey eyes are smokin’ hot here. Dab a tiny bit of foundation onto your lids to create a base, then apply a soft gray pencil on top - like M.A.C. Graphic Garden Cool Eye Palette - and smudge gently. This will make it easy to blend. Top off with L’Oreal Paris Extra Volume Collagen Mascara.
LIPS
For a natural pout like Cavallari’s, we recommend Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lip Gloss in Pink Perfection.
HAIR
Up-dos are all the rage this season – ponytails, low buns and chignons. Smooth down dry hair with Aveda Beautifying Composition. Part hair in the middle and tie up with elastic for a secure ponytail.
NAILS
To top off this rock-chic look, go for a dark shade of polish this fall. We love M.A.C. Nail Lacquer in Baby Goth Girl.
Should Jasmine Be Banned?
This month Mid Brain reports on new cosmetic science stories while the Left and Right Brains take time off to work on the new Beauty Brains book.
Mid Brain reports:
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has decided to limit how much jasmine is allowed in perfumes and fragrances for beauty products. While critics say this could drastically change the scent of some of the world’s most famous perfumes, the organization is concerned about the high numbers of products that cause rashes and other skin reactions because of jasmine.
I think this is a good example of how the cosmetic industry polices itself. Putting safety first is an important decision and should be applauded.
Get the Look: Lorelei
Principle Makeup Artist, Jason Hoffman, has designed a gorgeous Halloween look using shu uemura products. Inspired by a German folklore, in which a siren called Lorelei, sat atop the crest of a mountain, beautifully singing to lure in unsuspecting navigators. Little did these suitors know they were actually being led into a deathly trap!
To capture Lorelei’s dramatic facade check out the step-by-step video below of Hoffman applying the look to a model.
FACE
UV Under Base SPF 10
Nobara Cream Cover Stick
Face Powder Matte Colorless
Glow On Blush in P Gold 94
Pressed Eye Shadow in P Yellow
EYES
Fleur-Ever Lashes
Liquid Eyeliner Empty Pen
Liquid Eyeliner Cartridge Black
LIPS
Rouge Unlimited
Gloss Unlimited
