Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Skin Care, Rock Tours and Fashion Watch

Prime Concealer: Singer Shakira has said that the one make-up product she can’t live without is concealer. Given that concealer’s properties, are to do just that, conceal, it’s a make-up must-have. Fabulous Smashbox (SmashBox Studios is hosting L.A.’s prestigious Fashion Week) will introduce, for Winter 2004 IPRIME, under eye primer and concealer. The ground-breaking, multi-purpose product offers an under-eye primer on one side, a concealer on the other and a convenient hide away brush – perfect for your purse or pocket. The product plays two roles: it treats problem areas and then conceals fine lines, dark cicles and the tiniest of imperfections around the eyes. The primer smooths and softens and acts as an anti-inflammatory agent. The creamy concealer glides on and delivers skin protecting antioxidant vitamins A,C and E. Retails for $24 and comes in six different shades. Available at Nordstrom, Sephora, Bloomingdale’s, Henri Bendel and www.smashbox.com.


Valley Visit: It's been called "Hollywood's little secret." But for thousands of uninhibited actors and filmmakers, it's a chance to grab a piece of America's multi-billion-dollar pornography pie. The six-part, late-night documentary series “A Real Sex Xtra: Pornucopia: Going Down in the Valley” takes an insider's look at the recession-proof adult entertainment industry when it debuts Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11 p.m. on HBO.


Oh La La Prarie:
Launching in November ... La Prairie’s Swiss Cellular Mask Collection designed to heal, replenish, and energize skin.

Cellular Energizing Mask $125

Cellular Deep Cleansing Mask $125

Cellular Hydralift Firming Mask $125

Cellular Energizing Mask

Revitalize your skin with aromatic luxury. La Prairie's Cellular

Revitalizing Mask can provide a refreshing morning "wake-up call", or an

anti-fatigue "pick-me-up" at the day's end. Its whipped, cream-gel gently

moisturizes the skin, leaving it soft and supple, as an aromatherapy

blend of natural ingredients helps to stimulate and de-stress, uplifting

the mind and body.

Key Ingredients and their Benefits:

o Pro-Endorphin Complex helps alleviate visible signs of fatigue and

stress, leaving the skin appearing invigorated and rejuvenated.

o Anti-Oxidant Complex, consisting of Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and

Thiotaine, enhances the efficient use of oxygen, helping to protect the skin

from the premature aging effects of free radicals.

o Aromatherapy Complex consisting of Juniper, Orange, and Lemon,

stimulates and refreshes mind and body, while aiding in the reduction of

stress.

o Natural Plant Extract Complex of Arnica, Cucumber, and Hyaluronic

Acid, helps stimulate blood circulation, while toning, soothing, and

hydrating skin.

o Cocoa Extract promotes a pleasurable sensation on the skin.

o Safflower Seed Oil and Raspberry Butter moisturize and smooth the

skin.

o La Prairie's moisturizing, exclusive Cellular Complex stimulates the

skin's natural repair process, nourishing and energizing with

nutrients that encourage optimal functioning.

Usage: Apply generously to clean skin avoiding contact with the eyes.

May be applied to neck and décolleté. Use day or night, once a week or

up to three times weekly. Allow the mask to energize the skin for five

minutes. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry.

Suggested US Retail Price: 1.7 oz $125.00

Cellular Deep Cleansing Mask

Reaching deep below the skin's surface and ridding it of impurities, La

Prairie's Cellular Deep Cleansing Mask gently exfoliates normal to oily

skin, without depleting moisture. Natural clays are employed to absorb

oil and enrich the skin's texture and clarity. Pores are refined,

blemishes are discouraged, and the skin is resurfaced - feeling luminous and

smooth.

Key Ingredients and their Benefits:

o Triple Alpha Hydroxy Complex and Salicylic Acid help accelerate

exfoliation, revealing fresh, clear skin.

o Methacrylate, a special polymer, aids in trapping oil, while natural

clays including Kaolin, Bentonite, and Tapioca Starch, absorb oil and

purify skin.

o Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and Mugwort Extracts help minimize and prevent

irritation, while simultaneously soothing the skin.

o Saccharides help preserve and restore the skin's natural defenses

against irritants caused by environmental aggressors and pollution.

o Zinc Oxide helps to reduce redness associated with imbalanced,

congested skin.

o Purifying Skin Complex, with its plant and bio-engineered

ingredients, helps manage oil production and reduces the likelihood of breakouts.

o Beta-Hydroxy Complex provides superior exfoliation and

retexturization.

o La Prairie's exclusive Cellular Complex helps stimulate the skin's

natural repair process, moisturizing and energizing with nutrients that

encourage optimal functioning.

Usage: Apply generously to clean skin, avoiding contact with the eyes.

May be applied to neck and décolleté. Use day or night, once a week or

up to three times weekly. Allow the mask to cleanse the skin for five

minutes. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry.

Suggested US Retail Price: 1.7 oz $125.00

Cellular Hydralift Firming Mask

Delivering deep drenching hydration and nourishment, La Prairie's

Cellular Hydralift Firming Mask repairs the moisture barrier and reinforces

skin tone, appearing to lift and firm the face. Intense humectants

soothe, heal, and prevent water loss, minimizing the appearance of rough,

dry, and reddened skin that has resulted from hormonal imbalances,

environmental extremes, or lifestyle distress.

Key Ingredients and their Benefits:

o Phytokine (bio-technologically harvested protein concentrate)

combines with fruit and Plant Derived Complex to help stimulate the production

of Collagen, Elastin, and water-based Glycosaminoglycans. These

ingredients have a profound effect on the appearance of skin's firmness and

elasticity, as they work towards minimizing fine lines and wrinkles,

soothing and protecting, while helping to reduce redness.

o Advance Moisture Complex, consisting of Silicones, Shea Butter,

Avocado, Soybean Oil, and Oat Kernel Extract, replenishes lost moisture,

while additionally preventing further loss by reinforcing the skin's

barrier.

o Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein, Pisum Sativum, and Malus Fruit Extracts,

in combination with Caffeine, enhances collagen production, minimizing

the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and increasing skin's

elasticity.

o The healing agents of Chamomile, Blue Algae Extract, and Calendula

Extracts, Aloe Vera Gel, and Bisabolol soothe the skin, reducing redness

and signs of irritation.

o Vitagen Complex of stabilized Vitamin C and powerful antioxidants

including Vitamin E and Japanese Green Tea combine to protect the skin

from the premature aging effects of free radicals.

o La Prairie's exclusive Cellular Complex stimulates the skin's natural

repair process, moisturizing and energizing with nutrients that

encourage optimal functioning.

Usage: Apply generously to clean skin avoiding contact with the eyes.

May be applied to neck and décolleté. Use day or night, once a week or

up to three times weekly. Allow the mask to lift the skin for five

minutes. Rinse with tepid water and pat dry.

Suggested US Retail Price: 1.7 oz $125.00


Who’s Wearing What:

Regina King of the upcoming Ray, attended the Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala in a gown by Elsie Katz Couture, a vibrant blue satin bias-cut gown with godet and sexy crystal straps.

Sopranos’ Jamie Lynn DiScala, arrived on the red carpet at the Hollywood Film Festival Awards Gala in a dress by Pamella Roland, a chic dark navy strapless dress with hi-low hemline, accented with delicate pearl beading. She completed her look with a crystal box handbag by Daniel Swarovski Paris.

Alison Sweeney attended the 4th Annual Adopt-A-Minefield Gala hosted by Paul McCartney and Heather Mills McCartney on Friday night. Sweeney selected Diane Von Furstenberg’s black silk knit dress exclusively from A Pea in the Pod for her red carpet stroll. She plays as troublemaker Sami Brady in the daytime drama Days of Our Lives. She and her husband, Dave Sanov, are expecting their first child early in 2005.

Actress Faune Chambers wore Sue Wong to Usher’s 26th Birthday Party, given by Naomi Campbell, in New York City, October 17, 2004. Chambers wore an ivory silk charmeuse “Emmanuelle” gown with Art Deco-inspired hand beading and silk chiffon panels. Her wrap was an ivory faux fur “Aria” shrug


Top Opener: Capitol recording artist Skye Sweetnam is hitting the road with another high- profile artist: she'll open for Ryan Cabrera on his currenttour. Sweetnam toured extensively with Britney Spears this past spring, opening for her on 50+ U.S. and European dates.

SKYE SWEETNAM TOUR DATES

(Opening for Ryan Cabrera)

11/2 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall

11/3 Chicago, IL House of Blues

11/4 Cleveland, OH The Odeon

11/5 Pittsburgh, PA The Rock Club

11/6 Pontiac, MI Clutch Cargo's

11/7 St. Louis, MO The Pageant

11/8 Lincoln, NE Rococco

11/12 Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre

11/13 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre

11/14 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore

11/16 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

11/17 Las Vegas, NV The Joint

11/18 Anaheim, CA House of Blues

11/20 Dewey Beach, DE Bay Center

11/22 Pittston Township, PA The Staircase

11/23 Toms River, NJ Ritacco Center