Avenue Magazine Edmonton

A Lifetime of Beauty

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Nov 9 2009 14:51

Emma: Today, we’re changing gears a bit. We’re going to share with you our all-time top favourite beauty products.

Rita: And, believe us, it wasn’t an easy task! It was hard to whittle down this final list of “go-to” items, but here it is.

The Saga Concludes

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Oct 16 2009 15:30

Emma: Now, we’re picking up where we left off, reviewing some products from the new Kiehl’s store in Southgate Centre. The new extension is beautiful — really elegant and clean — if you have yet to check it out…

Rita: But right now, we’re checking out the Superbly Restorative Argan Body Cleansing Oil. The fair trade argan oil comes from a Moroccan womens’ co-op, by the way. This is a unique product: an oil that morphs into a creamy lathering cleansing oil.

Keeling Over Kiehl's

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Sep 18 2009 16:09

Rita: So, as we mentioned in the last entry, we’ve been trying out some offerings from the new Kiehl’s store in Southgate Centre.

Emma: Let’s start this time by talking about the hair products.

R: We test drove Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving line, which is great for those of us who are self-professed salon junkies.

E: Yes, well, neither one of us is a stranger to hair dye — that’s for sure!

Great First Impression

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Sep 1 2009 12:36

Rita: Unless you’ve been living under a construction site, you’ve noticed the huge billboards and signs leading up to the grand opening of Southgate Centre’s new extension. Thirty new retailers fill the more than 150,000 square feet of additional shopping space. And some fabulous stores are cutting the ribbon alongside the mall.

Emma: Some of the stores are the first of their kind in Alberta, such as Kiehl’s (Since 1851), although it’s had a counter at the Holt Renfrew downtown for a while.

Body Works

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Jun 12 2009 11:40

Emma: How many spas do you know with a fulltime doctor on staff? May we introduce you to Urban Body CosMedics. This downtown Edmonton establishment goes beyond basic skin-care, offering personalized medical treatment programs for a number of skin conditions.

Rita: The medical spa carries three different product lines. One is Obagi — a doctor prescribed skin care line for serious conditions, including long-term difficult acne, discolouration, and serious sun damage. Another is the skin-friendly makeup line Jane Iredale.

No Mousy Colours Here

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on May 15 2009 16:40

Rita: Two years ago, a star was born. In May of 2007, a chic New York style salon opened its doors in one of our city’s trendiest districts, the charming 124th street.

Emma: Mousy Brown’s is gorgeous! The entryway is open, with high ceilings, brick walls and lots of store-front windows. The aesthetic of the salon echos the philosophy that guides the treatments and services it offers, the way the clients are treated and the lines of product it carries.

Earth's Goodness

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Apr 22 2009 15:40

Emma: First of all, if you haven’t checked out the new Carbon Environmental Boutique on 104th Street and 101th Avenue, you have to make the trip. Walking through those doors and into the airy, bright, bamboo-decorated store is like stepping into another world.

Rita: It truly is an incredible space, where the connection between eco-friendly and body-friendly is the obvious focus. Every product in there - from toxin-free paint, to recycled and organic furniture, to chemical-free facial and body washes - nourishes the planet and your health.

Butter Me Up

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Apr 3 2009 13:11

Rita: Next on the docket — Fruits & Passion’s Argan Nourishing Collection. Fruits & Passion is a well-established and well-recognized name when it comes to bath, body, and skin care.

Emma: The Argan line is comprised of three products including; Nourishing Butter, Hand Butter and Cream Body Wash. All three contain argan oil, the natural oil pressed from a kernel found in Morrocco, known for its toning, firming and regenerating properties.

Strong Enough for a Woman, But Made for a Man

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Mar 12 2009 16:07

Emma: Before we start on Dermalogica’s Shave System, I have a confession to make: I know this product is meant for men, and we did test it out on a male volunteer, but…

Give Your Hair the Red Carpet Treatment

Posted by Emma and Rita in Beauty Blog on Feb 25 2009 17:08

Emma: We were very lucky to sample Kerastase Chroma Riche products, a professional luxury hair care line by L’Oreal Paris. Specifically, the Luminous Softening Shampoo and Luminous Softening Treatment Mask, both geared toward colour-treated hair.

Rita: Both products promised to transform damaged hair into healthier, shinier hair, while protecting your locks from colour-fade. All I can say is if you want to feel spoiled, this line is for you.