Cosmetics Articles

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By James Redder @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 10:23 AM

Research into how a person can have beautiful skin has progressed a great deal in recent years; by performing some simple skin care techniques every day, results should be seen quite quickly. Part of the problem with Western women is the need for immediate results, always expecting the cosmetic surgeon to save the day using invasive procedures that often end in failure. Beauty care products however, are formulated to work more naturally with the skin and are within almost everyone's budget ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 8:24 PM

If, like me, you are a useless bloke or if you are simply a member of the fairer sex that would like to make sure that you get the most for your money. I hate going to the smelly counter at the local department store. Before I started the extensive research for this article I knew very little about perfume and a trip to the department store was agonising. I wanted to get my loved one some perfume that she'd really love but found that I really knew nothing. The nice girl behind the c... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 2:00 AM

Perfume can be one of the most seductive parts of a woman's style. Picking the right perfume should be given as much time and care as picking out those perfect shoes or that wonderful dress. Perfume is an extremely sensual accessory that throughout the years has become an extremely potent tool in attracting members of the opposite sex. Perfume companies have reinforced this perception with adverts that show the world's most beautiful women and the seductive effect that they hav... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Mo Wala @ Friday, 11th April 2008 @ 2:18 AM

It is quite normal to expect people to want to look attractive and this might explain why anti-aging skin and beauty care products are so successful; this is due primarily to the fact we are all living longer and want to continue looking younger as we mature and age. This is done using skin and beauty care products that encourage the growth of the protein collagen which happens to be the main source of the protein used in the connective tissue of skin; collagen is plentiful, it makes up about a ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Michael Rares @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 7:53 PM

I recently began selling to the retail market after being a Perfume Wholesale Distributor in the Discount Perfume industry for over 28 years. I started selling the pricing. If it is too good to be true, it usually is. To further my research, I purchased the Coco Mademoiselle. At first glance it looked real but then I closely examined the details of the packaging and components against one I purchased from a distributor for Chanel. There were obvious differences between the products.more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 18th March 2008 @ 8:18 AM

Perfume and sex are synonymous. Perfume adverts pitch their products for their ability to attract the opposite sex. Fragrances are always advertised by the most perfectly beautiful creatures on the planet and sold with the image that we too could be that beautiful or attract someone that beautiful if only we were to purchase and wear the said perfume. Nowadays there is not a single high profile celebrity that does not have their own perfume range. Such is the allure of celebrity that we ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Kenneth Scott @ Tuesday, 4th March 2008 @ 1:31 AM

Just like everything else these days, fashion has also become complicated and it requires a lot of skill to keep pace with it. It may not be unusual for you to be socially stamped as a fashion guru or on the other hand a fashion freak if you are not careful. The complexities of fashion are not just limited to the kind of dress that you adorn this summer or the kind of purse you carry or even the kind of footwear that you choose for yourself. The whole game has become too complex. Y... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 3rd March 2008 @ 12:42 AM

Picking the best perfumes can be a difficult decision. There is so much choice that making a decision can be extremely difficult. The perfume industry is saturated with choices and with new fragrances being released every week the world of perfumes can quite frankly be overwhelming. If like me you are slightly baffled by the wide variety of choice but would nevertheless like to buy your loved one some perfume as a thank you gesture then how can you decide which one to go for? Well there ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 3rd March 2008 @ 12:20 AM

Picking perfume can be one of the hardest things to do. I consistently get it horribly wrong and my poor girlfriend always has to return my gift to the shop. It has got to the point that I never give her a gift of perfume without keeping the receipt. It is a shame because I definitely want to get it right and am willing to put in the time. I have come up with a few guidelines for those of you that are faced with the problem of wanting to buy your loved one perfume as a gift but not knowi... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 3:08 PM

In this day and age, we have come to know the metrosexual men. Each day, we find out that more and more men have become aware and are conscious of their appearance. Gone are the days when the rough and rugged look was the epitome of being handsome. Imagine guys with unshaven and perhaps even unwashed bearded faces with an aura of sweat and dirt showing each and all that they have toiled and labored and are man enough to show it. These days however, there are metrosexual men who have prove... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Ursula McLean @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 6:27 AM

Most people are aware that aftershave, gel or lotion, used by men after shaving helps by preventing the skin from getting infected by cuts, as well as perfuming and moisturizing the skin. Aftershave is able to prevent infection because of the antiseptic agents that are usually included in the list of ingredients, namely alcohol. What to Look for Of course, before you can apply your aftershave, you have to purchase it, and since there are so many different brands and types to choose... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 9:59 AM

The range and quality of designer perfumes on the market is astounding. Perfume has become a multinational industry that invests an incredible amount of money on research and development so that the products that are created are constantly raising the level of quality of the perfumes. As a result it is well worth keeping up to date on the latest developments in the perfume industry. It is such an exciting industry to be in as it epitomises everything that is glamorous. The advertising co... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 9:52 AM

The only time I have ever bought perfume for my loved one is in the airport duty free. The reason for this is that I never have the time or inclination to visit a dedicated perfume shop in town. If I were to go into to town to buy a present for my loved one I would probably spend time to pick something a bit more imaginative than perfume. However perfume is still a great option as a gift especially if your loved one appreciates how busy you are. I have recently come across a number of we... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Roberto Sedycias @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:54 PM

Perfumery, that is the art of making perfume, is quite an ancient art that was first started in Mesopotamia as well as in Egypt, sometime during the 2nd millennium, BC. During those days, perfumes were mostly made using spices such as coriander, almond, bergamot, etc and various kinds of herbs too. Surprisingly, they did not use flowers to make perfumes during the early days of perfume making. The use of flowers for perfume making was discovered by a Persian chemist and doctor, who first... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 10:32 PM

A perfume shop is a great option for people that are looking for perfume but don't quite know which one to opt for. The perfume shop helps people pick between the options by giving you the opportunity to smell and try a wide variety of perfumes all in one place. The added bonus of the perfume shop is that it often has a solid base of knowledgeable staff that can offer you advice and help as to which perfume you should choose. Staff in these places spend every day sampling perfumes and are k... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Shaun Parker @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 9:31 PM

The Latin translation of perfume derives from the phrase 'per fumum' which means 'through smoke'. Nowadays the phrase has developed and generally refers to scents that are manufactured to smell good. But the art of making perfume began thousands of years. The techniques for making perfume were initially developed in ancient Mespotamia and ancient Egypt. The techniques that were developed in these civilisations were refined by the Romans and Persians. The making of perfume has... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Roberto Sedycias @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 9:39 PM

The word `perfume` is derived from the Latin `per fume` which means through smoke. Perfume making began in ancient Egypt; later, it was improved by the Romans and the Arabs. The process of distilling oils from flowers was discovered by an Iranian doctor, and this is the process still used in perfume making today. Modern perfume was first made in 1370 in Hungary, by blending scented oils in an alcoholic solution, and was known all over Europe as Hungary water. Perfume making conti... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Roberto Sedycias @ Sunday, 3rd February 2008 @ 9:37 PM

The perfume caters to our smell - olfactory sense. Our five senses are - touch, hearing, seeing, tasting and smelling. Corresponding to these are the five sense organs - the skin, the ears, the eyes, the tongue and the nostrils. Over and above these gross physical senses is another - the sixth sense that is something intangible which, leads to a feeling of wellbeing upon inhaling a delicate perfume. In animals smell is very strong. The predators mark their territory with urine, which by ... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 12:05 PM

Women select cosmetics based on how they view themselves in the mirror. Most will wear cosmetics if they have visible scars to conceal. The purpose of the cosmetics might be to cover scars on various parts of the body, or to keep scarring to an absolute minimum. Cosmetics can be purchased to enhance facial features or they can be used to create facial features such as moles. Women are considered beautiful when they wear cosmetics, but many men prefer women who do not use cosmetics because they d... more...

Beauty » Fashion » Cosmetics | By John Porter @ Monday, 28th January 2008 @ 11:51 PM

Beauty that rocks society. The definition of beauty varies over time, varies from country to country, and varies from community to community. Truly, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. But one thing remains constant irrespective of youth or who you are and that is the world admires beauty and that explains why good-looking people command society. Beauty has its own enticement. Good looks give you immense confidence to face the world. And the world today is of perfection and competitio... more...