Thursday, December 9th guest in Los Angeles were flipping out in excitement celebrating the launch of Flip. Flip is the latest app that is changing the beauty shopping experience by making the experience social as well. Think TikTok meets a beauty shopping network, but better.

Flip was founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur and ecommerce veteran Nooruldeen “Noor” Agha in Los Angeles. Flip is a social commerce platform reinventing the beauty shopping experience through user-generated reviews that become instantly shoppable with a seamless single-click checkout. Shoppers get to discover and shop beauty, skincare, and personal care products by flipping through social-media-style content created by other users on the app.The apps patented technology allows shoppers to post video reviews of their purchases or create shoppable live shows that they ca in turn receive commissions on sales made from their posts, and have access to real-time data on their content’s performance. Flip also provides brands with full service, back-end support, and offers free, same-day shipping, seamless returns, and best-in-class customer service straight from the convenience of the app on your phone.

The launch party celebration was hosted by none other than Grammy-nominated artist
Halsey with special performances from breakout singer Scout Willis, up-and-coming artist BIA and R&B superstar Kehlani. The entertainment didn’t just stop with those exclusive performances, but Hollywood heavy hitter DJs Amrit, Kito and Zack Bia got the party started and going with DJ sets all evening. CoverGirl, TooFaced, Pacifica and About Face hosted branded seating areas for partygoers to snap photos and share the night’s festivities.

Since QMS Medicosmetics has hit the American skincare market it has not stopped making its mark giving its users beautifully hydrated plump skin. With award season back where better to showcase the amazing results of QMS Medicosmetics then on the Emmy’s red carpet.

Celebrity makeup artist Stephen Sollitto partnered with QMS Medicosmetics for this year’s 73rd Primetime Emmy’s Awards to prep actress and Emmy Nominee Hannah Waddingham from the Apple TV hit show Ted Lasso. To start the preparation for red carpet Sollitto started prepping Hannah skin all weekend with the QMS Collagen process.

“On a day like the Emmys it is super important to have clean, nourished skin to work on. I teamed up with luxury brand QMS Medicosmetics to make sure Hannah’s skin looked its best.”

To get all the lovely details of Hannah’s Emmy’s look from start to finish Sollitto shared all the details of Hannah’s look from skin prep to makeup application in easy to follow how to steps.

“Today I am working with Emmy Nominee Hannah Waddingham from the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. She is wearing a gorgeous, peach Christian Siriano gown. For her makeup I am inspired by a combination of Hannah’s dress, her green eyes and her platinum blond hair. I thought a Burgundy lash line and a bronze lid would bring out the color of her eyes and a peachy cheek would mimic the dress giving her a fresh glow,” said Sollitto.

HOW TO QMS SKIN PREP:

• Always start with clean skin. Here I used the QMS Cleansing sponge and QMS Deep Gentle Cleanser which removes all makeup and impurities from the skin.
• To Hydrate first appy QMS Day Collagen for overall skin appearance. Enhancing that for deeper hydration I apply QMS Collagen Serum in Oil.
• On her eye I apply QMS Advanced Collagen Eye Lift.
• On her lips to fight fine lines try QMS Lip Line Corrector. This is great to smooth lips for liner and gloss later.
• For the next ten minutes I use the dreamy creamy QMS Power Firm Mask. You can feel this mask hydrating. I remove excess with a clean cloth.
• Lastly, I apply QMS ACE Vitamin Day & Night cream and her skin is ready for the day, hydrated and fresh.

HOW TO MAKEUP PREP:

• For Hannah’s makeup I always apply foundation first. With a wet sponge I gently wipe Makeup Forever HD Foundation making sure I cover her neck as well.
• For concealers I love Beauty Blender’s Bounce line, creamy yet doesn’t land in creases. With a loose brush I dust Chantecaille pressed HD Perfecting Powder to set foundation but not bake the skin.
• On Hannah’s eyes at the lash line I use MAC Teddy Eye pencil, a perfect wearable bronze. Then over that to darken the line and compliment her greens eyes I tap MAC Sketch which is a burgundy and a great alternative to black or brown. On the lid I use MAC Mulch, blending out with a clean brush. Under the bottom lashes and with a smaller brush I sweep BeautyCounter Cinnamon back and forth for a bronzey smokey effect. On the upper lash line to deepen the look I use Tom Ford Liquid Eye Liner Eye Defining Pen. I applied two coats of Tom Ford Extreme Mascara in Raven. I define her eyebrows with Anastasia of Beverly Hills Brow Powder duo.
• On Hannah’s cheeks to mimic the dress I use a Chantecaille Blush in Smitten, a spot on peach. And on top of the apples Chantecaille’s Fun.
• Lastly on Hannah’s lips I use Buxom’s Plump Line Lip liner in Confidential and gloss over that with Roen Kiss my Liquid Lip Balm in Rumor.
• And before she puts on the dress I spritz QMS Hydrating Boost spray to add one last but of freshness to the skin.

Hannah looked absolutely stunning and glowed in her gown and upswept hair. A perfect look for her first Emmy’s red carpet.

Shiseido kicked off the summer celebrating their hero product, the Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Serum and their Sun Care Line with a 3 day  weekend event in  picturesque Malibu. After being in quarantine and the world being on pause for so long this event was just the breath of fresh air and fun the beauty world needed. The weekend was jam packed withrelaxation, fun, entertainment, and  9 different for activations with special hosts and guests.

Thursday started off zen with a relaxing morning meditation. Influencers were invited to relax poolside with a sound bath meditation and yoga session The day’s events were followed by a  spin cycle class that really got everyone’s endorphins going and heart pumping. The night ended with a delicious dinner with Roxette Arisa.

Friday began with giving back to the environment with  a beach cleanup for the Shiseido Blue Project. The Shiseido Blue Project Beach Clean Up was joined by actor Adrian Grenier and new mom, actress and singer Katharine McPhee Foster along with the World Surf League. The environmental initiative is committed to inspiring, educating and empowering ocean protection. This global initiative launched in 2019 with a range of activities to protect the ocean, including cleaning up beaches, leading global conservation campaigns like We Are One Ocean, and promoting ocean-and sun-safe habits. The Friday festivities continued with a pool party hosted by Tinx, and an industry dinner.  Saturday wrapped up the weekend with a Melin workout class, pool party, followed by a dinner hosted by Nazanin Mandi.

Shiseido has made great new innovations to some of its amazing sun and skincare products. Shiseido’s Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ now includes SynchroShield™ technology.The innovative WetForce x HeatForce technology creates an invisible, lightweight protective veil that becomes more effective in water and heat. It delivers superior protection that goes on clear and absorbs quickly without any residue.

The Shiseido Sun Lotion- Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ face and body sunscreen with a protective veil now becomes even more effective in heat and water. It’s An ocean-friendly sunscreen that keeps up with your on the move outdoor activities.

Shisiedo’s Urban Environment  for every day sun protection is an ultra-light, oil-free sunscreen lotion for the face that controls excess sebum and gives skin a matte appearance while guarding against daily environmental aggressors. It promotes the natural beauty of skin by protecting against the three major causes of skin cell damage UV rays, oxidation and over-production of sebum. The Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate is a product that embodies Shiseido skincare. It strengthens the skin’s natural powers of defense, enabling it to build its own beauty. It enhances the benefits of skincare routines that follow. Smooth, supple, and with less fine lines – skin radiates with a healthy look.

Self-care is and will always be one trend that never goes out of style, and with the launch of Evereden’s kids’ skincare line we can instill this important habit in the littlest members of our society as early as 4 years old. Since its launch Everden has been a trailblazer in toxic family skincare with its infant and baby skincare lines as well as its pregnant mom to be lines. The Kids Multi-Vitamin Skincare Line is latest addition to brand giving parents a great opportunity to teach their 4 to10 year old children the importance personal hygiene.

As babies grow up into kids, we actively encourage their development in every way so why not provide them with the necessary building blocks to promote skin health. Kids’ skin can still become sensitive to formulas made to tackle adult skin issues, but baby products don’t feel quite right either since kids need more than just gentle formulations. They need care that will actively promote proper skin health so that kids’ skin stays hydrated, smooth and balanced.

The Kids Multi-Vitamin Skincare Line comes in three c that are made of sustainably sourced ingredients. The scents are cool peach, fresh pomelo, and melon juice each giving a unique fresh and delightful experience. The line includes five signature products: foaming face wash, face cream, foaming body wash, body lotion, and an all in one shampoo and conditioner. Celebrity moms like Kendra Wilkinson and Vanessa Simmons are already tapping into this brand for their kiddos and even attended Evereden’s launch in Los Angeles on April 24th with their kids.

It’s that time of the year again, and although it may be a bit different this year with all the uncertainty and current restrictions in place in the world as we figure out this global pandemic. Nonetheless the holiday season is upon and it’s time to deck the halls and let the holiday spirit come out. We may have to limit our large gathering of family and friends this year, but we can still let those dear to us still know we’re thinking of them with a little something special under the Christmas tree, near the menorah or simply, just because. Here’s a list of some self-care gift ideas that are sure to be hit with your loved ones and may soon become their everyday essential favorites.

Lifetherapy

Give the gift of relaxation with Lifetherapy, a luxe line of modern feel good products that are decadent and smell amazing. Honestly this is a great gift for anyone on your list and you customize it by choosing the mood you want to send them. Whether you want them to cuddle up during a date night at home or relax with a glass of wine and a candle, Lifetherapy invites you to sit back, power up your bubble bath, and #chooseyourmood! Lifetherapy has the perfect gift sets available this holiday season, and if you can’t decide what mood collection to give they mini gift set that allow you to experience all the moods.

Gotta Have Face

With mask becoming a current mainstay in everyone’s life these days Gotta Have Face is the perfect gift. Gotta Have Face launched in April 2020 making mask that are fashionable, comfortable, and most importantly offer protection. The company has a wide assortment of fun designs for men, women, and children and best of part is that the company is giving a large portion of all proceeds made directly back to charity to help the community.

SH-RD
Visits to your hair salon may be fewer this year but that doesn’t mean your locks can’t still look and feel luscious and be pampered all in the comfort of your home. The luxury Taiwanese hair care brand SH-RD is loved by celebrities from J-Lo, Lizzo, Jennifer Hudson to Octavia Spencer and now you and your loved one can join the fan club too. SH-RD’s winter wonderland style packaging is perfect gift of at home hair care indulgement.

Get Your Shine

Give the gift of positivity with the help of the Prince of Positivity AJ Sarcione. AJ Sarcione offers an assortment of gifts with the idea of positive and uplifting insight. From motivational quotes, courses, t-shirts, and exercises there is plethora of uplifting gifts to offer those on your list who need a pick me up or just a reminder that things are going to be fine. Shine Dice are the perfect stocking stuffer to ignite someone’s spark and get their shine on. You can customize each pair with a personalized prescription for a daily dose of shine and give those on your list a pick-me-up whenever they need it with just a roll of the dice and remind them they are bright and have endless possibilities.

Shiseido
The Best-selling Japanese skincare and makeup brand Shiseido is a perfect stocking-stuffer this year. Whether your just looking to maintain your beautiful skin or combating maskne Shiseido has got you covered with its beautifully packaged gift sets that will help any of your skin concerns or simply make you feel refreshed.

Pureology

The hair care line Pureology has undergone a renovation and is now packed with new formulas that will keep your locks healthy, hydrated, smooth, strong and your color in tack. Pureology is 100% vegan and sustainable. Pureology Holiday Kits are the perfect gift for gift giving or for yourself. Whether you’re looking to Hydrate, Strengthen, Volumize, or maintain color they have a gift set for you.

Vitamin C is one of those vitamins that our bodies just can’t get enough of. Not only does Vitamin C boost our health and wellness, but it’s packed with antioxidants, and helps fights against free radicals in our skin that cause damage while simultaneously helping repair the body internally and externally. A lot of people know Vitamin C as an ascorbic acid that helps fight the common cold. It also revitalizes the skin through rejuvenation and collagen all while supporting a healthy immune system, and digestion. Adding Vitamin C into your daily routine whether through dietary supplements, increasing your plant-based food intake, or even through the use of vitamin-infused skincare can provide a wide range of benefits like protecting your skin from harmful pollution, improving hydration, and helping prevent disease. With so many vitamin C products on the market here’s a Top 10 list of vitamin C products we can’t get enough of this year that will give you that extra boost.

1. BOTANIKA LIFE – Vitamin C + Zinc Spray 

This product boosts your immune system and banishes those cold and flu germs. Botanika’s Vitamin C + Zinc Spray uses the same nanotechnology used in their CBD Sprays. This vitamin spray is the perfect addition to your daily dose of CBD, which is said to help reduce anxiety, nausea, cancer, anti-inflammation, and promote sleep.

2. SOS HEALTH – Zinc + C vitamin Oral Spray

SOS Health’s Zinc + C vitamin oral spray delivers vitamins through your mouth mucosa directly into the bloodstream, unlike capsules or tablets. Zinc and Vitamin C work to contribute to your immune system’s normal functioning, while zinc is needed for healthy cell division and protein synthesis.

3. VITA MIST – C + Zinc

Since humans are unable to synthesize Vitamin C endogenously (produced from within the organism/the human body), tis supplement helps ensure that you maintain the right level of Vitamin C in your system.

4. Skinceuticals C- Vitamin C and E Serum

This serum by SkinCeuticals  has both Vitamin C and E which helps neutralize damage to the skin. This serum has long-lasting benefits that keep working for up to 72 hours. Its anti-aging properties also improve the appearances of wrinkles.

5. Dennis Gross Skincare- C + Collagen Perfect Skin Set & Refresh Mist

Bring your skin back to life with Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare C + Collagen Mist Perfect Skin Set & Refresh Mist. Powered by antioxidants, this face mist spray has a triple action formula that protects, hydrates and refreshes your skin to deliver a healthier complexion. The Vitamin C helps penetrate deep into the skin and prevents hyperpigmentation,  and brightens your complexion.

6. Beauty Rx by Dr. Schultz- Triple C Serum

With antioxidants and three forms of Vitamin C, this luxurious serum fights against free radical aggressors to help visibly reduce the signs of skin aging. It’s also packed with humectants that hydrate while the serum delivers Vitamin C under your skin for a softer, brighter and more youthful appearance.

7. Sunday Riley- Rapid Flash Brightening Serum

This highly-potent, fast-absorbing serum infused with 15 percent THD ascorbate (Vitamin C) fights the look of dullness, dark spots, and discolorations, while instantly increasing brightness, radiance, and luminosity.

8. The Body Shop – Vitamin C Energizing Face Mist

Instantly refresh your skin and boost radiance with the Vitamin C Energizing Face Mist! This mist is perfect for enhancing dull complexions and on- the-go hydration. The Vitamin C rich camu – sourced from the Amazonian rainforest, and aloe vera found in this product refreshes dull, tired, grumpy skin by enhancing its natural radiance.

9. mykind Organics- Vitamin C Organic Spray

mykind Organics Vitamin C is a whole food, Vitamin C formula that’s both Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified — all in an easy-to-use, great-tasting cherry-tangerine spray. This spray is made from real organic whole foods like Amla berry. mykind Organics Vitamin C promotes skin and tissue health, as well as immune system health.

10. Serumtologie- Anti Aging Vitamin Serum

Unlike similar skin products, Serumtologie contains highly-concentrated Vitamin C in their serums which help fight anti-aging. It is also is 100% vegan, features many natural and organic ingredients, and is ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

With summer coming to close and fall quickly approaching one thing is for sure after catching all those summer rays your skin is in need of some tender love and care. What better way to give your skin that much needed refresh then with Face Haus. Since its launch in 2013 Face Haus has quickly become the go to for ‘Facials for the People.’ It’s your one stop shop for getting quality luxurious facials for a price that doesn’t drain your bank account. I don’t know about you, but when it comes to pampering I’m all in especially if its keeping my skin glowing and looking its best.

From West Hollywood, Santa Monica, the South Bay, to the newest Face Haus location at the USC Village this growing company is making the world of spa facials approachable, affordable, and attainable to everyone. Face Haus doesn’t only cater women, but men as well who account for 30% of their clientele.

Former Bachelor cutie, Nick Viall joined Face Haus for the grand opening of their newest location at USC Village. While at the opening he was treated to his very first facial and instantly became a fan of the process and couldn’t get over how relaxing and pampered he felt.

Whether you need your skin glowing, exfoliated, calmed down from a pesky break out, or a quick pick me up for your eyes, lips, or pores Face Haus and their team of experts have a solution for you. So gift yourself some me time and get your skin at its best before the fall, and holiday season come in full blast with all its parties and photo ups.

Shiseido infused some much needed energy into West Hollywood on Wednesday night (Jan. 31) with the much anticipated launch of their My Essential Energy Collection of three new moisturizers.

With the help of Japanese-born British actress, Sonoya Mizuno co-hosting the night’s festivities Shiseido created a night mixed with Japanese refinement and classic LA chill vibes. The electrifying night brought together stars like EJ Johnson, Lori Harvey, Cassie Scerbo, Jamie Chung, Shenae Grimes, Teni Panosian, Lauren Bushnell, and some of LA’s best fashion and beauty bloggers.

The night kicked off with a delicious Japanese themed sit down dinner, and continued with fun cocktails, and interactive installations and photo ups. Guest also had a chance to test out the three new Essential Energy moisturizers. The gel, moisturizing, and day cream each have a unique feel and give everyone something luxurious for their skin needs.

The Essential Energy collection awakened a new era in skincare, inspired by neuroscience. The three new moisturizers offer an important solution to the skin’s declining responsive power with breakthrough ReNeura Technology. This technology works to reawakens the skin’s ability to detect and transmit signals allowing it to better react to outside stimulus or environmental stressors, preventing damage in real-time. This new release is a must try for beauty lovers, and is an instant bit of luxury for the skin.