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What you can learn from Madonna's skin care regimen

Can you believe that the Material Girl is 60? We can't either. She takes such good care of herself that she looks way younger than that. In a recent interview with W magazine, Madonna's esthetician, Tarin Graham, spills the beans on how Madonna keeps her skin looking great.

One of the best tips? Hyaluronic Acid. We've long been a huge proponent of this humectant and we're thrilled that the word is getting out about its youth-preserving capabilities. Hydration is key to keeping your skin healthy - and that is handled by what you put into your system (i.e. plenty of water, fresh fruits and vegetables) and what you put on it. 

Our favorite hyaluronic products? 
Rodial Dragon's Blood Hyaluronic Tonic - A multi-function skin reviving toner for the face packed with hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture. This is a skincare essential that can be used to give an instant energy boost to the skin, as a soothing in-flight hydration treatment or to set make-up. Skin is deeply hydrated, firmer and pores appear more refined.

Glo Skin Beauty Daily Hydration + - Instantly rejuvenates and nourishes skin with an intense dose of weightless hydration. This innovative Hyaluronic Acid serum helps smooth and refine skin's surface while preventing dehydration and transepidermal water loss.



For the full interview with Madonna's esthetician, click HERE

Don't Cry Over Spilled Blush

We've all been there. We're putting on our face for the day and - whoops - the compact containing our powder/blush/bronzer/highlighter flies out of our hands and smacks the floor, turning our beloved product into a cracked, powdery mess.

Your inclination might be to pitch it and head to the store to pick up another one. 
Here's where I am a good person, but a terrible store owner - I'm here to tell you NOT to do that. You CAN salvage that product and save some money.
Here's what to do:

1) Scoop up as much clean powder as you can. If there are whole chunks left in the container, scoop those out. Place them on a small plate (you may want to use a paper one if you have it) and smash away. Pulverize it all.

2) Carefully return the now crushed powder back into the compact.

3) Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol (or vodka, if you don't have rubbing alcohol). Let it sink in. 

4) Once the alcohol is fully integrated into the powder, cover the product with plastic wrap and, with the back of a spoon or your finger, start mashing. Mash it all down and smooth the product out.If the product doesn't come together, repeat steps 3 & 4.

5) Leave the product to sit overnight, uncovered, to let the alcohol evaporate.

6) Check the product in the morning - it should be as good as new.
And you can spend your money on that new lip color you've been eyeing instead of on replacing a product that you just bought.

VOILA!

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Spring Beauty and Bling! Saturday, June 2nd, noon - 5:00 p.m.

 

Spring Beauty and Bling

The Gilded Girl and Idia’Dega blend their collections of cosmetics and jewelry for a special pop-up event in Lawrenceville

 

PITTSBURGH, PA – May 23, 2018

On Saturday June 2nd, two Pittsburgh-based women-led brands team up to create unique spring through summer looks - pairing radiant cosmetics from The Gilded Girl Beauty Emporium with gem-toned inspired sustainable jewelry from Idia’Dega.

“This new season add more color, more playfulness and a new approach to your look,” says Liz Quesnelle of The Gilded Girl. “Spring and summer offers a cornucopia of different events and activities.  Black-tie or beach weddings, music festivals, BBQs and travel – now is the perfect time to add some fun.”

“For 2018 we added new colors to our jewelry collection inspired by gems and metals of the earth – sapphire, ruby, rose gold, emerald and jade, to name a few,” Tereneh Idia explains. “We thought that a great way to bring out those colors is to pair them with the unique collection of cosmetics that Liz carries. Beautiful cosmetics you can find nowhere else in Pittsburgh.”

The Gilded Girl offers cruelty-free, organic and vegan beauty products.  Idia’Dega jewelry collection is made from glass beads, recycled/reuse plastic and local materials from Kenya, Oneida Indian Nation and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in collaboration with OMWA: Olorgesailie Maasai Women Artisans of Kenya and The Beading Wolves/Beading by Holly.  Sales proceeds from Idia’Dega products benefits the women artisans of this collaboration.

Spring Beauty and Bling

Saturday June 2nd  12-5pm

5104 Butler St. Pittsburgh PA 15201  (412) 450-0578

Join us and discover the unique cosmetics featured at The Gilded Girl and pair them with the new sustainable jewelry collection from Idia’Dega.

Light refreshments, wine and beverages will be served.

About The Gilded Girl Beauty Emporium

Featuring exclusive luxury and indie cosmetic brands, The Gilded Girl Beauty Emporium is the hot spot for local, national, and international beauty finds unavailable anywhere else in Pittsburgh. With a distinctive vintage vibe, The Gilded Girl offers a comfortable space to experience new products, take skin care and make-up classes, and create your own signature look. Our carefully curated fragrance, skin care, and cosmetic selections (many of them organic and vegan) include old world brands, as well as small-batch and hand-crafted goods that have been featured in top magazines and boutiques around the globe. In addition, our classes, with professional instruction and complimentary wine, provide a venue for friends to enjoy a night out in a non-traditional setting.  With professional level advice, unparalleled service and selections, The Gilded Girl will become your go-to destination for all of your beauty needs. 

Liz Quesnelle

Owner

The Gilded Girl Beauty Emporium

5104 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

412-450-0578

https://www.thegildedgirl.com/

About Idia’Dega 

Idia’Dega is a global eco-design collaboration, developing a new creative community of artisans committed to cultural, creative, economic and environmental sustainability.  Idia’Dega designs with The Beading Wolves/Beading by Holly of the Oneida Indian Nation and OMWA: Olorgesailie Maasai Women Artisans of Kenya.  

https://www.idiadega.com/

IG: @IdiaDegaFashion Twitter: @IdiaDega phone: 347-681-2284

Squalene/Squalane Oil. What is it? Should you use it?

There's been a lot of buzz about Squalene and Squalane Oil recently. But what is it and should you add it to your regimen?

Squalene is a colorless poly-unsaturated hydrocarbon liquid that’s found naturally in many animals and plants, including human sebum (you know sebum as oil). Essentially, it’s one of the many natural lipids your body produces to lubricate and protect your skin. Squalene is estimated to make up 10 to 12 % of your skin's oil! Usually, the squalene you use on your skin comes from olives or rice bran.

Squalane is hydrogenated Squalene. Squalane is lighter and more shelf stable and less likely to oxidize than Squalene

What does it do?
Squalene/Squalane is highly-effective emollient and natural antioxidant. It provides moisture to the skin without weighing it down.

Who should use it?
EVERYONE! As a natural emollient, it helps to moisturize the skin. This means that it helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, reduces the potential for injury that comes with dry, unlubricated skin, and may provide some protection from environmental skin destroyers, such as the sun, pollution, and smoke.|

We love Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil and Indie Lee Squalane Facial Cream. They are the the perfect compliment to your summer regimen!

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