Luxury Cosmetics Brand: Smashbox Cosmetics

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The innovative and high-quality products from Smashbox Cosmetics have made the company recognizable among makeup enthusiasts. Smashbox was founded by two photographers who were unhappy with cosmetic products that melt or smudge in the environment of a picture studio. The company is now renowned for its broad selection of products, from its … Read more

Luxury Cosmetics Brand: Nu Skin

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There are several approaches to choosing the ideal cosmetics or skincare product. Some people aren’t content until they’ve tried several products at beauty stores for themselves, but others rely on recommendations from friends or endorsements from their favorite celebrities to choose a brand. Several well-known businesses, like Bobbie Brown and Elizabeth Arden, … Read more

What Products are Available in the JUARA Product Line

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Three ladies, Metta Murdaya, Yoshiko Roth-Hidalgo, and Jill Sung, founded the JUARA Skincare line of botanically based skin care products with the goal of fusing Eastern and Western skincare traditions to develop a product that would bring out the best in both. The founders of the product line believed that JUARA, which … Read more

Common Cosmetic Ingredients That Are Made from Animals

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 Not all natural beauty products are vegan, contrary to common perception. The absence of synthetic substances does not preclude the use of animal-derived compounds, which are deemed “natural.” Here are some substances typically found in cosmetics and facial creams that are actually sourced from animal sources and are therefore incompatible with veganism.  … Read more