Emanuel Stolaroff (Neutrogena)
February 3rd, 2012
Have you ever wondered how the Neutrogena brand got started or how it got its unique name? It was actually launched by just one person, Emanuel Stolaroff, in 1930. He started a small specialty cosmetic company called Natone which was a supplier to Beauty salons associated with the film industry. By the 1940’s, Natone began manufacturing and distributing cosmetics for retail. In the 1950’s, Stolaroff became interested in a soap developed by Dr. Edmond Fromont (a Belgian cosmetic chemist) that rinsed so easily from the skin that the skin would return to its normal pH in just 11 minutes. This is where the name ‘Neutrogena’ came from. Stolaroff brought the Neutrogena brand to the United States and his company became so much associated with Neutrogena that he renamed his company to ‘Neutrogena Corporation’.
The next big thing to happen to the brand was in the 1960’s when Lloyd Cotsen (President and Stolaroff’s son-in-law) promoted Neutrogena soap to the medical profession. This gave Neutrogena a huge advantage over other co
mpanies. The company focus turned to safe, mild, premium quality skin care products. In 1973, Neutrogena went public and by 1980 it also offered hair care products.
In 1984, Stolaroff passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 84. He remained active chairman of Neutrogena until his death.
In 1994 Johnson & Johnson acquired Neutrogena for $924 million, which boosted Neutrogena sales and introduced it to markets such as India, South Africa, and China. Neutrogena products are now distributed in over 70 countries.
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Contest of the Week – Got2b Blow Out Lotion and Shine Serum
February 1st, 2012
Frizz-free healthy hair is always in style. This week, we are giving away Got2b’s Guardian Angel Gloss Finish Blow Out Lotion (see our product review here) and Anti-Frizz Shine Serum. To enter to win, just comment below with your best frizz fighting tip.
Here’s ours: If you don’t wash and heat style every time you shower, then shower steam is your hair’s sworn enemy. Give your hair an extra layer of protection from shower steam frizz by putting on a satin bonnet underneath your shower cap. The fabric will absorb the moisture that manages to sneak in.
One winner will be chosen by 2/8/2012 and notified by email 2/15/2012. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.
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Contest of the Week – Dove
January 25th, 2012
We’re liking the trend with deodorant companies – they are offering fun scents and sprays. We especially lik
ed Dove’s Cucumber and Green Tea fragrance, so this week, we are giving away Dove Ultimate Go Fresh Deodorant and Go Fresh Body Mist (both in cucumber and green tea scent). To enter to win, just comment below with your best deodorant tip.
Here’s ours: To remove the inevitable deodorant stains from your white shirts, put vinegar on them before tossing them in the washing machine.
One winner will be chosen by 2/1/2012 and notified by email 2/8/2012. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.
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Estee Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal EyeLiner
January 23rd, 2012
With eyeliner you can transform the shape and the size of your eyes. And when you want a dramatic look, waxy formulas can take some serious effort to show up on your skin. We tried Estee Lauder’s Pure Color Intense Kajal EyeLiner in Blackened Black since it was advertised to give intense color. This product saves time; you don’t have to line your eyes more than once to see great color. It’s a regular pencil that must be sharpened but the liner blends easily and goes on soft. On the downside, you need to be careful when using it on the lower rims of your eyes – you can get specks or smearing. Because the eyeliner is so intense, if you’re not a pro you may want to start out light at first and then press down harder as you get more comfortable. In short, we thought this $20 was great for smoky eyes but wish it flaked less.
To see other posts we’ve made about eyeliner click here
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Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation
January 20th, 2012
Since foundation can truly transform the look of your skin, we certainly don’t judge anyone who’s willing to spend a lot on it. We tried Chanel’s latest foundation – Perfection Lumiere. At $55 it’s pricier then many of the foundations we review but we decided to give it a try. It has a very pleasant light fragrance which is a nice touch. Now, does it give you perfect skin like the model in the photo? We found that it does have a perfect mix of a natural finish with full coverage. In other words, you look like you’re not really wearing much makeup but your imperfections are covered. We think it’s most likely the finish to the makeup, which mimics the texture of skin (not too matte, not too dewy). Lumiere Foundation is also available in 20 shades, so more likely than not, they have a shade for you. This is a long-wearing foundation, but if you have oily skin, you may find this not to be so. This foundation doesn’t stop your face from being greasy. So if you have normal to dry skin, we think this is truly an amazing product! Also remember that department store makeup counters are happy to give samples (which is last for a few days to a week) so you can be completely sure before buying. If you have oily skin and want full coverage that lasts all day, we recommend Estee Lauder’s Doublewear foundation. The only thing that stops it from being perfect is that it’s a bit drying, which is a good thing for oily skin.
To see other foundations we’ve reviewed click here.
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Contest of the Week – Rimmel
January 19th, 2012
Rimmel is one of our favorite brands – just a few dollars gets you great cosmetics. It’s also a brand that’s almost 200 years old! This week, we are giving away Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer, Noir 261; Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil, Jet Black 061; and Rimmel Mascara Lash Accelerator with Grow Lash Complex, Extreme Black 003. To enter to win these three great Rimmel products, just comment below with your favorite eye makeup trick.
Here’s ours: After you finish your eye shadow, use a eyeshadow brush to add some color between your brow bone and eyelid. Try bronzer or blush. It’s subtle but completes the look.
One winner will be chosen by 1/25/2012 and notified by email 2/1/2012. U.S. residents only. Odds of winning are 1 out of number of comments on this blog post.
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La Roche-Posay Mela-D Serum
January 16th, 2012
The primary purpose of La Roche-Posay’s Mela-D Serum Anti-Dark Spot Concentrate is to correct skin discoloration and even skin complexion. However, what we loved to most is how it improves the texture of your skin. Sometimes you don’t realize how clogged your pores are until you use a product like this. The product contains kojic acid and glycolic acid. This is one of the milder products we’ve tried with glycolic acid so it’s a good product for those with sensitive skin. The directions called for applying once a day during morning or evening, but if in the morning apply a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15. In our experience, you get the most benefit out of using this product at night under your favorite moisturizer. It seems to make your moisturizer more effective. At almost $60 this drugstore product isn’t cheap, but in our opinion the product quality is as good as high end skincare lines such as Natura Bisse. We like to use this 3 times a week to maintain the great effects this serum has on our skin.
Click here to see our product review for La Roche-Posay’s Mela D Dark Spots, which you can use as a daily moisturizer.
*UPDATE You can now enter to win the new Spot the Difference with Mela-D Pigment Control on the LaRoche-Posay USA Facebook page
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