Be Daring with DesignFX Nail Appliques

By Liz Smith, May 11th, 2012

Nail art is a great way to express summer styles like bold prints and neon colors without compromising your wardrobe.

bee sweet to your skin with manuka honey

Manuka Honey from nectar of the Manuka Tree is known for its unique flavor and health benefits. Naturally it had to be incorporated in NEW Miracle Skin Transformer products. So check out some of CITYist’s favorite products here!

emerginC Active Hydrating Complex

By Barie-Claire Rogers, April 23rd, 2012

If you got a little too much sun or you’re just looking for a moisturizer with a cool, refreshing feel then give emerginC Active Hydrating Complex a try. Find out why we love this soothing product!

Pucker Up With Manna Glossware

By Barie-Claire Rogers, April 12th, 2012

Looking for extreme shine that lasts? Try Glossware by Manna Kadar Cosmetics. Click to find out more about this cool new product!

The Beauty of Tom Ford

Photographer: Kristiina Wilson

the beauty of tom ford

Get the London Look with Rimmel

By Martin Waitt, March 29th, 2012


Photographer, Amanda Bruns, has teamed up with the talented make up artist Katie Mellinger, to bring you CITYist beauty junkies a gorgeous beauty story featuring the newest Rimmel London makeup products. Check out this dynamic story.

Sally Hansen makes all my sticker day dreams come true

By Katie Mellinger, March 29th, 2012

Thought stickers were just for kids? Think again. Sally Hansen makes nail stickers cool again with their Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. See why we love this long-wearing product!

Jemma Kidd makes it easy

By Katie Mellinger, March 29th, 2012

It’s a recession, remember? We’re all looking for a way to watch what we spend, but we don’t want our beauty to suffer because of it. JK Jemma Kidd is here to make it easy on you.

Confessions of a beauty cute-a-holic

By Katie Mellinger, March 28th, 2012

Cuteness. It can be an addiction. If you’ve watched the Sneezing Baby Panda viral video at least 5 times, then you should check out Pixi Cosmetics. See some favorites from their new Long Lasting Color Collection!

“PRETTY IN 20″ SERIES AT GOTHAM SKINCARE

By veronica viayra, March 26th, 2012


With the beautiful weather outside, who would want to spend their days inside a spa for hours? Gotham Skincare has solved this beauty dilemma with their new "Pretty in 20" series of treatments that fix cracked lips, tired eyes, and dull skin. Each individual treatment only takes 20 minutes making it ideal for those constantly on-the-go.

Vichy Skin Oil Maintains a Healthy Summer Glow

By Barie-Claire Rogers, March 23rd, 2012

Are you longing to get even, radiant skin this summer? Look no further than Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 30 Luxurious Protective Oil. This skin-conditioning body oil provides high broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and is now available in the US.

Whether it be a lip stick, lip stain, or lip gloss, the best of two, or even three, worlds has always been very difficult to achieve. YSL’s newest innovation, the Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain seeks to be a solution to all your lip color troubles you once had. A hybrid of three traditional lip color products, Vernis À Lèvres Glossy Stain seeks to leave your lips fabulous with lasting, intense lip color and a glossy finish all at one go.

With the skin trouble of dark eye circles nearly impossible to erase, Nip + Fab’s Dark Circle Fix has travelled across the ocean from the United Kingdom to the United States to help both remedy and mitigate the problems that may appear on your lower eye skin. Nip + Fab’s Dark Circle Fix aims at reducing dark eye circles, increasing skim firming, and hydration simultaneously. Read on to learn more about this skin care product and CITYist’s first-hand experience and review of Nip + Fab’s Dark Circle Fix.

Two-in-One? Yes please!

By Katie Mellinger, March 15th, 2012

There is simply not enough time in the morning, so half the time you end up applying your makeup during your morning subway commute. Looking for solutions to downsize the amount of makeup you cart around in your bag? Estée Lauder has the answers. Check out some of our faves from their new Two Tone Collection!

Old Hollywood Skin Guru

By Kimberly Cortes, March 9th, 2012


Rejuvenate your skin and do it Hollywood style. Hungarian skin Doctor Erno Laszlo has created a must have kit for skin care. Refresh, moisturize and rescue your skin with Erno Laszlo’s specially formulated products. Inspired by icons, your skin will not only have a refreshing awakening but a celebrity make over. Erno Laszlo’s limited edition kit products have touched the faces of many Hollywood celebrities and now will make you the envy of all.

MEANINGFUL BEAUTY SKIN CARE SYSTEM

By veronica viayra, March 8th, 2012

Cindy Crawford’s new Meaningful Beauty skin care system shows her secret on how to get gorgeous and radiant skin. The products promise to repair your skin to the best it can be while protecting it. Check out our favorite products from the collection.

ARROJO HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS

By veronica viayra, March 8th, 2012

Nick Arrojo and his Arrojo Studio are famous for innovative and exquisite hairstyling that features a youthful, modern vibe. Since its introduction in 2007, his product collection has been the go-to for simple hair styling solutions that utilizes exceptional ingredients. Check out these amazing products you are sure to love as much as we do.

Lash Junkie Approved

By Katie Mellinger, March 8th, 2012

We know what you want.  We know because we want the same thing: long, flawless lashes, without clumps, and volume for days.  And we know how to get it naturally. Check out this amazing beauty find!

The Eyes Have It- Mac Cosmetics

By Erin OKeefe, March 5th, 2012

Photographer, Amanda Bruns, has teamed up with hair and makeup artist, Belinda Zollo, to bring us a selection of bright eyes using Mac Cosmetics.

CLINIQUE SUMMER MAKEUP ESSENTIALS

By veronica viayra, March 1st, 2012

Clinique is offering two summer products that will become staples in your makeup bags when the temperatures rise. The foundation and powder bronzer assist in developing a flawlessly fresh face that can withstand the heat and humidity of the season.

LUSH MEN GROOMING PRODUCTS

By veronica viayra, February 29th, 2012

LUSH has essential grooming products for men. Check out some highlights including a shampoo, hair gel, and natural deodorant.

Beauty at Your Doorstep

By Rebekah Meiser, August 1st, 2011

The world of beauty is full of seemingly endless possibilities. Although a limitless amount of brands and products makes this aesthetic sector fun, investing in pricier products based off of reviews alone (or, in my case, how compelling the cover art is) can be daunting. Sensing this looming air of uncertainty clouding the beauty aisles throughout the nation, Harvard Business school grads Katia Beauchamp and Hayley Barna founded Birchbox in September 2010 in an effort to simplify the process.

Choices, Choices

By Renee Lucas, June 23rd, 2011

Oh choices, choices. When it comes to skincare, there are endless options. Many people love the luxury of rich perfumes, attractive dyes, and the scent of a spa, but one brand I’ve found has none of these but gets to the point of what you are really trying to do: Have beautiful skin.
Paula’s Choice successfully treats everything from acne to wrinkles, rosacea, sensitive skin, sun damage, dry skin and oily skin, all while using fragrance free, dye-free products.

Everybody Needs a Little Pampering

By Mackenzie Gavel, February 18th, 2011

Located in the heart of Gramercy Park, Dyanna Body & Nail Salon is one spa that is not afraid to stand out in a crowd when it comes to excellence. The spa was featured as the best New York Spa in both 2009 and 2010 and has won countless other awards in years prior for its wonderful massages, waxes, facials and nail services.

Replenish, Rejuvenate, Revive

By Mackenzie Gavel, January 14th, 2011

We hate to admit it. We shy away from the facts. But the truth of the matter is, we can’t all have clear skin. And even those of us who do have it…we usually have to work to keep it that way. Well, In&Out Different Beauty has some new products that work together to rejuvenate, moisturize and redefine skin to help fight blemishes and reveal the beautiful skin that exists just beneath the surface.