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Can’t get enough of #Paiskincare? Neither can we!#ShenBeauty is excited to welcome two new must have face-masks:For those #PaiSkincare enthusiasts that simply can’t get enough of their iconic Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil, now you can further continue your Pai love affair with their newly introduced Rosehip BioRegenerate Mask. Containing all of the same skin benefits as the oil, this ultra hydrating mask will restore radiance to dull, dry and lackluster skin. Formulated to glide into the skin’s surface with ease, the Rosehip BioRegenerate Mask will allow your skin to appear plumper and more radiant within minutes of it’s use.Seeking a remedy for oily, congested or blemish-prone skin?Pai’s Copaiba AHA Deep Cleanse Mask acts as the perfect solution. Rich in cooling clay and calming botanicals, Copaiba’s antibacterial powers fight both stubborn spots and unpredictable breakouts for long-term results. Sensitive-skin friendly Alpha Hydroxy Acid’s (AHA’s) also act as a gentle exfoliate, accelerating skin renewal to brighten skin tone and smooth the skin’s surface--leaving behind a beautifully clear complexion.So, say goodbye to dry, lifeless skin and persisting breakouts-- Pai’s Rosehip BioRegenerate & Copaiba Deep Cleanse AHA face masks will have you feeling more beautiful in no time!Check out the video from Pai founder Sarah Brown
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One of the reasons I’m friends with Jane Larkworthy, the Beauty Directory of W Magazine, is that we both believe that practically anything can be cured (or at least, soothed) by getting into the tub. Since I opened Shen in 2010, I think I’ve tried every type of bathing elixir – salts, washes, oils, creams (I have a really tough job, I know), and I seriously doubted Pursoma’s claims about their Hot Tub Bath, which Jane LOVES and I happened to need because just in time for the warmer weather, I was laid up, sick, sick, sick.
Pursoma Hot Tub Bath contains “untreated natural clay from the ancient volcanic peaks situated in the Haute-Loire region, salt hand-harvested from ancient salt beds of Brittany using traditional methods and organic ginger root from Sri Lanka”. It does things like "stimulate circulation and blood flow, open the body’s cells to deep purification, absorb toxins, aid in cell revitalization and help to restore the body to health", which is a tall order for one soak in the tub, but it also promised to relieve my cold & flu symptoms and decongest me, so I was anxious (desperate) to give it a try.
The directions from Pursoma are fairly intense: As a pre- and post-bathing ritual, drink 8-16 ounces of spring water to stay hydrated. Fill tub with warm water (though I made mine as hot as possible, which I highly recommend), add the packet of sea salt and stir with a wooden spoon. Hop into the tub and add the clay and powdered ginger mixture. Stir again with a wooden spoon to fully dissolve all the ingredients. Soak for 15-20 minutes (no longer or healing effects will be reversed), immersing your body, keeping water at a consistent temperature and relax while the minerals go to work. Rinse off - do not dry off - immediately wrap yourself in a towel and relax under a warm blanket for 15-30 minutes as your body continues to purge toxic build-up. Rest.
I did as I was told and at the end felt horrible, truly - worse than my pre-bath state, which I didn’t think was possible. I collapsed into bed, still in my towel, deeply regretting my actions and dreading what the morning would bring. After sleeping through the night (for the first time in a while), sweating off my body weight (ok, nearly), I woke up perfect and with the clearest head. No joke. It turns out that this bath really can cure anything. - Jessica Richards
Receive a FREE Pursoma Nasal Rinse with purchase of 2 Pursoma products. Shop Pursoma.
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The scents are stunning and the chic packaging looks great in any bathroom, but the best thing about the Grown Alchemist products is that they are made without lauryl sulphates, glycols, artificial fragrance, animal derivatives, T.E.S, D.E.A, synthetic colors, silicones or parabens. What’s left? Actives that boost collagen and elastin, plus peptides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and naturals such as pink grapefruit, ginkgo, cranberry, acai, and pomegranate, which feature prominently in our three favorites from the line.
Shen facialist Carrie Lindsey LOVES the Polishing Facial Exfoliant with Pink Grapefruit & Glucomannan Extract for all her clients to slough away dry skin and the rest of winter without scratching even the most sensitive types. She follows with the Deep Cleansing Masque with Wheatgerm, Ginkgo & Cranberry to detoxify and leave skin smooth, revitalized and really ready for spring.
Shen Founder Jessica Richards hasn’t been separated from her Intensive Body Cream since it arrived on our shelves. It contains Rosa Damascena, Acai and Pomegranate, is formulated for maximum hydration, targets firmness and elasticity, and leaves skin feeling beautifully soft - in any season.
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No one puts on a pout like Troi Ollivierre. But the best thing about stocking his highly-anticipated new range of lipsticks isn’t that we get to pretend we’re J.Crew models all day (which we sort of do); or that he might give us gossip about Jenna (which he never does) - it’s that we get to hang with Troi –the most charming and humble man we’ve met in awhile. Here, a little insight into our new favorite person:
I got my start in the beauty world when…my mother had always been into makeup/hair and the latest trends, so at a young age I became interested. Then in my teenage years I went to cosmetology school and was picked up by an agency. My first job was to fly to Milan during fashion week and the rest is history.
I create the perfect pout by …patting a little Chapstick before applying lipstick - gives the lip the perfect pout.
The best way to bring your look from winter to spring is…by simply using colors that work with your skin type. The shades that I created are quite versatile - you can wear them in the winter or spring, depending on the women.
Other than my lipsticks, the one beauty product I can’t live without is… Anastasia Clear Brow Gel, I think every woman should have one – I’m in love with it.
My most valuable insider tip is… instead of applying the lipstick straight from the tube, I use my fingers to pat it on to create a more natural look.
My favorite moment so far has been…that’s such a difficult question, because there have been so many amazing moments. Being blessed enough to work with such great people, being able to travel, and making people feel beautiful.
My next step will be...to create a full makeup line.
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Created by the famed (and very cool) makeup artist Troi Ollivierre, who has spent the past ten years in-house as head pout painter at J.Crew – these lipsticks are matte, highly saturated,pigmented, and super luxe. But, the secret of their success is that they are highly moisturizing and nearly weightless, which makes them our latest obsession here at Shen. Oh, and if you want to shop the whole range, you can only do it here – outside of Troi’s site, we’re the only place that offers all six shades. Shop Now.
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