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Downtown’s Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide

Our beauty gift guide includes everything you need to satisfy the most beauty-obsessed on your list. From fragrance to body scrubs to seductive love oil, we have selected our favourite things to brighten up the holiday season. And don’t forget to treat yourself as well!

 

Downtown's Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide
Splendida Bvlgari Tubereuse Mystique

Tuberose is known as the “Mistress of the Night”, a symbol of pure seduction, its aroma is opulent and enchanting, a legendary flower whose allure has hypnotized across centuries and cultures. Because of its temperamental, delicate nature, it is also known as the “Diva of the Field.”

 

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Omnia Coral by Bvlgari

Our CEO’s favorite fragrance by Bvlgari must be featured in our beauty gift guide 2020. Inspired by the shimmering hues of precious red coral, Omnia Coral is a radiant floral-fruity Eau de Toilette of tropical hibiscus and juicy pomegranate. It is reminiscent of summer, the sun, resplendent nature, and far-off oceans. She never leaves home without this delectable, nonintrusive fragrance.

 

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Bond Gold Coast

 

One of our all-time favorites in Bond No. 9. This year, New York’s most iconic fragrance house celebrates in scent the timeless grandeur and youthful vibrancy of one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. Gold Coast, Bond No. 9 creates a scent snapshot of a city that is always changing, but that retains its character and legacy, the meeting of distinguished old guard New York with the dynamism and spirit of new guard energy. Even the packaging is so very special, Gold Coast’s delicate, yet dynamic, rose scent is reflected in the latest interpretation of Bond No. 9’s iconic Silhouette Bottle, metallic rose gold, laser-engraved with the house’s NY Token signature seal. A must this year!

 

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Bond No9 Fragrances, lipstick,giftboxs,Amphora

Let’s not forget her lips. Bond No. 9 product’s packaging is a gift in of itself. New York Lips Single with Ruby Stones. The most luxurious, high-performance lipstick formula, crafted with the finest ingredients and most innovative technology is all dressed up for the holidays in an opulent refillable gold case covered with hand-applied Ruby Fanci-Stones. This ultimate gift is also a gift to the planet. Refillable. Vegan. Gluten-Free. Cruelty-Free.



A luxurious golden vanity case, SUBLIMAGE Le Coffret unveils two emblematic skincare products from the SUBLIMAGE ritual. Take this ultimate gift with you.

 

 

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Crabtree & Evelyn Body & Hair Oil   

Crabtree & Evelyn, harvesting the nourishing qualities of nature, The Gardeners collection centers on the mind and body. Feed the skin with our Sweet Dreams Overnight Mask. Soothe your soul while you sip our Star Showers Tea. Experiment with a new night-time ritual. Strike a unique balance.

 

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Best Bronze Bronzer

Best Bronze Leg Makeup is high coverage, matte leg makeup that will give you gorgeous, flawless legs in seconds! This simple to use, spray-on makeup instantly camouflages spider veins, stretch marks, scars, uneven skin tone, freckles, and cellulite. Waterproof and transfer-resistant, it won’t come off on clothing or furniture and can even be worn in the water! Made with beeswax to smooth out pores and sweet almond oil to hydrate the skin, Best Bronze Leg Makeup has got you covered.

 

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Laura Mercier 12 Hour Matte Finish

We are loving Laura Mercier’s weightless Texture This lightweight, the finely-milled powder doesn’t add weight or texture to the skin. It doesn’t settle into fine lines and never looks cakey.

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Laura Mercier Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara and Caviar Stick Eye Color
Laura Mercier’s Caviar Volume Panoramic Mascara offers intense volume, a full panoramic look, and irresistible soft-touch lashes, as it glides on effortlessly to create high-impact volume and glossy intensity in one bold stroke.
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Knours One Perfect Cream
Know your body, a new brand with a great mission for all women. Your skin may feel dry,
dull and tired during the week of your period or during menopause due to lowered estrogen levels. One Perfect Cream is multitasking at its best. Age-defying, brightening, nourishing and moisturizing benefits helps fight visible signs of aging while balancing your hormones to help your skin glow every day.
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Pinch of Color Lip

 

Our Publisher’s new favorite must-have lip color. Waterless in technology and luxurious in a formula, this matte lip color won’t bleed, won’t transfer and won’t budge for over 8-hours+. Infused with natural, lip-nourishing extracts of Rose Hip Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Mango Seed Butter, this highly pigmented lip color glides on to a comfortable, velvet matte finish rich in depth and dimension. Make this year the year to buy the ultimate gift for your lips!

 

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Mudras Body Reset

 

The Mudras Body Reset is a personal customized massage, their signature treatment. Each session is tailor-made, designed to meet your individual needs and to generate optimal results. Give it to someone you (really) love, someone who needs it, or someone with impossible standards.
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High On love Oil
HighOnLove this holiday prepare for love…try love with this superior grade lubricating oil blends made with hemp seed oil. Curated by Angela Mustone, a specialist producer of adult cosmetics, this product line brings heightened style and intimacy, for the discerning woman who knows what she wants in the bedroom.
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Shiffa Mint and Basil Body Scrub
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Shiffa Healing Balm

Dr. Lamees out of personal necessity created her first product, SHIFFA Pregnancy Body Oil, a unique organic oil that both protected her skin and increased her well being. SHIFFA a personal vision- natural healing that promotes beauty from within. Coming home from a long day in New York City, prepare a luxurious bath, champagne, candles and Shiffa for the ultimate pampering.

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This deep-cleansing, foaming scrub from Quai, is like a trip to rehab for your scalp and skin. A weekly detox powered by gently exfoliating sugar crystals to cleanse and soften skin.

 

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NVLA Amal Vegan Nail Polish
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WILLOW’S BAY

 

Polish without fear?
After nearly three years of research and development, in-home celebrity manicurist Gina Alcedo announces her official launch of Nailvana LA(NVLA), a collection of vegan, cruelty- and 8-free polishes, cuticle oils, and creams.

 

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BB Mineral -Infused Clarifying Mud Mask
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BB African Black Soap Body and Face Scrub

Our entire office loves Brooklyn Botany a local brand that combines the wholeness of nature with the passion of emerging apothecaries, we make your next moment of Zen both effortless and affordable. There is something special about BB, it truly is the ultimate gift to give yourself.

 

 

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We have chosen our favorite facial wipes C’est Moi. Their ingredients are thoughtfully sourced and utilized to help maintain healthy skin and our environment. It’s important to remember that an ingredient’s source does not always determine its safety, that is why all of our products are rated on the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database.

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Rituals home and body this holiday, a must-have for your office and or home this season. Lighten your mood with this energizing scented candle. Based on uplifting sweet orange and cedarwood and will put a smile on your face for up to 50 hours. Sweet Orange is our office’s fav!

 

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Going on a trip just toss in your suitcase this grouping of R+Co favorites. From cleanse to prep to style, this sets does it all. Packaged in a limited-edition, R+Co Mesh Pouch. Who can say no to this?

Look for our other 2019 gift guides to help you with your shopping!

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Downtown’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019 For Him

Downtown’s Holiday Gift Guide 2019

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Compact Care For Men

Each season comes with its own set of skincare woes. Winter is famously known for windy weather and frigid temperatures. Plus a confusing mix of one day’s unseasonable warmth and the next day’s snow.

The answer to this conundrum is simple. Keep your grooming kit stocked with a few key products to fix you up in no time. Whether you’re throwing them in a tote for a quick getaway, or stocking your bathroom cabinet, try choosing natural, multi-purpose products to keep it light and cover the basics. A fresh, clean smell, neat hair, a bright smile and an easy cleansing routine to keep your skin clear and moisturized.

 

Rinse, moisturize, repeat

Photo: Courtesy of Clarisonic

 

Cleanse and moisturize. There’s no way around it. No matter if it’s stress, sweat or the weather causing your skin troubles, establishing a routine of cleansing and moisturizing will go a long way. Opt for a moisturizer with SPF during the day, and you can skip the sunscreen.

 

Feeling fresh

Photo: Courtesy of bogobrush

Don’t forget to apply deodorant, and give your teeth a quick sweep—it might sound too simple, but just these two tasks will make you feel fresher in no time. Take advantage of the many natural products on the shelves—choose a deodorant without parabens to avoid irritated skin, and try out a toothpaste that uses the benefits of virgin coconut oil and bamboo powder for a brighter, natural smile.

 

Locks: locked and loaded

Photo: Courtesy of R+Co

Come wind, rain or shine, will your hair stand the test? This dry shampoo paste is one part dry shampoo, one part styling paste, and it adds texture and hold while also absorbing oil. It’s perfect to bring along or use for a lazy morning.

This story originally appeared in the 2017 Art Issue of Downtown Magazine 

Featured photo by Aranka Israni

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Backstage With R+Co At NYFW’s Anna Sui Show

The Anna Sui Fall/Winter 2017 collection was inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli and the parties she used to throw.

Garren, celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of R+Co, was backstage at this year’s Anna Sui NYFW show to style. He used R+Co products to create various looks based on both length and texture. Said Garren: “We used a variety of products to get the texture we wanted.”

Those modeling the work of both Anna Sui and R+Co included Kendall Jenner; it has not yet been confirmed whether Kendall is NWO for life, or just NWO for the short-term.

Photos courtesy of R+Co

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4 Hair Care Brands To Look Out For In 2017

There is no shortage of fun or healthy hair care products out there. So when it comes to taking care of your hair in the New Year, it can feel overwhelming when trying to choose the right product for you.

Here are four up-and-coming hair care brands, as recently sampled by Downtown:

1) IGK Hair

Launched in 2016, IGK’s team is comprised of four lead stylists: Chase Kusero, Franck Izquierdo, Leo Izquiero, and Aaron Grenia. Chase is the man behind Jared Leto’s ombre-man bun. Franck has created looks for Lanvin, Givenchy, and Marni. Leo has styled for Oscar de la Renta and Chloé beyond the aforementioned Lanvin. The New York City-based Aaron has well over 15,000 followers on Instagram with plenty of celebrity clients to speak of.

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2) Oribe Hair Care

Oribe Hair Care was founded by hairstylist and beauty industry veterans Daniel Kaner and Tev Finger. Its Dry Texturizing Spray — which includes ginger root extract, mango extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, and Oribe’s siganture complex — was part of a partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation in September. Beyond hair care, Oribe is also known for its fragrances, as its Cote d’Azur is considered to be its signature scent.

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3) OUAI Haircare

OUAI, as founded by celebrity stylist Jen Atkin, is known for its sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. The brand recently expanded to offer hair consultation services. Online visitors can get a personal haircare prescription by answering a seven question multiple choice quiz at www.theouai.com.

4) R+Co

R+Co is a collective of hairstylists, namely Howard McLaren, Thom Priano and the singularly-named Garren. R+Co products are not only free of parabens, sulfates, mineral oil and petrolatum, but they are also vegetarian, cruelty-free, gluten-free and color-safe. The brand recently unveiled a batch of travel sets for under $50; its Treasure Set includes 8.5 fl. oz. of its Gemstone Color Shampoo, 8.5 fl. oz. of its Gemstone Color Conditioner, and 1.6 fl oz. of its Death Valley Dry Shampoo.

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4 Recommended Haircare Products For A Smoother Fall 2016

Photo: Courtesy of Red Market Salon / David Cotteblanche

The beginning of fall is like a clean slate. The time to change our wardrobe to cardigans and booties is upon us, sweaty walks to and from work are no more and opportunities for new fashion and beauty products emerge almost immediately.

The changing of seasons also calls for some attention and TLC to your gorgeous locks. This means using products that repair the damage done from putting up your hair to beat the heat and all of those poolside days off.

Luckily, here are a few of Downtown’s favorite hair products that nourish your locks back to life:

  • R+Co’s High Dive Moisture and Shine Cream at $27rco_con_trans_highdive

If moisturizing is what you’re looking for, moisturizing is what you’ll get with this cream. R+Co’s High Dive cream ensures a frizz-free look with plenty of smooth and shine.

Now you don’t have to be turned off to the thought of putting oil in your hair. Reverie’s Ever Oil promises a “non-greasy, light-weight” formula that helps smooth the cuticle, repair breakage and add shine to your hair. This oil also serves as a color protectant and supports the ultimate restoration of dry hair.

If you’re looking for a pre-product to combat dry hair, try Alterna 10’s Perfect Blend shampoo. This sulfate-free product is perfect for all hair types and uses 10 rich ingredients for a shiny and healthy feel.

This hair masque guarantees your hair will be “completely reconstructed from inside out” with the use of this product. To use, simply put a quarter-sized amount in your palm and apply onto the length and ends of your wet hair, then fully rinse out the masque after 10 to 15 minutes. The masque immediately detangles and restores any damage, leaving healthy and revitalized hair.

If your hair is looking like straw after all of those days in the summer sun, these products are sure to enrich and rebuild your hair to its smoothest form just in time for your fall debut. Now go strut your stuff, New York!