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Mane intention

Hair care for men goes simple and clean with Jack Black products
Jack Black appeals to “the man’s man.” Known primarily for its award-winning cream shave and facial care products, the company’s concept is to keep the grooming process simple. This is accomplished through its line of multi-use products, which have a corporate self-described “masculine edge.” [...]

October-November 2008 | Joey Calderone | 0 comments | Continued
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20 Years Of Roy’s

How acclaimed Hawaii chef Roy Yamaguchi created an empire built on respect
Picture this: It’s 1988, and in an office building somewhere in Honolulu, a shy young chef has come to ask an architect’s advice. Hearing his proposal, the architect reaches across his desk for the phone and makes a call.
“There’s some guy here in my [...]

October-November 2008 | Jo McGarry | 0 comments | Continued
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Face it

Mandara Spa’s Urban Cleanse for Men is pure blis
Approximately one out of every four facials at Mandara Spa is performed on a man. There has been a considerable rise in male clientele over the past few years. One facialist joked that some men become embarrassed and conjure up justifications ranging from “My wife made me [...]

August-September 2008 | Joey Calderone | 0 comments | Continued
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Day to Night

Laura Mercier business-to-dinner makeup tips
A busy life demands shortcuts, and with makeup a few essential products can help women make the transition from a dazzling day look to evening enchantment with ease.
Laura Mercier global makeup artist Tayaba Jafri says that in aiming for a “natural” appearance, most women limit themselves by choosing shades of brown [...]

August-September 2008 | Nadine Kam | 0 comments | Continued
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Kate Somerville

Hollywood’s skin care secret debuts in the Islands
Summer weather wreaks havoc on skin with its onetwo punch of burning and inducing perspiration and oil production, often leading to clogged pores, breakouts and dry skin.
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Maui offers immediate Rx, having introduced Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts facial treatments and products to [...]

June-July 2008 | Nadine Kam | 0 comments | Continued
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Save your face

With Anthony Logistics for Men Oil Free Moisturizer with SPF 15
How many of you guys out there actually moisturize? Well if you don’t, you should start today. Ask yourself this: Is your face worth saving? Moisturizing is such a vital part of a daily skin care regimen, and in the long run it will keep [...]

June-July 2008 | Joey Calderone | 0 comments | Continued
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Baby Face

Lab Series Shave Cream takes the pain out of shaving
The morning shave — all men know this often painful routine (except the lucky ones sans facial hair). It goes like this: lather, shave, cut, knick, pain, blood, razor bumps. Well, guys, it doesn’t have to be like that. With a bit of effort, a combination [...]

April-May 2008 | Joey Calderone | 0 comments | Continued
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Drink it up

Get a taste of wine in 29 Cosmetics
A glass of wine a day is good for heart and soul. The same grape-seed extract is regularly used in skin-care products, as well. But it took a winemaker to make the leap in harnessing the power of the grape in a color cosmetics line.
Lydia Mondavi, the owner [...]

April-May 2008 | Nadine Kam | 0 comments | Continued
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