By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Thando Nomthandazo Dlomo, wife of South African Ambassador to Mexico Dennis Thokozani Dlomo, was a semi-finalist in the Mrs. South African beauty competition. A native of the KwaMashu township, just north of Durban, Nomthandazo Dlomo worked as a project officer in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa, as well as as a business advisor for Tradepoint South
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Good for You, Good for the Environment By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS In an ideal politically correct world, all good beauty products would be Earth-friendly and responsibly sourced. But, for the most part, the majority of eco-conscious face creams, body washes and shampoos that claim to help the environment may make a tiny dent in staving off pollution, but just don’t cut
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Out, Damned Spot! Lady Macbeth might not have been able to get rid of that “damned spot” that linked her to Duncan’s untimely demise, but now you can erase those nasty little discolorations that mar your complexion in just three days. Garnier’s new Light Complete Vitamin C Serum (sold in Mexico under the name Garnier Express Aclara
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Local Inspiración There is a brand new skincare line on the global beauty market, and it is 100 percent Mexican in origin. Maëlys Skincare, based out of Mexico City’s artsy Colonia Condesa and inspired by and for Mexican women, is produced in the United States and designed to offer the quality and efficiency of high-end international products for
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF Just in time for International Women’s Day, the French beauty and cosmetic giant Guerlain, in cooperation with the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and international superstar Angeline Jolie, launched on Monday, March 8, a global program to empower women by taking care of bees, a heavily endangered species. A 30-day entrepreneurial
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The Power of Orchids By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are exotic, mysterious and one of the most sought-after flowers on Earth. Simultaneously delicate and resilient, orchids are have always been beloved for their singular elegance and instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the more than 35,000 species of orchid have carried symbolic and therapeutic weight in countless cultures throughout
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Let’s Get Physical By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s time to get physical. After nearly a year of covid-19 lockdowns, endless binging on Netflix and let’s not even begin to talk about those extra calories from too much nonstop snacking, it is time to get physical and start doing some serious exercise. After all, the jacarandas are in bloom, spring is in
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Kiss Me Now There is nothing more feminine, more romantic, more seductive than sensuous lips. And nothing says “kiss me” quite the way that red lipstick does. So Guerlain, which has been adorning women with fine perfumes, extraordinary beauty products and high-end cosmetics for more nearly two centuries, has created the most amorous lipstick ever, just in
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By THE PULSE NEWS MEXICO STAFF French fashion house Dior opened a new boutique at El Palacio de Hierro Santa Fe, its second in Mexico City, Tuesday, Feb. 9. In keeping with the brand’s traditonal lush quality, the interior of the new boutique combines the elegance of a stately Louis XVI style with a modern, minimalist design – an ideal
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s February, the month of love. Indeed, there is no emotion more worthy of its own month than love. But as much as we should use this month to remind ourselves to be kind and considerate to those we care about, we must also remember to love ourselves. After all, every type of human love begins with
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