By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Garnier’s Obao Tattoo Mujer deodorant just got a new product ambassador and spokesperson, the super-versatile and always-energetic Mexican singer, ballerina, flamenco dancer, athlete and television personality María José, also known as La Josa. The former Kabah vocalist and solo star of six studio albums, La Josa is today one of Mexico’s most successful and beloved singers on
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Ah! With the great post-covid demasking, we can all finally breathe a collective sigh of relief. No more smudged lipstick when we take off that face covering to eat, or ackward do-I-take-it-off-or-leave-it-on encounters with friends and coworkers. And no more toting around humongous bottles of skin-irritating hand sanitizers and disinfectant sprays. So with the new reveal of
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Masculine Grooming By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It may still be a man’s world when it comes to business and politics, but in terms of beauty, skincare and personal hygiene products, women definitely have an edge. In most major department stores — and even in supermarkets and drugstores — male grooming products are relegated to a few out-of-major-view shelves, while women’s makeup,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Garnier, a division of L’Oréal Paris, in conjunction with Walmart México and the World Research Institute (WRI), a global environmental organization that works with governments and private organizations to protect nature, launched a Mexico-wide program on Sept. 15 to raise money to clean up a portion of Oaxaca’s beaches. The program consists of Garnier donating 1 peso
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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 In a year strained by a global pandemic, economic strife and mounting global warming consequences, choosing makeup and beauty products with a social and environmental conscience is more important than ever. Opting for ethical, sustainable eco-friendly beauty that also gives back and helps those most in need is more important in 2020 than ever before. Fortunately, many
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BEAUTYCARE, ABOVE AND BEYOND By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s great that you follow a beauty routine faithfully, washing your face twice a day, slathering on sunscreen before going outdoors, conditioning your hair after shampooing, and always applying primer before putting on makeup. These daily habits can have a big impact on keeping your skin and hair looking great. But sometimes you need to add
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