October 10, 2024

Feel The Heal Founder Daryn Herzfeld on How Colonics Build a Strong Immune System and Glowing Skin

October 10, 2024/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With an innate sensibility of learning about health and medicine at an early age, Feel The Heal Founder Daryn Herzfeld started her career in midwifery which would eventually kickstart her holistic medicine journey. From there she wanted to devour as much information in the industry and got licenses in massage therapy, colon therapy to eventually becoming a licensed master esthetician, a paramedical esthetician and then some. Thus the birth of her first holistic wellness med spa, Feel The Heal, in Miami. Now with a third location in the works in Miami, Herzfeld chats with us on why colonics and detoxing programs are becoming a vital part of building up a strong immune system, getting that glow from within, and one of her personal fave treatments.

March 17, 2022

VSOTO Founder Vance Soto on His New Skincare Line & How To Take Your Spa Experience Home With You

March 17, 2022/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When Lance Soto, owner of the renowned Hollywood spa, Ole Henriksen, finally launched his own skincare line, VSOTO, his clients were clamoring to buy the products literally from the treatment room - right there on the spot. Amidst the lockdown and a temporary halt in production, he was finally able to launch four moisturizers this year with many more products to come. After years of working in the spa industry and becoming a bit of a skincare connoisseur, he worked hard to figure out which components would be needed to fully represent his comprehension of what his clients desire and need for their skincare routines, the right ingredients, and also importantly - the right essence of the product. With high standards of spa and skincare excellence, he made sure after handpicking all of the ingredients in his formulations that every single component “understood the assignment” in creating glowy, hydrated skin. We had a chat with Lance to talk about why he wanted to dip his toes in creating his own line, what sets VSOTO apart from its competition, and what experience he wants his clients and customers to achieve after using his products and spa.

September 01, 2021

Seabae Founder Cassia Tofan on Why Her Re-usable & Biodegradable Makeup Wipe is Helping Save Sea Turtles

September 01, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If Ariel from The Little Mermaid came to life, she might be reincarnated into Cassia Tofan, lover of the sea and makeup artist. Cassia is the Founder of Seabae, which is a reusable and biodegradable makeup wipe. Cleverly shaped like a shell in various sizes, these wipes can be used to remove makeup, washed and reused over and over thus helping decrease the usage of makeup wipes, which often become dangerous in the waters for sea life who mistake them for food. We chatted with Cassia about creating a new biodegradable niche in reusable makeup wipes, where her mermaid inspiration came from, and what eco-friendly steps we can take as consumers.

April 07, 2021

Dr. Gabrielle Davis on the Do's and Don'ts of Botox in This Mask-Wearing Era

April 07, 2021/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

The world, as we know it, stands to see face masks in our future for who knows how long so what better time than the present to indulge in your curiosity about Botox and fillers. With an abundance of information out there of Botox do’s and don’ts, we spoke with an expert in the field, Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gabrielle Davis, to dispel any rumors we’d heard (Ummm, is it okay to start Botox as early as your 20’s as a preventative measure?), why it pays to find a qualified and appropriately trained doctor to treat you and one fail-safe anti-aging skincare product she recommends that might already be found in your cabinet. And to note, now that her Beverly Hills clinic is back up and running from lockdown, they strictly follow COVID safety protocols such as body temp checks, installing plexiglass in places that are necessary, access to plenty of hand sanitizer, face masks, and gloves.

April 13, 2020

Lifestyle Influencer Loreen Hwang on Being an Early Skincare Adopter & Loving Her Social Media Family

April 13, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Imagine you’re eight years old, and your father out of all people becomes the one person who educates you on the importance of an anti-aging skincare routine. Cut to the age of 11 and the brand La Prairie becomes a daily part of your vocabulary, then you’ve entered the world of Lifestyle Influencer Loreen Hwang and creator of the CoucouJolie blog, where she divulges all her knowledge on everything from food, travel, health, beauty and wellness. We had a chat with Loreen to find out why she feels support from her social media community, how legit her skincare knowledge is, and what advice she has for up-and-coming bloggers.

March 11, 2020

Habit Founder Tai Adaya on Why You Should Have a Midday Skincare Routine

March 11, 2020/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Did you know that it takes 21 days to create and form a new habit? HABIT Founder Tai Adaya knew this and, of course, a hundred other things on how to improve on your skin’s youthfulness. Launching on March 19th will be HABIT’s first product on the market, N°41 Mister ($30 / $24 for monthly subscription), which is a hydrating face mist with sunscreen. We sat down with Tai to discuss how we should be applying N°41, why she’s educating millennials on anti-aging, and the million dollar question - how did she create a facial spray with SPF without that sticky residue.

September 17, 2019

Influencer Ami Desai on Honoring Your Authentic Self and the Importance of SPF

September 17, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

Ami Desai may be known as a beauty and lifestyle influencer but she’s also redefined what it means to be a multi-hyphenated entrepreneurial soul with a career spanning from hosting a show on Oprah.com, beauty and lifestyle expert to a busy working mom of two. We chatted with her on the challenges and rewards of the influencer industry, that time she first talked to Oprah, and advice on preserving your skin in your twenties so you can reap the benefits of nourished skin into your thirties (and beyond!).

June 20, 2019

Find Out What A Day In The Life Of Top Beauty Publicist Kate Morgan of Morgan Publicity Is Really Like

June 20, 2019/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

With the fast paced world of the beauty industry, it takes the best of the best to not just tread water but to literally walk on water which is what Kate Morgan of Morgan Publicity does for her clients. Working around the clock, servicing various time zones while also balancing a toddler at home, we wanted to find out how she balances her busy schedule while not completely losing her mind. With an impressive client roster such as Dr. Pimple Popper aka Dr. Sandra Lee (who just recently won a Critics Choice Award for Female Star of the Year), WOW Skin Science and purlisse - to name just a few, we couldn’t help but ponder - when does she have time to sleep? We sat down to chat with Kate so could give us the lowdown on a day-in-the-life of a busy publicist, how she juggles her busy work/mom life and why her agency is truly one of the best in the biz.

November 16, 2018

CURA Skincare Founder Dr. Michelle Tu Chats About The Benefits of Calcium & Gets Real About Being A Boss Lady

November 16, 2018/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

We all know that calcium is good for strong bones, most likely after watching a barrage of milk commercials, but do you know about the many benefits of calcium for your skin? That’s where Dr. Michelle Tu steps in, she founded her own skincare line called CURA Skincare, which uses a key component, you guessed it - calcium! With CURA, she’s developed her own fountain of youth products which help protect and renew skin by creating a unique RENOVOCEL Complex (a mix of calcium, green tea, and caffeine). Here, we chat with Dr. Tu about how she came up with the idea of CURA, the struggles of being an entrepreneur in the early days, and divulges on her own at-home spa night.

April 20, 2018

Take My Face Off Founder Amanda McIntosh on How The Mitty Is Saving The Planet & The Most Unusual Way To Use Her Product

April 20, 2018/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When you think about some of the greatest inventions in life, they’re often created out of pure annoyance, irritation, or “OMG, why doesn’t this thing exist?!?”. Which is what happened with Take My Face Off’s Founder Amanda McIntosh one evening when she was heading home after a long day of work, that in order for her to maintain her new skincare regime, she’d have to use a washcloth on her face to take her makeup off and quite frankly, she was starting to hate for various reasons. That’s when she realized she wanted to put her spin on a type of face washcloth that was gentle on the face and would ultimately end up being humane on the environment. So, in honor of Earth Day (April 22nd), we sat down with one of the pioneers in the beauty industry as she explains how she created the ever-popular Mitty, how her brand is helping to prevent waste and pollution in the world, and what’s next for her.

October 31, 2017

'Ghosted' Amber Stevens West On Why She Loves Her Nerdy Character & What Drugstore Buy She Can't Live Without

October 31, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

When you're a techie nerd and bad ass weapons specialist for the government on the new FOX show, Ghosted, then it's just another day at the office for Amber Stevens West. She plays Annie Carver, who's not afraid to kick it with the boys, ahem, Craig Robinson and Adam Scott, and show them who the real defense boss girl is. Born and bred in LA, we had to find out what her beauty routine was, what beauty product she's obsessed with, and where she likes to go to get the ultimate spa experience.

April 19, 2017

Former 'Days' Star Kate Mansi Talks About Why Sheet Masks Are The Ultimate Relationship Tool & Her Spring Beauty Routine

April 19, 2017/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

She's baaaaack! Remember when we chatted with former Days of our Lives Kate Mansi awhile back and learned all about her beauty and skincare regimen as a soap opera star. Now with a Daytime Emmy nomination in her pocket and having recently shot a film with KellyMcGillis, we find out what Kate has up her sleeve for this year's Emmy's, what beauty secret has helped further her bond with her boyfriend (don't worry, it's SFW!), and the cathartic experience she had when she chopped off her hair.

April 20, 2016

Founder Jenna Levine Chats about Her New Skincare Line LINNÉ and What’s She’s Expecting Next

April 20, 2016/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you invited Jenna Levine to your house back in the day, she might’ve whipped up something incredibly delicious that involved apples, lemon and honey… for your skin! These days, you’ll find her as the founder of an all-natural skincare line called LINNÉ. Named after the Swedish botanist and physician, Carl Von Linné, Levine’s focus for her new skincare collection revolves around the importance of using native and wild plants in her products and truly understanding the impact they have on our bodies. In honor of Earth Day this week, we wanted to pick Levine’s brain on what sets her skincare line apart from all the others, what her morning and evening skincare routine is (you’ll be jealous!) and the next project she’s “expecting.”

August 05, 2015

Days of Our Lives’ Kate Mansi Talks SoCal Surfer Hair & Why She’s an Ice Queen

August 05, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you’re a die-hard Days of Our Lives fan (like I am!), then you’ll have followed the many twists and turns of actress Kate Mansi’s character, Abby Deveraux, over the past five years. Working on set for up to 15 hours a day can lead to several hair and makeup changes, which can wreak havoc on the skin and hair but Kate has some secret beauty tips that she’s divulged to us. A Southern California girl at heart, her latest hair transition from blonde back to her natural brunette not only made her happy on the outside, but has her also feeling like her old self on the inside. We chatted it up with Kate and talked soap opera skincare and how she chills out (literally!).

May 28, 2015

Beauty Secrets From Real Housewives of Miami’s Lea Black

May 28, 2015/ Lorna Soonhee Umphrey

If you think the Real Housewives of Miami looks fabulous, you must know there’s a reason behind it. Lea Black’s secret was revealed in the 80’s when she developed her own skincare product called Sudden Youth Facial. She’s no stranger to the skincare game as she’s had a solid hand in the beauty industry for over 20 years and has developed 400 products, including the launch of Lea Black Beauty. But her latest endeavor is the launch of her “tell-all” fictional book Red Carpets & White Lies.

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