Random surfing
I'm actually at the office, supposedly working. Well I am, but then I got sucked into reading some makeup and beauty articles! I found a few interesting links I'd like to share with you guys:
Trade Secrets: The Stories Behind 10 Iconic Beauty Products
Have you ever wondered why one of the most expensive creams in the world is that expensive ($650 per 1.7 ounce)? What's in La Mer's "Miracle Broth"? This is the article to read! It's got pics too.
Photo from Bellasugar
Tour of Beauty: Chanel's Jasmine Fields in Grasse, France
The iconic Chanel N°5 perfume is already considered a timeless classic. Ever wondered how it's made? Chanel actually has their own jasmine field for that specific fragrance! Read on to see how they harvest the flowers and get their scents.
I got fascinated with this concept after reading Joanne Harris's (of Chocolat fame) short story on Victorian beauty rituals. It's incidentally told from the view point of a Chanel perfumer. Anyway! This article from Illinois Times is about makeup in the 1800's. Lead and beef in your face? No? How about some sperm whale wax on your lips? By god everyone must stink then.
Well, I hope you guys enjoyed reading this. I gotta go back to work. Thirty minutes before the end of the day!
