Mischo Beauty: ISPA Conference and Expo

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Mischo Beauty Loves Darphin's Iris Firming Booster Facial (ISPA 2010)

Darphin, a leader in the professional skincare industry, is best known for high-performance, anti-aging results through customized treatments, products and unique application techniques. After visiting their booth during the ISPA Conference & Expo , I was given the opportunity to experience their Iris Firming Booster facial. The 60 minute treatment included cleansing, toning, exfoliation, a lymphatic massage and mask treatment.

But, the highlight of the facial was the new Predermine Firming Wrinkle Repair Serum which was used under the mask and before the application of the moisturizer. This new serum works to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and is most importantly used for prevention. And lucky for me, I was given a bottle to take home because of course your at-home skincare regimen is always the key to maintaining a professional skincare treatment!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Review: CND Shellac Manicure (ISPA 2010)

While attending the ISPA expo last Wednesday, I was happy - no actually too excited to learn that CND (Creative Nail Design) had nail stylists in attendance giving complimentary CND Shellac manicures! Now I know I'm late with this- the buzz around this new technology started months ago. But, better late than never, right? So the big deal is that the "Shellac" technology combines that of a regular manicure with that of a gel manicure to produce a Shellac manicure which lasts 14 days. So it's not actually a gel manicure, but wears like a gel manicure.

During the application (I choose the color "Fedora"), each layer of polish is set under a UV lamp, so there's no drying time. Did the manicure last for me? No. I received the manicure last Wednesday (November 17th) and by yesterday (November 21st), two fingers on each hand had lifted and started peeling (see photo above). It was a 5 day manicure for me. And I won't begin to speculate on why it didn't last - was it the application? or maybe a lotion I used that caused it to lift and peel? I'm not sure. But, I'd love to know if you've tried it and how long it lasted for you...

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Kérastase Paris Elixir Ultime Hair Oil (ISPA 2010)

Last Wednesday, I was given the opportunity to attend the ISPA Conference & Expo. And for those unfamiliar with ISPA, it's an organization created to advance the spa industry by providing educational and networking opportunities, promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth. If you follow me on Twitter, then you know my time spent at the conference was filled attending professional development seminars, networking, learning about the latest spa trends and of course, new product launches.

And speaking of new product launches, while attending the expo I was introduced to Kerastase' Elixir Ultime - yes, Kerastase finally has a hair oil! The Elixir Ultime is formulated with four oils - Maize, Pracaxi, Camellia and Argan. And what I'm loving most is that this formulation allows the oil to be used as a pre-poo treatment (you all know how much I love those treatments!), leave-in treatment, blow dry serum and for finishing. Sounds like a must-have, right?

If you're tried this, please share your thoughts with us!

Disclosure: Products in this post were provided for consideration by the company. For more information, please see my disclosure.