We love our boscia moms!

On this special day where we celebrate MOM, we would like to wish all the fabulous mothers out there, a Happy Mother’s Day!

Sarah and her Fragrance Organ

 Does your family have any Mother’s Day traditions?  My friends and I all had kids within weeks of each other so on Mother’s Day we like to all go to the park together.  But in the morning, my husband and daughters usually make a nice breakfast.  We’re very food centric.  It’s just nice to relax and not have to work!

Sarah with her husband and daughters

What are your Top 5 gift picks for mother’s day gifts?

• Fragrance! Obviously custom blended fragrance! (visit Sarah Horowitz Parfums)
• Spa gift/manicure/pedicure – but you have to guarantee that you will watch my kids while I enjoy this!
• If you could give “time” as a gift that’s great – time spent with friends or family over a great meal. I want to enjoy their company.
• Starbucks gift cards – you can never have too many!
• Chocolates/flowers – sounds cliché but no one doesn’t ever not smile.  You just feel special.

What’s your favorite part about being a mom?  Seeing their faces in the morning.  It’s the best when I come home and my 3 year old runs to the door as if she hasn’t seen me in 10 years! That feeling is great!

Share a memory of your mother.  My mom went to law school when she was 40 and also graduated at the same time I graduated from college. I loved that because it showed me it’s never too late! If you want it bad enough you can achieve it.  I appreciate that she gave that to me.

My mom also has a saying: “In life there are 2 kinds of paths, one that is paved and one that you need a machete for…” She would always say that I was always a machete kind of girl and that is something that has always stuck with me.

Sarah’s Mother circa 1961!

How did your mom influence how you approach being a mother? As far as something tangible, my mom sang me a lullaby to sleep when I was younger, which her mom sang to her and now I sing my own version to my own children.  Besides that I’m very hands on like her. I enjoy cooking for my family and being an active part of their lives.  My mom is the kind of person that would try something once and experiment and would encourage me to do the same I hope to raise my kids to explore and try new things as well, and to be strong, independent girls.

Sarah and her two daughters

How did you get introduced to boscia?

 “A friend introduced it to me. It was a beauty editor who was obsessing about it and told me it was one of the few products ‘she actually bought.’  The Purifying Cleansing Gel is the very first product I used when I was an editor at the now defunct Organic Style magazine. The Purifying Cleansing Gel is what started me off on a better for me skin care routine.”

What are your MUST-HAVE boscia products? 

 “Purifying Cleansing Gel and of course the Luminizing Black Mask!   I’m addicted to trying to get the whole mask off in big easy swoop…. I’m almost there.  You have to love the fact they are preservative-free!”

What do you love when it comes to beauty products? What draws you to certain products?    

“Efficacy, efficacy, efficacy. I don’t care about layers of packaging, what celebrities use what or even if they smell nice.   They just need to work.  If my skin breaks out from a moisturizer, I could care less what celebrities are using it on the Red Carpet.  I also respect products that use more natural ingredients and minimal packaging.    I’m hoping we get to a point where people realize gold foiled boxes wrapped in cellophane with cardboard inserts is all just waste of resources and money.”

Danny Seo Fun Facts:

• I can’t live without….my LL Bean camo reusable tote bag I’ve been using non-stop for 10 years.

•  Favorite daily read is…… Women’s Wear Daily!   I know… but you learn so much about the business, creative people and what’s really going on in media.

•  If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be….  Anna Wintour.  Because I’d order Dominos and pour wine from a box.

Today, you’re an environmental lifestyle expert, but what did you want to be when you were younger? 

When I was much younger, I would be in charge of decorating the family Christmas tree but wanted to do it in the most recycled way possible.  So I fixated on ornaments that were either made from recycled or natural materials, but had to look a certain way, too.   It was that fixation that led to me being hired to create holiday trees for a local department store (before I was 16) that helped me nurture my design skills.  Those two worlds—design and sustainability—soon merged and become who I am today.

 Your bio says that on your 12^th birthday you founded the organization Earth 2000.  What was the turning point in your life that made you want to become environmentally friendly?  

 I share the same birthday as Earth Day (April 22), so you can’t help but be influenced by the fact your birthday is marked with so much news about the perils of our natural world.    Starting to think if I were born on Valentine’s Day, I’d be obsessed with love. Maybe.

For those people out there who want to take the first step to being more “green” what do you recommend?

Think Big.   I think we all want to be green but think it means giving everything up.    If you’re in the market for a new car, think about getting the absolute most fuel efficient one you can afford.   Need a new fridge?  Get the most energy efficient on the market because those suckers are on 24/7 and are real energy hogs if you get the wrong one.    Don’t obsess over the small stuff…. it’s the big ticket items that matter most.

Gail Larkin is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry.  She worked at Barneys for 5 years before creating VIP Closet Consultants which is a highly personalized service designed to help you make the most of the clothes you already own.   She organizes, styles and installs closets for a very broad clientele ranging from people who work in videos and short films, producers, writers, and jewelry designers, to moms and high powered women that run companies and do social work, in addition to men as well.

What inspires you?  “I love watching their faces become so happy, so fulfilled.  I can see [a change] while helping them.  When they feel better and dress better they feel more confident….life changing to the point where they’re just happier and better people.  The goal is to have everything in their closet fit, updated and have everything look good,” she says.

When editing a client’s closet, Gail will take what she thinks will sell to resale shops such as Haute Seconds and Entre Nous. But when it comes to adding items to a client’s closet, she will usually shop with or without the client present.  She can always rely on finding pieces at Barneys and Elyse Walker but for her own wardrobe she loves Bergdorf Goodman, Barney’s, Elise Walker and Opening Ceremony.  However Barneys is a personal favorite.  “I worked there for a long time so I find a lot of things there.”

Who is the style icon you admire most?  “Kate Moss because she mixes vintage, bohemian, and couture – rather than wearing only what’s current.  For instance, she will wear a fab white fur and mix it with a current 2012 spring Gucci gold dress.”

If you could have anyone’s closet, who would you trade closets with? “I would love to change closets with Kate Moss or Chloe Sevigny”

What are the key aspects/pieces to having a great well rounded wardrobe?

1. Black blazer
2. Little black dress
3. White blouse
4. Perfect skinny jean
5. Cashmere cardigan
6. Platform heel
7. Flats
8. Birkin bag
9. Clutch
10. The RIGHT bra

Tell us about your morning routine/beauty regimen.  “I have a 3 year old so I prefer a beauty regimen that is very simple.  Simple is the best…I want to look fresh and young and I want that glow.  Boscia has given me back that glow!”  She actually uses all Boscia products now. Her favorite products to use in the morning are Restorative Day Moisture Cream SPF 15, Balancing Facial Tonic, and then the Enlivening Eye Amino-AG Eye Treatment, followed by B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++.  After that, she puts on her makeup: under eye concealer, eye shadow, eyeliner, blush and lip gloss.  At night it’s just as simple: Makeup Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil, Purifying Cleansing Gel, and Recharging Night Moisture.

Everyone has a different makeup philosophy.  What’s in your makeup bag at the moment? “Light and fresh for day and smoky and sexy for night.”  Her go to makeup brands/products include Hourglass 6 shade eye palette (neo-classic), Armani and Cleau De Peau blush, YSL for under eye concealer, Shu Uemura brushes, Kevin Aucoin’s powder eye shadow in Whisper, Armani eyeliner, Maybelline Falsies mascara,  Carnal Flower parfum and a favorite nail polish of hers is Chanel’s Black Pearl.

Where do you get your beauty tips from? “I go to Barneys to see Patrick who is a resident makeup artist there…The idea is that makeup should look natural…the no makeup look….very natural and bohemian but u actually do have quite a bit on….”

What draws you to certain beauty products?  “The consistency and the brand, especially how good the brand is…I want to feel it, see [the product]…and the product [shouldn’t have] a lot of toxins…Everyone’s skin is different so it takes a lot to find out what’s not going to absorb into your skin so you have to try a lot!”

Some people go the whole 9 yards and cleanse, tone, moisturize, apply face masks serums and eye creams but what do you think? What is your skincare philosophy?   “I believe in the whole thing…a lot of it is genetics but I do believe in following the steps.”

When did skincare become more of a concern to you?  “It’s always been a concern but just from when you’re young, you lay out with no SPF and as soon as you hit 30 your skin changes. That’s when you need to take a serious evaluation of your skin and take care of it.  Age 30 is when your body shifts as a women and the lines start to come in especially under the eyes but if you have the right skin care you can help it a lot.  I’ve tried so many creams but the Enlivening Amino-AG Eye Treatment was unbelievable! Within a few days people were telling me my skin was glowing…everyone kept saying ‘your skin looks so good!’”

She’s tried many other more expensive products such as Kinerase and RéVive but she didn’t get the results she got with Boscia.  “The price point is amazing because if you run out it’s not going to cost you $200 to get a new product.”

What are your favorite boscia products?  “I really like the Balancing Facial Tonic and Restorative Day Moisture Cream SPF 15 and the Luminizing Black Mask.  No one else makes masks like this… you have to go and get a facial for these kind of results! I’ve absolutely seen an improvement in my skin…..I like everything from Boscia but those 3 products are great.  I run a company, have a 3 yr old, and a husband so I’m very busy… but this product is keeping my youth.”

Speaking of your 3 yr old….when will you start instilling a skincare regimen with her?  “I already put sun block on her skin everyday, since day 1…I moisturize [her] skin with really thick lotion…..its important.”

What are your must have, Holy Grail products?  “You can get makeup anywhere but finding skincare products is the most important.  Good under eye cream and day cream are hard to find.  There are a million makeup lines but not a million under eye and face cream lines.”

Best words of advice you’ve inherited from friends, family, and respected mentors?  My mother and father told me “You just have to know who you are and be a good person.  Be honest and do the best that you can do and just be happy. Treat people really well and be kind.”

I can’t live without…“Family.  Can’t live without my daughter & family.”

Favorite daily read is…..“the New York Times.”

If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be…. “Paulo Coelho who is the author of The Alchemist.  All his philosophies are so profound and he’s amazing.”

What is the best present you’ve ever received? “My Bottega Veneta edition woven metallic bag.”

What is your guilty pleasure? “Pinot Noir.”

This will vary from person to person but most people have dry skin during the winter months so Restorative Night Moisture Cream would be a great option to keep skin hydrated.  But as the weather starts to warm up, our skin usually becomes more moisturized and shine control becomes more of an issue.  That’s when No Pores No Shine T-Zone Treatment will come in handy.

Luckily for everyone at boscia HQ, we have direct access to our amazing product development team and our National Trainer Amy Westerfield so we can get customized recommendations on skincare products we should be using.  But for everyone else out there, don’t worry because we have you covered. Did you know you can go to our website and receive personalized recommendations based on your skin type and skin concerns? All you have to do is answer some key questions about your skin type and skin concerns.  You may view this by visiting the link below:

“Personalize Your Regimen”

Hopefully you will find our “Personalize Your Regimen” tool helpful.  But remember that regardless of any skincare regimen changes you may or may not make this season, clear skin starts with CLEAN skin.  Just like we spring clean our homes, wardrobes, and life, we should also remember to spring clean and detoxify our skin. That’s why we’re obsessed with our Black Collection, especially our Detoxifying Black Cleanser and Pore Purifying Black Strips (6 pack).  These two products will help you deep clean your skin, dissolve dirt and oil and will reduce the appearance of pores and blackheads.  Right now we’re having a special on our website where you can get both these amazing products for a special price of $35.50.  This promotion is only valid for the next week so get started on your spring cleaning now!

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Happy Holidays!

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Party Hopping: Your best friend is throwing her annual holiday fête on Friday night, and so is your sister-in-law. And your neighbor. All of which follow your office’s bad sweater party.

Holi-DO: Party hop! Everyone gets a piece of your day, and you hit all the expected hot spots in style (for an hour or two – then off to the next!) This is where Skin Perfecting Primer is an absolute MUST – it flawlessly prevents makeup from sliding and shifting, all while reducing the appearance of pores for a silky, matte finish. You’ll look like you JUST touched up, even while running out the door to the next event… “Got to goooo!”

Cozy fires. And heaters. And sweaters. And candles. Warmth! The season is all about warmth. Sometimes a little TOO much warmth.

Holi-DO: If you find yourself roasting like a chestnut while nestled on the couch next to Aunt Hilda’s itchy wool cardigan (the one with the caroling snowmen), make sure you have a Blotting Linen within arm’s reach – you’re going to need it (we like to help you keep the holiday glow inside your heart, and not dripping down your face). Just a few blots with these natural linen fiber sheets will instantly absorb excess oil (and perspiration!) without disturbing your makeup one tiny bit! (Unfortunately we can’t say the same for the snowman sweater).

Snow. Sleet. Rain. Frost. It’s freezing outside. It’s December for goodness sakes! Okay, fine, in some parts of the country that are not Southern California, cold is actually a “thing” during this time of year. boscia can still help!

Holi-DO: Let’s start by thawing out that frosty face with our new Detoxifying Black Cleanser, a warming cleansing gel that actually heats up as it cleanses, melting away impurities and refining pores. Then, replace the moisture in that dry, cracked skin, using our Restorative Day Moisture Cream SPF 15 (because SPF is always a must, winter or not!) This rich, luxurious moisturizer gives your skin the drink it desperately needs, while also diminishing uneven skintone, dullness and fine lines (also check out its PM counterpart, Restorative Night Moisture Cream!)

Eyelash glue. Glitter. Long-wear lipstick. (Get it all off me so I can go to bed). The holiday festivities may sometimes call for a face of makeup rivaling Toddlers and Tiaras, but if you fall asleep in that glam face, you just might wake up with a spot the next day brighter than Rudolph’s red nose (for which you should use our Willow Bark Breakout Treatment. But we digress…)

Holi-DO: MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil is your answer! Apply it dry on top of your makeup (eyes included!), massage it in, work in some water with your fingertips, and rinse away clean. You won’t believe the heavy-duty makeup this wonder-oil can cut through – and without leaving one drop of residue or oily sensation left over. Your skin is fresh, cleansed, and ready to do it all over again the next day! (see: Party Hopping).

That’s it for now! Remember, if you shop by December 19, you can take your pick of our Skin Perfecting Primer, Restorative Day Moisture Cream SPF 15, or Travel Kit for Normal to Oily Complexions with your purchase! (See here for promo code information).

And from the entire team at boscia – Happy Holi-DO’s!