DaVinci Cosmetics holds a distinction for possessing and marketing a very wide range of world class cosmetics. These include mineral makeup, face powder, blush, bronzer and many other products pertaining to skin care.

The sales records of the products from this company are a proof of its popularity among the masses. The company believes in advertising its products at the right places in the right way to boost sales. The idea of coming up with a website for easier and effective cosmetics' shopping is another huge step taken by the company towards boosting its sale.

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Haven't heard of 3Lab Cosmetics? Then perhaps you are in the lower tax bracket. Since debuting a few months ago, 3Lab's high-end skin care has earned cult-status among the really rich, from wealthy Upper East Siders' to international celebrities. As photos throughout their headquarters prove, stars like Dame Helen Mirren and Martin Sheen have already gotten a hold of these goods. Others like Donatella Versace and Sally Field are so devoted that they regularly spend hundreds of dollars on it. Skillfully selling the products and the premise behind them are 3Lab's Public Relations Director, Stephanie Scott and President, Spencer Kanis - himself a celebrity in the beauty industry for his stylish wardrobe, smooth persona and resume full of blockbuster companies like Gucci and Estee Lauder. The most charismatic of the lot is David Chung, founder and CEO of 3Lab, whose personal story is as rich and rare as the ingredients found in his products.

Local women create natural cosmetics

Julia Brownfield and Victoria England have something in common: At some point, each of them looked at commercially available cosmetics and skin care products and thought, "I can make better stuff than this."

So they set out to do it. Through determination and a great deal of trial-and-error experimentation, each developed her own line of products, created packaging and labeling, tackled the difficult task of marketing, and now each operates her own business, offering organic alternatives to traditional cosmetics.

Brownfield's initial motivation was a selfish one.

"I trained racehorses for 15 years, so my skin took a beating," she said. "I wanted a natural product for my skin. It was just for me."

Making extensive use of the Internet, Brownfield began researching fruits and vegetables, oils and vitamins, looking for the ideal ingredients to improve the health of her skin.