“If you don’t see it, ask for it!” has been our motto since the beginning. We even have a little plaque by the register.

Now, we have made it even easier to request new products or brands: requests@thompsonalchemists.com

Thompson Alchemists started carrying Caudalie at the end of February. At first I thought it would be similar to other lines that we carry, but now I can say it surely stands alone!

About three weeks ago my eyes were feeling like they could use some help. They were feeling dry and, to my extreme displeasure, I could see some wrinkles. I said to myself, “let me try the Premier Cru Eye Cream” . The cream is made with Grape Polyphenols, Viniferine and Resveratrol. Now, my eyes feel firmer and smoother and more radiant. It also helps with dark spots. You need to try this product, the experience is sublime! No more dryness, my dark spots are diminished and my wrinkles are smoothed. Please come by and get some samples of the Premiere Cru and other Caudalie products.

Better yet, come to our event on Saturday April 21^st. From 11:00 AM to 5:00PM. Call us to book an appointment at 212-598-4040. There will be lots of give aways and also a chance to win a gift basket valued at $200.00!

Leonor Greyl is one of our favorite haircare lines at Thompson Chemists and Thompson Alchemists. It is a botanical hair care line created in1968 by Leonor Greyl & her husband. She was working as a beautician in Paris and he had knowledge of botanicals; together they created one of the first botanical hair care lines at time when many popular styles, such as the “bleach blonde” look, required a slew of harsh chemicals.

We carry Leonor Greyl at both Thompson Chemists and Thompson Alchemists, and we stock nearly the full range of Leonor Greyl hair products. If you don’t see a product that you enjoy from Leonor Greyl on our site or in our stores please inform one of our helpful staff members and they will contact you when it arrives.

Some of our most popular products from Leonor Greyl include:

Huile de Palme, a pre shampoo conditioning oil, is solid at room temperature and liquifies when heated under warm water.
Leonor Grey’s Magnolia Oil is a rich and thick body oil that is perfect for after the bath on damp skin.
The gentle Honey shampoo, Shampooing au Miel, can be used daily by the whole family.
Masque Fleurs de Jasmin is a great conditioning mask, good for all hair types
Masque a l’Orchidee is a conditioning mask for curly or frizzy.
Creme Regeneratrice is a conditioner for exceptionally dry, damaged or color treated hair.

In addition to shampoos and conditioners, we also stock a variety of styling products including:
Serum de Soie is a smoothing serum that can be used on wet or dry hair. Great for touching up and fly-aways after blow drying.
Eclat Naturel adds texture and prevents frizz. Use on damp hair for a smooth look or on dry hair for texture.
Lacque Souple is a soft hold hairspray, perfect for soft, touchable, long lasting style.

We’ve recently added a few new products to our shelves and I decided to try them out.

To achieve a natural everyday look I used 6 essential Lioele products.

1. Lioele Dollish BB ( Natural Green)

This BB doubles as a makeup base and a BB cream. It evenly blends on to your skin creating a perfect even skin tone and leaves a moisturizing matte finish.

2. Lioele Water Proof Eyeliner (Black) and

3. Lioele Volume & Curling Mascara

Now I love this mascara because unlike others, I was able to get maximum volume without clumping!

4. Lioele Carry Me Blusher (#02 Cutie Peach)

This blush is perfect for on the go! It’s small in size and equipped with a small mirror on it’s top.  The best part is that is so easy to apply. Theres no need for makeup brushes, Lioele Carry Me Blusher comes with a sponge attached to the container that absorbs the makeup and evenly applies to the cheek.

5. Lioele Air Chiffon Shadow (#5 Bronze)

Lioele’s Air Chiffon eye shadows are great for adding glow and shine to your makeup. The bronze color can be worn during the day and at night. I used the air chiffon shadow in the edges of my eyes to add shine finish.

6. hLioele Dollish Lip Stick (#3 Baby Peach)

This lipstick will not dry the lips. It is super moisturizing and provides a solid vibrant color to your lip.

And that’s all you need for a perfect Lioele natural everyday look ….

And when you’re done getting all dolled up make sure you have a stylish makeup bag to put your makeup away …

Available at Thompson Alchemists

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If you follow our blog(s) you might have read about my first encounter with Philip B’s Anti-Flake Shampoo, way back in 2009 when my eczema first reared its ugly, inflammatory head.

Since then, with the help of Philip B,  I have done relatively well managing the eczema outbreaks in my scalp. Lately however, I have just felt like my scalp was in need of a deep clean, as if there was build up accumulating that my gently cleansing shampoo wasn’t lifting. And so I decided to give Leonor Greyl’s Bain Traitant à la Propolis a shot.

This shampoo is meant to treat dandruff and dry itchy scalp by gently and deeply cleansing. The shampoo contains propolis extracts, which act as a powerful anti-microbial and also garlic and horseradish both of which are proven natural remedies for a variety of skin problems including eczema. And don’t worry! You won’t smell like garlic and horseradish! The fragrance of this shampoo is very gentle and classy; it reminds me of some children’s perfumes we imported from europe many years back.

My first impression of this shampoo was that it was a lot soapier than other Leonor Greyl shampoos. I’m so not used to foaming shampoos anymore, I was a little surprised. BUT I realized that the foam was really doing its job and allowing the shampoo to penetrate deep into my hair and scalp with the first shampooing.

After rinsing and repeating I found my hair to be squeaky clean, something I usually associate with cheap, Sodium Laueth Sulfate filled shampoos that leave your hair gross, dry and poofy, or at best artificially smoothed and shined with nasty silicones. Leonor Greyl is definitely not one of those brands. Firstly, they are 100% SLS free. paraben free and silicone free. Secondly, the extra cleansing in this case has a purpose: to remove excess dry scaly skin and build-up. I followed up with the Masque Fleurs de Jasmin and just let it air dry. (You, dear reader, might remember back when I had to borrow a hair dryer for another blog. Nowadays I do own one, but I’m lazy and air dry as often as I can get away with…)

My scalp is clean and happy, and my hair too! I was expecting to need some kind of product or leave-in but it was just perfect! Looking back a I wonder how I could have ever doubted them!

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Leonor Greyl Bain Traitant à la Propolis, 200ml, $38

Leonor Greyl Masque Fleurs de Jasmin, 200ml, $59

Philip B Anti-Flake Relief Shampoo, 220ml, $35

Stop in and share some pre-game pampering and snacks!

Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff show you the perfect products for pre-game pampering. Choose from a wide range of products for him or her and receive your choice of samples with purchase!  Help yourself to complimentary snacks while you shop and get in the mood for game-time.

GO GIANTS!!!

Thompson Alchemists will be open until 4pm tomorrow, closing in time for the big game.

Apply to a clean face, and true to it’s name, it gently heats up your skin as it hardens into a mask. It’s objective is to unclog pores and gently exfoliate and after rinsing off with cool water, your face is left positively glowing. In short: I LOVE.

Awesome-ness in a tube.

Benta Berry France is an all natural skin care and fragrance brand exclusively dedicated to young skin from all 5 continents created by Marie-Pierre Schmitz. Young boys and girls don’t know how to take care of their skin, as everything changes during the years of adolescence.

After many years researching Benta Berry was created and suits teens of all ethnicities.

Benta Berry is cool and minimalistic just like toady's youth

 There is a preventative three step box set for ages 12 to 24 with a separate line for boys and girls since their skin is so different.

Facial car pack for boys for complete facial skin care from the BENTA BERRY 3-step skin-care program:
1. a facial cleansing wash
2. a facial purifying exfoliating cleanser
3. a super moiturizing face cream

BENTA BERRY’S 100% natural  G-1 line is a 3 step treatment for troubled adolescent skin that produces excess sebum due to stress, pollution, growth & chaotic life style.

Benta Berry G-1

1. cleanser: pineapple, mango, lime, and virgin coconut oil.
2. scrub: pineapple, grapefruit, raspberry, strawberry, lime and apricot kernel beads
3. hydration: cream consists of: Apple, Indian fig, strawberry, kiwi, kigelia Africana, and macadamia oil.

BENTA BERRY also has created a 100% natural deodorant for teen boys and girls with alum stone, natural witch hazel, water and sage. It is alcohol and paraban free.

Alcohol-free and paraben-free formula, this deodorant is enriched with the natural properties of alum stone, which protects skin and fights perspiration

The alum stone is a natural derma-protecting anti-perspirant ingredient. Sage is used to control perspiration.

Last but not least there are two perfumes one for boys and one for girls; they are amazing and also 100% natural.

Benta Berry fragrances for teen boys and girls

BENTA BERRY fragrance for girls has a delicate  fruity oriental scent with hints of ginger, combined with a floral & fruity note of royal orchids and peach nectar that evokes the sweetness of exploring distant exotic lands.

BENTA BERRY fragrance for boys has a aromatic, woody scents that evokes distant travels. Fresh and vivid citrus, and are combined with the strength of cardamom and ginger with a final touch of cedar – balsam fir adding body to this masculine fragrance.

A natural facial cleanser for oil skin that will not leave your skin feeling dry

Lavido Rosemary, Pomegranate & Propolis Facial Cleanser For Oily Skin will help relieve oily skin problems without drying or irritating your skin.  Lavido facial cleanser  possess a protective property allowing you to wash your face without over drying it. The natural cleanser contains natural rosemary, pomegranate & propolis.  Great fit for preteens and teens who tend to over scrub and irritate their breakouts. Use Lavido Rosemary, Pomegranate & Propolis Facial Cleanser For Oily Skin daily with Lavido moisture cream to keep your skin feeling and looking healthy and young.

AR-ENCAP from THORNE contain Glucosamine Sulfate, MSM, Indian Frankincense extract, Curcumin Phytosome & Devil's Claw

The ingredients in Thorne’s AR-Encaps help provide daily lubrication for general body aches.