News | August 23, 2017

Haute Secrets Boston: Beauty Guru Jen Rizzo

News | August 23, 2017

By Kellie Speed

Creating a best selling anti-aging cream had been a dream of Jen Rizzo until she met up with Volition Beauty, the online collaboration platform that allowed her to create her own beauty product. The Neroli Complete Crème, which is designed to soften and rejuvenate the skin, also supports skin renewal, helps protect from free radical damage, all while helping correct moisture balance.

“Community is all of us, women, getting together to hear our ideas and help each other as we know what we need,” she said. “We are the ones in this society that have to worry more about aging. and how we look. There is always a quest for the next best thing and who knows better than us. I wanted to come up with something for dry, older skin that really works. Ideally, it would be made with more natural ingredients that are already found in our bodies. It is important that it is something we could see and benefit from.”

Photo Credit: Jen Rizzo

We caught up recently with Rizzo to find out what she loves most about Boston.

Where were you born: Weymouth, MA

How long in Boston: 31 years

Neighborhood: Randolph

Occupation: Entrepreneur (& Beauty Enthusiast)

Favorite Restaurant: Veggie Galaxy

Best Sushi: o ya restaurant

Best Italian: Giacomo’s Ristorante

Best dessert: Vegan Ice Cream at FoMu

Best place for a romantic date: Salem Ferry

Best Sunday Brunch: Sal’s Pizza

Best place for a power business meeting: Abbondanza Ristorante

If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Westin Copley Place

Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Bodega. When you walk in the front part of the store, it’s disguised as a convenience store/Newbury Comics.

Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Twentieth Century Ltd has a nice mix of vintage and antique pieces.

Best Spa: Toscana European Day Spa

Favorite Charity Event: Black Cat Rescue

Favorite Cultural Event: North End Italian feasts and festivals

Favorite Cultural Institution: Italian Cultural Center

Best Steakhouse: Boston Chops

Best Pizza: Galleria Umberto

Best Lunch: Boston Chowda Co.

Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Turnstyle Cycle. Their spin bikes tilt. The place is like a club for sweat.

Best Massage: Bliss Spa

Best Limousine/Driving Service: Boston Party Bus Limo

Best Museum/Exhibit: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Describe Boston in three words: Wicked Good Chowda

Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: House of Seven Gables

All-around favorite spot in Boston: Tunnel Nightclub Boston. Talk about “wow factor”. The discreet entrance is marked by frosted windows and hides a mirrored private elevator and modern staircase that descends below ground.

Best Aspect of Boston: Clam chowder and seafood, plus our own Boston English!

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