Italian conoSCENTi – TOM FORD Mandarino di Amalfi Eau de Parfum

Italian conoSCENTi – TOM FORD Mandarino di Amalfi …

When I read about Tom Ford’s Mandarino di Amalfi in British Vogue, I imagined the invite beauty editors received to experience this addition to the Private Blend collection. A luncheon including drinks and bites highlighting key ingredients in this citrusy…

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My Visit to Santa Maria Novella in Florence

My Visit to Santa Maria Novella in …

Ciao! Having just left Florence, Italy I am still mesmerized by my visit to one of the world’s oldest apothecaries: Santa Maria Novella. Started by Dominican monks back in the 1200’s, the brand became available to the public some 400…

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The J.Lo Glow – Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream

The J.Lo Glow – Dr. Hauschka Rose …

Guten Tag! Since I landed in Berlin earlier today, I decided to feature a ‘Made in Germany’ gem. Coincidentally, Jennifer Lopez told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live about her favorite face cream a couple of weeks ago: Dr.…

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Cooling It – Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid

Cooling It – Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid

During the summer months, I always advocate avoiding at least two things: overexposure to the sun and experimenting with Retinol products. Well, I broke both rules last week and with countless new products to try my skin was exhibiting more…

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Plump It Up – Ole Henriksen Blue/Black Berry Enzyme Mask

Plump It Up – Ole Henriksen Blue/Black …

I first heard of Ole Henriksen via an issue of Us Weekly circa 2003 when the much more grounded Gwyneth Paltrow raved about his collagen boosting Truth Serum. I raced to Henri Bendel to get a bottle because at the…

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Body and Seoul – LANEIGE: Water Sleeping Mask + more!

Body and Seoul – LANEIGE: Water Sleeping Mask + …

It takes just a minute watching a K-pop video or any K-drama (Korean soap opera) to notice the people’s flawless complexions. Especially when you don’t understand a single word. When Target decided to elevate its beauty department with Korea’s LANEIGE…

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No Filter Filter – Perricone MD No Bronzer Bronzer

No Filter Filter – Perricone MD No Bronzer …

Everybody is familiar with the ‘model off duty’ look. How about a haute haircut at a posh salon that actually makes you look like you need a cut? Perricone MD has just launched the No Makeup Skincare line so the…

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The Perfect Finish – La Mer The Powder

The Perfect Finish – La Mer The Powder

There is no denying I adore the La Mer brand. The iconic Crème de la Mer represents supreme luxury. Its popularity has led to skin type specific formulas, which makes the original crème just one of five now. To be…

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