Cliff Notes – NEW Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Cliff Notes – NEW Jo Malone London Wood …

The Jo Malone Fragrance Arc just got bigger with the addition of Wood Sage & Sea Salt and while my bathroom probably shouldn’t, well… what are you gonna do? When my signature box tied with a piece of sailor’s rope…

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Having a Meltdown – NEW! Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Melting Cleanser

Having a Meltdown – NEW! Ole Henriksen Pure …

Good news everyone! And by everyone I mean those of you who wash your faces. Ole Henriksen has just launched Pure Truth Melting Cleanser, which adds a game changer of a product to his Vitamin C infused line. Whether you’re…

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Luxe Thy Pet – Gus and Kenzo pet grooming products

Luxe Thy Pet – Gus and Kenzo pet …

Exposure to newness is perhaps my favorite part of professional beauty blogging. Discovering new to me brands and products that are both different and impressive make for my most passionate posts. As a pet lover and owner of four cats…

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Firm Up – Kate Somerville Age Arrest Hydrating Firming Mask

Firm Up – Kate Somerville Age Arrest Hydrating …

When the new Kate Somerville Age Arrest mask showed up under What’s New on the Sephora website during my routine mild stalking sesh last month, I became pretty excited. As a long time fan, but only a short time blogger,…

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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 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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In Season – A Spring in Tokyo by Odacité

In Season – A Spring in Tokyo by …

I discovered Odacité while searching for a mini cosmetic fridge online. Then, I thought my better half would probably notice it in our bathroom… Browsing their exquisite website, The Private Collection caught my eye. When the custom-blended A Spring in…

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