Avène Hydrance Optimale Serum

Avène Hydrance Optimale Serum

Avène just added Hydrating Serum to their Hydrance Optimale range, proving that booster serums are indeed all the rage this season. Blessed with 77% of their signature Thermal Spring Water and two novel active delivery systems, it is a skincare…

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The Wait is Over – Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream

The Wait is Over – Charlotte Tilbury Magic …

A chance to pre-order Charlotte Tilbury’s Magic Cream showed up in my inbox a month or so ago as Charlotte was gearing up for her US launch. This Treat & Transform moisturizer, a constant sellout, sounded like something I wanted,…

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The Fixer – Bumble and bumble DRYSPUN FINISH Spray

The Fixer – Bumble and bumble DRYSPUN FINISH …

Embracing the change of seasons, I chopped half my hair off last week. With the temperatures dropping, letting my hair air dry is not an option so a new rotation of styling products is necessary. Bumble and bumble Dryspun Finish…

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Currently Missing: Olay Microdermabrasion Treatment

Currently Missing: Olay Microdermabrasion Treatment

Katie Holmes being named the face and first ever Global Ambassador for Olay was one of the top stories in beauty last week. It took breaking news for me to dig out the Regenerist Microdermabrasion Treatment from under the sink…

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The RODIAL Dragon’s Blood Cleansing Water Is Rather Fantastic

The RODIAL Dragon’s Blood Cleansing Water …

With its air of exclusivity, Rodial Skincare is rarely found on retail shelves in the United States. The Dragon’s Blood range may sound whimsical, but the beauty columns in fashion magazines regularly cover the Bee and Snake Venom lines from…

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Big in Japan: The Cure Natural Aqua Gel Review You Actually Need

Big in Japan: The Cure Natural Aqua …

One product has reportedly sold every 12 seconds in Japan for years. That product is the Cure Natural Aqua Gel, a gentle water-based exfoliator that has been a staple in Japanese skincare long before the rest of the world started…

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Is BYREDO Gypsy Water A Cult Classic Worth Your Time

Is BYREDO Gypsy Water A Cult Classic …

Is this *THE* BYREDO scent to try? Depending on the season, you can’t help but favor certain scents over others. Gypsy Water makes for a very rare fragrance that wears well on me only during colder months. This BYREDO creation…

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Cell-ebrate Radiance – Elemental Herbology Cell Food

Cell-ebrate Radiance – Elemental Herbology Cell Food

When I shared the link to my blog with a friend across the pond recently, he responded, “OMG, you have to try Elemental Herbology.” Wasting no time, I got my hands on Cell Food, the British brand’s star product. Normally…

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