FOR(d) MEN – TOM FORD Intensive Purifying Mud Mask

FOR(d) MEN – TOM FORD Intensive Purifying …

The TOM FORD skincare range for men boldly projects the aesthetic of his fashion empire. Almost a year old, it includes the Intensive Purifying Mud Mask, one of my favorite weekly treatments. Since today is Mr. Ford’s birthday, I am…

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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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A Wake-Up Call – Origins GinZing Refreshing Face Mask

A Wake-Up Call – Origins GinZing Refreshing Face …

Recently, Origins added a face mask to their GinZing collection, which proves it is possible to offer a great three ounce face mask for under thirty bucks. Five years ago, they knocked it out of the park with their GinZing…

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Soap Opera – Fresh, L’OCCITANE, Dr. Dennis Gross, Avène & Erno Laszlo

Soap Opera – Fresh, L’OCCITANE, Dr. Dennis …

In the beginning there was a bar of soap. Today, however, the traditional soap bar gets a bad rep as a drying and archaic cleansing agent. With countless offers ranging from simple fragrance free to the most sophisticated and elegant…

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HOLD IT! – Fudge Urban Hair Styling Products

HOLD IT! – Fudge Urban Hair Styling Products

Today is National Men’s Grooming Day. I’m not making this up. Google it. In observance of this very special holiday, let us guys focus on something accessible, affordable and user friendly that all of us can (and should) use. Fudge…

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H is for Haute – ALPHA-H Instant Facial

H is for Haute – ALPHA-H Instant Facial

Say ‘acid’ and my ears prick up. Put ‘glycolic’ in front of it and I need it. When I first encountered the Australian brand Alpha-H on a fellow blogger’s Instagram feed, I investigated it and became instantly intrigued. After receiving…

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Do you SUNcare? – L’ORÉAL PARIS Silky Sheer BB Lotion & Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray

Do you SUNcare? – L’ORÉAL PARIS …

Shopping for sunscreen, especially during the summer, can be overwhelming to say the least. My ADD doesn’t allow me to focus on a two page menu, so seeing shelves full of sun block makes me want to just walk away.…

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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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