• My Fall Selfcare Wishlist: The New Launches I Want Now

    Madrid just dipped to a crisp 10°C. That’s 50°F for my American readers, though …

  • One Cancels Shadows, One Brightens. Here’s How I Wear the Jones …

    When the Brightening Concealer and Brightening Neutralizer joined the Jones Road lineup, my first thought …

  • Skin, Only Better. My Westman Atelier Foundation Verdict.

    For someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I sure own a lot of it. After …

  • Azelaic Acid Finally Feels Like Water. Here’s Why It Matters.

    Over the past year, azelaic acid has become one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare. …

  • #TeaCeremony – The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea Collection

    #TeaCeremony – The Body Shop Fuji Green Tea …

    Since green is still an abstract concept where I live, a delivery of the Fuji Green Tea collection from The Body Shop is a perfect way to ‘push the season’. Crisp, clean, and exceptionally fresh, the fragrance of this latest…

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    *NEW* Brighten & Perfect – StriVectin Instant Revitalizing Mask

    *NEW* Brighten & Perfect – StriVectin Instant Revitalizing Mask

    Known for some of the most technologically advanced formulas in the beauty industry, StriVectin has just launched a brand new trio geared to Brighten & Perfect dull and lackluster skin. This solution focused line up consists of Intensive Illuminating Serum,…

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    Goldfaden MD – Fleuressence Native Botanical Cell Oil

    Goldfaden MD – Fleuressence Native Botanical Cell Oil

    A slave to luxury skincare and addicted to physician strength formulas, finding a product that delivers on both ends calls for a celebration. When the Goldfaden MD Fleuressence Native Botanical Cell Oil made waves online a few months back, I…

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    Earth Day 2015 – Getting Pretty (and) Impactful with Kiehl’s, AVEDA, Caudalie, L’OCCITANE and Origins

    Earth Day 2015 – Getting Pretty (and) Impactful with …

    Giving our planet its annual deep cleanse, Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd remind us that making ourselves pretty can also be pretty impactful. Mother Nature is indeed very generous, so returning the favor at least once a year is…

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    Apply To Dry Skin – Face Cleanser Edit: Elemis, Dr. Dennis Gross, Laneige

    Apply To Dry Skin – Face Cleanser Edit: …

    It is no secret that I favor certain face wash formulas. A sure way to score that extra bonus point goes to all with directions that state “apply to dry skin before adding water”. Working that creamy, balmy, and comforting…

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    Limited Edition – Jo Malone Rock the Ages Collection

    Limited Edition – Jo Malone Rock the Ages …

    Because nothing creates a sense of urgency like a limited edition fragrance release, each Jo Malone London seasonal offering is beyond irresistible. While a new Blue Skies & Blossoms trio has just appeared on department store shelves, last month’s Rock the…

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    Key West Aloe Solution

    Key West Aloe Solution

    You know something is doing its job when your skincare oblivious other half asks–first thing in the morning–what ‘new treatment’ you’re using. My latest obsession is pure and simply amazing. And so much more than just great in bed. If…

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    Biologique Recherche – Masque Visolastine & Complexe Royal Serum

    Biologique Recherche – Masque Visolastine & Complexe Royal Serum

    Available exclusively at select spas in prestige locations, Biologique Recherche is almost top secret in status. Finding this French range, however, may just be the best thing that ever happens to you. My recent experience with the Masque Visolastine and…

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