• 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. …

  • L’OCCITANE launches L’OcciBox – Seasonal Beauty Sampler

    L’OCCITANE launches L’OcciBox – Seasonal Beauty …

    File this one under, ‘How to Be Parisian.’ L’OCCITANE has just announced the launch of their first-ever beauty sampling box, renewing hope for the ubiquitous trend everywhere. L’OcciBox is filled with tried, true, iconic, and new travel size goodness by…

    View Post
    Tool Up! – PMD Personal Microderm Device

    Tool Up! – PMD Personal Microderm Device

    With spa-xlusive treatments evolving constantly, many salon procedures are quickly becoming safe for at-home use. So,when the people at PMD sent me their Personal Microderm Tool Kit, I could not wait to play! It was about a decade ago that…

    View Post
    Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer Candle

    Catching Fire – The Limited Edition La Mer …

    The La Mer Candle is here, filling a rather particular void in the luxury segment of the beauty industry. My initial reaction was definitely ‘umm, random…?,’ but I couldn’t ignore its debut. I sent a quick text and secured some newness in…

    View Post
    Paula’s Choice RESIST Moisture Renewal Oil Booster

    Paula’s Choice RESIST Moisture Renewal Oil …

    If you’re a fan of facial oils, you won’t be able to resist the latest from Paula’s Choice. Pun intended, the new Moisture Renewal Oil Booster joins the anti-aging RESIST line up and is not to be ignored. Blending nine…

    View Post
    Happy Haul-idays! – L’OCCITANE Holiday Gift Guide

    Happy Haul-idays! – L’OCCITANE Holiday Gift Guide

    With the holiday season and its festivities practically here, I can’t think of a better brand to zoom in on than L’OCCITANE for this beauty-full Holiday Gift Guide post. With enough thoughtfully pre-wrapped pairings to address every name on your…

    View Post
    A Pot of Gold – Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask

    A Pot of Gold – Peter Thomas Roth 24…

    When the Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Mask showed up on Sephora.com, I knew it was bound to be more than just shiny and new. Pampering takes on a new level with this anti-aging treatment that not only delivers on…

    View Post
    Can’t Glow Wrong – GLYTONE Mini Peel Gel

    Can’t Glow Wrong – GLYTONE Mini Peel …

    I wish my skin cleared up as fast as my calendar did when GLYTONE sent invites to their Complexion Perfection cocktail event a few weeks ago. You’ll never need to twist my arm to learn about glycolic acid peels over…

    View Post
    Swiss Air – Karin Herzog Oxygen Hyalu Lift

    Swiss Air – Karin Herzog Oxygen Hyalu Lift

    A month or so ago, a bottle of Karin Herzog Oxygen Hyalu Lift arrived in the mail.  A few days later, a note followed that emphasized the importance of using the accompanying brush rather than one’s fingers to apply it.…

    View Post