• The Loudest Thing About Sweet Chemistry Is How Well It Works

    I don’t like the phrase “industry disruptor.” To me it implies noise. And my …

  • European Sunscreens vs. American: What a Year in Madrid and 45 Bottles Taught …

    For as long as I’ve been obsessed with skincare, I’ve picked up a …

  • La Roche-Posay Nutritic Intense Rich: A First Impression Worth Writing Home About

    I recently picked up a La Roche-Posay moisturizer and was struck by its simplicity, which …

  • Serious Skincare Stole My Photo. Turns Out That’s Kind of Their …

    I hate writing this post. I detest conflict. But I refuse to roll over when …

  • Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Is Bright, Classic, and Loud In The Best Way.

    Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Is Bright, …

    When I read about Tom Ford’s Mandarino di Amalfi in British Vogue, I felt envy. Why? I imagined the invite beauty editors received to experience this addition to the Private Blend collection. A luncheon including drinks and bites highlighting key…

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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 J.Lo Glow – Dr. Hauschka Rose Day Cream

    The J.Lo Glow – Dr. Hauschka Rose …

    Guten Tag! Since I landed in Berlin earlier today, I decided to feature a ‘Made in Germany’ gem. Coincidentally, Jennifer Lopez told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live about her favorite face cream a couple of weeks ago: Dr.…

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    Cooling It – Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid

    Cooling It – Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid

    During the summer months, I always advocate avoiding at least two things: overexposure to the sun and experimenting with Retinol products. Well, I broke both rules last week and with countless new products to try my skin was exhibiting more…

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    Plump It Up – Ole Henriksen Blue/Black Berry Enzyme Mask

    Plump It Up – Ole Henriksen Blue/Black …

    I first heard of Ole Henriksen via an issue of Us Weekly circa 2003 when the much more grounded Gwyneth Paltrow raved about his collagen boosting Truth Serum. I raced to Henri Bendel to get a bottle because at the…

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    Body and Seoul – LANEIGE: Water Sleeping Mask + more!

    Body and Seoul – LANEIGE: Water Sleeping Mask + …

    It takes just a minute watching a K-pop video or any K-drama (Korean soap opera) to notice the people’s flawless complexions. Especially when you don’t understand a single word. When Target decided to elevate its beauty department with Korea’s LANEIGE…

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    How To Get Perfect Tan With Perricone MD No Makeup Bronzer

    How To Get Perfect Tan With Perricone …

    Everybody is familiar with the ‘model off duty’ look. How about a haute haircut at a posh salon that actually makes you look like you need a cut? Perricone MD has just launched the No Makeup Skincare line so the…

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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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