• SkinCeuticals, Royal Fern & Other Launches I’m Loving Right Now

    How is May almost over? Also—what a month. We moved to Spain. It’s …

  • MUGLER Cologne – Five New Scents For Fall

    MUGLER Cologne – Five New Scents For Fall

    Just last week, a gorgeous mailer of the just-released MUGLER Colognes landed on my desk. Within moments of opening the box and spritzing all five scents, a line from my favorite scene in ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ immediately…

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    Quick Review: GLAMGLOW TROPICALCLEANSE Daily Exfoliating Cleanser

    Quick Review: GLAMGLOW TROPICALCLEANSE Daily Exfoliating Cleanser

    Chasing GLAMGLOW newness like it’s my job (sort of is, really), I couldn’t wait to try the newly unveiled TROPICALCLEANSE™ Daily Exfoliating Cleanser. When the mud-to-foam face washes launched circa 2014, I had been seeking a formula to complement my…

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    Currently Loving: LANCER Caviar Lime Peel

    Currently Loving: LANCER Caviar Lime Peel

    Whenever the season changes, I tone down the daily use of acid toners (look at that play on words!) and step into a routine that achieves deeper exfoliation twice per week. The change in indoor and outdoor temperatures often triggers…

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    The Space NK Fall Beauty Edit GWP is here!

    The Space NK Fall Beauty Edit GWP …

    Twice each year, the Space NK Beauty Edit event gives you the perfect excuse to re-stock your favorites and give in to the lemmings. This Fall, your shopping cart gets a boost with one of the best ‘gifts with purchase’…

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    Pit Stop: My Non-Toxic Deodorant/Antiperspirant Picks

    Pit Stop: My Non-Toxic Deodorant/Antiperspirant Picks

    It may come as a surprise to many (heck, I surprised myself with that one) but I’ve been seriously exploring the green beauty space for a while now. I am not ready to purge the vanity just yet but many…

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    What My Combination Skin Did Best With All Summer

    What My Combination Skin Did Best With …

    If my summer skincare routine seems effortless, it’s the mix of low key staples and emergency formulas I have to thank. This combination skin is not on its best behavior during travel, the humidity, or days filled with copious amounts…

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    First Impressions: Farmacy Honeymoon Glow

    First Impressions: Farmacy Honeymoon Glow

    This formula is no longer available as of January 2024. Please check out the updated Honey Glow by Farmacy here.  There certainly is no shortage of resurfacing acid treatments in the skincare space. We can pick and choose from among…

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    Fragrances I Wore Non-Stop This Summer

    Fragrances I Wore Non-Stop This Summer

    A month or so ago, I finished my bottle of Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi. And panicked. Slightly. When it comes to selecting a fragrance, I’m a creature of habit. Especially in the summer. A half-full flask of JO LOVES…

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