Caudalíe – putting the ‘wine’ in dewiness.

Caudalíe – putting the ‘wine’ in dewiness.

There are at least three reasons I favor Caudalíe in the prestige beauty market. One: the products work. Two: the line is inspired by a vineyard and fueled by the healing power of wine. Three: the founder, Mathilde Thomas believes…

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Clean Start – EVE LOM Morning Time Cleanser

Clean Start – EVE LOM Morning Time Cleanser

Back when Vogue was putting legit people on their covers, they called EVE LOM Cleanser “probably the best cleanser in the world.” Since then, two things have happened. Vogue is no longer putting legit people on their covers and EVE…

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O(M+G)! – *NEW* SPF 30 Face Moisturizer by (MALIN+GOETZ)

O(M+G)! – *NEW* SPF 30 Face Moisturizer …

I’m all about peptides, enzymes and acids in my skin care products. And, I’m a huge believer in Retinol. I’ve had Botox injected into my ‘11s’ (not my feet, but rather the two vertical lines in between the brows on…

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Go West – Hudson Yards by Bond No. 9

Go West – Hudson Yards by Bond No. 9

I can’t say it’s surprising that the greatest city in the world is the inspiration behind one of the greatest niche perfume brands. Bond No. 9 has created a range of scents inspired by and to evoke the sensibilities of…

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“I’d rather LATHER” – Bamboo Lemongrass Foaming Body Scrub

“I’d rather LATHER” – Bamboo Lemongrass Foaming …

Spring starts today! Shed your winter skin with one of my ultimate favorites. This is a reblog of a guest post I wrote for www.the-totality.com a month ago. Enjoy! Remember when you could purchase only one basic body scrub with…

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Clarins Double Serum Review: Original vs. Light, Tested and Compared

Clarins Double Serum Review: Original vs. Light, …

I first used a Clarins serum called Total Double Serum in 2002. I was in my early twenties, working in the marketing department at Jo Malone, and already the kind of person who read ingredient lists for fun. That serum…

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Basic Masks Need Not Apply – Clark’s Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask

Basic Masks Need Not Apply – Clark’s …

Every time I hear someone say, “less is more” I roll my eyes and repeat my mantra: “more is better.” I believe in abundance, choices, and options. I want to accommodate my skin. We both tend to get moody. With…

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The post that started it all. My Tatcha Polished Rice Enzyme Powder review from Gedlab.com is back!

The post that started it all. My …

The review below is a repost from Ged’s blog for which I will be forever grateful.  Ged was a complete stranger to me prior to my encountering him on Instagram.  I reached out asking if he’d accept a guest review…

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