I recently stopped by the Soho L’Occitane store to check-out their new makeup range and skincare line. The color collection is called Pivoine Flora and is formulated with peony extract to soften skin (just like their first makeup collection which they launched about a year ago). I was pretty bummed that they didn’t keep their … Continue reading “L’Occitane Launches New Skincare and Makeup Range”
I stopped by The Plaza Beauty section in the underground mall at The Plaza Hotel last week and was completely floored at how much has changed down there! The last time I stopped by was for the opening party of Todd English’s Food Hall (amazing by the way for a post-shopping pick-me-up), and that was … Continue reading “Edible Beauty: Juara”
There is a reason why Anthony Logistics’ Glycolic Cleanser for men has been a top-seller at Sephora’s for ten years now. I bought it for my husband because he complains about the razor burn he sustains from the bumps on his face. I’ve tried to encourage him to exfoliate and do this and that, but … Continue reading “Anthony Logistics for Men Glycolic Facial Cleanser: One Man’s Trash is a Woman’s Treasure”
Absolution is a Parisian brand that launched back in 2009, but is just now making its US debut thanks to Space NK (which just opened a new store a few minutes from my apartment!). The brand’s founders have worked with biggie brands like Dr. Hauschka and were inspired to create a unisex, bespoke line using … Continue reading “Absolution: A Bespoke Unisex, Organic Skincare Line”
Last week I was reminded why I don’t like shopping with the help of salespeople. I’m sure you’ve been in this situation…you’re casually browsing at a department store when an SA starts talking your head off and next thing you know you end up taking home a bag-full of things you never intended to purchase … Continue reading “Eve Lom Cleanser: Snob or Slob?”
When I met with one of the Mama Mio co-founders last week I felt like I was back in Junior High reading about blackheads. Back then I had no idea what in the world a blackhead was and I remember thinking “how have I not been working on preventing these before??” With so many new … Continue reading “You Work-Out Your Body, but What About Your Face??”