L’Occitane Introduces Limited Edition Sun Verbena
Even though my favorite L’Occitane products are their Amande ones, the Verbena ones are perennial bestsellers so it’s fitting that they just introduced some new, limited edition, verbena-infused products for summer. What makes the launches particularly notable is that they were all designed with sun-exposed skin in mind and all are made with organic verbena … Continue reading “L’Occitane Introduces Limited Edition Sun Verbena”
Frugal Snob: Whole Foods Beauty
When it comes to shopping for beauty products Whole Foods might be one of the most overlooked resources. I for one am in a Whole Foods almost every week and the beauty section ususally doesn’t register in my head till I’m on line to pay and see it out of the corner of my eye! … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Whole Foods Beauty”
Interview with Emilie Prevel, Chief R&D Officer at Cellap Laboratoire Switzerland
I was beyond excited when I found out I would be able to interview Emilie Prevel, Chief R&D Officer at Cellap Laboratoire Switzerland! I mean how often do you get to speak to the brains behind some of the most luxurious skincare products!? Prevel has been hard at work on the Cellcosmet line, available exclusively … Continue reading “Interview with Emilie Prevel, Chief R&D Officer at Cellap Laboratoire Switzerland”
L’Occitane Launches New Skincare and Makeup Range
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”
Estee Lauder New Skincare Launches
A few months ago I went to an Estee Lauder event to get the lowdown on the new editions to their skincare line: Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator ($58), Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator ($58), and DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF 15 ($43), all of which are now available for purchase. First for … Continue reading “Estee Lauder New Skincare Launches”
Absolution: A Bespoke Unisex, Organic Skincare Line
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”