Body

This Works: Natural Skincare

There’s an amazingly well curated cosmetic boutique in Bal Harbour call Gee Beauty (very much like Space NK). I stopped in when I was in Miami a few months ago and they instantly won high credibility points for stocking a slew of my favorite brands including Clarisonic, Rodial, Rodin, Dr. Brandt, Serge Lutens – truly [...]

The 5 Best Summer Products: Hot Enough For You?

Now that I’ve reviewed a whole powder room’s worth of summer products, from pre-sun to mid to post-sun, my sultry-weather arsenal is complete. I’ve pared down the goods to the best of the best, so you can combat the sun – and also enjoy it! – and meet September with a radiant face, super-smooth skin, [...]

Fighting Breakouts with Murad

I just switched gyms. I used to go to the Sports Club LA, which is three blocks away, but I’m now an Equinox member and usually go to a location that’s a good 20 minute walk away. My new gym has way better classes so it’s definitely worth the extra travel time, but because I [...]

Aveda Stress Fix

Stress – the bane of most of our existence. The worst part about it for me is that it makes me breakout more or less instantaneously, which makes me stressed about being stressed! A surefire way to get me interested in a product is to say it has an anti-stress effect so I immediately jumped [...]

L’Occitane Cherry Blossom Collection

What better time than right in the middle of the National Cherry Blossom Festival to highlight L’Occitane’s Cherry Blossom Collection? Is anyone in D.C. right now?? I’ve never been during their Cherry Blossom season, but the photos I’ve seen are unbelievable! Not to mention Cherry Blossoms are just one more reason, on an already long [...]

Moroccanoil Launches Skincare

Moroccanoil launched in the U.S. about three years ago and ever since argan hair oils have been all the rage. I discovered the brand’s oil a few seasons ago when they worked on the hair looks for J. Mendel. They were able to achieve a controlled frizzy look unlike any I had seen before and [...]

Yvonne Ryding Instant Repair and Body Oil: Smooth Ryde

I have no idea what is wrong with me, but I’m developing extremely dry heels! They’re impenetrable; nothing has worked, not even my trusty Aquaphor. During my week in Miami, it got worse. So I tried something new. I started using Yvonne Ryding‘s Instant Repair ($25) on my scary, cracked heels and within 24 hours, [...]

Dr.Hauschka’s New Body Moisturizers

Dr. Hauschka’s Rose Body Moisturizer is one of my faves so I was excited to see that the branch launched three new formulations, each for a specific skin need and all with great aromatherapeutic properties! My local health food store has a big selection of Dr. Hauschka’s products and they’re very discerning about the beauty [...]

IOMA Launches Body Products

IOMA, a Saks exclusive in Manhattan and California, just launched in the U.S. late last year, but they’ve become so popular that they’re already introducing their body range in the States (its been a top seller in high-end department stores in France for awhile). The line will also be launching in Harrod’s. Just like with [...]

Frugal Snob: Target Debuts New Products and Brands

People think we have it all here in Manhattan when it comes to shopping, but we don’t have a Target which means we’re seriously deprived of some of the best picks when it comes to frugal snob beauty product shopping! I’m a huge fan of their exclusive, Nip + Fab (from the woman behind Rodial) [...]