The very first time I met Svetlana Sanchez, she blew my mind within minutes by placing a drop of the Minimalist Corrective Serum Foundation on the back of my hand. As I watched it transform, I got that little internal thrill of excitement that comes with a new discovery. Gressa is good at delivering that […]

  When done right, luxury skincare doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple and pure, but still refined and advanced. If that’s what you’re looking for, meet Gressa Skin—a line of luxury apothecary skincare and makeup. I really value the relaxing ritual of cleansing and prepping my skin for the day ahead or […]

If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that the right tools for the job matter. I love that many of the clean makeup products I use can be applied beautifully with the fingers—one of the best beauty tools available to you. In addition, owning a choice selection of makeup brushes can really improve your application technique […]

In many ways, the idea of using oil for the hair was far more intimidating to me than anything else the oil craze has brought about. I’d slather myself in face oils and body oils, but my hair? There was a learning curve, but I’ve come around. Whether you’re on the fence or just looking […]

  If you followed our de Mamiel launch back in September, you know that one of the exciting things about de Mamiel is their limited edition seasonal face oils. The de Mamiel Winter Seasonal Facial Oil is here, and de Mamiel describes it as restoring, cocooning and elevating. Indeed, if those adjectives resonate with you—you’re going […]

Do you keep hand creams stashed around your house, office and in your handbags? So do I. Do you find your hands feel dry no matter how many applications of moisturizer you rub in? This is where our experience may differ—I happily don’t have that issue anymore. I’m a frequent hand washer (life gets messier […]

    There’s no end to my love for the heavenly scented products from Osmia Organics, so it’s probably no surprise that I’m completely enamored with the newest additions to the Gem Series and Spa Series—the Osmia Organics Amethyst Body Essence and Sandalwood Body Mousse. Both are perfect for this time of year, especially where scent is […]

  Feeling motivated to get things done and make progress on your 2016 goals? If you’ve already kicked it into high gear post-holidays with work and personal projects and you want to sustain that pace, or if you’re feeling a little sluggish and tired because you didn’t get the proper winter break you needed, then […]

I love bedtime. For me it means taking some quiet moments for myself before drifting off to sleep to read a few pages in a favorite cookbook or aromatherapy text, jot down thoughts about the day or simply unwind. Ritual is a big part of bedtime for me, and it begins in the bathroom where […]

  Though I’m a big fan of regular exfoliation through the winter (bye dry, winter patches), I’m not a big fan of over cleansing skin, which is easier to do than you think. That’s why I limit my winter morning cleanse to a Konjac Sponge followed by a toner like the Hydrating Accelerator. If you’re washing your face […]