When I spritz this on, the air around me smells strongly of roses and nothing else. On my skin, it is a whole different story: The first time I tried it, it smelled as if someone had mixed Eau du Soir...

I really wanted to love this. Based on previous reviews and raves, I had anticipated a dark, thorny rose, almost gothic in character. On the cardboard strip I found it interesting enough to try it o...

This is my new everyday staple. I discovered it by chance, after a salesman told me it smelled lipstick-y to him. I tested it on a blotter and found it smooth, non-obtrusive and with a marzipan-ish ir...

I had tried this before and, at the beginning, I thought it smelled too masculine. Now I am revisiting it and think it smells pleasantly unisex, like other traditional eaux de cologne. It is incredib...

Allow me to admit I have been on a Clarins kick lately. When I heard this new formula was extra moisturizing, I got the idea that Joli Rouge would be another sheer lipstick in the same spirit as MAC ...

Not a big fan of Kiehl's: they are owned by L'Oreal and, even though their packaging is quite minimalistic, it sucks. That said, some of their products are excellent (I love their shampoos and groom...

After having mixed feelings about this product for a while (it leaves a whitish cast, makes lashes look dry BUT it does seriously waterproof mascara) I decided to try a tip my Clarins salesgirl told m...

This has to be one of my all times favorite formula lipstick. It is moisturizing and light and glides beautifully. Staying power is not great but Buttershines are pleasant to reapply. After reading t...

Coco was my Holy Grail for years. I have not been wearing it lately but I will revisit it soon, as it is a love that never dies. I started wearing it in my late teens and wore it through my twenties. ...

Beutiful, velvety, sexy lavender in a clean way (no dirty sex here) If lavender -a scent often associated with Dad or Grandma- could ever be sexy, this is it. It is crisp at the beginning but develops...