Montale Paris “Chocolate Greedy” Perfume & Candle Review (Or, “My Lifelong Dream of Meeting the Perfect Chocolate Fragrance”)

Montale Paris Chocolate Greedy Perfume and Candle

It seems like I’ve had less time lately to write (my apologies to anyone who may care… anyone? anyone? Bueller? ok, I’ll stop now), but when an obsession overtakes me I feel compelled to write a full post. Well, I’m newly obsessed, so here goes: If you asked me for […]

Here We Glow Again – Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm in Holo Pink 010 and Holo Purple 009 Review and Swatches

If you are a Sephora Rouge member you can grab two new, exclusive shades of Dior Color Awakening Lip Balm: Purple and Pink Holo (009 and 010). But, don’t get too excited. I guess there are only so many ways to reinvent the wheel.  Read on for my take and […]

Derma•e Essentials Collection Radiant Glow Face Oil and Nourishing Rose Cleansing Oil – Review & Ingredients

Derma•e is a mainstay in my skincare arsenal.  I have purchased more Derma•e items than I can count, especially the Vitamin A toner and cleanser.  These are marked with a red icon (“Anti-Wrinkle” collection) and contain the all-important vitamin A / retinol, and natural acids. But my favorite group now […]

Frank Body Lip Balm (Clear) & Lip Tint (Cherry Bomb) – Review, Ingredients, & Swatches

Recently I did some online shopping at Bloomingdale’s. It’s not one of my regular beauty depots (which are Sephora, Ulta, Amazon, and Target.com (sometimes Target in-store too)).  But there is no reason for me not to shop there, because, of course, Bloomingdales is a browser click away now, as opposed […]