First, it’s probably important to mention that Sarah Jessica Parker’s Twilight perfume is in no way related to the scintillatingly renowned Twilight book and movie. At first, I too was confused, thinking that the Sex and the City star had some hand in this venture -- which proved to be untrue.Summit Entertainment, LLC, did in fact release a fragrance called “Forbidden Fr...
A couple of years ago, some gal pals who lived in big cities (with big department stores and specialty cosmetic boutiques) began raving about Laura Mercier make-up, and in particular Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer. Living in a sunny, humid area where, after a day’s wear, my make-up sagged at my chin like a pair of cheap pantyhose, I was anxious to find a “holy grail”...
After having great success with Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, I decided to take a gamble and order Mercier’s Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer to give my face a more glamorous presentation.“Illuminating” can mean many things to the dubious cosmetic purchaser, not all of them good. For example, it might be associated with the “glittery” look for a night out ...
If you live in a hot, humid climate where temperatures suddenly jetison into the 100's by early June, you're going to sweat. And you're going to sweat a lot. I never felt that I suffered from "excessive perspiration" to the extent of seeking medical advice, but it has been a problem during these hotter months when my antiperspirant seemed to be dragging on the job by...
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite toys was my chemistry set. I loved mixing things together to see how they reacted and what result I would get. I still have those “What if I do this --?” tendencies when it comes to cooking -- and perfume. What happens when you layer two different fragrances with similar or disparate properties? Trouble is, I don&r...