Confession: I can't get enough of the Olsen twins. I watched them grow up on "Full House," and now that they've become serious fashion moguls, I love them even more. Their more affordable line, Elizabeth and James, is consistently adorable, which is probably why I wasn't the least bit surprised that the new fragrances are fantastic. There's a scent for each twin -- Nirvana White and Nirvana Black -- though they won't say who wears which one. With sexy musky notes of violet, sandalwood and vanilla, the Black version is my pick. I'm guessing Mary-Kate loves it, too.
If -- like me -- one of your favorite past times is staring into a magnifying mirror scrutinizing the size of your pores, I've got a serum for you. The latest from SK-II contains artichoke extract (in addition to their signature ingredient, Pitera, which comes from sake rice), and it makes pores appear smaller instantly. Yes, you read that correctly -- the effect is instant. Plus, the ingredients work to tighten cell walls and fight UV damage, so your skin will look brighter over time.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know how huge the argan oil (Moroccan oil) craze has become. John Frieda is the latest to get in the game with this frizz-taming hair oil. It's incredibly light, smells fantastic and it's combined with Frizz Ease technology. While other hair oils hydrate strands, and give you some smoothing, this one is ideal for wilder hair textures.
If you have sensitive skin, fragrance is the first thing you should add to your personal blacklist. And artificial preservatives are a close second. If you're looking for unscented and natural, check out the new fragrance free collection from Yes To Carrots.
If I had to choose just one, it would be the Ultra Intense Hydration Night Cream. It brightens skin with carrot extract, hydrates with vitamin E, and it smells -- incredibly -- like nothing at all.
Here's a little TMI: I sweat all the time. Even when it's 18 degrees in NYC, I overheat while I rush around from one appointment to the next. Let's not discuss what happens in the summer.
But my problem has gotten exponentially better since I learned about these cloths, and now I stash them in my bag at all times. Developed using fancy Japanese technology, they feel cool the second they touch your skin, have a refreshing scent and even leave behind a veil of moisture-absorbing powder. After a quick workout, they're even better than my trusty face wipes.