Topics :: toiletries

Five Fab Facial Products for Fall

By Mark Thompson | Wednesday Oct 24, 2012
Two good things happen for your skin with the advent of autumn: you’re less prone to sun damage - and you’re drinking red wine again. Red wine contains resveratrol, which activates collagen production while also blocking certain aging processes.

Fragrance Finds: The Smell of Confidence

By Mark Thompson | Thursday Jul 26, 2012
What’s more sexy than confidence? You can smell it across the room, pulling you closer like a subliminal aphrodisiac. Confidence is knowing that fragrance is non-gendered - no matter what the marketers want you to believe.

Misty Watercolor Summer Love: Fragrance Finds, Summer 2012

By Mark Thompson | Wednesday May 30, 2012
One of our first fragrance memories is the smell of lilacs in the spring. All of us recall moments when the beauty of fragrance has caused us to pay closer attention. This summer, let fragrance waft into the recesses of your memory.

Summertime - and the Skincare is Easy Breezy

By Mark Thompson | Tuesday May 22, 2012
The simple fact is that summer skincare is so easy. Longer days mean we’re outdoors more, which means we drink more water, hydrating the skin. This summer, take care of your skin and nourish it with good food, good sex - and good product.

Grooming on the Go: Skincare for the Inveterate Traveler

By Mark Thompson | Wednesday Apr 11, 2012
If you travel like the White Rabbit running around saying, "I’m late! I’m late!," then what you need upon disembarkation is an arsenal of elixirs designed to calm your nerves and enrich your skin.

Eros Meets Amour: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2012

By Mark Thompson | Wednesday Feb 1, 2012
It’s not easy for everyone on Valentine’s Day. There are a lot of Miss Lonelyhearts out there - and Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them some love. Celebrate those who put the eros and amour in your life with any of these gifts.

The Sweet Smell of Success at Elements Showcase 2012

By Mark Thompson | Tuesday Jan 31, 2012
It’s possible to think of Elements Showcase as the Art Basel of the fragrance industry. As much an art fair as it is a design show, New York’s Elements Showcase has become an acclaimed exhibition for some of the most visionary creators of fragrance.

January Grooming Guide: Winter Products to Beat the Blues

By Mark Thompson | Friday Jan 6, 2012
January is a good month for cleansing (not only your closets but also your skin). So if you’re not cruising to some island resort, then, by all means, avail yourself of a good masseur and some good product - and get ready for Cupid’s arrow.

Blissoma Launches Organic Skincare Travel Set

Friday Sep 2, 2011
Smart natural shoppers have established Blissoma as a favorite brand for cleanliness, sophisticated formulas, and results-oriented recipes. The line has been stocked in Taiwan, Australia, and Canada and is negotiating distribution in Sweden and Japan.

August Grooming Guide: Melting for Beauty

By Mark Thompson | Monday Aug 1, 2011
August heat has got you melting like the Wicked Witch of the West - and your skin is working overtime to preserve a portion of your beauty. Be nice to your skin in the midst of environmental mayhem. Drink plenty of fluids - and use some good product.