Allure
Out with fancy pants La Roche . . . in with good ole’ Badger
Like many ladies I know, years ago I was buying up my La Roche de Posay sunscreen if I happened to be in New York at Bigelow Pharmacy, or through a friend who was traveling to Europe. How excited were we when it became available on line or at CVS Pharmacy! And then the reports ...
Read MoreGypsy Roses = Divine Botanicals
This line was created by healer Barbara Rogers who wanted to get away from chemicals in beauty care. I have been using the rose cream and it really nourishes and hydrates my skin. I’m really intrigued by the Gypsy Rose Astringent that comes from a recipe that was used by the Queen of Hungary in ...
Read MorePerfume of Capri = Carthusia
What’s better than a perfume made from local flowers that come with a legend. It is said that in 1380 the father prior of the Carthusian Monastery made the most beautiful flower arrangement for Queen Giiovanna D’Angio from the island of Capri. The water was not changed for three days, and after the flowers were ...
Read MoreRose Marie Swift
This is my most favorite makeup line. I discovered it at Evolue, on Robertson and then realized all my favorite ladies are also fans. Swift was a top make up designer in the business, when she realized that traditional make up used by all of us contains all sorts of harmful chemicals. Rose Marie created ...
Read MoreKauai Kunana Dairy
Really the products from this farm could be under Nourish, Health, Tribe or Allure. I decided on Allure since the Whey Too Good Hair Conditioner is pretty amazing. I found it at the farmers market when I happened to be buying their insanely delicious Lilikoi goat cheese which is sweet and savory. The farm has ...
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