Pampering mums on Mother’s Day is a no-brainer, but getting gifts to help them take a moment to pamper themselves in future is even better. It’s the thought that counts when it comes to choosing a gift, and it’s not necessary to spend loads of money to give something that looks impressive. M&S has created … Read more
Growing up, I was all about fruity, fresh scents. In high school, my go-to fragrance was Ralph Lauren’s Ralph (the blue bottle) with notes of green apple, tangerine, and pink magnolia, described as “fun, colorful, and happy” on the website. In college, I was drawn to Dolce & Gabbana’s Light Blue, mainly because I studied … Read more
As we inch closer to the holiday, Nordstrom will be releasing more discounts and steals, so make sure you bookmark the retailer’s sale page to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest deals. The only issue you might have is scrolling endlessly through the eye-widening sales, which in that case, we have already done for … Read more
Fragrances are expensive, and having a signature scent can mean splurging on top-ups every time you run out. With costs increasing, bargain beauty is on the rise, and there’s no longer the need to buy designer, if you’d rather save money. M&S is no longer solely for food or fashion, as the retail giant’s beauty … Read more
The year is 1953. A 27-year-old Queen Elizabeth II is crowned. The Oscars are broadcast on television for the first time. And a bath oil called Youth-Dew is brought to market by a budding beauty entrepreneur named Estée Lauder. The rest of the story goes a little something like this: While most women only wore … Read more
I’m a sucker for sweet scents, so, of course, most of the best vanilla perfumes take up space in my fragrance rotation. Don’t get me wrong, florals and musks have their place — even in some of my go-to vanilla fragrances — but there’s something about the sweet warmth of a creamy vanilla note that … Read more
Let’s cut to the chase: are hair perfumes necessary? Absolutely not. Are they a fun, often less expensive alternative to regular perfume? Absolutely. Give one of the best hair perfumes a go if you’re on a fragrance kick and looking to expand your collection — maybe you’ll ditch your standard eau de parfum for good. … Read more
The official jour d’amour is just around the corner, and the best Valentine’s Day gifts are ripe for the picking. We know life gets busy again real quick after the holiday season, which has historically left you in line at the drugstore at 5pm on February 14, heart-shaped box of chocolates and a wilted bouquet in … Read more
One of those people is Calice Becker, vice president perfumer at Givaudan, director of Givaudan Perfumery School in Paris, and the nose behind Dior J’Adore and other iconic fragrances. In 2018, she saw an opportunity to streamline the complicated development process and spearheaded the birth of Carto, an AI-powered tool that is the “brain” of … Read more
News flash: It’s really cold out, and we’ve already begun adjusting our beauty routines accordingly. Hydrating skin care, nourishing hair care, and of course, the best winter perfumes the beauty world has to offer. We all know that fragrance doesn’t have a season, but once that wind chill hits, we can’t help but gravitate towards … Read more
