Nature et Découvertes (Nature and Discoveries), the chain of stores specializing in natural lifestyle founded in 1990 by François and Françoise Lemarchand is in the process of developing their beauty corners. They have just released a debut trio of perfumes...
November 2009 Archives
Scented Quote of the Day, from Celine Lheritier: Why Functional Perfumery is Cool
Ten years after having graduated from the school of perfumery ISIPCA, young perfumer Céline Lhéritier now at Colgate remembers how she fell in love with her chosen specialty:"A l'époque la parfumerie fonctionnelle était peu mise en avant, pourtant elle m'attirait...
New AminoGenesis Instant Wrinkle Filler & nuNAAT Hair Mask {Contests & Giveaways}
Double Reader Giveaway today!You will be automatically entered to win a set of AminoGenesis Gone in 60 Seconds and NuNaat Karité Special Hair Mask when you answer the question in the comments: what are your main skin and hair concerns...
LL Bean Personalized Ice-Cream Bowls for Red Heads, Blonds, Dark & Light Complexions Etc. {Beauty Notes}
I was browsing the LL Bean catalog when, lo and behold, my eye caught sight of a pair of bowls that initially attracted my attention because they look like an American adaptation of the personalized bowls found in Brittany, France...
Frederic Fekkai Femme Fekkai Sensuelle Eau de Parfum (2009) {New Perfume} {Beauty & Olfaction}
Coiffeur to both celebrities and grateful Sephora-goers Frederic Fekkai has launched his first personal fragrance called Femme Fekkai Sensuelle Eau de Parfum. It is part of the brand's Femme Fekkai Sensuelle Collection which wishes to weave together functionality and olfactory...
The Comeback of J. Grossmith Son & Co Perfumes {Fragrance News}
A 19th century British perfume brand that few remember today, Grossmith, has been re-established by a descendant, Simon Brooke, with the help of perfume expert Roja Dove. J. Grossmith Son & Co which has had slightly differing company names since...
MAC Cosmetics Suntints SPF 20 Liquid Lip Balm in Lilt of Lily (2009) {Beauty Review} Reviewing Lip Balms {Beauty Notes}
My method for reviewing lip balms is simple: buy, try, stash, live with it, conclude. What this means is that it is very easy to impulse-buy lip balms at every turn of your busy life because you forget them at...
Winter Skin On My Mind: Caudalie Moisturizing Cream-Mask Face & Eyes {Beauty Review} {Beauty & Olfaction}
In this series, Winter Skin on My Mind, I will look at hydrating products that are hopefully efficacious for women, men or children. They are not necessarily the same, but looking at a jar of cream from a family perspective...
25% Off at Kenzo USA {Shopping Tip}
From November 2th to November 9th, Kenzo is offering a 25% Friends-and-Family discount to TSS readers at kenzousa.com. Just enter code 09FAMILY...
Auric Blends Naturals Layla, Pele, Siren, Tara (2009) {New Perfumes} {Green Products}
Auric Blends, which are well-known for their budget, accessible and sexy perfume oils have now turned to all-natural perfume-making. You might have heard of their #1 best-seller Egyptian Goddess, a soft feminine musk scent, but also more recently of their...
The Winner of the Filles des Iles Perfume Draw is...
And the winner* of the Filles des Iles perfume draw is...Tammy!Thank you all for participating. I loved reading your answers and I am sure others did as well. I will format all the suggestions into a Perfume List with your...