This place needs to improve its web navigation, but it’s such a treat to find not-commonly-carried brands here: Bioderma, Soapwalla, Juniper Ridge, etc… Plus, I appreciate the wide price range and product assortment. Anyone can find something they want. I’m already planning my next purchase.

I kinda wish that I never discovered this place. I don’t think I ever spent less than $180 here. Am I crazy? What am I doing? I don’t need that many skin creams. Or, do I?

Whatever. This place is expensive, but it is a pleasure to shop here.

Sephora just makes it so easy. They’re everywhere. You can come and go as you please. Swatch and try as you please. They carry almost every major beauty brand. There’s no way you can avoid spending money here though I don’t think this place is exciting as the other two places.

Not won over by the cleanser or the toner, especially the toner. The smell of apple cider vinegar is too much. But, I have to admit that my skin does feel smoother after using these two…

The cream is solid. I recommend the cream. Added bonus: you smell like cookie dough (if you’re into that).

Best lip balms in the world. I bought the vegan ones this time, but I think I actually prefer the ones made with beeswax; it’s softer. Still, they’re both so nice.

There is barely anything about me that is all-natural, but I’m really digging Sprout Skincare right now. Plus, they are a small business whose owners seem like delightful people. Please check them out!

This time from Sprout - a Brooklyn-based, all natural, handmade skincare line.

I would normally be excited about trying out this line, but I received so much the past few days that I’m a bit overwhelmed. No more shopping for the next few weeks!

Impulse buy from Tarte

I actually don’t need any of these products, and am slightly regretting this purchase. On the bright side, I never tried any Tarte products before so fingers crossed that this works out.

April 2012 highlights:

field trip to The Noguchi Museum
buying little gifts for myself
buying a birthday gift for my niece
learning that I don’t like sarsaparilla 

Memory of Paris: more than $200 of Chanel makeup at les Galeries Lafayette that made me break out

Consolation: makeup looks great on my mom

Not a very exciting January 2011.

Highlights included:

Discovering the most delightful lattes at the Swedish FIKA Espresso Bar

Discovering Eataly’s hot chocolate — rich, but doesn’t make you feel sick like City Bakery’s 

Buying two decadent lingerie sets from Journelle

A low-key drinking session with old friends at Wined Up

I still can’t believe how quickly January came and went. Too much snow and work, and not enough fun.