What’s Really Worth the Wait

We're on the edge of our seats

In the age of instant gratification, patience is practically an endangered species. Dates materialize at the swipe of a screen; gourmet food arrives at doorsteps on-demand; stylists, manicurists and masseuses can be conjured at a moment’s notice. But, despite best efforts, there are a ... More

Why Does This Face Cream Cost $1,500?

A pricey beauty product that promises to make you look 10 years younger

Guerlain is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its famed Orchidée Impériale skincare line in a big way: by unveiling a $1,500 limited edition jar of anti-aging face cream. In order to develop the product, researchers spent more than a decade studying rare orchids at Guerlain “Orchidarium” facilities around the globe ... More

Exfoliate the Right Way

From enzymes to ground almonds, bamboo powder and river-bed quartz, there are plenty of natural exfoliants to invest in this winter

People with truly sensitive skin face something of a beauty dilemma during inclement winter weather: they need to exfoliate their skin to get rid of dullness and patchiness and unclog their pores, but typical exfoliating ingredients can cause a few problems. For one, microbeads, a typical ingredient in exfoliating personal ... More