Is there really a difference between drugstore makeup and department store finds? Well, yes... and no. It all depends on the product. Some of the best mascaras, like CoverGirl Lash Blast, cost less than ten bucks. And some luxury splurges, like Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick, are truly worth every cent. But can you tell what someone's wearing just by looking at her? To find out, I applied high-end Read more

Want to help disadvantaged people get the fresh drinking water they need? Luxury skin care brand SK-II (along with its spokeswoman, Cate Blanchett) just launched a major potable water charity initiative, Clear for Life, and Internet denizens can participate. When you hit "click to donate" on the SK-II web portal, the company will promise a liter of clean water to people in need. It's already Read more

Good skin care doesn't have to be expensive. But sometimes it is. SK-II sent me a sample of its new serum Cellumination Essence ($150). Like the rest of the product line, it's infused with Pitera, an ingredient created through sake production. What's different is its Aura Bright Complex, a blend of antiaging and brightening ingredients that promise a lit-from-within glow. All of this sounds Read more