Darphin At-Home Facial

It was late, my husband was out of town, the kids were in bed, and it was pouring. Perfect time for an at-home facial. I pulled out Darphin's Water Lily Foam Gel, brand new Age-Defying Dermabrasion, Camellia Mask, and the Stimulstkin Plus Lift Renewal Series.


Step 1: Cleanse. I used the Darphin Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily. A new staple in my cosmetics cabinet.






Step 2: Exfoliate with the Darphin Age-Defying Dermabrasion. I love the friction and the floral scent took me away to the warm sun and new flowers of spring.






Step 3: Darphin Youthful Radiance Camellia Mask. This thick, white, cream mask also has a heavenly floral scent. I left it on for about 5 minutes while I packed my daughters lunch. The directions say tissue off. As I am not one to follow rules, I washed it off.




Step 4: Treat. My skin, now plumped and hydrated, was ready for a serious treatment. I pulled out the Darphin Stimulskin Plus Lift Renewal Series. I had been hoarding this luxurious product for a special occasion. (Yes, a perfectly quiet house and me alone with my beauty products was a special occasion.) Packed with firming algae, hydrating hyaluronic acid, lifting caffeine, and soothing ginseng this is a set of 6 vials you are supposed to use over 30 days as a skin rejuvenator. I liked the hydration and tightening sensation from the serum after just one use. Then I went off to curl up with a good book. The perfect evening!

For The Boys

I never write about men’s stuff as I am so wrapped up in the stuff I use and love. Imagine my surprise when I popped into my shower and it was full of new stuff from bluemercury. Apparently, my husband had made a special trip to stock up on the items he loves. Here is what I learned about my husband:

1. He likes BIG quantities. Jumbo size Bumble and Bumble seaweed shampoo (33.6 ounces!), Kiehl’s Grapefruit Shower Gel (16 ounces) and Kiehl’s Coriander Shower Gel (16 ounces).














2. He likes niche. Molton Brown new Cool Buchu shower gel, Molton Brown Eucalyptus shower gel, Philip B. Peppermint and Avocado Shampoo, Kiehl’s Pour Homme shower gel.


3. He is loyal. Kiehl’s White Eagle Shaving cream in a tube. His go to shaving cream for 10 years.

Now, if I could only get him to use our skincare products!!

Bright Lights, Big City

Emmy Rossum and Marla Malcolm Beck
Went to W hotel, Washington D.C. grand opening. This historic site used to be the Hotel Washington and is famous for the scene in No Way Out when Gene Hackman had lunch overlooking the Washington monument. What a blowout party! Women dressed as glamorous George Washington-esque dancers with powdered wigs. Glorious seared tuna by Jean Georges. And Emmy Rossum (think Phantom of the Opera). She made the trip down from New York to check out the hotel and is so sweet.

P.S. A few days before, my skin was a mess. All it took was the Bliss Triple Oxygen Mask and a little Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, and it was fixed. Now, I am no Emmy Rossum, but my skin doesn't look like the mess it was a couple of days ago!