Wanting: Dr. Bronner’s Body Balm

I love Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps — on the inside they’re eco-friendly, on the outside their seemingly minimalist packaging is a soap box for Dr. Bronner, a master soap maker who escaped a mental institution. But the best part? Dr. Bronner makes un-perfumed products, like this organic body balm…

Using: Dr. Bronner’s Unscented Soap

So choice — Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild Soap is gentle but thorough, and comes unscented. I shampoo my body and hair with it, so I smell like my perfume — L’artisan Parfumeur Tubereuse — and not a stew of beauty products…

Hating: Dr. Bronner’s Organic Hair Care

Dr. Bronner’s organic conditioner comes in peppermint, citrus, and lavendar, oh my. So why the hate? Dr. Bronner’s Conditioner doesn’t come unscented. And I’m so close to an unscented shower experience, littered with “all-god-in-one” packaging…

Wanting: Trind Cuticle Balsam

I’ve been using Trind Nail Care for months, after ruining my nails with stripper nails (I know the best place in LA to get natural-looking acrylics, ask for Lily). Trind Nail Care has made my nails grow stronger and longer than they’ve ever been, and their cuticle balsam — applied daily — is magic…

Using: Trind Natural Nail Repair

Apply Trind Natural Nail Repair every week and you’ll never want to wear nail polish again. (Your boy have nail issues? Try the matte version of Trind Natural Nail Repair.) The light white polish glosses your nails to look natural, only better…

Hating: Trind Beige Natural Nail Repair

I bought Trind Natural Nail Repair in beige, thinking it’d give me a gorgeous nude nail (I love that mannequin-hand vibe). Instead, Trind Natural Nail Repair in beige applies streaky. Stick with the orginal Trind Natural Nail Repair…

Wanting: Korres Pomegranate Scrub

I’m a geek for Greek beauty line Korres.  The packaging is minimalist, and so are the all-natural ingredients. More importantly? The stuff works.  I’m curious to try Korres pomegranate scrub; right now I’m a little aggro and I use mashed up aspirins to exfoliate every day (try it, you’ll get baby skin)…

Using: Korres Pomegranate Wipes

The all-naturalness of Korres is nice. I dig these Korres wipes less for their organic pomegranate scent and more for their being completely oil-free: that’s the best way to remove my layers of daily smoky eye, without stressing my LuxLash extensions. These wipes will get you completely clean, and they’re perfect for travel…

Hating: Korres Pomegranate Moisturizer

I’m sure this Korres pomegranate moisturizer is the organic bee’s knees — but when it comes to moisturizer, I like Epione’s skincare.  Epione skincare uses ingredients proven to fight wrinkles…

Wanting.

Epione is the most choice medispa in Beverly Hills, and they make their own skincare. The best is Epione’s prescription-only cream, but if you can’t pick that up, buy Epione Restoration Firm & Fade Creme. It’ll even out your skin’s tone and texture, without drying like Retin A…

Using.

The only thing smoother than Epione eye creme and moisturizer is me, when I’m seducing myself. I’m so good, I keep giving myself a raise at work…

Hating.

The stuff’s a touch sticky…

Wanting.

Perfective Ceuticals stimulates collagen growth to give you good face. When I want to stimulate collagen, it usually involves a 90210 needle. But I’m curious about Perfective Ceuticals eye cream, espesh after these testimonials…

Using.

I stashed away Beverly Hills medispa Epione skincare, to try Perfective Ceuticals face serum in the a.m. (what do I wear to bed? Retin A cream and a sleepy smile). Slick and clear, a few dots of the Perfective Ceuticals serum makes your skin glow…

Hating.

I slicked in Perfective Ceuticals cream on top of their serum most mornings, and it made my face sticky…

Wanting.

I’m always going through bottles of Neutrogena sunblock spray — it’s the fastest, easiest way to protect yourself from sun rays. I want to try Neutrogena “Ultimate Sport” sunblock spray  — it looks tough and rough for all those summer sports. (yes, bedroom gymnastics count)…

Using.

Scentless and sheer, water- and rub-proof, you can’t lose with  Neutrogena Ultra Shee sunblock spray.  Best part is that it sprays on clear, so it won’t leave white residue on your car’s leather seats…

Hating.

It works as well as the other Neutrogena sunblock sprays, but it has this artificial aloe vera scent. Yech…

Wanting…

I turn into the fashion-victim gay man everyone assumes I am for Sheseido 55+ sun lotion–it’s super light and super effective. But after trying other Epione skin care, I’m curious about how well Epione sunscreen works…

Using…

Epione Hydration Moisturizing Creme and Eye Creme are perfect under sunscreen, in the a.m. You’ve never felt anything as smooth as Epione’s moisturizer, and the beautiful packaging puts some luxe into what’s typically a chore.

At $150 for both, it’s a steal…

Hating…

I don’t actually hate Epione Restoration Firm and Fade — it’s a gentle way to brighten and lighten your complexion. Epione’s prescription formula is just so much better, and almost half the price. Stop in Epione and pick it up, if you can…