I don't usually wear a scent—they typically give me a headache or make me sneeze. A couple months back I dropped in on our friends at (MALIN + GOETZ) and they gave me a preview of their new pair of unisex scents, Synthesized Lotus Root and Rum Tonic. Lotus Root, or Sophisticated Hippie as I've been calling it, really stuck in my head. Combining lotus, …
I've been a fan of (MALIN+GOETZ) since they launched a year and a half ago; their body cleanser was a no brainer replacement for the Kiehl's I had grown tired of. Their soaps and moisturizers synthesize natural botanical ingredients with an advanced performance technology. And the packaging, designed by 2×4, is a great modern-minimal interpretation of old fashioned chemist labels. Just in time for Summer …
This may seem a bit off-topic, but trust me, it's good. I hate shaving. I only do it once a week– it's uncomfortable, time consuming and if done frequently the resulting irritation is rather unattractive. Enter Pacific Shaving Oil. Several drops of this magic potion is way more effective than anything I've used before. I get a quick, smooth shave and the bottle is tiny, …
