• *NEW* Alpyn Beauty Instant Bright Eye Cream

    As an unapologetic eye cream groupie, there is nothing I enjoy more than a good …

  • Why TATCHA Silk SPF 50 Needed a Packaging Upgrade

    I take re-formulations of my self-care staples very personally. Unfortunately, it’s more common than …

  • REN PHA Exfoliating Facial Review

    This will be a quick one. REN recently expanded on their radiance range (the orange …

  • Jones Road Miracle Balm in Pinched Cheeks

    Steadily climbing into the beauty stratosphere, Jones Road expands its range with mindful and impressive …

  • Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Serum

    Philosophy Dose Of Wisdom Serum

    Slightly off-topic but not really: while prepping and researching a bit before writing this post, I noticed Philosophy is no longer at Sephora. When did that happen? It felt like Philosophy literally carried the retailer back in the early 2000s.…

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    Jones Road The Face Pencil + Neutralizer Update

    Jones Road The Face Pencil + Neutralizer Update

    *** UPDATE *** As of January 23, 2024, Jones Road launched The Neutralizer Pencil, which comes in 9 shades. My favorite Face Pencil #11 is now officially moved into the new category as Neutralizer Pencil in Light Peachy Pink. The…

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    EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil

    EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil

    I’ve learned to manage expectations when hearing about a new face oil. Is it because there are already so many options? Maybe. Does the world need another face oil? Debatable. This is why I have the strictest criteria for evaluating…

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    Kate Somerville Mega-C™ 30% Vitamin C Brightening Mask

    Kate Somerville Mega-C™ 30% Vitamin C Brightening Mask

    ​​ Fun fact: I was a fan of the Kate Somerville skincare range back when ExfoliKate was called Kate In A Jar. Social media didn’t exist at the time, so I relied on QVC and sales pitches from the brand’s…

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    Best Of: Tata Harper Face Cleansers

    Best Of: Tata Harper Face Cleansers

    Ask my friends and they’ll tell you confirm I’m the consummate enabler with regard to skincare indulgences. This is not to say that I recommend things frivolously. Take cleansers, for example. Some ask, “why splurge?” on a product you rinse…

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    TULA Sunscreens Ranked According To My Preference

    TULA Sunscreens Ranked According To My Preference

    Fun fact: TULA was my very first affiliate brand partnership when I started writing this blog. Back in 2014, in a rather unique business move, TULA launched exclusively on QVC, something I believe had not been done previously. Co-founded by…

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    My Sephora Spring Sale Picks

    My Sephora Spring Sale Picks

    Emerging from the wicked winter feels good, doesn’t it? In New England, Spring is officially here and I’m ready to make some self-care switches for the season. And since nothing is more tempting than a good sale, this post highlights…

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    Is the $25 ATOPALM MLE Cream better than certain doctor’s $225 formula containing the same botanical?

    Is the $25 ATOPALM MLE Cream better than …

    With the beauty industry evolving at the speed of light, it’s been well over a decade (and rare) to have on-again-off-again staples as constants in your skincare routine. Today, I’d like to share one of those gems. Per a quick…

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