My “I’m Back on Tazorac” Starter Pack

My “I’m Back on Tazorac” Starter …

Fourteen years ago, I learned about Tazorac, the magical anti-aging prescription treatment in Jean Godfrey-June’s ‘Free Gift With Purchase,’ and the metal tube has been a constant in my skincare regimen ever since. On and off, but especially over the…

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Feeling Summer Fresh With Dr. Jart+ Teatreetment™ Collection

Feeling Summer Fresh With Dr. Jart+ Teatreetment™ …

A few months ago Dr. Jart+ sent out the most adorable mailer to celebrate the launch of the Teatreetment™ Collection. The tight edit of three formulas includes Cleansing Foam, Toner, and Moisturizer. Very no-nonsense. I like that. Sadly, at the…

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Which Paula’s Choice Niacinamide Is Right For You?

Which Paula’s Choice Niacinamide Is Right …

A month or so ago, I received the newly released Paula’s Choice 20% Niacinamide Treatment. Already a huge fan of the 10% booster, I was immediately intrigued. After all, Niacinamide easily ranks among my top three favorite skincare ingredients. What…

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Peter Thomas Roth NEW Pro Strength Formulas

Peter Thomas Roth NEW Pro Strength Formulas

As an avid skincare enthusiast, I have learned to navigate around constant newness by zooming in either on my favorite ingredients or on targeted treatments that intrigue me. I’ll admit to being influenced by the trigger phrase ‘pro strength.’ So…

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GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment

GLAMGLOW INSTAMUD 60-Second Pore-Refining Treatment

After two years of lip balms, moisturizers, cleanser upgrades, and countless limited editions of Gravitymud, Glamglow launched Instamud last week, expanding on my all time favorite category. Beyond enthusiastic about the brand’s iconic OG, Youthmud, I immediately felt compelled to…

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Non-Millennial Tries: Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector

Non-Millennial Tries: Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector

Having navigated the P50 formula landscape the past few years, I’m no longer a stranger to acid toning. Since most recently, I had embraced and enjoyed impressive liquid exfoliants from tarte and REN, it was only fair that I dip…

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REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

REN Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

Entering the very trendy space of acid toners, REN recently launched the Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, which provides yet another option to transform dull to radiant without any downtime. Having completed a solid trial run of the tarte…

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Tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment

Tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment

Far too many toners for far too long have caused me to question the benefits derived by practicing the traditional Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize mantra. I did fully embrace treatment-driven essences from around the world when they began to appear on the beauty…

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