Tarte Launches Knockout Daily Exfoliating Cleanser

Tarte Launches Knockout Daily Exfoliating Cleanser

Almost a year ago, tarte launched their knockout tingling treatment — and as much as I hate the term ‘dupe,’ it is as close as one can get to the cult favorite P50 1970 acid toner. Without the guilt that…

View Post
I tried Awake, Tarte’s Japanese sister brand!

I tried Awake, Tarte’s Japanese sister …

The Japanese skincare line Awake has been low key under the radar Stateside. Until now. A sister brand to tarte cosmetics, the range is back on the beauty scene serving revamped lewks with the catchy ‘Tokyo Meets New York’ slogan.…

View Post
My Acid Toner / Essence Sequence Dilemma

My Acid Toner / Essence Sequence Dilemma

What goes on first? An acid toner or an essence? For the longest time, the torment was real. Clearly, I suck at layering products but I am not willing to eliminate either liquid step from my skincare routine. I’ll admit…

View Post
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…

View Post