Quick Review: Algenist Blue Algae Vitamin C Peel

Quick Review: Algenist Blue Algae Vitamin C …

Five years after introducing its first peel, Algenist has officially replaced the bi-phase Genius formula this summer with its newly launched Blue Algae Vitamin C™ Dark Spot Correcting Peel. This more advanced treatment tackles a wider range of skincare issues–from…

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Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream

Were I to credit a single ingredient for most visibly improving my skin over the years, prescription strength retinol would be it. Tazarotene, to be exact. I first learned about Tazorac from Jean Godfrey-June in her book, ‘Free Gift With…

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The new TULA Acne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel & an Exclusive 20% off Promo

The new TULA Acne Clearing + Tone Correcting …

If you’re struggling with acne or congested pores — or if your skin could use a boost of radiance, the new TULA Acne Clearing + Tone Correcting Gel offers help for all the above. Though I am personally fortunate not…

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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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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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AHAVA Diamond Glow Day & Night Cream

AHAVA Diamond Glow Day & Night Cream

AHAVA and I go way back… to 1999 or 2000 when I’d walk into one of three Sephora stores in Manhattan and splurge on the iconic Mineral Hand Cream. Back then, believe it or not, Sephora was pretty low key.…

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It Takes Two – Olay Microdermabrasion Treatment

It Takes Two – Olay Microdermabrasion Treatment

Katie Holmes being named the face and first ever Global Ambassador for Olay was one of the top stories in beauty last week. It took breaking news for me to dig out the Regenerist Microdermabrasion Treatment from under the sink…

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