Over the past year, azelaic acid has become one of the buzziest ingredients in skincare. It may even rival peptides, which I find intriguing. I have tried more than a handful of formulas built around it. My go-to remains a…
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If quiet luxury decided to have a bold moment, it would look like LILFOX. This Miami-based, formula-forward skincare collection is where luxury meets audacity, without a hint of attitude. There is something very welcoming about the almost intimidating aesthetic of…
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The Fresh Soy Cleansing Jelly Balm had a lot to live up to. It’s the first major addition to the Soy family since the original cleanser launched in 1994. It’s also being reviewed by the original Fresh groupie. I’m not…
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Labor Day Weekend is skincare’s semi-annual moment to be semi-affordable. If your idea of “seasonal essentials” involves peptides and a backup cleanser, keep reading. My Labor Day Weekend has always been less about grilling and more about restocking. Think of…
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I don’t like the phrase “industry disruptor.” To me it implies noise. And my Eastern European soul will always tie loudness to a poem I read in Poland, circa 1995. Its punchline, translated: “Do you know why the bell is…
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For as long as I’ve been obsessed with skincare, I’ve picked up a few things at European pharmacies during international travels. It was not always sunscreen, though. Believe it or not, I never expected such a vast difference between formulas…
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I recently picked up a La Roche-Posay moisturizer and was struck by its simplicity, which makes sense when you think about it. This is a brand that distilled a euro-pharmacy ethos into something that now anchors some of the most…
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I hate writing this post. I detest conflict. But I refuse to roll over when I’ve been taken advantage of. At one time, I learned a lot from Serious Skincare. But seeing the brand blatantly take my content and reuse…
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