Banila Co is best known for its cost-effective makeup and sunscreen melting Clean It Zero cleansing balm. The lightweight, sherbet-like solution comes in four different formulas, works brilliantly, and is very well-deserving of its status as cult favorite. Earlier this…
My skin responds well to retinoids. Most of them, actually. I’ve only ever felt like backing down and out once: after upgrading my Tazorac cream from 0.5% to 0.1% strength. For well over a decade, I’ve felt lucky to be…
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What’s new? A lot, actually. Pandemic and election related anxiety aside (for a moment anyway), I’ve been enjoying quite a few recently launched skincare finds. And since sharing is caring, below is a quick round-up of what truly impressed me…
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If you’ve ever walked the beauty floor at Liberty London, you know it’s a real treasure hunt. The impeccably curated space balances the niche and iconic, offering a wide range of all things self-care. This holiday season, the luxe retailer…
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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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Francis Kurkdjian had three words in mind when creating his latest fragrance L’Homme à la Rose: fresh, masculine, rose. A symbol of femininity, rose is considered to be the most popular flower in the world. It also has impressive adaptive…
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There are two formulas from the luxury spa range Elemis with which most skincare connoisseurs are familiar. The iconic Pro-Collagen Marine Cream that seems to have started it all. And *that* cleansing balm, which leaves the skin feeling super clean…
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Happy Labor Day Weekend! How is the summer over already? Every conversation I’ve been having with friends lately confirms that ‘it was just March’. As morning temperatures drop in Connecticut, I am reminded that any day now, my oil-free gel…
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