Over the past few years, I’ve tried a staggering number of Korean toners. Many of which came highly recommended by other skincare enthusiasts in the beauty community. Some were spontaneous buys while browsing K-beauty stores or sites. And while I…
Fact: my skin has never been prone to redness. Like at all. Rarely, if ever, has there been a product that triggers unwanted redness or sensitivity. So it’s no surprise I have minimal interest in the ‘redness reducing’ product category.…
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Ten years ago, I turned to goop’s newsletter on French Pharmacy must-haves for my Paris shopping guide. I only know that from a quick search of my gmail inbox because does anyone delete emails? These days, I’m avoiding any advice…
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Does anyone else care more about their conditioner than their shampoo? I’m a Leo so I’m particular about my haircare. My hair is short yet dry and damaged, so I’m more focused on the nourishing and repairing elements in hair…
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Do you have a skincare product that everyone swears by but leaves you underwhelmed? I do: the cult favorite SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. No stranger to Vitamin C serums (a huge fan of them, actually), this particular formula was just a…
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I’ve always been partial to Clarins as a brand because of my consistently positive experiences since I first dabbled in skincare twenty years ago. Some highlights: The green toner with iris is among the best toners for combination skin (it’s…
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There are two ranges within the Dr Jart+ brand lineup that consistently excite me: Ceramidin and Cicapair. Curiously, both collections are geared toward sensitive skin types, so technically I don’t fit the mold. However, they have been very good to…
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One self-care step that has become truly selfless during the pandemic is to wear fragrance. Rarely out and about, personal scent has become just that, personal. And while I look forward to days when friends or strangers will compliment my…
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