My Thoughts On Luxury Sunscreens (including Augustinus Bader)

My Thoughts On Luxury Sunscreens (including Augustinus …

Is a $140 Sunscreen Ever Justified? Let’s get one thing straight: nobody needs to splurge on luxury sunscreen. Especially in the U.S., where innovation in SPF filters is… limited, to put it kindly. I’m talking about your everyday face sunscreen—the…

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6 Scents I Keep Reaching For This Spring

6 Scents I Keep Reaching For This Spring

Fresh Air, But Make It Fragrance Spring is the season of airing things out, swapping wool for linen, and rethinking what you actually want to smell like when the sun’s out. This lineup is for the fresh-air chasers, the spritz-happy…

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Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Serum

Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Serum

forest bathing for your face I’m always excited about spring product launches, and the new Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum has been one of the biggest highlights for me lately. I’ve been using a pre-release bottle for a…

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Alastin Cleanser, Maya Chia Hair Care & other In-Shower Favorites

Alastin Cleanser, Maya Chia Hair Care & …

What I’m Using (Up) Before the Big Move My husband and I are gearing up for a year-long move to Madrid, and while I’m beyond excited for the tapas lifestyle, I’ll miss certain comforts of home—like our shower in Connecticut.…

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Jones Road Hippie Stick

Jones Road Hippie Stick

A Multipurpose Balm That Actually Feels Luxe Let’s talk about the Jones Road Hippie Stick. It’s one of those “do everything” balms that actually delivers, without trying too hard to prove it. Designed as a multi-purpose moisturizing stick for face,…

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Best of Dermstore: Radiant C Edit + exclusive GWP *and* discount code

Best of Dermstore: Radiant C Edit + exclusive …

The Vitamin C-Powered Value Set for Summer Skin Last year, I spotlighted a few of the Best of Dermstore kits because the values were—frankly—too good to ignore. Fast forward to now, and the online retailer just dropped a fresh curation:…

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AKT Deodorant Balm Review

AKT Deodorant Balm Review

The Natural Formula That Actually Works As someone who’s been a daily deodorant user for over 30 years, I think I’ve earned the right to call myself a self-proclaimed expert. And as a dude, I can tell you—plain and simple—whether…

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The Hypochlorous Acid Face Mist Craze: What’s the Hype?

The Hypochlorous Acid Face Mist Craze: What’…

I tested three formulas and there is a favorite. The demand for hypochlorous acid face mists shows no signs of slowing down. If you’ve somehow missed the enthusiasm surrounding facial sprays that smell faintly of bleach, now’s the time to…

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