Madrid just dipped to a crisp 10°C. That’s 50°F for my American readers, though as a local I now think in Celsius. It had been rather warm until now, so it officially feels like fall. Cooler air and shorter days…
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When the Brightening Concealer and Brightening Neutralizer joined the Jones Road lineup, my first thought was: are The Pencils going away??? They’re not. Which is great news. And these jar formulas are so good that I’m now convinced a wardrobe…
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For someone who doesn’t wear makeup, I sure own a lot of it. After the Westman Atelier bronzing drops became a staple on my shelf, I was delighted when the brand reached out with a lookbook of shades for their…
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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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