Five new launches have been competing for space in my routine lately. D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom started it all. D.S. & Durga Debaser in Bloom I had ten minutes to kill before our lunch reservation. The restaurant next…
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Yes, it’s the Medik8 icon. Without a trace of sarcasm, I can say that Medik8 Crystal Retinal being named the #1 retinal serum worldwide* came as absolutely no surprise. Why? It really is that good. It’s quite rare that I…
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They came back and are here to stay. For years, Jones Road Mini Miracle Balms were a limited edition release. Black Friday was your one window to grab them in travel size. But the brand heard you. Heard us. And…
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Nivea Creme Natural Touch is the first line extension of the iconic blue tin in over 100 years, and that’s not a small thing. This is Vicks VapoRub territory. Ivory Soap territory. A utilitarian, unpretentious staple so embedded in daily…
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The eighth formula in Kiehl’s iconic Ultra Facial range is also its most targeted. Kiehl’s has been plastering Madrid with it. Bus stops, social media, the works. That unmistakable red jar is impossible to miss, and clearly that was the…
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Ingredient marketing is loud right now. Peptides on every label, collagen promises everywhere, and we’re all getting savvier about what’s substance versus what’s spin. So when I picked up the L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Micro-Collagen Firming Serum for €15.55 at…
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Look, I’m not here to tell you how to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Buy the flowers, make the reservation, send the chocolates—whatever works. But here’s what I am going to suggest: before you curate the perfect gift for someone else, show…
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From African Botanics to Vintner’s Daughter… These are my top picks. Dry skin wasn’t an issue for me until my mid-40s. During a Tammy Fender facial, my aesthetician casually mentioned my skin was dry. Moving to Spain last year didn’t…
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