Something that doesn’t thrill me about the summer? The bugs. And this year, here in Connecticut, the bug situation has been pretty horrible. Unfazed by brutal humidity or the chilly mornings, mosquitos have been out in full force these past…
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Do you know what I’ve liked about every single shampoo bar I’ve tried over the years? The idea of it. Sadly, the performance of multiple formulas has left me, well, scratching my head. My hair felt dry, the scalp was…
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Yay for the return of summer travel. A big ass YAY, actually. If you’re anything like me, booking a getaway comes with the excitement of ensuring your favorite skincare is available in travel-friendly sizes. And while I do have a…
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If you’re new to the term ‘essence,’ think of it as a toner-like step with serum-like powers, a non-negotiable among serious skincare aficionados. These days, the options within the essence category are vast: hydrating, refining, brightening mildly exfoliating. Their main…
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Happy Memorial Day Weekend, you guys! What a 180 from this time last year, eh? I sure hope your weather is more festivities-friendly than what we’re getting in the Northeast. Either way, while you enjoy the next few days off,…
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As we begin to venture out without masks and jump start our social lives, I’ve had no choice but to step up my face care game. Happily, dozens of new skincare launches have been supplying endless opportunities for intrigue and…
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If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I took my first international flight last week in over two years. And, while life in Poland and Germany is nowhere near back to normal, Lisbon Airport seemed to be…
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Seems like only yesterday that our choices in acid toners were limited to Pixi Glow Tonic and Biologique Recherche P50. Talk about a narrow window and an astronomical price difference. Luckily, the now ever popular product category has blessed us…
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