Best Of: Winter Fragrance Edit

Best Of: Winter Fragrance Edit

Similar to making some skincare switches when the weather gets cooler, my fragrance wardrobe undergoes a significant shift in winter months. I gravitate toward richer and more comforting scents, especially on any day in which we hit single digits. Since…

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Jones Road Made a Serum That Feels More Like Skincare, Less Like Hype

Jones Road Made a Serum That Feels …

A gel-oil serum that hydrates and brightens. We probably all associate Jones Road with makeup. But those already familiar with the brand know that most formulas combine pigment play with skincare benefits. Bobbi Brown may be all about chic minimalism…

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Truth: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Mousse Is Better Than Most Foaming Cleansers

Truth: Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing …

The Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm is among the most popular balm-to-oil makeup removers on the market. The vividly purple jar is inescapable at major beauty retailers and duty-free counters. Personally I’ve never been a fan — the…

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The Best Paula’s Choice Exfoliant for Sensitive Skin? I Think So

The Best Paula’s Choice Exfoliant for …

This dual-acid exfoliant from Paula’s Choice makes a strong case. Nothing makes me happier than kicking off the new year with a skincare launch that brings joy. Today, Paula’s Choice expands its lineup of micro-exfoliating potions with the addition of…

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Why the Angela Caglia Cell Forte Serum Is the Most Interesting Serum I Have Tested

Why the Angela Caglia Cell Forte Serum …

Luxury skincare fatigue is real. But this one surprised me. A sleek box from Violet Grey arrived unexpectedly, which instantly piqued my interest. Inside, a bottle of Cell Forté Serum, formulated by Angela Caglia, the Los Angeles based master aesthetician with…

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TULA H2Oasis™ Instant Skin Revitalizing Mask

TULA H2Oasis™ Instant Skin Revitalizing Mask

If there is a time of the year when my skin needs that revitalizing boost, it’s in the winter. Actually, make that during the holiday season. Perfectly timed, the latest TULA launch is officially out. The brand new H2Oasis™ Instant…

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Is The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream The Best Luxury Moisturizer?

Is The Augustinus Bader Rich Cream The …

The name isn’t subtle. Neither is the price. But there’s a reason this cream is still everywhere. My review of the iconic Augustinus Bader Rich Cream has been a long time coming. Having received countless questions along the lines of…

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Biologique Recherche Masque Vernix Is One of the Very Rare Skincare Buys I Never Regret

Biologique Recherche Masque Vernix Is One of …

I miss the original formula. There, I said what I said. A note on the reformulation: Biologique Recherche has since updated the Masque Vernix formula. Early reports suggest the new version performs even better — though longtime devotees of the original,…

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