ELEMIS Broad Spectrum Additions: Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 & Daily Defence Shield SPF 30

ELEMIS Broad Spectrum Additions: Pro-Collagen Marine Cream …

Best known for the iconic Pro-Collagen Marine Cream, ELEMIS held off on moisturizers containing SPF for a while. Ok fine, for the longest time. Ever. Released last year on its British home turf and Stateside earlier this summer, the brand…

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De-Stressing My Skin – Youth To The People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream

De-Stressing My Skin – Youth To The People …

Not long ago, I shared my excitement over the delicious Superberry Oil from Youth To The People. The clean brand has now launched Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream for a back-to-back win though it wouldn’t make my summer list based on…

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I tried Awake, Tarte’s Japanese sister brand!

I tried Awake, Tarte’s Japanese sister …

The Japanese skincare line Awake has been low key under the radar Stateside. Until now. A sister brand to tarte cosmetics, the range is back on the beauty scene serving revamped lewks with the catchy ‘Tokyo Meets New York’ slogan.…

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Goldfaden MD Detox Hydrating Gel

Goldfaden MD Detox Hydrating Gel

It’s no secret that Goldfaden MD tops the list of my favorite skincare brands. The ‘detox’ range in particular has proven extremely helpful in addressing my temperamental combination skin (think enlarged, congested pores, uneven tone, frustrating breakouts that randomly pop…

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Mindless Summer Reading Vol. 1

Mindless Summer Reading Vol. 1

I’ve been reading. A lot. I have started to make a dent in the latest in hardback while and diving into the pile of paperbacks that have accumulated bedside as well. I’m a klutz who spills liquids on the plane…

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June Skincare Favorites

June Skincare Favorites

June was a blast — a family visit to San Francisco, a revisit to Gargiulo Vineyards in Napa (fans of Vintner’s Daughter must check it out!), a couple of new beauty projects in the works, and quite a few products…

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So Instagrammable: Darphin Petal Infusion Lip Oil

So Instagrammable: Darphin Petal Infusion Lip Oil

Considering I have no lips (seriously, my lips are so thin, they’re almost invisible), I gravitate way often to lip treatments in my never-ending quest for product highlights. Not blessed with the juicy, pillowy and youthful looking pout, I nourish…

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Back in My Life: Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser

Back in My Life: Suki Exfoliate Foaming …

Searching for a gritty, sugar based, deliciously scented and all natural face scrub wash hybrid? Suki exfoliate foaming cleanser covers all the bases. First introduced to me via a fellow male beauty blogger circa 2014, a jar landed on my…

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