Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops (now at Sephora!)

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops (now at …

There is no shame in my self-tan game. Consistently intrigued by drops, waters, oils and overnight masks that elevate my pale eastern European complexion with a subtle hint of bronze, I find this particular beauty category one of the most…

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April Favorites

April Favorites

And so it’s May… Finally. But before we bust out body sunscreens, a handful of my recent favorites will help your skin cope with issues experienced during any change in seasons Last month’s weather can be described only as bipolar—snow…

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Loving this limited edition: philosophy pure grace endless summer

Loving this limited edition: philosophy pure grace …

As one who naturally gravitates to clean, green, clean, crisp notes, I have relied on pure grace as a fragrance constant for almost fifteen years. This year’s seasonal launch of pure grace endless summer elevates the iconic ‘fresh out of…

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Off Topic: This Nerd’s Favorite Books (aka most memorable ones)

Off Topic: This Nerd’s Favorite Books (…

I was once told that to write well, you have to write about something you’re passionate about. Hence, skincare. Those who follow me on instagram know that I absolutely love to read. Gravitating toward fiction, well-written true crime, and twisty…

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Morning Cleansers my Combination Skin Is Loving This Spring

Morning Cleansers my Combination Skin Is Loving …

It had finally started to warm up in Connecticut only to punish us with multiple ice and snow storms after two perfect Spring days. But even less wacky and predictable seasonal changes in temperature beg for tweaks in my skincare…

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Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon

Dermalogica Sound Sleep Cocoon

Fact: I love masks. Muds, sheets, gels, creams – with acids, plant extracts, elements from the periodic table – I am an equal opportunity masker. As someone who routinely wakes up ridiculously early, I like testing the latest innovations (on…

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AMOREPACIFIC Botanical Radiance Oil

AMOREPACIFIC Botanical Radiance Oil

Three days into using the new AMOREPACIFIC Botanical Radiance Oil, I’m thinking I’m gonna need a back-up of this thing. STAT. As a complete fanatic of the brand’s Creme Fluid moisturizer (think Best of 2017 for yours truly), I wasn’t…

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KORA Organics Noni Radiant Eye Oil

KORA Organics Noni Radiant Eye Oil

Is it me or in addition to the slight rebranding is Kora Organics now featuring a more approachable price point? Available at Sephora, after my having taken a three year hiatus, the range is back on my radar with the…

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