SkinCeuticals P-TIOX made the cut. We moved to Madrid with seventeen boxes, three cats, and a skincare stash I had every intention of downsizing. I turned 45 on July 31 and have been using skincare long enough to remember when…
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The two-step cleansing system may look like a vanity flex, but it’s smartly formulated, beautifully executed, and (un)surprisingly effective. This is what I like about Victoria Beckham: the woman respects the process. Her first dip into the beauty pool was…
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If you’re only shopping what’s trending, you’re missing out on the amazing selection available at Dermstore. You don’t browse Dermstore for fun. You go there for formulas that work. Sure, it stocks SkinCeuticals, Augustinus Bader, and SkinMedica, but the real…
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A proper soak, no translations required. It’s been almost three months since we moved out of Connecticut, and while I keep telling my husband I don’t miss anything from back “home,” there may be a small, steamy exception: spontaneous baths.…
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These Sunscreen Formulas Help. I’m not going to pretend this is brave or controversial, but here goes: I still struggle with facial sunscreen re-application. It’s not a habit, it’s a hassle—and I know I’m not alone. The reality? Most of…
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Shopping for Korean skincare in Spain has been hit-or-miss—until now. One of my favorite observations after relocating to Spain? K-beauty is everywhere. Mostly at Sephora, where I see shelves lined with Beauty of Joseon and Innisfree (but not VT Cosmetics).…
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Sun damage, long-haul flights, one-too-many actives—these masks reset your skin before it spirals. Hydrating masks aren’t a daily staple for me—but when I reach for one, it’s because something’s gone a little sideways. Sun exposure that crept up after “just…
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And no hand cream should start at $40. The best hand cream isn’t always the one that looks great on your nightstand. Sometimes it’s the €7 pharmacy find that saves your cracked knuckles from IKEA trauma. Other times, it’s the…
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