I loathe the concept of a dupe. To me, it implies cutting corners, a lack of creativity, being sneaky and uninspiring. All of that should not be rewarded. In a beauty industry that relies heavily on outselling the competition by…
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This is the sunburn relief post I revive once a year, and this time I’m doing it as a warning rather than a confession. That’s my back up there, from a trip I’d rather not relive. The burn was real.…
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Few products are as iconic as the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm. It set the benchmark for how a cleansing balm could feel, and it has stayed at the top of a crowded category for years. So when the brand teased…
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One unexpected side effect of living abroad is how clearly your beauty priorities come into focus. When products aren’t constantly landing on your doorstep, you stop chasing everything and start noticing what actually lingers in your mind. Also, all PR…
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Jones Road expanded into body care recently and surprised no one with five impeccably considered formulas. Anyone who embraced The Hippie Stick or gravitated toward the brand’s fragrance wardrobe will understand the appeal immediately. Bobbi Brown understands the power of…
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Testing the shower waters this month. These are the standouts. We moved into a new apartment with three bathrooms, which sounds glamorous on paper. In reality, each one has something. One sprays like it’s not even trying, one drains at…
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No wine glass. No rose petals. Just seven smart ways to turn your tub into a skincare strategy. You’re either a bath person or you’re not. There really is no in-between. Oddly enough, as a fire sign (but a Leo,…
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Because the Harrods 2025 Beauty Advent Calendar sets the bar for luxury. Few retailers rival the Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar. When it comes to curating a luxury holiday lineup, Harrods may even have Liberty of London beat. In past years,…
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