Not everything I write is a deep dive on one product. This is where the bigger picture lives: my favorites of the year, empties rated, gift guides, and the sales actually worth your time. The same rule applies everywhere. I only include what I have tested and would use again.
Start with the products that worked hardest for me this year.
Or see what I would buy again in my latest empties.
I’ve always been a fan of the Best of Dermstore curations, but the new Healthy Skin Edit is on another level. The lineup covers cleansing, treatment, moisture, and protection in a way that actually makes sense. It also spotlights some…
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What are you jonesing for? In a festive twist, Jones Road Beauty just announced its first ever (proper) sale. For the last few years, the brand leaned into limited editions and holiday-only sets. And while bundles technically offer savings, they…
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Shopping from home? Jump to the picks that ship to you. From Madrid with love (and retinal). Moving to Europe ruined American drugstores for me. Once you have wandered into a Spanish farmacia or a French pharmacie and seen what…
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Warning: this post is long. Like, “used up 30 products since May” long. When we moved to Madrid in mid-May, I didn’t expect to go through quite this many empties. But here we are—and today just happens to be the…
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They grow up so fast. Happy 11th Birthday, Beauty Heroes! How has it been 11 years since the Beauty Heroes launch? I remember meeting Jeannie Jarnot at Indie Beauty Expo in New York City when the idea of her subscription…
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It’s not hoarding if it’s discounted. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here, and if you’ve ever said “I’ll grab it next time,” this is next time. From cult cleansers to full-on device sets, the beauty section is stacked with exclusives,…
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All good things come to an end. * Best skincare finds of the month alert! * Rarely do I finish five staples in the same week—but my December empties deserve a standing ovation. These products are so good that I’ve…
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Growing up in Poland, the concept of Christmas stockings was completely foreign to me. It was something I only saw in American movies and sitcoms. Instead, we celebrated Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th, waking up to find little surprises…
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