Here’s a little known fun fact: in my skincare routine, cleansing is my favorite step. Which is why I borderline hoard cleansers. All of them. Balms, oils, gels, foams, you name it. Since I am always tempted by something new…
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Were I asked to sum up First Aid Beauty, the overall synopsis would be: an extensive line up that won’t overwhelm you at an approachable price point. The formulas embody ‘basic done well.’ My current favorites include the FAB Pharma…
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This glowing complexion is fruit-derived. Glow Recipe built its reputation on the watermelon line, and the Watermelon Glow BHA + PHA Pore-Tight Toner is the formula that best explains why. It is not just a hydrating toner with a pretty…
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Earlier this year, I was introduced to Naturium, a brand looking like it belonged in a department store. With like, marble floors and a spacious counter. Beyond the sleek aesthetic and stylish packaging, the ingredient and percentage driven formulas came…
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Of all the EVE LOM masks, the Rescue formula has always been my favorite. It’s clay based, soft-drying, infused with honey, and packed with skin conditioning minerals. I even like that camphor smell. In short, it’s impressive and effective. A…
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Vitamin C serum. Eye cream. These are the two product categories you guys ask me about most often on social media. Two years ago, I did a quick round-up of the Vitamin C serums I had in rotation with much…
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Here’s one upside to being homebound: I am going through a lot of product! Perhaps it’s all the time we have to kill. Or has self-care become a healthy distraction from the reality that we’re not going anywhere anytime soon?…
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A few days ago, during my rapid fire Q & A on Instagram stories, someone asked about my favorite recent product launch. Usually, such a question would have required a pause to think. Not in this case. I responded immediately…
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