Because pre-summer self-care is all about setting the tone. How is May almost over? Also—what a month. We moved to Spain. It’s warm. The days are long (like, sunset-at-10pm long), which feels great for the soul but also messes with…
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I’m Not Over Liquid Steps I have an announcement to make: I am not tired of liquid skincare steps. In fact, I’m leaning in harder than ever. Maybe it’s because I’m turning 45 this year, but essences have become one…
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Is a $140 Sunscreen Ever Justified? Let’s get one thing straight: nobody needs to splurge on luxury sunscreen. Especially in the U.S., where innovation in SPF filters is… limited, to put it kindly. I’m talking about your everyday face sunscreen—the…
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forest bathing for your face I’m always excited about spring product launches, and the new Ursa Major Forest Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum has been one of the biggest highlights for me lately. I’ve been using a pre-release bottle for a…
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The Vitamin C-Powered Value Set for Summer Skin Last year, I spotlighted a few of the Best of Dermstore kits because the values were—frankly—too good to ignore. Fast forward to now, and the online retailer just dropped a fresh curation:…
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I tested three formulas and there is a favorite. The demand for hypochlorous acid face mists shows no signs of slowing down. If you’ve somehow missed the enthusiasm surrounding facial sprays that smell faintly of bleach, now’s the time to…
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Premier Cru finally catches up to its promises—with firming, brightening, and believable results. Over the last decade, Caudalie hasn’t played a major role in my ride-or-die face care lineup. Well, maybe the Caudalie Grape Water, which I own in every…
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The best 2-in-1 formulas for quick, frequent showers. When it comes to body washes, the idea of a 2-in-1 is appealing—to some. In the world of men’s grooming, this usually means a shampoo-body wash hybrid (questionable, at best). But what…
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