Paula’s Choice may be best known for its no-nonsense approach to skin care with straightforward formulas that are free of hype, fragrance, and anything ‘filler.’ On my radar for over fifteen years, the line introduced me to Niacinamide and delivered…
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Real talk: I never ‘got’ subscription boxes. When you live in NYC, all you need is to demonstrate genuine interest while window shopping and you instantly score a deluxe sample of anything grooming related. Sales associates are eager to send…
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Who needs a toner? Is one necessary to remove the last trace of whatever your cleanser left behind? My cleanser leaves nothing behind, thank you very much. And if yours does, this is why we double cleanse, amirite? Enter K-beauty…
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Name: Bart. Favorite ingredient: Retinol. ← me in a nutshell If you’re like me (late thirties, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, real signs of aging, etc.), you may want to try the new philosophy ultimate miracle worker multi-rejuvenating retinol+superfood oil and…
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Delivering a healthy dose of ’80s nostalgia, the Shu Uemura x Super Mario Bros collection is officially the best thing happening in beauty this holiday season. My inner nerd is totally geeking out over the limited-edition packaging of makeup, hair,…
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If the number of products in our bathroom were to deliver on their “Fountain of Youth” claims, we would have more fountains than Rome. Dozens of formulas land on my desk each week, so the bar for performance is raised…
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Navigating the beauty world can feel both exhausting and challenging and isn’t helped by the almost daily bombardment of new marketing solutions. So much more than industry buzzwords, however, phrases such as ‘free radical damage’ and ‘antioxidant protection’ are why…
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Best known for the potent botanical formulas brought to life by the latest in anti-aging technology, Darphin recently launched L’Institute Youth Resurfacing Peel, the strongest exfoliant released to date. Since products labeled ‘mild’ hold minimal interest to me, I am…
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