The *Almost* Perfect Shaving Soap I Found at Whole Foods…

The *Almost* Perfect Shaving Soap I Found …

We always have a bottle of the ubiquitous Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap *somewhere* around the house, but that doesn’t qualify me as a faithful user. Not gonna lie…marketing a personal care item as a solution for the face,…

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GIVEAWAY! Avène Summer Favorites ($140 value)

GIVEAWAY! Avène Summer Favorites ($140 value)

Did you know that July is UV Awareness Month? To help remind everyone how important it is to wear sunscreen, the French pharmacy legend, Avène, is offering a generous sun care bundle ($140 value!) for one lucky blog reader and…

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Currently Loving: Kat Burki PH + ENZYME ESSENCE

Currently Loving: Kat Burki PH + ENZYME ESSENCE

It seems that lately, more than ever before, we are being constantly reminded about the importance of our skin’s pH level and the role it plays in proper anti-aging routine. When one of my favorite lines, Kat Burki launched the…

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Why is Marula Oil my all-time favorite face oil?

Why is Marula Oil my all-time favorite …

To be fair, Argan Oil should rightfully take credit for the single ingredient facial oil craze that began over a decade ago. This skincare enthusiast, however, had never been persuaded by what the New York Times once referred to as…

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Pixi Peel & Polish – Resurfacing Concentrate (that you’re getting)

Pixi Peel & Polish – Resurfacing Concentrate (that you’…

Known for its trendy and affordable color options, Pixi is still probably most famous for the iconic Glow Tonic. With the glycolic game strong, it is no surprise that the Skintreats empire has grown significantly over the last couple of…

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Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Vitamin C 7-Day System – Brighter Skin Is a Week Away (Srsly)

Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Vitamin C 7-Day System – …

The launch of Clinique’s Fresh Pressed™ System has to be among my most exciting product trials this year. Impossible to miss, this genius concept became an overnight favorite of beauty editors and industry experts alike. Slightly late to the game,…

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Moisture + Coverage + Sunscreen = Avène Complexion Correcting Shield SPF 50+

Moisture + Coverage + Sunscreen = Avène Complexion Correcting …

Pure, gentle, and always effective, the iconic French pharmacy favorite Avène is probably best known for Eau Thermale, its cult classic. The must-have-mist, however, represents only a sliver of their wide range of solutions for every skin related conundrum. Offering…

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Honoring Mental Health Month with Philosophy and the #HowAreYouReally? movement

Honoring Mental Health Month with Philosophy and …

Among the robotic and meaningless ‘how are you’s” we exchange daily, there are many for whom the response isn’t that easy. Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experiences some form of mental illness every year? Helping to raise…

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