Far too many toners for far too long have caused me to question the benefits derived by practicing the traditional Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize mantra. I did fully embrace treatment-driven essences from around the world when they began to appear on the beauty…
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2017 was another year filled with new to me brands and impressive launches from some of my favorite names in beauty. There were, of course, a few re-discoveries that came back like boomerangs. All are phenomenal. Ranging from a massive…
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While the internationally coveted Advanced Night Repair is without a doubt the most iconic serum from Estēe Lauder, the Idealist and Perfectionist formulas have been my on and off staples for over a decade. The first one delivered glass-like smoothness…
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Greetings from Japan! This is what I learned in my 24 hours in Kyoto: the Kanji for ‘long-winded’ takes sixty four strokes (oh, the irony), Japanese purple potato soup is a breakfast dish, and most importantly, the best face washing…
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Offering a kaleidoscope of gift options, philosophy successfully covers the skincare, fragrance, and bath & body landscapes with its cleverly named and innovative formulas. Bordering on a lifestyle brand, the whimsical empire pulls out all the stops for the holidays.…
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Free shipping. Fast delivery. Easy returns: three critical elements in my decision on where to shop online. Kicking off the holiday shopping mania, Nordstrom offers a range of gift-ready options that are bound to please even the pickiest names on…
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If I were to describe African Botanics in a single word it would be ‘exquisite.’ Beyond impressed with their intricate formulas, my skin has been thriving with every drop of these glow boosting potions for at last a few years…
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For forever, I have described the stylish and stark apothecary aesthetic of Perricone MD as unisex. Recently, the impressive range of cosmeceuticals launched a gender specific CBx for Men trifecta. Geared specifically to calm and balance skin that is prone…
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