Is it awful that I often judge a brand by its masks? For as long as I can remember, a face mask has been my gateway into most brands. I am a huge groupie of this category, and it is the one I enjoy testing most. The results come faster and feel more gratifying, especially when my skin is congested, dehydrated, dull, or just plain tired. I still test each one as directed and check whether the results last past the next morning.
This is where I review all of it: clay, cream, gel, and overnight masks.
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In one week, I took two six hour flights, spent a few days in the desert, and sandwiched a chemical peel precisely in the middle. So, while the Clarity Rx Daily Fruit face mask seemed almost a bit too heavy…
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Current situation: greetings from a cramped exit row seat en route to Phoenix, AZ. The second the plane levels at 35,000 feet, I’m ordering a double vodka on ice, and then planning to lose myself in a playlist full of…
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Fact: I love masks. Muds, sheets, gels, creams, with acids, plant extracts, and half the periodic table. I am an equal opportunity masker. I wake up ridiculously early, so I tend to test new formulas in the morning, on days…
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Back in the very late nineties (1999 to be exact), on my very first visit to Sephora (Times Square in NYC), I remember being fascinated by what at the time was a rather unique face mask from bliss. Packaged in…
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Helping us brave the last stretch of winter, TULA launched their Kefir Ultimate Recovery Mask this week. Promising comfort, radiance, and copious amounts of moisture, I was ecstatic pre-release delivery. My face is in major need of revival, so I…
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As one of the most adventurous summers comes to an end, there is one unwanted reminder about my epic travels, suspiciously enlarged pores. This cumulative side effect of seasonal overindulgence is currently being addressed by the latest Sunday Riley launch.…
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Having successfully bridged the gap between TV shopping and the luxury retail space, the Japanese beauty brand TATCHA has yet to leave my complexion underwhelmed. The latest launch of Violet-C Radiance Mask is, neither surprise nor exception. Recognizing my bias…
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Expanding on the successful trifecta of their core staples, Youth To The People recently added two more treatment products with a dual launch of Age Prevention Mask and Eye Cream. Visually appealing and featuring clean, green ingredient decks — all…
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