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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Charlotte Tilbury just launched her Overnight Bronze & Glow Mask and my excitement level is off the charts. As someone who absolutely loves the Magic Cream but who found the coveted Filmstar too iridescent to get away with, my skincare…
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It’s new, it’s clever, it’s also quite effective. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum’s brown bottle might just be the most recognized skincare formula in the world. A beauty industry legend, the original masterpiece led to a handful of equally…
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Topping the all time favorite short list, African Botanics is easily my ride or die brand. Elegant, luxurious, and innovative, each formula is so pure and clean that my skin can’t get enough of the lush textures. Did I mention…
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UPDATE: The Pure Vitality cream disappeared almost overnight and since some of you reached out to me with questions, I touched base with the brand and received the following response. At Kiehl’s, we have always been committed to providing the…
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Tracie Martyn keeps its lineup small and intentional: a tightly edited handful of all-natural, potent formulas rather than a sprawling range. If you’re familiar with the brand, it’s most likely via the iconic staples, the Amla Purifying Cleanser or the…
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I’ll admit to my love for Goldfaden MD knowing no boundaries. Their Fresh A Peel, Bright Eyes, Wake Up Call and Brightening Elixir are among some of my all time favorite formulas. It has always struck me odd that this…
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If the holiday season has you in a perpetual state of ‘OMG, I need to get ready,’ I can relate. Cocktail parties are like the mothership calling me home but since my time management skills are not *that* stellar, I…
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Low key chic, Farmacy first blew me away with the Hydrating Coconut Gel Masks over a year ago. Shortly afterward, my husband made the New Day Gentle Exfoliating Grains a permanent fixture in our shower and refuses to use any…
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