Every brand swears its moisturizer is the one. Most are water, glycerin, and a very expensive story. I test each formula in real-life scenarios: morning and night, under SPF, on top of actives, through a scorching Madrid summer and a radiator-blasted winter. Then I read the ingredient list to figure out why it worked. Or why it didn’t.
This is where I review all of it: luxury creams, pharmacy staples, K-beauty gel creams, balms, and face oils.
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My complexion thrives on rich overnight treatment balms and creams in spite of my having a textbook case of combination skin. Many formulas, however, barely have had the time to sink in before I am up posting my first cold…
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I’m not only a fan of the exquisite formulas, but also a huge believer in their mission. My complexion has yet to meet a Farmacy product it doesn’t love. The recently launched Honey Drop moisturizer, however, is legit one of…
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To be fair, argan oil should take credit for the single-ingredient face oil craze. I was never persuaded by what the New York Times once called “liquid gold.” Then came a bottle of the African Botanics Neroli Infused Marula Oil.…
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Three areas that show signs of aging sooner than we’d like are our eyes, neck and hands. Back in 2008, Dr. Hauschka launched the Regenerating range and helped us address the first two with respectfully targeted formulas. Last month, the…
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Admittedly, at almost 37, I feel like I’m trying to make fetch happen when browsing the Estée Edit range. Like, I’m sorry they can’t help it that they’re popular… Designed and formulated to fit the lifestyles of millennials, the line…
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Transforming the daily skincare routine into a luxurious ritual, TATCHA delivers spa-like experiences with every launch. Released this month, The Water Cream, is already bringing copious amounts of hydration, comfort and joy to my face. Studded with complexion perfecting formulas,…
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Common to just about every dermatologist I’ve ever encountered, is their agreement that Retinol is the most reliable and effective anti-aging ingredient in the beauty industry. Speaking from experience, and having used Vitamin A derivatives for fifteen years, I am…
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I’ll be the first to admit that I have been neglecting my hands this winter. Between the constant washing, the yo-yo temperatures, and skipping hand cream at night, the situation has become quite ratchet of late. And I call myself…
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