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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Ever since my first African Botanics encounter six months ago, the brand has been topping the list of ‘can do no wrong’ in my beauty book. A perfect definition of green luxury, every sublime formula is equal parts effective and…
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Expanding on the exquisite spa grade skincare, Karin Herzog just launched a tightly edited range of complexion enhancing products and has branched flawlessly into color territory. Alongside four hue specific finishing powders, a brand new BB Cream grabbed my attention…
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The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream has been in my routine since this post first went live in 2016. Ten years is a long time to keep reaching for the same cream. Results kept it there, not brand loyalty. Those…
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There is a good chance we may be in need of some help with those New Year’s resolutions right about now… Luckily, the jump you need couldn’t be any easier to achieve. First, pick up a SOMA water pitcher or…
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When your passion for skincare results in an abundance of product at your doorstep, you develop a set of criteria to help navigate around constant industry newness. And while I’m game to try almost anything (for the greater good of…
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Extending its magic touch into body care, Rene Furterer launched the 5 Sens Enhancing Dry Oil last fall, morphing hair and fragrance excellence into a single superior formula. Featuring an intoxicating aroma, this silky smooth, feather light botanical blend delivers…
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Elevating its heritage skincare range, Kiehl’s launched the Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm this month, making winter temperatures much less brutal on our complexions. Part of the Ultra straightforward line-up (literally), this latest product delivers a punch of moisture and…
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For those who follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed the heavy African Botanics influence on my skincare routine of late. Responsible for elevating the social status of Marula Oil, a signature ingredient in every formula offered by this…
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