I wear sunscreen every single day, so I have strong opinions about it. A good one feels weightless on the skin and sits well under makeup. If it pills, makes my eyes water, or leaves a cast behind, it gets tossed that very day. Living in Madrid, I test every formula under real sun, not just in a bathroom mirror.
This is where I review all of it: chemical, mineral, tinted, boosted, imported, affordable, or outrageous.
Wondering why Europe does it differently? Read European sunscreens vs. American.
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For years, Elemis sold its most famous anti-aging cream without a drop of SPF. A little ironic, given that UV is the single biggest driver of the lines that cream promised to soften. The brand finally caught up. The Pro-Collagen…
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There is no shame in my self-tan game. Consistently intrigued by drops, waters, oils and overnight masks that elevate my pale eastern European complexion with a subtle hint of bronze, I find this particular beauty category one of the most…
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The good news: we are days away from gaining an hour of daylight. The bad news is that despite the gorgeous Spring weather we’ve been having in the New York area this week, another nor’easter is on its way. And,…
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Mila Moursi kicked the New Year off with a surprise addition to its luxurious line up of A-list essentials, the launch of Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30. And, I’m here for it. Breaking all the rules, this new gel formula…
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Pure, gentle, and always effective, the iconic French pharmacy favorite Avène is probably best known for Eau Thermale, its cult classic. The must-have-mist, however, represents only a sliver of their wide range of solutions for every skin related conundrum. Offering…
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My favorite part of beauty editors’ letters or columns? Hearing about the number of products that land on their desks before they discover the latest and greatest worth sharing. This was the secret inspiration behind starting inhautepursuit.com with a few…
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*The* beauty discovery during my latest London visit, OM Skincare is a SpaceNK UK exclusive gem of a range that we all shall pray expands Stateside. Soon! Founded by Dr. Om Prawarisa, an expert in the field of Cosmetic and…
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A perfect blend of innovation, luxury and efficacy, MDSolarSciences™ aims to deliver a flawless sun protection experience with a side of education through its extremely wearable and user friendly range. Founded by Dr. Robert J. Friedman, a dermatologic oncologist in…
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