People get weird in January. Suddenly everything needs fixing. Drinking, spending, eating, productivity, personality. The pressure to reset has been packaged, branded, and sold back to us as self-improvement. I’m not anti better choices. I’m anti pretending that January is…
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These Sunscreen Formulas Help. I’m not going to pretend this is brave or controversial, but here goes: I still struggle with facial sunscreen re-application. It’s not a habit, it’s a hassle—and I know I’m not alone. The reality? Most of…
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For as long as I can remember, face masks have been my go-to introduction to new skincare brands. Before splurging on serums or moisturizers (which tend to get all the press), I’d start with a mask. They’re low commitment and…
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(You should try both. But I have a favorite.) My first encounter with Doctor Rogers was via a small tube of the Restore Healing Balm. It’s a great ointment, claiming to be “better” than Aquaphor, but since I’m a die-hard…
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Membership-based skincare with bold claims—what’s inside the formulas, and are they any good? The concept behind Beauty Pie couldn’t be more simple—or more brilliant. Think of it as a beauty membership club where you can buy premium skincare, makeup, and…
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You may have read my recent musings on the very first Hydrafacial I’ve ever experienced at the super luxe Casa Cipriani Spa in New York City. Well, my skin continues looking and feeling pretty great. But those familiar with facials…
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Very few brands have that truly special place in my ever-growing skincare stash, but Votary easily ranks among my Top Five. The stunning collection of complexion-perfecting, botanically derived potions delivers impressive results while transforming a simple grooming task into a…
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Two weeks short of two years ago (I combed through my inbox to double check so yes, I do have receipts), I spent an afternoon chatting all things skincare with Chanel Jenae, the co-founder of ARCONA. It was at that…
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