• Why You Can’t Trust Most “Best Of” Beauty Roundups Anymore

    Are you looking for a review of best moisturizer for your skin type? Keep in …

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    U Beauty’s retail journey matters here. When the brand launched in 2019, it debuted at …

  • My 2025 Skincare Favorites: What Actually Worked This Year

    What a year. If you’d told me in December 2024 that 2025 would unfold like this, …

  • Revisited: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Sensitive & All About The New Hydra-Serum

    Ten years ago, I turned to goop's newsletter on French Pharmacy must-haves for my Paris …

  • This Rich Night Balm from RéVive Might Be the Best Skin Reset I’ve Tried

    This Rich Night Balm from RéVive …

    The brand’s approach to repair is high-tech luxury done right. When it comes to night creams, few rival the RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream. Celebrated for its ability to retexturize, firm, and enhance radiance, it has become a cornerstone in my…

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    Some Of The Best Skincare I Finished In December

    Some Of The Best Skincare I Finished …

    All good things come to an end. * Best skincare finds of the month alert! * Rarely do I finish five staples in the same week—but my December empties deserve a standing ovation. These products are so good that I’ve…

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    5 Luxury Stocking Stuffers Under $50

    5 Luxury Stocking Stuffers Under $50

    Growing up in Poland, the concept of Christmas stockings was completely foreign to me. It was something I only saw in American movies and sitcoms. Instead, we celebrated Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th, waking up to find little surprises…

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    The Eye Cream I Didn’t Want to Love (Yes, It’s Augustinus Bader)

    The Eye Cream I Didn’t Want …

    I rolled my eyes at the price—until it made mine look better. If you’ve followed my skincare journey, you know I’m a firm believer in eye creams. My relationship with this category started at age 20, and I’ve been loyal…

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    Why Use Disposable Face Towels? (And Is Clean Skin Club As Great As They Say…)

    Why Use Disposable Face Towels? (And Is …

    Not a gimmick, not a subscription trap—just a smarter way to dry your face. When it comes to skincare, certain rules seem to stand the test of time: apply upward and outward, use your ring finger for delicate eye cream,…

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    Origins Youthtopia: Is The Apple-Derived Skincare All That?

    Origins Youthtopia: Is The Apple-Derived Skincare All …

    Origins is betting on apple extract, peptides, and nostalgia to make this newness work—so I put it to the test. I never thought I’d say this, but the launch of Origins Youthtopia Peel and Moisturizer feels surprisingly refreshing. Origins, a…

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    Best of Dermstore: The Mask Edit

    Best of Dermstore: The Mask Edit

    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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    The Magic Of Doctor Rogers AM & PM Treatments

    The Magic Of Doctor Rogers AM & …

    (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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