Beauty industry pressure results in some favorite formulas falling victim to unrecognizable transformations. Astara Skincare, however, has refused to have any work done and still offers what were my very first splurges in the late 90’s, including the Green Papaya Nutrient…
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With the winter in the Northeast even more brutal than last year, it is time to shift the spotlight away from facial to body oils. In a desperate attempt to keep my skin’s moisture levels balanced and to avoid dry and…
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Among the benefits of giving up the streets of New York City for the unpaved roads of the countryside, has been my experiencing things I had only heard about before. One of them is the Sonia Kashuk brand, who through…
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What began as a stretch mark cream and turned into the most sought after age fighting facial moisturizer over a decade ago is now a globally recognized range of StriVectin products. The StriVectinLABS 5-Minute Weekly Glycolic Peel is part of the…
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Of the dozen or so concealers I have in rotation, the Dior Skinflash Radiance Booster Pen is hands down one of my top three. Always with me and most reached for, everyone will benefit from this fantastic concealer highlighter hybrid.…
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2026 update: I am bumping this up. How has it been 11 years since I posted my review of The Super Elixir?? The great news is that this product continues to impress. It’s also available in more flavors. The WelleCo…
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Regardless of how thrilled we are with our skincare regimens, some expression lines, like a boomerang, just keep coming back. If you aren’t in the mood for a new serum or cream of the moment, Furlesse facial patches may be…
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While skincare does rely on science, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out what’s right for you. It does, however, take the Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Vitamin C+ Serum to prevent and correct hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and uneven skin…
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